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Research Integrity in the Era of AI
Register HereW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVd This panel will explore whether AI can meaningfully strengthen research integrity or whether it accelerates existing vulnerabilities in the publishing system, and what this means for funders, institutions, [...]
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Sowing Security: The Agri-Food Sector and Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy
Register HereW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVd In an era of increasing global volatility, food security is no longer solely an agricultural concern—it is a cornerstone of national security and sovereign resilience. As Canada moves [...]
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What is research excellence? Measuring impact in a changing world
ZoomRegister HereW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVd Peer review underpins nearly all major academic assessments, from publications and funding to promotions and awards. Despite its centrality in the research ecosystem, peer review has a well-documented [...]
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Security, Sovereignty, and Prosperity: Industry Perspectives on Canada’s New Defence Industrial Strategy
ZoomRegister HereWatch Video RecordingW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVd Canada’s recently released Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) represents a paradigm shift in the intersection of national security and industrial policy. Central to this strategy is the [...]
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Co-Developing the Future: Indigenous Partnerships and Culture Changes in Federal STEM
ZoomRegister HereW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVd Organizer: Health Canada for the federal Indigenous STEM (I-STEM) Cluster. This panel builds on the multi-year arc of the federal Indigenous-Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (I-STEM) Cluster discussions [...]
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Unlocking the Promise of Cell and Gene Therapies in Canada Through Translational Research: Making Evidence Where It Matters
ZoomRegister HereWatch Video RecordingW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVd Canada stands at a critical juncture in the development and adoption of cell and gene therapies (CGTs), transformative treatments that hold potential for curing or significantly [...]
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Youth Perspectives on Science Policy
ZoomRegister HereWatch Video RecordingW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVd This panel brings together youth and early-career voices to explore how Canada’s science, technology, and innovation ecosystem can better reflect the realities, aspirations, and lived experiences [...]
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AI, Democracy & Digital Rights Forum
Université de l'Ontario français 9 Lower Jarvis St, Toronto, ON, CanadaAI, Democracy & Digital Rights Forum, an EU Hub Ontario Initiative The AI, Democracy & Digital Rights Forum is a half-day event convened under [...]
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Canada, South Africa, Astronomy, and the SKAO: A Strategic Research Partnership
ZoomRegister HereWatch Video RecordingW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVd Global megascience facilities are at the cutting edge of discovery in many fields. In this context, the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) – a 16-country partnership [...]
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Decentralizing Data for Climate‑Smart Research: Policy, Infrastructure, and Trust
ZoomRegister HereWatch Video RecordingW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVd Canada’s climate, agriculture, health, and biodiversity challenges demand research data that are findable, responsibly shareable, and resilient. Yet centralized repositories, siloed governance, and cross‑border dependencies limit [...]
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Comment le Canada peut tirer parti de son bilinguisme pour renforcer sa collaboration scientifique et technologique à l’échelle mondiale
ZoomRegister HereWatch Video RecordingW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVd CSPC célèbre la Francophonie avec un panel intitulé « Comment le Canada peut tirer parti de son bilinguisme pour renforcer sa collaboration scientifique et technologique à [...]
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Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research: Building Canadian Research Capacity in a Shifting Global Landscape
ZoomRegister HereWatch Video RecordingW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVd As global geopolitical dynamics and trade relationships continue to evolve, Canada must strengthen its self‑reliance in research and innovation. Building a robust pipeline of next‑generation scientific [...]
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Towards a (New) Science Culture Framework in Canada
ZoomRegister HereWatch Video RecordingW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVd A strong science culture is a key contributor to health, innovation, economic growth and both individual and societal well-being. But what is science culture, exactly? How [...]
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AI-Driven Misinformation Across Sectors: Addressing a Cross-Societal Challenge
ZoomWatch videoW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVd Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how information is created, consumed, and trusted. While offering transformative potential in sectors like healthcare, education, finance, and public discourse, AI systems also introduce [...]
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Navigating Geopolitical Shifts: Canada’s Innovation Strategy for the Digital and High Tech Sector
ZoomWatch videoW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVd This panel aims to explore how Canada’s digital and high tech sector can navigate the evolving geopolitical and economic landscape to foster sustained innovation and competitiveness. Panelists will [...]
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Navigating Geopolitical Shifts: Canada’s Innovation Strategy for Natural Resources Sector
ZoomWatch videoW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVd Executive Summary This virtual panel convened sector experts to diagnose barriers to innovation and propose practical responses to strengthen Canada’s competitiveness. Panelists identified three interlocking challenges: geopolitical and [...]
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Co-Creating Canada’s Future: Youth Perspectives On Canada’s Seven Federal Missions
ZoomWatch videoW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVd Canada has set seven bold federal “missions” – from building affordable housing and modern infrastructure to strengthening digital sovereignty and global competitiveness. Yet the voices most affected by [...]
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Panel 3: The Future of Scientific Collaboration between the European Union and Canada
The Faculty Club, University of Toronto 41 Willcocks Street, Toronto, ON, CanadaRegister Now Nipun Vats Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada See Bio Nipun [...]
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Panel 2: Building Global Scientific Leadership: Youth Engagement through Horizon Europe
The Faculty Club, University of Toronto 41 Willcocks Street, Toronto, ON, CanadaRegister Now Moderated by: Costas Kapsouropoulos Digital and Science Counsellor, Delegation of the European Union to Canada [...]
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Panel 1: Advancing European Union-Canada Research and Innovation: Focus on Horizon Europe
The Faculty Club, University of Toronto 41 Willcocks Street, Toronto, ON, CanadaRegister Now Moderated by: Steven Liss Vice-President, Research and Innovation, Toronto Metropolitan University See Bio Steven [...]
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Fostering Trainee Well-Being through Accountability and Collaboration
ZoomWatch videoW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVd Canadian universities and research institutions are increasingly recognizing that systemic barriers within the research ecosystem deeply affect the well-being and success of trainees. These barriers are often embedded [...]
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Navigating Geopolitical Shifts: Canada’s Innovation Strategy for the Advanced Manufacturing Sector
ZoomWatch videoW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVd Executive Summary This virtual panel convened sector experts to diagnose barriers to innovation and recommend policy and industry actions to strengthen Canada’s competitiveness. Panelists identified three dominant, interlocking [...]
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Beyond the $100 Billion Promise: Reimagining Climate Finance Ahead of COP30
ZoomWatch videoW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVd Overview: Climate finance remains a defining challenge in the global response to climate change. With COP30 approaching, this panel aims to provide critical insights into the post-COP29 financing [...]
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Navigating Geopolitical Shifts: Canada’s Innovation Strategy for the Life Sciences Sector
ZoomWatch videoW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVd Executive Summary The virtual panel brought together sector experts to identify obstacles and propose actionable policy and industry responses. Panelists highlighted three primary challenges: volatile global capital flows [...]
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Nature-based Solutions in Canada – policies, frameworks and multi-sector cooperation to reach Canada’s 2030 climate and biodiversity goals
ZoomWatch videoW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVd Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are actions to protect, manage and restore ecosystems for the benefit of people and nature. NbS are a promising avenue to meet Canada’s commitments to [...]
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Navigating Geopolitical Shifts: Canada’s Innovation Strategy for Agriculture and Agrifood Sector
ZoomWatch videoW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVd Executive Summary This panel discussion highlighted significant hurdles to innovation within the agri-food sector, alongside strategic opportunities for Canada. A primary concern was the complex and unpredictable regulatory [...]
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Screen Time and the Developing Brain: Research, Benefits, Risks, and Policy
ZoomWatch videoW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVd Description / Abstract: The goal of this panel is to discuss the impacts of digital technology, or screen time, on children and youth and the policy opportunities to [...]
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Innovating for a Digital Future: Navigating Economic Shifts and Global Challenges
ZoomWatch videoW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVd The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) is a neutral, not-for-profit national centre of expertise with the mission of strengthening Canada’s digital advantage in the global economy. For [...]
