New Way Forward for Canada''s Science Agenda
Science Minister Duncan outlines vision at science policy conference
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 11/26/15 -- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Approximately 500 researchers, academics, business leaders and policy-makers attending the 7th Canadian Science Policy Conference heard the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, outline her mandate and vision. In her remarks, the Minister underscored that the government values scientists and will base decisions on sound scientific knowledge. She also confirmed the government''s intention to create a new Office of the Chief Scientist, which will be a key part in ensuring that federal science is freely communicated to the public. It was the Minister''s first major speech to the science community since being named Minister of Science by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on November 4.
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"My overarching job will be to support scientific research and the integration of scientific considerations in our investment and policy choices. So my goal has been to hit the ground running."
- The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science
"We are a government that believes in science-and a government that believes good scientific knowledge should inform decision making."
- The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science
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Datum: 26.11.2015 - 17:05 Uhr
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