A Primer: Science at Fisheries and Oceans Canada
In recent years, there have been a growing number of reports of scientific interference at Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), …
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Farah Qaiser
In 2020, Farah completed a Master of Science at the University of Toronto, where she carried out DNA sequencing to better understand neurological disorders, and later worked as a researcher at the University Health Network’s Epilepsy Genetics Clinic.
A Decade-Long Spotlight on Scientific Integrity
A decade ago, evidence-informed decisions were seemingly becoming an endangered species in Canada. Beyond the wilful exclusion of science from …
Overheard at the Standing Committee on Science and Research: Tracking Recommendations
On December 14th, 2021, the new Standing Committee on Science and Research (SRSR) met for the first time. Now, almost …
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Overheard at the Standing Committee on Science and Research: Citizen Scientists In Action
On Thursday 2 February 2023, the Standing Committee on Science and Research started its study of citizen scientists. As per …
My time at E4D — a snapshot
After almost two years, it is with both sadness and gratitude that I announce that I am leaving Evidence for …
STEMM representation in The 43rd Legislative Assembly of Ontario
Elected officials from different fields, such as business, agriculture and the trades, all bring valuable perspectives to our democracy. Experts …
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Vote Science: Meet the candidates with a STEMM background In Ontario’s provincial election
In less than two weeks, Ontarians will be heading to the polls for a provincial election. Here, at Evidence for …
Meet the inaugural cohort of the Science to Policy Accelerator
The interest we received was incredible! Hundreds of individuals from across the country expressed their interest in the program, and …
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Canada, we have a transparency problem when it comes to policy-making
At E4D, our mission is clear: we work to promote the transparent use of evidence in government decision-making in Canada, …
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Take Two: here’s where we’re at with (the) Fundamental Science (Review)
By Umais A Baqi, Mairin Deith, Eashan Halbe, Kim Pho, and Farah Qaiser On June 13, 2016, then Minister of …
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