Save the Date for CSPC 2025!

CSPC 2025 will be held from Nov 19-21, 2025 at the Westin Ottawa Hotel.

Canada’s Largest Science and Innovation Policy Hub

The Canadian Science Policy Centre is a non-profit, non-partisan, and non-advocate organization. It serves as an inclusive Hub, Knowledge mobilizer, and Talent incubator to bridge the systematic gaps in the Canadian STI ecosystem.

CSPC is pleased to present its Strategic Plan for the period 2025-2030.

Imagining Canada’s Future: Connecting Science,Innovation and Policy for Greater Prosperity.

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Connection Hub

To facilitate cross-sectoral, cross-regional, and multidisciplinary connection.

Knowledge Mobilizers

To enhance STI policy interface

Talent Incubator

To train a  new generation of multidisciplinary STI policy professionals

CSPC Programs

Annual Science Policy Conference

Annual Science Policy Conference

The Canadian Science Policy Conference is Canada’s largest national multi-sectoral forum on science, technology, and innovation policy.

Science Meets Parliament

Science Meets Parliament

Science Meets Parliament strengthens systematic connections between science and parliamentarians at the federal and provincial levels.

National Conversation on Canada’s Innovation Strategy

National Conversation on Canada’s Innovation Strategy

The Innovation Strategy Project aims to generate national discussions, led by the private sector, on Canada’s long term strategy.

Canadian Science Policy Magazine

Canadian Science Policy Magazine

The annual magazine presents the thoughts of the greatest minds, both established and emerging in the Canadian science and innovation policy landscape through the Canadian Science Policy Magazine.

National Conversation on Canada’s Innovation Strategy

Innovation Strategy Editorials

CSPC’s new editorial series for Canada’s Innovation Strategy features 33 opinion pieces by thought leaders from industry, academia, and nonprofits, contributing to the National Conversation on Innovation Strategy.

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Brain Health Editorials

The Brain Health Editorial Series features 7 expert editorials exploring Canada’s brain health challenges and opportunities, highlighting research, policy development, and collaborative strategies to advance innovation and national brain health.

CSPC Editorials

CSPC publishes original opinion pieces on a wide range of science, innovation, policy and societal issues.

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Awards

CSPC recognizes individuals who exceptionally contribute to the fields of science and innovation policy. These awards include: Lifetime Achievement Award, Trailblazer Awards, and Youth Award.

Virtual Events

Virtual Events

CSPC’s virtual events present discussions on emerging topics of STI policy.

Cercle Francophone

Cercle Francophone

In collaboration with the Fonds de Recherche du Québec (FRQ), the Cercle Francophone fosters collaboration between CSPC and Francophone communities, promoting French-language participation in science and innovation policy.

Science-Policy-Podcast

Podcast

The Science Policy Podcast Series features expert insights on topics shaping Canada’s science and innovation landscape. To listen to our podcast, click here.

Workshops

CSPC offers a wide range of workshops in Science Policy, Innovation Policy, Science Communication, Science Diplomacy, Science and entrepreneurship.

Awards Ceremony 2024 

Want to know more? Read their contributions and proposals and see past winners here:
Awards Page

Congratulations to the CSPC 2024 Science Policy Award Winners:

Lifetime Achievement Award Winner:
Michèle Stanton-Jean
Trailblazer Award (Policy for Science) Winner:
Dr. Maydianne Andrade
Trailblazer Award (Science for Policy) Winner:
Dr. Evan Fraser
Trailblazer Award (Innovation Policy) Winner:
Dr. Marc Nantel
Trailblazer Award (Science & Society) Winner:
Dr. Bonnie Schmidt
Science Policy Youth Award Winner:
Abby Christopher

November 15, 2024

Braiding Indigenous Knowledges into Brain Health Research: A Holistic Perspective

October 7, 2024

Network Effect: Elevating Brain Research Through Greater Collaboration with People with Lived Experience

October 7, 2024

Canada Must Act Now to Address the Brain Health Emergency

October 7, 2024

Canada’s Moment: Building a National Brain Research Initiative

October 7, 2024

Brain Science is the Foundation of the Brain Economy Transformation

October 7, 2024

Why Brain and Mental Health Research Can Be Canada’s Next Innovation Engine

October 7, 2024

Canada Must Rethink How It Trains and Retains Brain Researchers

Brain Health Editorial Series

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November 13, 2024

Bridging Science And Policy: My Journey With The Canadian Science Policy Centre

November 9, 2024

My Journey Into Science Advocacy And Volunteering

November 9, 2024

Governance In The Digital Era: Three Pathways For The Future Of Public Policy And Administration

November 9, 2024

Science, Indigenous Knowledge, and Reconciliation

November 9, 2024

The U.S. Needs A National Science Diplomacy Strategy

November 9, 2024

Transforming Tomorrow Together

November 9, 2024

International Research Partners: A High Value Added Investment

November 9, 2024

Inspiring Futures: Developing Citizens And Talent For A Stem Based Economy

November 9, 2024

Canada’s Integrated Water And Climate Solutions: A Road To Resilience

November 9, 2024

From Legacy To Leadership: Parks Canada’s Role In Shaping Conservation And Resilience

November 9, 2024

Canada Needs An Innovative One Health Strategy To Prepare For The Next Pandemic

November 9, 2024

High Performance Innovation Ecosystems: Canadian Communities Lead The Way

November 9, 2024

Building A World-leading Life Sciences Workforce: Training The Next Generation Of Canadian Talent

November 9, 2024

Why We Need The Canadian Brain Research Initiative

November 9, 2024

Does Canada Have A National Research and Innovation Strategy?

November 9, 2024

Prioritizing Science In Our International Relations

November 9, 2024

Quantum Technology Is The Future. Will It Be Canada’s?

November 9, 2024

Some Feedback To The Government On Their New Initiatives In Research Funding

November 9, 2024

Science Policy For Canada’s Future

November 9, 2024

Investing In Canada’s Innovation Pipeline: Why Supporting Today’s Researchers Shapes Tomorrow’s Economy

November 9, 2024

Message from the Editors

November 9, 2024

A Dynamic Era Of Transformation For Science And Innovation Policy

CSPC Magazine

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November 19, 2024

Building a framework for major research facilities

November 15, 2024

All is not well with Canada’s postdoctoral scholars: current challenges and solutions for researcher well-being

November 15, 2024

Accessible Federal Science Laboratories: Making Scientific and Technical Careers More Inclusive

November 15, 2024

Towards a National One Health Strategy for Canada: Building a Resilient Future

November 15, 2024

Bridging Knowledge Systems in Regulatory Research – Creating the Conditions for Change

Conference Editorial Series

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See the latest CSPC editorials

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Become a Partner

Partnership Prospectus CSPC 2024

CSPC is Canada’s most comprehensive, multi-sectoral, and multidisciplinary forum for emerging issues of science, technology and innovation policy. Let us Bring your Brand, Message, and Ideas to the Biggest Science and Innovation Policy Forum in Canada. CSPC’s Partnership Program provides an exciting array of possibilities for public, private and not-for-profit sector stakeholders to showcase their importance in Canada’s science, technology, and innovation policy ecosystem.

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SMP Sponsorship

Science Meets Parliament is a transformative program designed to foster stronger connections between the science and policy communities. The program provides unique opportunities for Early Career Researchers to engage with policymakers, gain a deeper understanding of the policymaking process, and contribute to evidence-informed decisions.

Learn More About SMP Sponsorship

Become a Volunteer

Are you passionate about the intersection of science and policy? Join our vibrant community of volunteers and help shape science policy in Canada! Contribute your passion and skills, collaborate with like-minded individuals, unleash your potential and make a meaningful impact on key initiatives!

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Become a CSPC Program Member

Program Members are organizations that benefit from and shape CSPC’s mission, programs, and activities throughout the year.

Learn More About Becoming a Member

Get in Touch!

Your questions and comments are always welcome.