Shoo flu, don’t bother me!
This article is a go-to-guide for a few scientifically-backed suggestions to limit your risk during this flu season. 1. Get …
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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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Wikipedia Edit-A-Thons: A form of science advocacy
Read on to find out more about the ongoing global quest to improve the coverage of female and minority scientists …
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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” …
Vaccination: Protection for you and me
It used to be that infectious disease was one of the leading causes of death for Canadians, but today it …
How will Canadians decide? – Facts vs misinformation
Last week the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a long-awaited report; a “scientific blueprint” for how we can …
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How one tweet (and millions of fungal cells) led to a productive and fun meeting with my Member of Provincial Parliament.
As a PhD candidate in the final months of my doctoral degree in Molecular Genetics at the University of Toronto, …
The next step forward in government science integrity
Science Integrity Policies (SIPs) are policies aimed to ensure government science follows the protocols of objectivity, openness, replicability, transparency, and …
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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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Ford government dismissal of Chief Scientist echos start of previous federal war on science
Ottawa (July 4, 2018) “This is very disappointing news, and signals a worrying pattern,” said Katie Gibbs, Executive Director of …