Introducing our new executive director!
Now, I am very happy to introduce you to our new Executive Director, Rachael Maxwell. Rachael brings deep knowledge of …
Katie Gibbs
Big news.
Now we have some exciting news to share. We’re going to have a new Executive Director coming to Evidence for …
Media Release: Canadian scientists rally in support of student climate strikers
Ottawa (September 27th, 2019) The letter states: “We, the Canadian science community, add our voices to those of the world’s …
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What happens when legislation designed to combat misinformation becomes embroiled in it?
What has ensued is a perfect example of how unclear policies, speculation and superficial journalism can quickly cause confusion and …
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Hundreds of scientists urge Elections Canada to clarify the communication of climate change facts during elections
Ottawa (August 22, 2019) The 352 Canadian scientists who signed the letter take issue with Elections Canada’s interpretation of the …
Budget 2019 fills critical gaps by supporting the next generation of Canadian scientists
Ottawa (March 19, 2019) “The 114 million over 5 years of new funding to create 500 new master’s level scholarships …
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Scientists’ letter to Ford on the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario
Bill 57, the omnibus legislation accompanying the government’s fall economic statement, would absorb the Environmental Commissioner’s role into that of …
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Why I’m done saying ‘fake news’
In this post-truth era, it’s not surprising that academics, think-tanks and the media are all tackling these issues. “Fake news” …
Op-ed: What cuts to the public service mean for government science
Read the full article here. Ontario Premier Doug Ford promised to provide “value for money” when it comes to tax …
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Opportunity missed: first update to Access to Information Act in 34 years falls short of campaign promise of openness
(Ottawa, 19 June 2017) Today, Treasury Board President Scott Brison introduced significant changes to the Access to Information Act. These …