Vote Science
Let’s make science a priority this federal election!
The 45th federal election is here, and now is the time to ensure science and evidence-informed decision-making are front and center. Vote Science gives you the tools to take action—engage with candidates, ask where they stand on science, and push for leadership that values research and innovation.
Explore our Vote Science resources to learn how to effectively engage with candidates, understand party positions, and make informed choices at the ballot box. Together, we can put science on the ballot!
In the meantime, start preparing by exploring our Vote Science resources. Learn how to engage effectively with your local candidates and representatives to ensure science has a strong voice in Ottawa.
Why Vote Science?
Science is key to tackling Canada’s biggest challenges—from climate change and healthcare to economic growth and housing—but it’s often overlooked in elections. That’s why we launched Vote Science in 2019: to ensure science has a voice in shaping our future.
Canadians Agree:
81% want more transparency in how government uses evidence.
Public trust grows when policies are based on expert advice.
90% support investing in research, even without immediate benefits.
Take Action: Send a Letter to Your Candidates
The most powerful way to make science a priority this election is to tell your candidates directly. Our bilingual letter-writing tool makes it quick and easy to contact your local candidates and let them know that science, research, and evidence-informed decision-making matter.
Why send a letter?
- It ensures candidates hear directly from voters who care about science.
- It puts science on the political agenda before decisions are made.
- It only takes a few minutes but can have a lasting impact.
With just a few clicks, you can geolocate your local candidates and send a message urging them to support policies that prioritize science and research in Canada.
More Resources to Help You Take Action
Want to know where each party stands on science? Our team has analyzed the current political party platforms to highlight their commitments to science and research, helping you make an informed decision at the ballot box
We’re asking federal candidates to publicly declare their commitment to science and evidence-informed policies. See who has signed the pledge and help hold leaders accountable.
This toolkit provides step-by-step guidance on how to effectively engage with candidates, including best practices for outreach and message crafting.
Candidates and party representatives are out knocking on doors—be ready! Our set of science-focused questions will help you engage in meaningful conversations about evidence-informed policies.
Curious which candidates have a background in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or medicine (STEMM)? We’ve compiled a list of federal candidates with expertise in these fields.
Here’s what we’re asking for the next government:
- Strengthening Evidence-Informed Decision-Making
- Investing in Science and Research
- Promoting Transparency and Openness
- Strengthening Democratic Institutions
Vote Science Collaborators:
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Join as a Collaborator!
The Vote Science campaign is a national, non-partisan campaign to advocate for science. But our success is a collective one: we need your help to get the word out, and to share these tools to advocate for science with the broader community! Whether you are a student group or a national society, we’d love to have you join as a collaborator. Feel free to email us at any time to see how we can align our goals!
View our collaborators package and fill our the form to get involved!
