BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CSPC - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:CSPC X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CSPC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210518T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210518T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195504 CREATED:20210503T193147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210613T224037Z UID:14374-1621342800-1621346400@sciencepolicy.ca SUMMARY:Meet the Executives: Rob Annan DESCRIPTION:Rob Annan\, President and CEO\n\nAs President and CEO of Genome Canada\, Dr. Annan drives an overarching strategy that promotes the value and potential of genomics in Canada to key stakeholders\, while raising the public profile of Genome Canada both nationally and internationally. He previously served as Genome Canada’s Vice-President of Public Affairs and Communications.  \nAs an innovation strategist and a strong communicator\, Dr. Annan consults with governments\, organizations\, and institutions across Canada on research strategy and speaks regularly with public and private audiences across Canada. As Fellow of the Public Policy Forum\, he has led projects and convened discussions around Canadian research and innovation policy. During seven years at Mitacs\, Dr. Annan helped build a Canadian success story in the development and delivery of policy-driven innovation programs in his role as Chief Research Officer. \nFor several years\, Dr. Annan volunteered on the Board of Directors for Let’s Talk Science\, a national charity dedicated to increasing STEM literacy among K-12 students. He has a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from McGill University and undergraduate degrees in English from Queen’s University and in Biology from the University of Victoria. URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/meet-the-executives-rob-annan/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Career Campus,Meet the Executives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sciencepolicy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Single-Person-Interview.png ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Science Policy Centre":MAILTO:info@sciencepolicy.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210531T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210531T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195504 CREATED:20210513T135036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210613T224014Z UID:14484-1622464200-1622469600@sciencepolicy.ca SUMMARY:Career Campus: Working for the Federal Government DESCRIPTION:Olga Pena\, PhD – Science Specialist at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency \nSimon-Pierre Demers\, PhD – Senior Advisor\, Program Delivery\, Official Language Community Development Bureau\, Health Canada\, Government of Canada \nAnu Shukla-Jones\, PhD – Senior Policy Analyst at Privy Council Office \nEmmanuel Mongin\, PhD – Director\, Performance and Partnerships at Innovation\, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) \nEdna Matta-Camacho\, PhD – Assessment Officer\, Therapeutic Products Directorate at Health Canada URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/career-campus-working-for-the-federal-government/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Career Campus ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sciencepolicy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/New-Event-Designs-28.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210614T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210614T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195504 CREATED:20210527T123752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T133334Z UID:14584-1623672000-1623675600@sciencepolicy.ca SUMMARY:Meet the Executives: Alejandro Adem DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HEREDr. Alejandro Adem\nPresident\, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) \nProfessor Alejandro Adem recently started in a new role as President of NSERC. As a highly accomplished researcher in the field of mathematics and a faculty member at the University of British Columbia\, he has significant leadership experience in research and innovation. Before joining NSERC\, he was CEO and Scientific Director of Mitacs. \nAt Mitacs\, Professor Adem oversaw an unprecedented expansion of its programs\, with the goal of delivering 10\,000 internships annually across Canada and abroad. He worked closely with stakeholders to launch the Mitacs Canadian Science Policy Fellowship in 2016 and established an Indigenous engagement initiative. \nHe has served on a variety of scientific\, editorial\, and governance boards for the worldwide mathematical sciences community\, including the Advisory Board for the Association for Women in Mathematics and the International Mathematical Union’s Committee for Women in Mathematics. URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/career-campus-alejandro-adem/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Career Campus,Meet the Executives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sciencepolicy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/New-Event-Designs-33.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210715T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210715T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195504 CREATED:20210622T155938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210722T182159Z UID:14707-1626354000-1626359400@sciencepolicy.ca SUMMARY:Career Campus: Government Advisors DESCRIPTION:Dr. Sarah Gallagher \nProfessor\, Physics and Astronomy\, Western University \nScience Advisor to the President of the Canadian Space Agency \nDr. Sarah  Gallagher is the Science Advisor to the President of the Canadian Space Agency where she is the liaison to the space science community and the Chief Science Advisor of Canada.  She has been a professor of physics and astronomy at Western University since 2008\, and her research focuses on supermassive black holes and galaxies.  Dr. Gallagher teaches first-year physics and regularly talks to the public about astronomy and space science. \nDr. Pascal Michel \nChief Science Officer\, Official languages champion\, Office of the Chief Science Officer\, Public Health Agency of Canada \nDr. Pascal Michel is the Chief Science Officer of the Public Health Agency of Canada. In this role\, he is mainly responsible for overseeing and leading excellence and innovation in Agency science as well as to provide corporate leadership on science-policy issues. \nPrior to his current responsibilities\, Dr. Michel completed a doctoral degree in veterinary medicine (University of Montreal)\, a Master in Preventive Veterinary Medicine (University of California) and a Ph.D. in epidemiology (University of Guelph). He joined the federal public service in 1997 as a senior epidemiologist and then directed the Public Health Risk Sciences division of the National Microbiology Laboratory before serving as a senior science advisor to the Assistant Deputy Minister of the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Branch. \nDr. Michel held various cross-appointments with the academia and developed a publications record as author and editor of many scientific communications along with strong collaborations across Canada and internationally. In that regard\, he cofounded a multi-sectoral research centre on zoonotic diseases and decision sciences\, and built long lasting relationships at the United Nations in relation to the role of space technologies to improve global health outcomes. \nDr. Vik Pant \nChief Scientist and Chief Science Advisor\, Natural Resources Canada \nVik is responsible for providing strategic direction to build capacity within NRCan’s scientific community\, promoting a departmental vision for S&T and assessment of future needs. This involves leadership in developing and advancing S&T priorities\, providing strategic policy advice on horizontal science issues and opportunities to ensure strong linkages between science and policy communities\, and promoting effective engagement of S&T activities. \nVik earned a doctorate from the Faculty of Information (iSchool) in the University of Toronto\, a master’s degree in business administration with distinction from the University of London\, and a master’s degree in information technology from Harvard University\, where he received the Dean’s List Academic Achievement Award. \nVik joined NRCan from the MaRS Discovery District\, a technology start-up accelerator in Toronto\, where he was a Senior Technical Advisor of Applied Artificial Intelligence. Prior to that\, he held progressively strategic positions in leading software enterprises including Oracle\, SAP and Open Text. \nDr. Shawn Marshall \nProfessor\, Department of Geography\, University of Calgary \nDepartmental Science Advisor\, Environment and Climate Change Canada \nShawn Marshall is a glaciologist and climatologist at the University of Calgary\, where he held the Canada Research Chair in Climate Change from 2007-2017. His research examines glacier-climate processes and glacier response to climate change\, including implications for water resources and global sea level rise. Dr. Marshall currently represents Canada as the Cryosphere Working Group lead to the International Arctic Science Committee and as a member of the Science Leadership Council of the international Mountain Research Initiative. Since 2019\, Dr. Marshall has been seconded with the federal government\, where he is serving as the Departmental Science Advisor at Environment and Climate Change Canada. URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/career-campus-scientific-advisors/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Career Campus ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sciencepolicy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Scientific-Advisors-ENG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210812T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210812T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195504 CREATED:20210728T195731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T200731Z UID:14778-1628769600-1628775000@sciencepolicy.ca SUMMARY:Career Campus: Working in a Not-For Profit Organization DESCRIPTION:Dr. Bonnie Schmidt\, CM\, FRSC\, ICD.D\, Founder & President\, Let’s Talk Science\n@BMSchmidt  \nDr. Bonnie Schmidt is the founder and president of Let’s Talk Science\, a national education charity that she started in 1991 while completing her graduate studies in Physiology. Let’s Talk Science supports youth engagement in science\, technology\, engineering and mathematics (STEM) engagement. The organization serves youth\, educators and volunteers\, engaging an estimated million people since its inception.  An active volunteer herself\, Bonnie currently serves on the Genome Canada Board of Directors. She is also a member of the Federal Government’s AI Public Awareness Working Group and committees for several national and international organizations. For her efforts in education and youth development\, Bonnie has received more than a dozen awards\, including an Honorary Degree from Ryerson University. She was named a Member of the Order of Canada in 2015 and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in 2018. \nDr. Naveed Aziz\, CEO\, CGen\n@DNAziz_ \nDr. Naveed Aziz serves as CEO of CGEn\, Canada’s national platform for genome sequencing & analysis\, with nodes at The Hospital for Sick Children (Toronto)\, McGill University (Montréal) and Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre (Vancouver). Dr. Aziz leadership has enabled CGEn to fuel Canadian research and innovation\, playing a key role in the advancement of technological developments within the field of genomics. He is passionate about the development of powerful and efficient solutions for big data generation\, storage and deposition to “open-science” databases\, enabling high-speed data exchange at national and international scale. Dr. Aziz is servers on numerous national & international scientific advisory committees. Dr. Aziz holds a PhD in Gene Targeting from University of Dundee\, UK\, in addition to an MPhil in Biotechnology and an Executive MBA from Bradford School of Management\, UK. His previous roles include serving as the Director of Technology programs at Genome Canada\, Head of Genomics at University of York\, UK and as Research Fellow at the Noble Research Institute\, USA. \nRachael Maxwell (she/her)\, Executive Director\, Evidence for Democracy\n@RachAelCMaxwell \nRachael Maxwell joins Evidence for Democracy with a deep knowledge of the science landscape in Canada and a strong track record of success working at national not-for-profit research organizations. From 2018-21 she held progressively responsible roles at Genome Canada\, working across the organization on key priorities in communications\, public affairs and strategic planning. Previously\, Rachael worked at Mitacs on the Canadian Science Policy Fellowship where she managed the design and delivery of the program from its inception through its first three cohorts. Rachael is also a member of the Board of the Directors at the Science and Policy Exchange. Rachael is passionate about working at the intersection of science\, society and policy. She speaks to diverse audiences at home and abroad about the need to improve the mechanisms that connect science and policy. Rachael also brings years of experience working in arts management and an academic background in cultural studies. \nDr. Shawn McGuirk. Internal Director and Past President\, Science & Policy Exchange \n@ShawnMcGuirk \nShawn McGuirk is a Senior Policy Advisor at the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)\, and is an alumnus of both the Mitacs Canadian Science Policy Fellowship program and the Recruitment of Policy Leaders program of the Public Service Commission of Canada. During his PhD at the Goodman Cancer Research Centre of McGill University\, his research centered on the role of metabolism in cancer progression. As a long-standing director and past president of the student-led non-profit organization Science & Policy Exchange\, Shawn is committed to capacity building in science policy and to elevating the voices of the next generation as key stakeholders in policy discussions. He is also a member of the board of directors of Acfas\, a non-profit organization that promotes research\, innovation\, and scientific culture in the francophone community. URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/career-campus-working-in-a-not-for-profit-organization/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Career Campus ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sciencepolicy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/New-Event-Designs-38.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210908T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210908T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195504 CREATED:20210819T143413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T200829Z UID:14790-1631106000-1631109600@sciencepolicy.ca SUMMARY:Meet the Executives: Roseann Runte DESCRIPTION:Dr. Rosann O’Reilly Runte\nPresident and CEO\, Canada Foundation for Innovation \nRoseann O’Reilly Runte is President and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation.  She has led a number of universities in Canada and the U.S. and has served on many boards including the National Bank of Canada\, LifeNet\, the Club of Rome\, Jean Coutu\, and as President of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO\, the Foundation for International Training\, the Canada-U.S. Fulbright Foundation. She has received a number of academic and civic honors and awards from several countries and has a Ph.D. from the University of Kansas. URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/meet-the-executives-roseann-runte/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Career Campus,Meet the Executives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sciencepolicy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/New-Event-Designs-40.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220126T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220126T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195504 CREATED:20220110T144737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T200800Z UID:15297-1643196600-1643200200@sciencepolicy.ca SUMMARY:Genomics on a Mission DESCRIPTION:Genomics on a missionDriving impact and bridging the policy gap \nDon’t miss this webinar and Q&A with Genome Canada’s Dr. Rob Annan\, President and CEO\, and Dr. Catalina Lopez-Correa\, Chief Scientific Officer\, on Wednesday\, Jan. 26\, 2022 from 11:30 am-12:30 pm ET. Hosted and moderated by Mehrdad Hariri\, CEO and President of the Canadian Science Policy Centre\, the webinar will explore the pivotal role genomics is playing in strengthening public health amid the COVID-19 pandemic\, and how this revolutionary science and platform technology is being applied in a focused and inclusive way to address other public policy priorities and drive impact to tackle the climate crisis. \nThe confluence of genomics\, increased sequencing capabilities\, AI and big data systems\, and novel bioengineering tools is fueling a “digital biology” revolution driving economic growth and positive environmental impact. \nDID YOU KNOW? Almost 60% of the physical inputs to the global economy could soon be produced biologically (McKinsey Global Institute). \nGenome Canada is working with ecosystem partners to strategically harness the bio-revolution and leverage the power and promise of genomics to generate solutions to the major economic\, environmental\, health and social challenges of our time. Learn more about our mission-driven approach to genomics impact and join the conversation via the webinar Q&A. URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/genomics-on-a-mission/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sciencepolicy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/virtual_banner_2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220421T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220421T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195504 CREATED:20220406T221837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T184213Z UID:15740-1650542400-1650556800@sciencepolicy.ca SUMMARY:Decoding Budget 2022 for Science and Innovation DESCRIPTION:Click the button below to register for this event.Speaker BiosRegister Here\nThe CSPC Budget Symposium will be held on Thursday April 21 at 12:00 pm (EST)\, and feature numerous speakers from across the country and across different sectors\, in two sessions and one keynote presentation by Dave Watters titled: “Decoding Budget 2022 for Science and Innovation”. \nDon’t miss this session and all insightful discussions of the Federal Budget 2022. URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/decoding-budget-2022-for-science-and-innovation/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sciencepolicy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/budget-symposium.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Science Policy Centre":MAILTO:info@sciencepolicy.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220525T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220525T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195504 CREATED:20220514T223432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T180100Z UID:15888-1653480000-1653485400@sciencepolicy.ca SUMMARY:Science Policy Publishing for Early Career Scholars DESCRIPTION:Due to an emergency\, Shweta Ganapati is unable to join us for the panel. We are glad to have Shalin Jyotishi\, former CEO and current senior advisor for JSPG\, join us to offer his perspectives. \nClick the button below to register for this event.Register Here URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/science-policy-publishing-for-early-career-scholars/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sciencepolicy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Science-Policy-Publishing-for-Early-Career-Scholars-ENG.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Science Policy Centre":MAILTO:info@sciencepolicy.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220621T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220621T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195504 CREATED:20220608T161558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220620T021306Z UID:16231-1655816400-1655816400@sciencepolicy.ca SUMMARY:Open Science and Research Security DESCRIPTION:Click the button below to register for this event.Register Here URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/open-science-and-research-security/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Canadian Science Policy Lecture Series,Virtual Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sciencepolicy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ENG-Open-Science_Updated-June-19.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Science Policy Centre":MAILTO:info@sciencepolicy.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220628T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220628T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195504 CREATED:20220608T162307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T201950Z UID:16236-1656421200-1656424800@sciencepolicy.ca SUMMARY:Meet the Executives: Remi Quirion DESCRIPTION:Remi Quirion\, OC\, PhD\, FRSC\, CQ\nProfessor Rémi Quirion is the inaugural Chief Scientist of Quebec since July 2011\, and has been elected President of the International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) in 2021. As McGill Full Professor\, Psychiatry and outgoing Scientific Director at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute\, he served as Vice-Dean\, Faculty of Medicine at McGill University\, as well as\nSenior University Advisor (Health Sciences Research) in addition to being the CIHR Executive Director\, for Alzheimer’s Diseases\, from 2009 to 2011. Prof. Quirion was the inaugural Scientific Director of the Institute of Neurosciences\, Mental Health and Addiction (INMHA) until March 2009. Since 2011\, he is the President of the three Board of Directors of the Fonds de recherche du Québec. \nIn addition to being on the Advisory Board of over 15 journals in Psychiatry\, Pharmacology\, and Neurosciences\, he has published 5 books\, more than 650 scientific papers and articles. Rémi Quirion has received many awards and recognitions including Officer of the Order of Canada in 2007. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada\, Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences\, a Knight of the Ordre national du Québec and a Knight of the Ordre de la Pléiade. He is a member of the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame\, the Académie Nationale de Médecine de France and the International Council of Science. \nDownload BioClick the button below to register for this event.Register Here URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/meet-the-executives-remi-quirion/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Career Campus,Meet the Executives,Virtual Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sciencepolicy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Meet-the-Exec-Remi-ENG.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Science Policy Centre":MAILTO:info@sciencepolicy.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220712T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220712T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195504 CREATED:20220608T162535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220630T000102Z UID:16241-1657634400-1657638000@sciencepolicy.ca SUMMARY:Meet the Executives: Eliane Ubalijoro DESCRIPTION:Eliane Ubalijoro PhDGlobal Hub Director\, Canada\, Future Earth and Executive Director\, Sustainability in the Digital AgeThe Career Campus series is designed to provide trainees with an opportunity to meet with executives directly and gain new insight into potential career trajectories. \nShort bio: Éliane Ubalijoro\, PhD\, is the Executive Director of Sustainability in the Digital Age and the Future Earth Montreal Hub. Eliane is a Professor of Practice For Public-Private Sector Partnerships at McGill University’s Institute for the Study of International Development\, where her research focuses on innovation\, gender\, sustainable development for prosperity creation and her teaching has focused on facilitating leadership development. She is a Research Professor at Concordia University in the Department of Geography\, Planning and Environment. She is a member of Rwanda’s National Science and Technology Council and Presidential Advisory Council. Eliane is a member of the Impact Advisory Board of the Global Alliance for a Sustainable Planet. She is a member of the Expert Consultation Group on the Post COVID-19 Implications on Collaborative Governance of Genomics Research\, Innovation\, and Genetic Diversity. Eliane is a member of the African Development Bank’s Expert Global Community of Practice on COVID-19 Response Strategies in Africa. She is a member of the Capitals Coalition Supervisory Board as well as the Crop Trust Executive Board. Eliane is a former member of WWF International’s Board of Trustees. She was the principal investigator on a Gates Grand Challenges Phase I grant looking at Innovations in Feedback & Accountability Systems for Agricultural Development. Eliane was the project manager and an investigator on a Gates Foundation Grand Challenges in Global Health project led by Professor Timothy Geary\, the director of McGill’s Institute of Parasitology from 2009 to 2014. As a result of this work\, she has been a reviewer for the Grand Challenges Canada Stars in Global Health program since 2012. Eliane is a co-editor of the 2021 book Building Resilient African Food Systems after COVID-19. She is on the boards of the Science for Africa Foundation\, Genome Canada and is a member of the Advisory Board of ShEquity. \nDownload BioClick the button below to register for this event.Register Here URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/meet-the-executives-eliane-ubalijoro/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Career Campus,Meet the Executives,Virtual Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sciencepolicy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Éliane_June-22_ENG.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Science Policy Centre":MAILTO:info@sciencepolicy.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220718T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220718T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195504 CREATED:20220630T000641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220630T000641Z UID:16551-1658142000-1658145600@sciencepolicy.ca SUMMARY:Mental Health Meets Policy DESCRIPTION:Click the button below to register for this event.Register Here URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/mental-health-meets-policy/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sciencepolicy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ENG-Mental-Health-Meets-Policy-SM-Size.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Science Policy Centre":MAILTO:info@sciencepolicy.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220913T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220913T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195504 CREATED:20220809T152623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T204456Z UID:16974-1663070400-1663070400@sciencepolicy.ca SUMMARY:Panel sur le développement durable à Montréal DESCRIPTION:EN FR \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that this panel will be presented in French. \nA discussion on Montreal’s ambitious targets: carbon neutrality by 2050 and zero emissions buildings by 2040.Montreal is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and producing a zero impact on the climate. The new Climate Plan describes the actions that the city will take immediately against climate change. Carbon neutrality by 2050 and zero-emission buildings by 2040 are among the City’s top priorities. In our panel\, we will discuss how realistic these goals are\, what changes should we expect and what can we learn from other international cities. \nSophie MontreuilModeratorGeneral director of Acfas \nSee BioProf. Dr. Ursula EickerPanelistCanada Excellence Research Chair in Smart\, Sustainable and Resilient Cities and Communities\, Founding Co-Director Next-Generation Cities Institute \nSee BioNicolas BironPanelistGreen and circular economy program specialist\, Francophonie Institute for Sustainable Development (IFDD) \nSee BioMarie-Andrée MaugerPanelistBorough mayor of Verdun and Executive committee member\, Responsible for ecological transition and the environment \nSee Bio Please note that this panel will be presented in French.Register Here URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/montreal-sustainability-panel/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sciencepolicy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Montreal-Panel-Web-FR-1600.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Science Policy Centre":MAILTO:info@sciencepolicy.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220928T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220928T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195504 CREATED:20220914T193425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T193608Z UID:17229-1664366400-1664371800@sciencepolicy.ca SUMMARY:Age of AI and Big Data - Impact on Justice\, Human Rights and Privacy DESCRIPTION:Register Here URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/age-of-ai-and-big-data-impact-on-justice-human-rights-and-privacy/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sciencepolicy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/AI-Event-ENG-SM.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Science Policy Centre":MAILTO:info@sciencepolicy.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221014 DTSTAMP:20260403T195504 CREATED:20221012T020407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T020407Z UID:17539-1665532800-1665705599@sciencepolicy.ca SUMMARY:The Canadian Forum on Innovation and Societal Impact DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Forum on Innovation and Societal Impact will launch in the Fall 2022 with a first series of catalyst roundtables\, deliberative dialogues and concertation workshops at McMaster University on October 12th and 13th\, 2022.A joint-venture of the Canadian Science Policy Centre and The/La Collaborative\, CFISI will convene social research and innovation stakeholders across sectors with the purpose of exploring alignment on policies and practices that leverage impact-first training and knowledge mobilisation in the Social Sciences\, Humanities and Arts (SSHA) to foster innovation and build capacity in the social and municipal sectors. \nThose with a demonstrated interest in the theme of the Forum can submit a letter of intent to request participation in the meeting. The number of places is limited. Please fill out the participation request form on the website here. The deadline for submitting the form is September 15th. \nLearn More URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/the-canadian-forum-on-innovation-and-societal-impact/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sciencepolicy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Collaborative-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Science Policy Centre":MAILTO:info@sciencepolicy.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221026T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221026T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195504 CREATED:20221009T030937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T021719Z UID:17477-1666785600-1666789200@sciencepolicy.ca SUMMARY:Science Meets Parliament Information Session DESCRIPTION:Register URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/science-meets-parliament-information-session/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sciencepolicy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/SMP-2023-October-26.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Science Policy Centre":MAILTO:info@sciencepolicy.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221119 DTSTAMP:20260403T195504 CREATED:20221012T010454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T015758Z UID:17508-1668556800-1668815999@sciencepolicy.ca SUMMARY:Canadian Science Policy Conference 2022 DESCRIPTION:Join the most comprehensive science and innovation policy conference in CanadaTo learn more visit our Canadian Science Policy Conference website:GO TO CSPC 2022 WEBSITERegistrationView Program URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/canadian-science-policy-conference-2022/ LOCATION:The Westin Ottawa Hotel\, 11 Colonel By Dr\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 9H4 CATEGORIES:Science Policy Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sciencepolicy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/CSPC-2022.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Science Policy Centre":MAILTO:info@sciencepolicy.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221116T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221116T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195504 CREATED:20221020T173631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T224110Z UID:17635-1668614400-1668618000@sciencepolicy.ca SUMMARY:Minister Champagne at the CSPC 2022 DESCRIPTION:The CSPC 2022 organizing team is pleased to announce that we will host Minister François-Philippe Champagne\, Minister of Innovation Science and Industry\, on Wednesday\, Nov 16th at 4:00 pm. Minister Champagne will address the delegates and participate in a one-on-one conversation. \nTo learn more visit our Canadian Science Policy Conference website:GO TO CSPC 2022 WEBSITERegistrationView Program URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/minister-champagne-at-the-cspc-2022/ LOCATION:The Westin Ottawa Hotel\, 11 Colonel By Dr\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 9H4 CATEGORIES:In-Person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sciencepolicy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Minister-Champagne.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Science Policy Centre":MAILTO:info@sciencepolicy.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221117T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221117T080000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195504 CREATED:20221106T192232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T224100Z UID:17647-1668672000-1668672000@sciencepolicy.ca SUMMARY:Remarks by Hon. Kirsty Duncan PC\, M.P.\, Chair of the Standing Committee on Science and Research of the House of Commons DESCRIPTION:To learn more visit our Canadian Science Policy Conference website:GO TO CSPC 2022 WEBSITERegistrationView Program URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/remarks-by-hon-kirsty-duncan-pc-m-p-chair-of-the-standing-committee-on-science-and-research-of-the-house-of-commons/ LOCATION:The Westin Ottawa Hotel\, 11 Colonel By Dr\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 9H4 CATEGORIES:In-Person Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sciencepolicy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/3-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Science Policy Centre":MAILTO:info@sciencepolicy.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221214T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221214T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195504 CREATED:20221129T195522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T205523Z UID:18224-1671030000-1671033600@sciencepolicy.ca SUMMARY:Building Transdisciplinary Research Paths towards a more Sustainable and Inclusive Future DESCRIPTION:EN FR \n\n\n\n\n\nGlobal environmental change and sustainability require engagement with civil society and wide participation to gain social legitimacy\, also\, it is necessary to open cooperation among different scientific disciplines\, borderless collaboration\, and collaborative learning processes\, among other crucial issues. \nThose efforts have been recurrently encompassed by the idea of ‘Transdisciplinarity’ (TD)\, which is a fairly new word and evolving concept. Several of those characteristics are daily practices in academic and non-academic communities\, sometimes under different words or conceptions. \nWith this workshop\, Belmont Forum and IAI aim to open a collective reflection on the ideas and practices around TD to foster participatory knowledge production. Our goal is to create a safe environment for people to share their impressions about TD\, as a form of experimental lab based on a culture of collaboration. \nDr. Lily House-Peters\nPhD Associate Professor of Sustainability Science(562) 985-1889\nlily.housepeteres@csulb.edu \nSee BioDr. Gabriela-Alonso Yanez\nPhD Associate Professor\, University of Calgary(587) 227-0544\ngalonsoy@ucalgary.ca \nSee BioMarshalee Valentine\nMSc\, BTech Co-Funder and President of the board\, International Women’s Coffee Alliance Jamaica.See BioFany Ramos Quispe\nBS\, MSc Science Technology and Policy Fellow\, Inter-American Institute for Global Change ResearchSee BioDr. Laila SandroniScience Technology and Policy Fellow\, InterAmerican Institute for Global Change ResearchSee BioRegister Here URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/building-transdisciplinary-research-paths-towards-a-more-sustainable-and-inclusive-future/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sciencepolicy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Science Policy Centre":MAILTO:info@sciencepolicy.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221221T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221221T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195504 CREATED:20221212T195328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T195328Z UID:18664-1671627600-1671631200@sciencepolicy.ca SUMMARY:Science Policy Canada (SciPolCanada): A platform for science policy enthusiasts DESCRIPTION:EN FR \n\n\n\n\n\nSciPolCanada is a new platform hosted on Slack for everyone interested in Canadian Science Policy. The online platform was established in partnership with Toronto Science Policy Network\, Science & Policy Exchange\, Ottawa Science Policy Network\, the Comité intersectoriel étudiant des Fonds de recherche du Québec\, and the Chief Science Advisor’s Youth Council\, with support from the Canadian Science Policy Centre. Created to continue the momentum of next-generation researcher-led science policy groups\, this is a space for the wider science policy community in Canada. SciPolCanada aims to foster collaborations\, connect existing groups\, inspire new groups\, and share resources and experiences. We welcome everyone from Cégep\, undergraduate and graduate students to postdocs and early career researchers to policy analysts and researchers! \nAnh-Thu DangVP Admin\, Ottawa Science Policy NetworkKaitlin KharasCo-President\, Toronto Science Policy NetworkSarah LaframboisePresident\, Ottawa Science Policy NetworkGavin DouglasCo-President\, Science-Policy ExchangeSandrine DesforgesMember\, Student Intersectoral Committee of the Fonds de recherche du QuébecMadison RillingMember\, Canada’s Chief Science Advisor’s Youth CouncilBipin Kumar Moderator \nProgram Coordinator\, Canadian Science Policy Centre Register Here URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/science-policy-canada-scipolcanada-a-platform-for-science-policy-enthusiasts/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sciencepolicy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ENG-SciPolCanada-Event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Science Policy Centre":MAILTO:info@sciencepolicy.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230123T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230123T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195504 CREATED:20230109T234309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T224946Z UID:19256-1674478800-1674484200@sciencepolicy.ca SUMMARY:Addressing the Challenges of Building Climate Resilient and Sustainable Food Systems for All DESCRIPTION:EN FR \n\n\n\n\n\nÉliane UbalijoroExecutive Director of the Concordia University Think Tank Sustainability in the Digital Age and the Canada Hub Director for Future EarthSee BioFereidoon ShahidiProfessor\, Department of Biochemistry\, Memorial University of NewfoundlandSee BioIsaac LuginaahProfessor\, Departments of Geography and Environment and Epidemiology and Biostatistics\, Western UniversitySee BioJudith MeechIUFoST Secretary-General\, Oakville\, OntarioSee BioGordon McBeanModeratorProfessor Emeritus\, Department of Geography and Environment\, Western UniversitySee BioRegister Here URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/addressing-the-challenges-of-building-climate-resilient-and-sustainable-food-systems-for-all/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sciencepolicy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Jan-16-Updated-Banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Science Policy Centre":MAILTO:info@sciencepolicy.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230131T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230131T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195504 CREATED:20230110T000945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T024727Z UID:19283-1675170000-1675175400@sciencepolicy.ca SUMMARY:Canada playing catch up: Why we need a coordinated approach towards open and reliable research DESCRIPTION:Watch video\n EN FR \n\n\n\n\n\nJeremy GeelenCanadian Institutes of Health ResearchSee BioKelly CobeyUniversity of Ottawa Heart InstituteSee BioRobert ThibaultMeta-Research Innovation Center\, Stanford UniversitySee BioMargaret BlakeneySecretariat on Responsible Conduct of Research (SRCR)See BioDominique RocheModeratorInstitute of Environmental and Interdisciplinary Science\, Carleton UniversitySee BioSee all CSPC 2023 Virtual Events URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/canada-playing-catch-up-why-we-need-a-coordinated-approach-towards-open-and-reliable-research/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sciencepolicy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Webinars.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Science Policy Centre":MAILTO:info@sciencepolicy.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230203T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195504 CREATED:20230123T214914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T024520Z UID:19545-1675418400-1675423800@sciencepolicy.ca SUMMARY:Tools for Science Policy Education: How can the next generation advance the field of science policy? DESCRIPTION:Watch video\n EN FR \n\n\n\n\n\nMonica GattingerDirector\, ISSP\, University of OttawaSee BioKim PortmessProgram Consultant\, Inter-American Institute for Global Change ResearchSee BioDr. Jean-Christophe (JC) MauduitLecturer in Science Diplomacy\, University College London and Senior Advisor for International Engagement for the Journal of Science Policy and Governance (JSPG)See BioDr. Shawn McGuirkDeputy Director\, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)See BioDr. Shweta GanapatiModeratorDirector of Outreach and Engagement for the Journal of Science Policy and Governance (JSPG)See BioSee all CSPC 2023 Virtual Events URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/tools-for-science-policy-education-how-can-the-next-generation-advance-the-field-of-science-policy/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sciencepolicy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Feb-3-Event-Banner-CSPC-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Science Policy Centre":MAILTO:info@sciencepolicy.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230221T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230221T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195504 CREATED:20230208T030427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T024302Z UID:19951-1676984400-1676989800@sciencepolicy.ca SUMMARY:Science shared simply: Quick tools to increase impact\, relevance\, and retention DESCRIPTION:Watch videoIf your career intersects with science — as researchers\, policy-makers\, or practitioners — then communication is a daily task. Whether your goal is to drive policy change\, engage the public\, or inform the scientific community\, it can be challenging to communicate in a way that resonates with your audience. \nThis workshop will equip you with strategies to proactively craft communications that will meet your objectives. You will leave with tools to identify your communication goals\, simplify your language and messaging\, and appeal to target audiences. When applied to scientific communications\, these approaches will increase the comprehension\, relevance\, retention\, and therefore the impact of your message. \nDr. Cassandra MarionScience Advisor\, Canada Aviation and Space MuseumSee BioRenée-Claude GouletScience Advisor\, Canada Agriculture and Food MuseumSee BioDr. Michelle Campbell MekarskiScience Advisor\, Canada Science and Technology MuseumSee BioSee all CSPC 2023 Virtual Events URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/science-shared-simply-quick-tools-to-increase-impact-relevance-and-retention/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sciencepolicy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Feb-21-Event-Banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Science Policy Centre":MAILTO:info@sciencepolicy.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230309T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230309T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195504 CREATED:20230217T201320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T024054Z UID:20065-1678363200-1678368600@sciencepolicy.ca SUMMARY:Strategies for maintaining trust while doing good science: Addressing challenges in research using social media data DESCRIPTION:Watch videoResearch use of online personal information is coming under increasing scrutiny. This expert panel will discuss ethical\, technical\, social\, and legal factors relevant to organizations interested in using such information for research purposes.\nThis will include:\n1) Data scraping versus use of platform APIs: does it matter?\n2) Facing questions of imperfect user consent: ethical approaches to ambiguity\n3) Engagement approaches to support constructive conversations about Indigenous data\n4) Mitigating risk through privacy-preserving technologies\n5) Balancing open data policies and social media user privacy: approaches to serve the public interest while protecting individuals \nIgnacio CofoneCanada Research Chair in A.I. Law & Governance\, McGill University Faculty of LawSee BioSamantha DavidDirector\, TREDIA Relationships and Initiatives\, IngeniumSee BioDiana InkpenProfessor\, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science\, University of OttawaSee BioVance LocktonManager\, Technology Policy and Strategic Initiatives\, Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of OntarioSee BioMargaret McKayModerator \nProgram Leader: National Research Council of Canada Digital Privacy and Security Program; and\, AI for Logistics ProgramSee BioSee all CSPC 2023 Virtual Events URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/strategies-for-maintaining-trust-while-doing-good-science-addressing-challenges-in-research-using-social-media-data/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sciencepolicy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/March-9-CSPC-Event-Poster.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Science Policy Centre":MAILTO:info@sciencepolicy.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230331T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230331T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195504 CREATED:20230222T174253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T023823Z UID:20085-1680276600-1680282000@sciencepolicy.ca SUMMARY:Unlocking nature’s potential: Using genomics for understanding and benefiting from biodiversity DESCRIPTION:Watch videoWhat if the key to the best antibiotic or cancer treatment is hidden at the bottom of the ocean or the depths of a jungle? Could a blockbuster bioproduct be based on species in the Arctic or right under our feet? How can we know if these plant and animal species can adapt to climate change? Which are the necessary public policies and governance models to benefit socially\, environmentally and economically from such solutions? \nThis panel brings together leaders in bioproducts\, a field tackling the climate and environmental challenges of today and tomorrow. Bioproducts refer to products created from materials found in nature. The 2020 McKinsey report titled “The Bio Revolution” supports that the development of these technologies in the next 20 years could have a global economic impact of up to $4 trillion per year. Although biofuels and other industrial bioproducts are already being used by industry\, new technological discoveries are showing that the possibilities are much broader. Harvesting plant and animal species from which medicinal drugs\, biochemicals\, and other commercially valuable material can be created – a process called bioprospecting – is the new frontier. British Columbia and Canada as a whole has comparative advantages and could become globally competitive\, yet the full potential of bioproducts has yet to be harnessed. Policy action is required to unlock the potential so Canadians can enjoy the benefits of the products themselves and of the economic development they can create. \nLooking at examples and solutions at the local\, national\, and international level\, in the private\, public\, and not for profit sectors\, and in Western and Indigenous knowledge systems\, the panel will have an engaging and deep discussion around the use of genomics and how Canada can utilize these technologies for a better future. Lastly\, public perceptions will be discussed and specifically how the uptake of these technologies can be done in an equitable and responsible manner. \nDr. Kelly BannisterCo-Director\, POLIS Project on Ecological Governance\, Centre for Global Studies\, University of VictoriaSee BioDr. Raymond AndersenProfessor\, Department of Chemistry\, Department of Earth Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences\, University of British ColumbiaSee BioDr. Federica Di PalmaChief Scientific Officer and Vice President\, Research and Innovation\, Genome British ColumbiaSee BioGreg BauteSenior Director of Breeding and Genetics at Aurora CannabisSee BioGeorge PoulakidasModerator \nGenomics and Society Advisor\, Genome British ColumbiaSee BioSee all CSPC 2023 Virtual Events URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/unlocking-natures-potential-using-genomics-for-understanding-and-benefiting-from-biodiversity/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sciencepolicy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CSPC-March-31st-Event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Science Policy Centre":MAILTO:info@sciencepolicy.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230411T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195504 CREATED:20230329T212838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T221250Z UID:20242-1681214400-1681232400@sciencepolicy.ca SUMMARY:Decoding the Federal Budget 2023 for Science and Innovation DESCRIPTION: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 of various sectors. \nThe CSPC Budget Symposium will be held on Tuesday\, April 11th and will feature numerous speakers from different sectors across the country. A detailed budget analysis will be presented by Dave Watters and Michael Rowell from Global Advantage Consulting Group\, followed by panel discussions of various speakers. \nOur confirmed Speakers include: \n\nDavid Watters – President\, Global Advantage Consulting Group\nMichael Rowell – Director of Data Analytics & Business Development\nSteven Liss – Vice-President of Research\, Toronto Metropolitan University\nAminah Robinson Fayek – Vice-President of Research and Innovation\, University of Alberta\nMalcolm Campbell – Vice-President of Research\, University of Guelph\nSarah Laframboise – Organizer\, Support Our Science\nPadmapriya Muralidharan – Chair\, Canadian Association of Postdoctoral Scholars\nNamir Anani – President/ CEO\, Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC)\nKarimah Es Sabar – CEO\, Quark Venture\nRobert Asselin – Senior Vice President\, Policy Business Council of Canada\nJeanette Jackson – CEO\, Foresight Canada\nMatthew Foss – Vice-President of Research and Public Policy\, Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business\n\nView Speaker BiosMark your calendar and don’t miss this session and all insightful discussions of the Federal Budget 2023!Register Here URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/decoding-the-federal-budget-2023-for-science-and-innovation/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sciencepolicy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Budget-Symposium-April-10.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Science Policy Centre":MAILTO:info@sciencepolicy.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230427T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230427T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T195504 CREATED:20230321T171329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T023202Z UID:20219-1682596800-1682602200@sciencepolicy.ca SUMMARY:Addressing Bias and Inequity in the Research Ecosystem DESCRIPTION:Watch videoBias 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 world class research\, systemic barriers that limit full participation of Canadian talent must be removed. \nSponsored by the National Killam Program\, this panel brings together Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion leaders to discuss concrete actions they are taking to overcome bias and advance equity in decision making.  Based on their own professional and personal experiences panelists will share insights on approaches to create a more equitable research ecosystem. \nMaydianne C.B. AndradeProfessor\, Biological Sciences\, University of Toronto\, Co-Founder & President\, Canadian Black Scientists Network\, Co-Chair\, Toronto Initiative for Diversity and Excellence (TIDE)\, and Chair\, National Killam Selection CommitteeSee BioKevin HewittAssociate Dean of Science\, Equity and Inclusion in the Faculty of Science at Dalhousie UniversitySee BioS. Karly KehoeProfessor and Canada Research Chair in Atlantic Canada Communities\, Saint Mary’s University\, and Past President of the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New ScholarsSee BioTemitope OriolaProfessor and Associate Dean (Undergraduate)\, Faculty of Arts\, University of AlbertaSee BioElizabeth Cannon O.C.Moderator \nPresident Emerita\, University of Calgary\, Co-Chair\, National Killam Program Advisory BoardSee BioSee all CSPC 2023 Virtual Events URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/addressing-bias-and-inequity-in-the-research-ecosystem/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sciencepolicy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CSPC-April-27th-Event-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Science Policy Centre":MAILTO:info@sciencepolicy.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR