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Decoding the Federal Budget 2023 for Science and Innovation
ZoomW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVd The federal government released the 2023-24 budget on Tuesday, March 28th. CSPC is once again hosting a Symposium for a comprehensive analysis of the Federal Budget, and the reactions [...]
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Addressing Bias and Inequity in the Research Ecosystem
ZoomWatch videoW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVd Bias and inequity within the research ecosystem influence the trajectory of national and international research, as well as future generations of researchers and institutions. In order to achieve [...]
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Canadian Strategies for Responsible Neurotechnology Innovation
ZoomWatch videoW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVd Advances in neurotechnology are redefining the possibilities of improving neurologic health and mental wellbeing, but related ethical, legal, and societal concerns such as privacy of brain data, manipulation [...]
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Report of the Advisory Panel on the Federal Research Support System
ZoomWatch videoW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVd CSPC is organizing a panel discussion on the Report of the Advisory Panel on the Federal Research Support System on Monday, June 12th, 2023 at 12:00 PM. Members [...]
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Canada’s Quantum Strategy and International Collaboration
ZoomWatch videoW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVdCountries are investing heavily in quantum computing and other quantum technologies. As Canada has recently released its Quantum Strategy, this is an opportunity to foster further international collaborations. Panelists [...]
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Canada-Brazil Cooperation and Collaboration in STI
ZoomWatch videoW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVdThis virtual panel aims to discuss the ongoing Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) cooperation between Brazil and Canada, along with the potential for furthering this relationship. The focus will [...]
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Canadian Science Policy Conference 2023
The Westin Ottawa Hotel 11 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ONJoin the most comprehensive science and innovation policy conference in Canada GO TO CSPC 2023 WEBSITE Register Now More details to come! Sign [...]
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CSPC Budget Symposium 2024
ZoomWatch videosW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVd The federal government released the 2024 budget on Tuesday, April 16th, 2024. CSPC is once again hosting a Symposium for a comprehensive analysis of the Federal Budget, and [...]
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Youth Perspectives on Climate Change
ZoomWatch videoW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVdCanada’s rate of warming is twice that of the global rate (GoC, 2023), and the goal of net-zero 2050 is looming in front of us. This panel brings together [...]
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La valorisation de la recherche en français
ZoomWatch videoW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVd Depuis quelques décennies, l’anglais se positionne comme la langue universelle de la science, facilitant les échanges sur la sphère internationale. Bien que l’uniformisation de la communication soit essentielle [...]
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Youth Award Virtual Short Talks
ZoomJoin us for the Youth Award Virtual Short Talks, a special event that showcases the innovative ideas and inspiring work of the next generation of science and policy leaders. This [...]
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Pre-Conference Virtual Short Talks – Tuesday
ZoomW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVdCSPC is happy to announce that this year the Pre-Conference Virtual Short Talks will be open and accessible to the general public. Please join us for some stimulating 10-minute presentations [...]
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Pre-Conference Virtual Short Talks – Thursday
ZoomW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVd CSPC is happy to announce that this year the Pre-Conference Virtual Short Talks will be open and accessible to the general public. Please join us for some stimulating 10-minute [...]
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Maintaining trust in published scientific research
ZoomWatch videoW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVdReports of research fraud and mass retractions have combined with populist distrust of expertise to contribute to widespread mistrust of scientific research. This session, composed of panelists with backgrounds [...]
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Panel 479 – Bridging Minds and Borders in Conflict
ZoomWatch videoW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVd Panel 479 - Bridging Minds and Borders in Conflict: Canadian Red Cross's Evidence-Based Support to Ukrainian Red Cross to Strengthen Ukraine's Health System and Innovations in Conflict Psychotherapy [...]
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Strengthening Science Diplomacy in French – A Strategic Asset for Canada
ZoomWatch videoW0dUcmFuc2xhdGVd *Please note that this panel will be held in French only. Organized by CSPC with the support of Cercle Francophone In a rapidly evolving global landscape, science diplomacy [...]
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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 [...]
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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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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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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 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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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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Research Integrity in the Era of AI
Register Here This panel will explore whether AI can meaningfully strengthen research integrity or whether it accelerates existing vulnerabilities in the [...]
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AI for All? Balancing Innovation, Sovereignty, and Trust
Register Here The official launch of Canada’s renewed National AI Strategy, "AI for All," marks a defining milestone for the country’s [...]
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Dementia Prevention in Canada: Individual Risk, Collective Responsibility
ZoomRegister Here This panel will examine dementia prevention in Canada through the lens of a central tension: while growing evidence shows [...]
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Clean Power, Smart Sovereignty: Driving Canada’s competitive AI and quantum future
ZoomRegister Here Canada stands at a pivotal moment: how can we lead in AI while powering this infrastructure sustainably? This panel [...]
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Canada’s AI Advantage: Why It Exists—and What It Will Take to Scale It
Register Here Canada has established itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence research and talent development. Yet despite these strengths, [...]

