Trudeau asked to enshrine top scientist's position in law
Mona Nemer’s three-year term is coming to a close on Sept. 24, 2020, and the government is staying quiet as to what will happen to her office after her term expires.
Evidence for Democracy
Feds pledge money for young scientists, but funding for in-house research slips
Science Minister Kirsty Duncan says she expects universities to nominate young scientists for the vast majority of Canada's new federally-funded research jobs.
There's a 'crisis looming' for Canadian climate research, scientists warn
Over 250 scientists have signed a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that was released Monday by science advocacy group Evidence for Democracy.
Trudeau Liberals throw Arctic climate research a lifeline
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna and Science Minister Kirsty Duncan confirmed on Wednesday that they were freeing up new federal funds to send a lifeline to the Polar Environment Atmospheric Research Laboratory (PEARL) — arguably the most important Arctic research lab in the world.
Top scientist teases 'solution' to climate funding crisis
Chief Science Adviser Mona Nemer is just three weeks into her job and her office is mostly still empty, but she has big plans.
Grumblings become cheers as Trudeau names Mona Nemer as chief scientist
Recent grumblings about the Trudeau government's commitment to evidence-based decisions turned into cheers on Tuesday after the long-awaited introduction of Canada's new chief scientist.
Public lands, public data. Here's how some provinces are lagging
Canadians may have difficulty finding out how governments are allowing industry to explore, alter or remove resources from publicly-owned land, new research has revealed.
Trudeau government proceeds with plan to free Canada’s scientists
The Trudeau government has officially unmuzzled thousands of scientists across Canada. It's been one year... now what?
‘Bat-Signal’ rallies 1,500 young researchers to press Trudeau for evidence-based decisions
Over 1,500 young scientists are "concerned" the Trudeau government is lacking scientific rigour in decisions that have significant consequences for public health and the environment.
Scientists celebrate the end of the Harper muzzle
Five people on the front lines of Stephen Harper's ideological campaign against evidence-based decision making share their thoughts on what Trudeau's win means - and if it is really a new dawn.
