Trudeau’s legacy for sound science policy tied to efforts early in Liberal mandate
During his years in power, Justin Trudeau has demonstrated that a next generation vision matters.
Canada needs a complete pandemic preparedness strategy
As another possible pandemic looms, the discovery research engine that will help protect Canadians’ health sputters, stalls, and may fall off the rails.
Innovative research in the Yukon addressing the environment, energy and extreme weather
The Yukon is at the forefront of green energy research as part of Canada’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
New AI safety institute limited by legislative vacuum: NDP innovation critic Brian Masse
After more than two years, and a year-long committee study, Bill C-27 is in a holding pattern awaiting government amendments.
Investing in innovation: the future of animal-free toxicity testing in Canada
New methods not only better protect human health, but also spare countless animals from terrible suffering.
Government agencies using AI must implement governance programs, or risk losing trust
Canada can ensure that AI systems are developed and deployed in a way that respects human rights, and promotes social justice.
Mission to Europa
Beneath the ice on one of Jupiter’s four big moons is at least as much liquid water as there is on Earth. Going there may answer one of life’s big questions: are we alone in the universe?
Q&A | What the heck is HERC, with Mark Holland
‘We’re putting wheels on it right now,’ says Health Minister Mark Holland of Health Emergency Readiness Canada, newly launched to co-ordinate efforts ‘to build up life sciences capacity in advance of a pandemic.’
University and College Research
Research partnerships are key to Canada’s net-zero economic future
When you bring together the right people, you push the boundaries of innovation.
