Canada needs a roadmap for research

Let’s agree on our priorities, and invest in research to develop the talent pool we will need in the years ahead.
Vigilance required to bolster ‘first steps’ in national security measures for university research, says Montreal prof

NDP MP Richard Cannings argues Canada doesn’t fund research to the same extent as some other countries, and this increases the risk of Canadian researchers being attracted to foreign sources for funding.
Setting Canada’s research priorities

As the gathering storm of global challenges intensifies, we will need to improve the performance of our science, technology, and innovation ecosystem to adapt to and manage these risks.
Proving animal consciousness

The New York Declaration on Animal Consciousness uses tentative language, but makes bold statements challenging orthodox views on the consciousness of creatures.
The very precious life of Elon Musk

Nobody else has had the will, the skill, and the money to make SpaceX and his Starship heavy lift rocket happen.
Loss of science centres undermines efforts to build public trust

The Ontario Science Centre closed in June, while New Brunswick lost its centre in February. The loss of these vital bridges is short-sighted, and presents a significant blow to public engagement with science and technology.
Canada can generate billions of dollars by tapping into inclusive business models

Inclusive Business Models that use anchor institutions as a strategy to encourage investment could be an excellent way to ramp up Canada’s productivity.
‘In the new world order,’ feds must work with industry to fix IT procurement problems, say experts

New research examining IT procurement failures—the ArriveCan app, the Phoenix pay system, and Employment and Social Development Canada’s benefits modernization system—reveals three common issues: inadequate accountability, lack of internal expertise, and changes in scope.
Immunotherapy a beacon of hope in Canada’s fight against cancer

The gap between treatment and cure underscores the dire need for innovative approaches in our health-care strategy.
Balancing the energy score card: asking the right questions, doing the research

With great minds and important natural resources, we can secure a better future for our country and the world.