Canadian Science Policy 2009: Interviews

Preston Manning: Canadian politicians ignore link between science, competitiveness

Former Reform leader says Britain, U.S. recognize importance of science and innovation to rising knowledge economy, while Canada lags behind.

Canadian business needs to be more innovative: Canadian Council of Academies

CCA President Peter Nicholson predicts an imminent change in global context that's bound to make Canada's private sector more innovative.

Former Liberal trade minister on the need for basic research

Art Eggleton calls on government to do more to promote basic research in Canada to protect our future prosperity.

CSPC Organizing Committee Chair offers his take

Dr. Mehrdad Hariri (CSPC Chair) offers his prespective as an organizer.

Debating the future of Chalk River

Natural Resources Canada scientist Geoff Munro and geologist Andrew Miall discuss whether the potential of Canada's nuclear expertise depends on the future of the Chalk River nuclear facility.

Scientists stripped of NSERC funding deserve second chance: physicist

Robert Mann, President of the Canadian Association of Physicists, says giving researchers only one chance with an NSERC grant could all but cripple Canadian science.

Canadian government is committed to science: Suzanne Fortier

President of Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada believes that science is key to future prosperity, is becoming a focus of public policy.

Will Canada's brand move from "blue helmets to white lab coats"?

Through science, Canada can help solve global challenges, both directly and by helping developing countries, says global health scholar Peter Singer.

Diasporas could hold key to prosperous Canada

Scholars Alidad Mafinezam and Halla Thorsteinsdóttir urge Canada to do more to harness the Canadian diaspora in promoting international development and cultural exchange.

Charities as important as governments in funding research

Dr. Brian Wixted on the important role of charities in the funding of scientific research.

Twenty-first-century science moves beyond geographical borders

American scholar Caroline Wagner argues that, within global scientific networks, Canada is seen as a dynamic leader in collaboration.

University Health Network VP touts importance of hospitals as research institutions

Dr. Christopher Paige urges different levels of government to cooperate more closely to balance funding between hospital research and health-care delivery.

Young scientists should engage public, government: physicist

Duncan Stewart urges Canada's young scientists to leave the lab and contribute their working knowledge to benefit ciety through public and government engagement.

Physicist blasts science minister's competitive outlook on innovation

International science is inherently collaborative, rather than competitive, but Canada's science minister doesn't seem to know that, says Elana Brief.

Should science be more democratic?

Democratizing science improves research by incorporating the voices of those who will be affected by it, say professors Elana Brief and Hiromi Matsui.

Science-Metrix CEO explains Canada's flagging high-tech fortunes

More liberal trade policies, more investment by private firms, and weaker focus on U.S. gives smaller economies a high-tech advantage over Canada, says Eric Archambault.

Canada's Kyoto targets "unfeasible"

Professor Hadi Dowlatabadi says future climate goals require greater communication across levels of government and with private firms.

Home-grown Canadian companies need more support: Canada Research Chair

Professor Jorge Niosi suggests government legislation and greater venture capital investment could develop better linkages between research and industry, allowing Canadian tech companies to flourish.

Canadian universities pioneer approach to knowledge transfer

By creating new interdisciplinary educational bodies, Canadian Universities are at the forefront of knowledge transfer, says CEO of Knowledge Impact Strategies Kathleen Bloom.

Creating an entrepreneurial culture in Canada

Public Policy Forum VP Paul Ledwell says Canada should encourage entrepreneurial spirit through funding programs targeting people, research, and ideas in areas where Canada has global potential.

Does government meddle too much in the direction of Canadian science?

Alberta Ingenuity CEO Peter Hackett argues that government should fund creative individuals, not drive the science agenda by investing in areas with apparent commercial potential.

What government can do about sad state of scientific careers

Shiva Amiri, Science and Innovation Officer at the British Consulate General in Toronto, cites feeble government funding as one reason for Canada's relative dearth and insecurity of science jobs.

Alberta seeks to simplify research system

Alberta government official Ronald Dyck discusses development of system to closer integrate science, policy actors, focus action.

Private sector R&D spending dwindles

Ron Freedman, Research Infosource CEO, advocates spending more money on private sector, to develop university innovation into economically viable products.

U of T chemist argues for a long-term outlook

Reinhart Reithmeier looks to grass-roots curiosity to drive scientific innovation, slams short-term outlook by governments.

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Organizing Committee

Mehrdad Hariri (chair)
Shiva Amiri
Nicole Arbour
Marcius Extavour
Curtis Forbes
Eric Gagne
Karen Johnstone-Hobbs
Minnie Kim
Jeffrey Kinder
Trevor McKee
Robin McLernon
Emmanuel Mongin
Anton Neschadim
Mario Rivero-Huguet
Jeff Sharom
Ilia Tikhomirov
Masoud Yeganegi
Christine Zhang

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