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SUMMARY:Panel 2: Building Global Scientific Leadership: Youth Engagement through Horizon Europe
DESCRIPTION:Moderated by: Costas KapsouropoulosDigital and Science Counsellor\, Delegation of the European Union to CanadaSee Bio×Costas KapsouropoulosMaria PawlowskaVisnea Inc. Expert in research management and science policy with a focus on EU – Canada collaboration and open scienceSee Bio×Maria Pawloska\nDr Maria Pawlowska is an expert in research management and science policy with a focus on EU – Canada collaboration and open science. She brings to her work over a decade of direct experience with EU funding\, including work in Brussels committees. She is also involved in supporting the international move towards open science. \nSince 2012\, Maria has been assisting with EU projects at all levels\, including developing guidelines in Brussels\, evaluation\, and assistance with submissions (including multiple ERC Advanced grants and large consortia grants). She has collaborated with European governments and non-governmental organizations\, as well as Fortune200 companies. Working with EU and national funders Maria has helped establish over a dozen new centers of excellence (in collaboration with institutions such as Oxford University and CNRS)\, and was also a member of the Science Europe working group that authored the “Practical Guide to the International Alignment of Research Data Management”. Maria has shared her expertise at meetings organized by the United Nations\, the European Commission and  the EU Delegation to Canada\, among others and is a member of a number of international advisory committees. \nSince 2021 Maria has been living in Nova Scotia\, Canada. \nClaudia GordijoDirector of Research Partnerships\, Structural Genomics Consortium (SGC)/ University of TorontoSee Bio×Claudia Gordijo\nClaudia Gordijo is Director of Research Partnerships at the Structural Genomics Consortium (SGC)\, a global public–private partnership that pioneers open science in drug discovery\, and Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine\, University of Toronto. She is a research strategist with over a decade of experience leading global collaborations that bridge academia\, industry\, government\, and foundations. \nAt SGC\, Claudia has played a leadership role in Target 2035\, an international partnership that brings together scientists\, governments\, and industry to open new frontiers in drug discovery by creating shared tools and data for every human protein. She has also supported the development of a major international consortium under Horizon Europe’s Innovative Health Initiative (IHI) as part of Target 2035’s efforts\, and is currently building a new training umbrella under Target 2035 in partnership with Mitacs Canada to expand opportunities for students and trainees through cross-sector\, international collaboration. In addition\, she has contributed to the creation of major open-science initiatives including CACHE Challenges and Conscience\, funded by Canada’s Strategic Innovation Fund. \nClaudia holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of São Paulo and completed postdoctoral training in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Toronto. She has published more than 20 scientific articles\, including recent roadmaps for Target 2035 and CACHE in Nature Reviews Chemistry. \nPaul KushnerProfessor and Chair\, Department of Physics\, University of TorontoSee Bio×Paul Kushner\nPaul Kushner is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Toronto\, where he serves as Department Chair. He is one of Canada’s leading climate and atmospheric scientists\, whose research focuses on simulation and analysis of the globgal climate system. He has made important contributions to our understanding of the physics of the atmosphere’s circulation\, Earth-System models for simulation of climate\, analysis of cold-climate processes\, and the impacts of climate change\, including climate extremes. He has recently returned from leading a 10-week program in 2025 at the University of California\, Santa Barbara’s Kavli Institue for Theoretical Physics\, entitled the Physics of Changing Polar Climates. He also directs a national project called The Collaborative Platform for CanESM\, which brings together university investigators to study climate using Environment and Climate Change Canada’s flagship climate model\, CanESM. For today’s event he is representing Canda’s contribution to the European Horizon Project EXPECT\, which deals with the causes and consequences of heat and precipitation extremes resulting from climate change.
URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/building-global-scientific-leadership-youth-engagement-through-horizon-europe/
LOCATION:The Faculty Club\, University of Toronto\, 41 Willcocks Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 3G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:European Union-Canada Scientific Collaboration in Horizon,In-Person Events
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SUMMARY:Panel 3: The Future of Scientific Collaboration between the European Union and Canada
DESCRIPTION:Nipun VatsAssistant Deputy Minister\, Innovation\, Science and Economic Development CanadaSee Bio×Nipun Vats \nNipun Vats is the Assistant Deputy Minister\, Science and Research Sector\, at the Department of  Innovation\, Science and Economic Development Canada. In this role\, he is responsible for leading the  development of federal policy and investments in post-secondary research. \nDr. Vats has held a variety of positions within the Canadian federal government\, including in the Privy  Council Office and the Department of Finance\, and as Secretary to a National Advisory Panel on  Sustainable Energy Science and Technology. Dr. Vats also served as the lead federal official in the  successful negotiation of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement. \nDr. Vats holds a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from the University of Toronto\, a B.Sc. in Physics from  Dalhousie University\, and a Master’s of Public Affairs from the School of Public and International Affairs\,  Princeton University\, with a specialization in Science\, Technology and Environmental Policy. \nGeneviève TutsEU Ambassador to CanadaSee Bio×Geneviève Tuts\nGenevieve Tuts began her tenure at the helm of the Delegation of the European Union to Canada in September 2024. She has extensive experience gained in several EU institutions\, the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, and the legal profession. She served as the Head of Cabinet for European Commissioner for Justice between December 2019 and August 2024. The portfolio included Justice\, Rule of law\, data protection\, and consumer law. Ambassador Tuts started her career as a lawyer specializing in EU law before becoming a magistrate with the Belgian Ministry of Justice. In 2002\, she transitioned to the cabinet of the Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs\, where she held key roles focused on\nEuropean and external policies. As Belgium’s Representative in COREPER I in the EU Council of Ministers\, she addressed a wide range of EU policies\, including energy\, environment\, climate\, and digital. She also served 13 years as Director in the Council of Ministers\, leading the work of 3 Directorates: Transport\, Telecom\, Energy- inter institutional affairs and Legal service’s Directorate Quality of legislation. The Ambassador holds a Master’s in European Law and a Law degree. She has been an assistant at Liege University at the law faculty and Master of Conference at ENA. She speaks French\, English\, and Dutch. She has practised improvisational acting and has a deep appreciation for diverse music genres\, playing both piano and guitar. Passionate by cinema she is also an outdoor enthusiast\, she enjoys running along rivers\, lakes\, and coastlines.\nAs the EU Ambassador to Canada\, Geneviève Tuts leads the EU Delegation in its work to strengthen ties between the European Union and Canada\, drawing on her extensive expertise in European policy and international relations. \nRobert AsselinCEO\, U15 CanadaSee Bio×Robert Asselin\nRobert Asselin is a recognized expert on innovation\, economic growth\, and industrial strategy with extensive experience in senior roles within government as well as in academia. \nHe is currently CEO of U15 Canada\, an association of fifteen research universities across Canada\, dedicated to advancing research and innovation\, and developing highly-qualified leaders for the benefit of Canadians.  Prior to this role\, he served as Senior Vice President\, Policy at the Business Council of Canada where he led the Council’s work on economic and fiscal policy. \nAsselin brings over a decade of experience advising at the highest levels of government\, having served as Policy and Budget Director to Canada’s Minister of Finance and as a senior advisor to two Prime Ministers. In addition\, he spent nearly a decade in academia\, notably as Associate Director of the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa and as Visiting Public Policy Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington\, D.C. He currently serves on the advisory board of the U.S. Information Technology and Innovation Foundation. \nJanet RossantPresident and Scientific Director\, The Gairdner Foundation See Bio×Janet Rossant\nJanet Rossant\, CC\, PhD\, FRS\, FRSC is President of the Gairdner Foundation and Senior Scientist Emeritus at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and editor-in-chief of Stem Cell Reports. She is an internationally recognized developmental and stem cell biologist\, exploring the biology of the early embryo and its stem cells and their applications to understanding and treating human disease. She has also been actively involved in ethics and public policy discussions around stem cell research and genetic modifications. She is a member of Royal Societies of London and Canada and the US National Academy of Sciences.
URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/the-future-of-scientific-collaboration-between-the-european-union-and-canada/
LOCATION:The Faculty Club\, University of Toronto\, 41 Willcocks Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 3G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:European Union-Canada Scientific Collaboration in Horizon,In-Person Events
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SUMMARY:Co-Creating Canada’s Future: Youth Perspectives On Canada’s Seven Federal Missions
DESCRIPTION: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 today’s choices – young Canadians – seldom have a seat at the policy table. This webinar is the first national forum designed by and for youth to share concrete ideas with decision-makers and the broader public. If you care about where Canada is headed\, this is your chance to hear the next generation’s vision – and to add your own. \n-Organized by Research Money \nRegister HereElla WigginsBusiness Development Specialist for Communications Technology at Invest OttawaSee Bio×Ella Wiggins\nElla Wiggins is a Business Development Specialist for Communications Technology at Invest Ottawa\, supporting growth in Ottawa’s telecom sector and advancing innovation in semiconductors\, optics\, and photonics. They collaborate with companies\, government\, and academia to foster partnerships that strengthen Canada’s innovation economy. \nElla has moderated youth-focused panels at Photonics North\, co-organized TEDxMechanicsville 2024 celebrating Ottawa’s heritage and innovation\, and contributed to advocacy initiatives such as Slay Stigma\, promoting HIV/AIDS destigmatization. Their career also spans roles with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency\, Elections Canada\, and the Canadian Centre for Gender & Sexual Diversity. \nA graduate of the University of New Brunswick\, Ella is passionate about democracy\, public service\, and empowering youth voices to help shape Canada’s future. \nDrayton Mulindabigwi JaboRwandan-Canadian entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of the Novas GroupSee Bio×Drayton Mulindabigwi Jabo\nDrayton Mulindabigwi Jabo is a Rwandan-Canadian entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of the Novas Group\, an Ottawa-based innovation firm he founded in 2021 (rebranded in 2023). Leading a diverse team of approximately 25\, including many youth innovators\, he drives interdisciplinary\, socially impactful projects such as mental health QR sticker campaigns and AI-powered market insight tools for entrepreneurs. His leadership has earned him the RBC’s Spirit of the Capital Youth Award (2022) and Ottawa’s Youth Immigrant Entrepreneurship Award (2023). Driven by a passion for innovation and possibility\, Drayton is helping shape Canada’s mission-driven future. \nDana CramerCanada’s leading young Internet leaderSee Bio×Dana Cramer \nDana Cramer is Canada’s leading young Internet leader. She is the founder\, president\, and CEO of the Young Digital Leaders of Canada\, which is recognized by the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) as Canada’s national Youth IGF coordinator. She also founded and coordinated the World Summit on the Information Society Youth Caucus\, which is advocating for youth recognition in future global technology governance agreements at the UN. Dana is completing her PhD at Toronto Metropolitan and York Universities\, where she studies geopolitics in Internet governance. \nAnthony ValentiChairman and CEO of SVHL and is the Founder of The Valenti CorporationSee Bio×Anthony Valenti\nAnthony is a pragmatic leader whose career is defined by dedication\, passion\, and a people-first philosophy. With extensive experience advising C-suite executives\, entrepreneurs\, community leaders\, and political candidates\, he brings expertise in brand strategy\, strategic communications\, risk management\, and stakeholder engagement. Anthony currently serves as Chairman and CEO of SVHL and is the Founder of The Valenti Corporation\, while also contributing to several Boards of Directors\, including as Chairperson of Centrepointe Childcare Services. A mentor and motivator\, he is committed to fostering growth and driving impactful strategies \nModerator: Alexander ZelenskiInnovation Analyst for ICI CanadaSee Bio×Alexander Zelenski\nAlexander Zelenski is a policy professional with roots in both the Canadian and international innovation ecosystems. As an Innovation Analyst for ICI Canada\, he champions mission-driven innovation in areas such as local ecosystems\, economic resilience\, and risk adaptation. Holding a BA in Economics and an MA in Sustainable Energy Policy\, and having served as Program Coordinator at Carleton University’s Innovation Hub\, Alexander brings a nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities shaping Canada’s innovation landscape. His experience at the intersection of policy and practice positions him to guide impactful conversations on how Canada can strengthen its role in a rapidly evolving global context.
URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/co-creating-canadas-future-youth-perspectives-on-canadas-seven-federal-missions/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual Session
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SUMMARY:Navigating Geopolitical Shifts: Canada’s Innovation Strategy for Natural Resources Sector
DESCRIPTION:Watch videoExecutive Summary\nThis 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 trade volatility that undermines export markets and investment predictability; a persistent scaling gap where early-stage research fails to reach commercialization due to insufficient late-stage and institutional capital; and regulatory and infrastructure friction—slow\, fragmented approvals and constrained scale-up capacity. Workforce ageing\, cultural adoption barriers\, and climate-related infrastructure risks were also noted. \nRecommended public responses emphasize a durable\, coordinated industrial strategy and targeted de-risking instruments: sustained co-investment vehicles to attract pension and institutional funds; rebalanced public funding toward later-stage commercialization and cluster scale-up; modernization of fiscal supports and tax incentives; and use of procurement as a market-making tool. Strengthening regulatory capacity\, clarifying timelines\, and creating faster review tracks were highlighted. \nIndustry steps include investing in differentiated platforms\, accelerating adoption of AI and automation where appropriate\, and using living labs and public testbeds to validate technologies. Panelists urged stronger industry-academia partnerships and employer-led training to address skills gaps. \nOpportunities for Canada noted by the panel include exporting sustainably produced energy and critical minerals\, scaling a bioeconomy (mass timber\, biomass)\, developing offshore and community-scale marine renewables\, and leveraging Canada’s reputation for trustworthy governance. The discussion closed with calls for near-term pilots for co-investment and procurement and a two-year roadmap with measurable targets to retain IP\, jobs\, and economic value domestically. Plus clear accountability and timelines for delivery. Panelists recommended pilots within twelve months and formal strategy. \nQ — What are the top three challenges currently hindering innovation in your sector?\n\nGeopolitical and trade volatility that undermines investment decisions. Panelists described acute tariff shocks and shifting trade priorities (e.g.\, recent U.S. anti-dumping/countervailing duties and a Section 232 action on lumber) that create uncertainty about export markets and slow firms’ willingness to invest.\nA persistent “scaling gap”: strong early-stage research but weak commercialization and scale-up finance. Several speakers said Canada funds a lot of research but spends far less on commercialization\, causing many innovations to “die on the shelf.” Public-private co-investment was portrayed as critical to close that gap.\nRegulatory uncertainty and friction (need for predictable\, integrated rules). Large\, multi-billion projects (e.g.\, carbon capture in oil sands\, or major offshore wind) require regulatory and policy certainty; fragmented or slow approval processes deter investment.\nCultural and adoption bottlenecks — slow industry uptake of available tech. The transcript flagged a “culture problem” where abundant existing tech isn’t adopted quickly enough; SMEs do most innovation but face integration barriers into incumbent operations.\nSector-specific constraints (infrastructure\, workforce\, climate risks). Examples: offshore renewables need transmission and clear offtake arrangements; forestry must contend with wildfire-driven biomass challenges; mining faces ageing workforce and legacy production platforms.\n\nQ — How should government and industry respond to enable long-term innovation and competitiveness?\n\nProvide clear\, durable policy and regulatory signals for large projects. Panelists called for predictable rules and timelines so investors will commit to long-horizon CAPEX (ten-digit projects such as major emissions-reduction builds).\nUse public-private risk-sharing (co-investment\, longer funding horizons). Speakers recommended scaled co-investment\, cluster funding\, and sustained multi-year programs (not short 1-year grants) so industry retains “skin in the game” while risk is de-risked.\nCreate integrated\, cross-departmental coordination for complex sectors. Example: an “Office/Secretariat for the Blue Economy” to coordinate Transport\, Environment\, Fisheries\, etc.\, to reduce friction for ocean tech deployment.\nSpeed commercialization by enabling living labs\, testbeds and clearer market signals. Faster access to real-world pilots\, procurement commitments (Buy-Canada style signals) and streamlined approvals will let firms validate and scale technologies domestically.\nInvest in workforce and place-based partnerships (including Indigenous equity partnerships). Recommendations included employer-led training\, targeted immigration for mid-career talent\, and true Indigenous equity partnerships in energy/community projects to support local deployment and skills development.\n\nQ — Key recommendations & next steps to boost private-sector R&D investment in Canada\n\nShift funding emphasis toward later-stage commercialization and scale. Multiple panellists urged rebalancing public funding from discovery research toward 3–5-year commercialization support so prototypes actually reach market.\nExpand and rationalize public programs that de-risk first commercial projects. Examples: more sustained cluster funding\, expanded Strategic Innovation-style programs\, and pragmatic co-funding for techno-economic assessments to screen early-stage vendors.\nCreate clearer\, aggregated funding pathways for community-scale pilots. For remote/Indigenous communities (e.g.\, tidal/wave pilots)\, panellists recommended resource assessments and consolidated capital programs so projects aren’t left cobbling many small grants.\nLeverage procurement and government demand as market-making tools. Using procurement (or contracts for difference for electricity) to guarantee offtake was offered as a practical way to make projects bankable and attract private R&D capital.\nTarget tax and incentive fixes for sectoral opportunities (e.g.\, biomass inclusion). The forestry sector suggested including biomass in existing clean-tech manufacturing / electricity tax credits to unlock bioeconomy investments and reduce wildfire risk.\n\nQ — What new opportunities or comparative advantages can Canada exploit?\n\nInternational reputation and trust as a soft power advantage for market entry. Panelists said Canadian firms and experts are welcomed globally — that goodwill can be leveraged to export tech and secure partnerships.\nPosition Canada as a sustainable\, low-risk supplier (energy and resources). Canada’s emphasis on regulatory standards\, human rights and environmental stewardship was presented as a selling point for sustainably produced hydrocarbons and minerals.\nMass-timber\, bioenergy and the bioeconomy — link to housing and wildfire mitigation. Forestry can help address affordable housing (mass timber/modular construction) and convert low-grade biomass into heat/energy\, if incentives and markets align.\nOffshore and community-scale marine renewables as place-based opportunities. Atlantic offshore wind and tidal/wave for remote communities were highlighted — but only realizable with transmission\, clear buyers and streamlined project packaging.\n\nCritical minerals\, advanced manufacturing and cleantech finance—a moment to capture global capital. With global industrial policy elsewhere\, Canada can leverage critical-minerals supply\, advanced manufacturing capacity\, and a strong cleantech ecosystem to attract investment—if it moves quickly. \nThis summary has been generated with the assistance of AI tools. \nModerator: Shannon QuinnSecretary General – National Research Council CanadaSee Bio×Shannon Quinn\nDr. Shannon Quinn was appointed Secretary General in September 2021. In this role\, she supports NRC senior executives in advancing the Government of Canada’s science\, research and innovation agenda. Her responsibilities include: international relations\, communications\, policy\, strategy and performance. Her team also provides governance support to the NRC Council.  Shannon is an experienced executive\, with a background in science and technology\, both in the private and the public sectors. Prior to joining the NRC\, Shannon was Vice-President\, Science\, Technology and Commercial Oversight at Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL)\, where she was responsible for the science and technology mission\, as well as internal and external communications and Indigenous engagement.  While at Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)\, Shannon was part of the leadership team that restructured AECL\, including the sale of its commercial division\, and the implementation of the current government-owned\, contractor-operated model. She was also responsible for medical isotope policy and programming. Before joining NRCan\, she held various technical and leadership positions in the steel industry\, and was an adjunct professor at McMaster University.  She holds a B.Sc. and B.A.Sc.\, from the University of Ottawa in Biochemistry and Chemical Engineering\, respectively; a PhD. in Chemical Engineering from Queen’s University; and an MBA from the University of Ottawa. \nWes JicklingVice President of Technology Development and COSIA at Pathways AllianceSee Bio×Wes Jickling\nAs Vice President\, Technology Development and COSIA\, Wes Jickling is responsible for leading Pathways’ innovation and research to improve the oil sands industry’s environmental performance. Wes oversees innovation strategies in Pathways’ environmental priority areas – Land\, GHG\, Water\, Tailings\, Monitoring and Innovation +.  \nWes earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Calgary and a Master’s in International Relations and Development from Aalborg University in Denmark. Wes joined COSIA as Chief Executive in 2019\, before COSIA became part of Pathways Alliance. Prior to COSIA\, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Innovation Saskatchewan and Deputy Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs for the Government of Saskatchewan. Wes has held senior roles in corporate\, government\, and international development organizations\, including United Nations postings in Brazil\, Eswatini\, Ukraine and Sudan.  \nWes has held numerous board positions in technology and innovation organizations\, including the Canadian Light Source\, the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation\, and the Centre for the Study of Science and Innovation Policy.  \nJonathan RobinsonSenior Policy Advisor – Marine Renewables CanadaSee Bio×Jonathan Robinson\nJonathan is the Senior Policy Advisor for Marine Renewables Canada\, responsible for leading policy discussions with members and external parties\, identifying opportunities for advocacy on policy and regulatory issues\, developing policy input\, and supporting Marine Renewables Canada’s outreach efforts. Jonathan joined Marine Renewables Canada this year following over nine years of experience in the federal government including senior roles at Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada. His work in government and politics has focused on advancing Canada’s clean energy transition through strategic policy development\, stakeholder engagement\, and legislative leadership. Originally from British Columbia\, Jonathan worked closely with the Government of British Columbia and local Indigenous communities on wild Pacific salmon policy and marine conservation. \nJonathan holds a BA in Political Studies from Queen’s University and also serves in the Canadian Army Reserves as a Captain with the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa. \nKendra MacDonaldChief Executive Officer  – Canada’s Ocean SuperclusterSee Bio×Kendra MacDonald - Bio  \nKendra MacDonald is the CEO of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster\, responsible for the accelerated development and commercialization of innovation that will solve some of the  world’s biggest challenges in ocean.  Kendra is leading the change in the culture of doing business in ocean from coast-to-coast-to-coast\, increasing collaboration across ocean sectors and growing Canada’s ocean economy in a digital\, sustainable\, and inclusive way. In recognition of her leadership in building the Ocean Supercluster from the ground up\, Kendra has named one of Atlantic Canada’s Top 50 CEOs by Atlantic Business Magazine for the last five years and one of Canada’s Top Sustainability Leaders by Clean50 in 2022. \nPrior to leading Canada’s Ocean Supercluster\, Kendra was a Partner in Deloitte’s Risk Advisory practice and the Chief Audit Executive of Deloitte Global. \nDouglas MorrisonPresident and CEO – CEMI MICA Mining AdvisorSee Bio×Douglas Morrison\nDouglas has 14 years of operating experience in the deep nickel mines of the Sudbury Basin\, where he became the Superintendent of Rock Mechanics and Mine Design at Inco (now Vale). He has since spent 15 years as a consultant at Golder Associates working on strategic mine design\, productivity\, and safety issues in mines around the world. He was based in Belo Horizonte Brazil\, and from 2005-2010 he was Golder’s Global Mining Sector Leader in Toronto. \nThroughout his career he maintained an advisory or Board role with Canadian research organizations such as CAMIRO and MIRARCO that are engaged in delivering innovation to the mining industry. Douglas has held key roles at CEMI since 2010 including Chair in Holistic Mining Practices and in 2012 he was appointed President and CEO. In January 2014 he became the Director of the Ultra-deep Mining Network\, a $46M program developing solutions to the challenges of bulk mining below 2.5km. Douglas is focused on developing a comprehensive approach to innovation in mining that will improve mine productivity\, reduce mining costs\, minimize future environmental impact\, and contribute towards developing a globally sustainable society. \nMahima SharmaVice-president\, Innovation\, Environment\, and Climate Policy – Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC)See Bio×Mahima Sharma\nMahima Sharma is the vice-president\, innovation\, environment\, and climate policy at Forest Products Association of Canada. She oversees the development of industry’s position on key mill-focused environmental topics including climate-change\, water\, air\, and chemicals\, as well as advancing the role of forest-sector innovation plays in a low-carbon economy. This work is central to supporting industry investment and the sector’s competitiveness in Canada\, to support decarbonization objectives\, and advancing a forest-based bioeconomy. Mahima holds Masters Degrees in Chemical Engineering and Health Administration\, and has completed her undergraduate degrees in Chemical Engineer and Biochemistry from the University of Ottawa.
URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/innovation-series-natural-resources-sector/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Innovation Virtual Series,Virtual Session
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SUMMARY:Navigating Geopolitical Shifts: Canada’s Innovation Strategy for the Digital and High Tech Sector
DESCRIPTION:Watch videoThis 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 discuss the key challenges that are currently limiting innovation. The conversation will delve into how both government and industry can respond strategically\, with a focus on improving policy alignment\, fostering cross-sector collaboration\, and enhancing private sector R&D investment. The panel will also identify emerging global and domestic opportunities that Canada is uniquely positioned to leverage in this period of transformation. \nExecutive Summary\nThe panel discussion explored the barriers and opportunities shaping Canada’s innovation landscape across key technology and industrial sectors. Panellists identified persistent structural challenges: slow and risk-averse public procurement that limits early market validation for domestic firms; a lack of patient capital for deep-tech ventures; and a research culture that prioritizes discovery over commercialization. These challenges are compounded by regulatory and procedural hurdles\, a small domestic market\, and growing concerns about data sovereignty and vendor lock-in. \nTo strengthen long-term innovation and competitiveness\, panelists emphasized the need for government to act as a first adopter and catalyst for emerging technologies—through faster\, mission-driven procurement and clear spending mandates that favour Canadian innovators. They recommended reforming funding models to provide larger\, patient\, and non-loan-based investments\, and expanding collaborative cluster programs that bring buyers\, researchers\, and SMEs together under performance-driven outcomes. Strengthening industry–academia linkages and aligning incentives for commercialization were also viewed as essential. \nPanelists agreed that private-sector R&D investment can be accelerated through targeted partnerships with incumbents\, outcome-focused cluster programs\, and competition or tax measures that reward commercialization. Canada’s comparative advantages lie in mission-driven innovation—particularly in Arctic\, defence\, and climate resilience technologies—coupled with its trusted governance\, scientific excellence\, and ethical brand. \nUltimately\, the discussion underscored that unlocking Canada’s innovation potential requires aligning public demand\, patient investment\, and regulatory agility to build globally competitive companies capable of delivering value both domestically and internationally. \nSummaries from the panel (4–6 bullets per question — anonymized\, ordered by emphasis)\nWhat are the top three challenges currently hindering innovation in your sector?\n\nSlow / misaligned public procurement and lack of “first-customer” adoption — panelists said government contracting timelines and rules don’t fit startup realities so early market validation is missed; this was flagged as especially acute for nascent deep-tech firms\nInsufficient patient capital for deep tech — the VC market was described as risk-averse (avoids hardware\, dual-use\, long timelines)\, so many deep-tech firms depend on public funding that is often fragmented\, small\, or loan-based. This drives early exits or relocation.\nOveremphasis on research outputs vs. value creation/commercialization — multiple speakers argued Canada often prizes publications and research process over market outcomes\, leaving utility and industry formation under-prioritised.\nCultural and regulatory friction that slows adoption — a tendency to confuse process with outcome\, plus heavy regulation and procedural hurdles\, choke small companies’ ability to bring products to market and for adopters to try them.\nSmall domestic market and weak local demand signals — the panel emphasized Canada’s ~40M market limits “test and scale” opportunities compared with larger markets\, making it harder to build reference customers and raise growth capital.\nData/technology sovereignty and vendor lock-in concerns — worries about where compute and data reside\, vendor lock-in\, and the monetization of user data were raised as strategic challenges to domestic control of innovation.\n\nHow should government and industry respond to enable long-term innovation and competitiveness?\n\nGovernment as active first adopter & faster procurement (SBIR-style approaches) — panelists urged government to buy domestic solutions\, use targeted programs where funds must be spent (example: SBIR-like 2% budget idea) and shorten adoption timelines so Canadian firms can scale.\nIncentivize local demand and procurement of Canadian solutions — intentionally prefer/try Canadian adopters first so companies acquire reference customers at home before exporting; clusters and consortia were presented as mechanisms to do this.\nCreate mission-driven public R&D/defence purchases to pull industry forward — tie applied R&D to clear national missions (e.g.\, Arctic\, NORAD modernization) to align researchers\, startups\, and defence/public procurement. This was singled out for quantum.\nReform public funding to be more patient\, bigger\, and less fragmented — replace many small/loan programs with larger\, mission-oriented\, non-loan investments suitable for pre-revenue deep tech.\nUse cluster/collaborative models to accelerate adoption — regional cluster programs that place buyers and builders together (with rapid project turnover and competitive pipelines) were cited as delivering strong ROI and faster commercialization.\nIndustry–academia translation incentives — change incentives so academic outputs are also rewarded for commercial uptake (not just publications)\, and support spin-offs to shift from lab culture to business models.\n\nKey recommendations / next steps to enhance private-sector R&D investment in Canada\n\nMobilize patient capital and adapt funding instruments for deep tech — establish or scale funds that accept longer timelines\, and reduce loan-heavy supports for pre-revenue firms so they can scale without early sell-offs.\nMake procurement a lever (mandates + incentives) — introduce spending or procurement goals that direct a meaningful share of government buying to domestic innovators (and penalize slow uptake); use rapid pilot/scale pathways so adopters move from meeting to deployment faster.\nEncourage strategic partnerships between incumbents and startups — incentivize large firms to co-fund pilots and adopt solutions (large firms get R&D exposure; startups get customers and scale references).\nScale cluster models and outcome-focused programs — expand cluster/collaborative programs that connect buyers\, researchers\, and SMEs with performance-based funding (panel cited cluster ROI and product counts as evidence).\nTarget under-investing incumbents with competition / adoption signals — address sectors that under-invest in R&D (e.g.\, telecom\, airlines\, energy) through competition policy\, tax incentives tied to commercialization\, or public-private demo programmes.\nPromote national narratives & celebrate scale-ups — build a culture that celebrates grown-and-scaled companies (not only startups) to create urgency and pride that fuels private R&D and risk-taking.\n\nWhat new opportunities or comparative advantages can Canada exploit?\n\nMission-driven leadership in niche/high-impact areas (e.g.\, Arctic\, quantum) — panelists argued Canada can be world-leading by aligning national missions (Arctic security\, NORAD modernization\, climate resilience) with applied quantum and other deep tech.\nLeverage strong research + trusted governance as a brand — Canada’s rule-of-law\, human-rights focus and research excellence can attract partners and customers seeking ethical\, stable tech partners (compare to “look east / diversify beyond the US”).\nHealthcare and education as big domestic testbeds — examples: rapid deployment of an AI “telewound” solution during COVID and clinical AI tools (skin-cancer triage) show Canada can scale patient-led and system-level solutions—if adopters in Canada buy them.\nResource & mining tech (e.g.\, Earth X-ray) — Canadian research adapted into the world’s first “Earth X-ray” now used by major miners; this shows a clear exportable strength in resource-sector instrumentation and analytics.\nTurn constraints into advantages via alliances — being a smaller market forces creative international partnerships (co-development with friendly countries) and specialization; panelists recommended optimizing partnerships rather than trying to compete head-on with very large players.\n\nThis summary has been generated with the assistance of AI tools. \nAndrew MaxwellBergeron Chair in Technology Entrepreneurship\, York UniversitySee Bio×Andrew Maxwell\nAndrew combines practical experience\, award winning research and over thirty years of experience in Innovation Management and Technology Venture Creation\, working with diverse enterprises (Fortune 500 companies\, and local enterprises). He regularly runs workshops and consults in the fields of: design thinking\, transforming innovation cultures\, and venture creation\, where he is able to linking his technical knowledge\, expertise and experience. \nHis research earned the Academy of Managements Heizer Award\, while his teaching at York resulted in being awarded the President’s University Wide Teaching Award in 2022. He has developed numerous new programs in this space\, for Professional Development and Graduate Education\, as well as pioneering the launch of a number of related online courses (VentureStart\, Innovation & Creativity and InnoGate).  His early academic career included a B.Sc.(Eng) in Electrical Engineering from Imperial College\, London and an MBA from London Business School\, following which he held senior management roles in two global technology multinationals\, before co-founding four technology companies. \nHis experience with start-ups stimulated his interest in supporting and fostering technology entrepreneurship\, and facilitating the commercialization of university research\, leading to a position at Innovations Foundation (University of Toronto)\, where he created the university’s first technology accelerator\, while teaching courses in technology entrepreneurship\, innovation management and technology commercialization.  \nJulien BillotCEO of Scale AISee Bio×Julien Billot\nMr. Billot is CEO of Scale Ai\, Canada’s artificial intelligence Supercluster dedicated to building the next generation supply chain and boosting industry performance by leveraging Ai technologies. He is also an adjunct professor of HEC Montreal and the Montreal lead for two transformational programs aiming to launch and grow startups in Artificial Intelligence leveraging Montreal tech and business ecosystem\, NextAI and the CreativeDestructionLab (CDL). \nHe also serves as a director in various companies and non-profit organizations. He has extensive experience in the marketing\, media and mobile industries\, with a track record of successfully executing print to digital business transformations. \nUntil recently\, Julien Billot has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Yellow Pages Group Corporation in Montreal\, Quebec. Previously\, he was Executive Vice President\, Head of Media and Member of the Executive Committee of Solocal Group (formerly PagesJaunes Groupe)\, the publicly traded and incumbent local search business in France. Earlier experience includes serving as CEO of the digital and new business group of Lagardère Active\, a multimedia branch of Lagardère Group and 13 years in senior management positions at France Telecom\, notably as Chief Marketing Officer for Orange\, the company’s mobile subsidiary. \nMr. Billot is serving today as a Board Member at the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer\, is Chairman of a Montreal based company Jogogo Media and a Board member for DistrictM and a French media group\, Groupe Paris Turf.  Mr. Billot is a graduate of École Polytechnique (Paris) and from Telecom Paris Tech. He holds a postgraduate diploma (DEA) in Industrial Economics from the University of Paris-Dauphine. \nSue PaishCEO of DIGITALSee Bio×Sue Paish\nAs CEO of DIGITAL\, Sue leads a portfolio of digital innovation and capacity-building initiatives that since its inception in 2018\, has accelerated the production of over 570 Canadian IP assets\, garnered over $1.2 billion in follow-on investment in Canadian companies\, facilitated over 11\,000 learning and development placements\, and driven $4.2 billion in five-year incremental revenue for Canadian companies. By accelerating digital transformation in the health\, natural resources\, and skilling sectors through the development and adoption of Canadian-made digital technologies\, DIGITAL is supporting the creation of world-leading solutions that advance human health\, improve environmental health\, and create a skilled workforce for the digital world. \nPrior to leading DIGITAL\, Sue held leadership roles in major Canadian organizations\, including as CEO of LifeLabs\, Canada’s largest diagnostic lab\, where she led significant growth and technological advancements across Canada’s diagnostic sector. As CEO of Pharmasave\, Sue oversaw the delivery of some of the first online access tools for medication management and as the first woman Managing Partner of Fasken Vancouver\, Sue spearheaded the merger of three leading Canadian law firms into a leading pan-Canadian firm. \nSue serves on the boards of Canadian Tire\, TELUS Digital\, NEXUS Water Group\, Northland Group (Advisory Board) and Own the Podium. She has previously chaired the boards of the Business Council of British Columbia\, the Vancouver Board of Trade and CORIX Utilities and others. Sue has been recognized for her community contributions\, receiving the Order of British Columbia\, King’s Counsel\, an Honorary Doctorate of Technology\, the Influential Women in Business Lifetime Achievement Award\, the YWCA Women of Distinction Award\, and the Peter Lougheed Award for Public Policy. Sue’s greatest joy is spending time in Canada’s wilderness with her husband\, daughters\, and granddaughters. \nCameron SchulerChief Commercialization Officer and Vice President\, Industry InnovationSee Bio×Cameron Schuler\nCameron Schuler is the Chief Commercialization Officer & Vice President\, Industry Innovation at the Vector Institute. He is the former Executive Director of Amii\, where\, for 8 years\, he led one of the top-ranked Machine Learning and AI groups in the world. Cameron’s multifaceted career has covered finance\, business & product development\, consumer products\, IT and general management from start-ups to mature companies. His industry experience includes Alternative Energy\, Banking\, Consumer Products\, Information Technology (Consumer and Enterprise)\, Investment Sales and Trading\, Life Sciences\, Manufacturing\, Medical Devices\, Oil & Gas\, and Oil & Gas Services. Roles have included COO\, CFO\, President and CEO\, and he was COO & CFO of a food manufacturer whose products lead to sales of over 250 million units. \nHe has founded numerous start-up companies (including medical devices as well as computer software & hardware). Cameron is Chair & Co-founder of PFM Scheduling Services\, was Managing Director & Co-Founder of Schuler Law Group\, a boutique tax planning law firm and spent 8 years in investment sales & trading. He attained an MBA from Queen’s University and completed numerous investment management programs. \nAlexandra DaoudVice-Chair\, Quantum Industry Canada\, Strategic Advisor & Fractional Chief IP Officer\, Daoud IPSee Bio×Alexandra Daoud\nAlexandra Daoud is a strategic leader with more than two decades of experience at the intersection of technology\, innovation\, and intellectual property. She has a proven track record in guiding IP strategies\, shaping innovation roadmaps\, and advising in cutting-edge fields such as quantum technologies and artificial intelligence. \nAlexandra is the Vice-Chair of Quantum Industry Canada (QIC) and principal at Daoud IP\, where she serves as a strategic advisor and fractional Chief IP Officer. She was formerly the Vice President of IP and Regulatory Affairs at Anyon Systems\, a Canadian leader in superconducting quantum computing. \nRecognized for sharp analytical thinking and deep understanding of disruptive technologies\, her expertise is underpinned by a B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering from McGill University and credentials as a registered patent agent with both the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. \nCait DrouillardSenior Director\, Public Policy – TECHNATIONSee Bio×Cait Drouillard\nCait is a bilingual public affairs professional with over a decade of experience in government relations\, ICT procurement\, and advancing public policy strategies across multiple sectors. Cait has worked with stakeholders across the tech ecosystem\, from start-ups to global enterprises\, industry associations\, and think tanks. She brings expertise in policy development\, advocacy\, and managing high-impact initiatives\, including ICT procurement modernization. \nSee all CSPC Virtual Events
URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/navigating-geopolitical-shifts-canadas-innovation-strategy-for-the-digital-and-high-tech-sector/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:AI-Driven Misinformation Across Sectors: Addressing a Cross-Societal Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Watch videoArtificial 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 new vulnerabilities—particularly in the spread of misinformation and disinformation. From fabricated medical advice and AI-generated “deepfake” political content to financial scams and distorted educational tools\, AI misinformation poses a growing threat to public trust and safety. \nThis panel brings together cross-sectoral experts to examine how AI-driven misinformation manifests in their respective domains\, its consequences\, and how policy\, regulation\, and technical interventions can help mitigate harm. The discussion will explore practical pathways for action\, such as digital literacy\, risk audits\, content verification technologies\, platform responsibility\, and regulatory frameworks. Attendees will leave with a nuanced understanding of both the risks and the resilience strategies being explored in Canada and globally. \nDr. Plinio MoritaAssociate Professor / Director\, Ubiquitous Health Technology Lab\, University of WaterlooSee Bio×Dr. Plinio Morita\nDr. Plinio Morita is an Associate Professor at the School of Public Health Sciences and the Director of the Network for Aging Research at the University of Waterloo. He is an affiliated scientist at the Centre for Digital Therapeutics\, a Research Scientist at the Research Institute for Aging\, and a Chercheur Associé at BioMécanique et BioIngénierie at UTC\, France. \nDr. Morita is a leading researcher in the use of AI and IoT for public health\, climate change\, global health\, and technology for supporting healthy aging. His research team (UbiLab) developed large-scale data collection ecosystems for supporting initiatives in Canada and low and middle income countries (LMIC) in their efforts to better understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health \nbehaviours\, the impact of extreme air pollution on child and maternal health in LMICs (with UNICEF Mongolia)\, the impact of heatwaves on seniors\, and IoT-based systems for supporting independent living. \nDr. Nadia NaffiUniversité Laval — Associate Professor of Educational Technology and expert on building human agency against AI-augmented disinformation and deepfakes.See Bio×Dr. Nadia Naffi\nDr. Nadia Naffi is an Associate Professor of Educational Technology at Université Laval. Her work focuses on empowerment and strengthening human agency to counter AI-augmented disinformation and the unethical use of deepfakes\, through critical and equitable approaches to lifelong learning. She previously held the Chair in Educational Leadership on Innovative Pedagogical Practices in Digital Contexts – National Bank (2019–2025) and co-led the Education and Empowerment axis at the International Observatory on the Societal Impacts of AI and Digital Technologies (OBVIA) (2021–2025). \nDr. Jutta TreviranusDirector\, Inclusive Design Research Centre\, OCAD U\, Expert on AI misinformation in the Education sector and schools.See Bio×Dr. Jutta Treviranus\nJutta Treviranus is the Director of the Inclusive Design Research Centre (IDRC) and professor in the faculty of Design at OCAD University  (http://idrc.ocadu.ca ).  Jutta established the IDRC in 1993 as the nexus of a growing global community that proactively works to ensure that our digitally transformed and globally connected society is designed inclusively.  She also founded an innovative graduate program in inclusive design.  Jutta has coordinated many research networks with and by people with disabilities. Jutta was recognized for her work in AI by Women in AI and Women in AI Ethics. She is the chair of the Accessible and Equitable Artificial Intelligence standards committee for Accessibility Standards Canada and the Accessible Canada Act. \nMichael GeistCanada Research Chair in Internet & E-commerce Law\, University of Ottawa\nModerator See Bio×Michael Geist\nDr. Michael Geist is a law professor at the University of Ottawa where he holds the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law and is a member of the Centre for Law\, Technology and Society. He has obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto\, Master of Laws (LL.M.) degrees from Cambridge University in the UK and Columbia Law School in New York\, and a Doctorate in Law (J.S.D.) from Columbia Law School. Dr. Geist has been a regular columnist on digital policy with leading publications such as the Globe and Mail and Toronto Star and is the creator and host of Law Bytes\, one of Canada’s top technology podcasts.  He is the editor of several copyright books including The Copyright Pentalogy: How the Supreme Court of Canada Shook the Foundations of Canadian Copyright Law (2013\, University of Ottawa Press)\, From “Radical Extremism” to “Balanced Copyright”: Canadian Copyright and the Digital Agenda (2010\, Irwin Law) and In the Public Interest:  The Future of Canadian Copyright Law (2005\, Irwin Law)\, the editor of several monthly technology law publications\, and the author of a popular blog on Internet and intellectual property law issues. \nDr. Geist serves on many boards\, including Internet Archive Canada board and the Electronic Frontier Foundation Advisory Board. He has received numerous awards for his work including the Privacy and Access Council of Canada Fellowship Award in 2023\, the Canadian Journalists for Freedom of Expression Vox Libera Award in 2018\, the Kroeger Award for Policy Leadership and the Public Knowledge IP3 Award in 2010\, the Les Fowlie Award for Intellectual Freedom from the Ontario Library Association in 2009\, the Electronic Frontier Foundation’s Pioneer Award in 2008\, Canarie’s IWAY Public Leadership Award for his contribution to the development of the Internet in Canada and he was named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2003.  In 2010\, Managing Intellectual Property named him one of the 50 most influential people on intellectual property in the world and Canadian Lawyer named him one of the 25 most influential lawyers in Canada in 2011\, 2012 and 2013. Dr. Geist was appointed to the Order of Ontario in 2018. \nDr. Fenwick McKelveyConcordia University — Expert in political bots\, information flows\, and Canadian tech governanceSee Bio×Dr. Fenwick McKelvey\nFenwick McKelvey is an Associate Professor in Information and Communication Technology Policy in the Department of Communication Studies at Concordia University. \nHe is co-director of the Applied AI Institute and manages the Machine Agencies working group at Speculative Life at the Milieux Institute for Arts\, Culture and Technology. He is also a member of the Educational Review Committee of the Walrus Magazine\, Director of the Algorithmic Media Observatory\, a member of the Center for the Study of Democratic Citizenship\, the Groupe de recherche en communication politique\, the Canadian Disinformation Network\, and the Montréal Society and Artificial Intelligence Collective (MoSAIC). \nHe is the author of Internet Daemons: Digital Communications Possessed (University of Minnesota Press\, 2018)\, winner of the 2019 Gertrude J. Robinson Book Award. He is co-author of The Permanent Campaign: New Media\, New Politics (Peter Lang\, 2012) with Greg Elmer and Ganaele Langlois.  He has co-edited special issues on the Alt-Rights in Canada for the Canadian Journal of Communication and on Optimization for the Review of Communication. He holds a PhD in the joint program of Communication and Culture between York University and Ryerson University. \nAmidst discussion of the Internet of Things\, Fenwick McKelvey studies the Internet as Things. Investigating the machines\, bots\, artificial intelligence\, algorithms\, and daemons that make up the digital world around us. \nHis research takes him from debates at the CRTC to data centres\, from Donna Haraway to Harold Guetzkow. He is currently studying the shaping of artificial intelligence and its legitimacy as a solution to media problems building on his past studies of Network Neutrality and the discoverability of online content. He continues to study political communication\, exploring social media and politics\, computational management in political campaigns\, political bots\, and the influence of memes in Canadian politics. \nTo understand the influences\, controls\, nudges\, and optimizations of the Internet as things\, he draws on a range of scholarly work in communication studies\, media studies\, science and technology studies\, and political economy. His resulting research has been published in journals including New Media and Society\, the International Journal of Communication\, the Internet Histories\, and the Canadian Journal of Communication. \nWhenever possible\, McKelvey participates in public debates and issue-driven discussions related to the Internet as things\, frequently serving as a commentator for a variety of media organizations\, including CBC’s Power and Politics and The National\, The Guardian\, and Wired Magazine\, among others. \nSee all CSPC Virtual Events
URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/ai-driven-misinformation-across-sectors-addressing-a-cross-societal-challenge/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual Session
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SUMMARY:Towards a (New) Science Culture Framework in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Register HereA 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 is Canada doing? And what kind of framework do we need to guide improvements? \nWhile attitudes\, norms and patterns of behaviour that value science are important elements of science culture\, we also need to consider representation and diversity\, Indigenous Ways of Knowing\, new economic contexts\, and the relationship between science and society. Moreover\, even as science culture has evolved to include concerns about structures\, institutions\, and interconnecting systems\, broader changes in the economy\, society\, the global geopolitical environment\, and developments in science and technology themselves demand new thinking. \nBuilding on the valuable framework presented in the Council of Canadian Academies’ landmark 2014 report Science Culture: Where Canada Stands\, this panel will explore ways to extend our thinking about Canada’s science culture\, including policies and strategies for measuring and improving. Specifically\, we will ask and discuss: \n\nWhat is the state of the relationship between science and society and how has it changed in recent years? What are the opportunities and challenges for building a stronger relationship between science and society?\nHow is Canada doing in terms of fostering the skills\, knowledge\, attitudes and behaviours that comprise a strong science culture? Where are the gaps?\nTo what extent do the structures\, institutions and interconnecting systems that make up Canada’s science ecosystem support or hinder the emergence of a strong\, informed\, engaged and inclusive science culture?\nHow should we (re)frame and (re)imagine science culture in Canada with a view to enabling global leadership in science and innovation that contributes to societal and individual well-being?\n\nJoin us as we unpack these issues and work together to develop practical recommendations to refresh our understanding of Canada’s science culture. \nRegister HereTracy Ross Vice President\, Network Membership\, Actua – ModeratorSee Bio×Tracy Ross\nTracy Ross is the Vice President\, Network Membership at Actua\, leading the network member services team\, which provides services and support for Actua’s network members\, including program leadership\, partnership\, training\, funding\, recognition\, communication\, and day-to-day support. She has a BSc. in Environmental Chemistry (Queen’s University) and an MA in the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology (University of Toronto) and is working towards her Canadian Association Executive designation. \nDr. Marianne MaderExecutive Director\, Canadian Association of Science CentresSee Bio×Dr. Marianne Mader\nDr. Marianne Mader is the CEO of the Canadian Association of Science Centres\, a member-based organization representing over 90 organizations that collectively engage more than 10 million citizens each year in STEM topics. This network of trusted organizations represents a critical component of Canada’s science\, technology\, and innovation landscape. CASC builds connections between Canada’s science ecosystem and society\, provides enriching professional development opportunities for STEM educators and STEM engagement professionals\, and develops and manages public national campaigns focused on STEM literacy\, digital literacy\, and health literacy\, such as Together Against Misinformation Week\, National Kids & Vaccines Day\, and Science Literacy Week. \nDr. Mader is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society College\, an alumnus of the Governor General’s Canadian Leadership\, a recipient of a US Antarctic Service Medal\, and an awardee of a King Charles III Coronation Medal for her work in fostering science culture in Canada. \nDesirée SylvestreDirector\, Inclusive Design Research Centre\, OCAD U\, Expert on AI misinformation in the Education sector and schools.See Bio×Desirée Sylvestre\nDesirée Sylvestre is the Director of Education at Visions of Science\, where she leads national and local initiatives focused on advancing STEM equity across schools\, community organizations\, and the broader science ecosystem. Her work centres on supporting educators\, institutions\, and partners to move beyond one-size-fits-all approaches to STEM learning and toward more inclusive\, culturally responsive\, and justice-oriented practices. \nDesirée is also a PhD candidate at OISE\, University of Toronto\, where her research explores how Black preservice teachers think about and practice justice in their science teaching\, including how relationships and systems shape their work in classrooms. \nDr. Dan MunroDirector\, Research and Innovation\, ActuaSee Bio×Dr. Dan Munro\nDr. Daniel Munro is Director of Research & Innovation at Actua\, Canada’s leading youth STEM outreach organization. He is also Co-Director of Shift Insights\, a research shop that examines the social\, technological and economic challenges and opportunities facing Canada\, and Senior Fellow in the Innovation Policy Lab at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy. He has taught political science\, philosophy and innovation studies at the University of Toronto\, Western University\, the University of Ottawa\, and Queen’s University\, was co-host of the Ethics Lab radio show on NewsTalk1310\, and Maclean’s Magazine’s Ethics Lab columnist. Dan’s research interests span science and innovation policy\, skills and education\, and applied ethics\, including space ethics. He holds degrees from the University of Toronto (BA)\, Western University (MA) and M.I.T. (PhD). \nSuzi LoneyResearch Director\, Council of Canadian AcademiesSee Bio×Suzi Loney\nSuzi Loney is the Research Director at the CCA. She oversees the CCA’s research practices\, developing policies\, processes\, and staff skills to ensure research excellence across the organization. Suzi also leads and supports the development of new assessment projects\, working with interested groups outside of the CCA to understand their needs and design corresponding expert engagement processes. Suzi continues to support expert panels with project management\, research\, and writing. \nPrior to joining CCA in 2012\, Suzi held several policy-related positions within the Government of Canada at the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy\, the Treasury Board Secretariat\, and Environment Canada. Suzi has a Bachelor of Arts\, Economics from McGill University and a Master of Arts\, Economics from the University of Ottawa\, where she focussed her studies on environmental economics. During her time at CCA\, Suzi has contributed as a researcher and writer to many assessments including incentivizing antimicrobial availability\, disaster resilience in a changing climate\, and the state of Canada’s science culture.
URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/towards-a-new-science-culture-framework-in-canada/
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SUMMARY:Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research: Building Canadian Research Capacity in a Shifting Global Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Register HereAs 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 leaders is essential to ensuring the country’s long‑term competitiveness and societal resilience. This panel examines how Canada can strengthen its domestic research ecosystem at a time when cross‑border collaboration\, resources\, and IP protections are increasingly uncertain. \nSpeakers will explore the barriers facing early‑career researchers\, the value of national high‑risk\, high‑reward funding programs\, the importance of mentorship and support systems\, and the strategies that help trainees successfully transition to independent research careers\, all within the broader context of building a more resilient\, self‑sustaining Canadian research landscape. \nRegister HereFiona SandersonSenior Program Manager\, Brain Canada See Bio×Fiona Sanderson\nFiona Sanderson holds a doctorate degree from the University of Toronto and The Hospital for Sick Children\, where she investigated the parallels between brain development and the initiation and progression of malignant brain tumours. For over a decade\, Fiona has been managing research funding in various roles\, building expertise the Canadian academic\, healthcare\, and non-profit sectors. Fiona manages Brain Canada's Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research program\, advocating for funding for early-career researchers in Canada.   \nAaron PhillipsAssociate Dean (Innovation and Commercialization)\, Cumming School of Medicine\, University of Calgary See Bio×Aaron Phillips\nAaron Phillips was trained in experimental medicine\, mathematics\, and biosciences. He studies the interactions between the nervous and cardiovascular systems\, and how these interactions are disrupted in clinical conditions. His research has driven the development of enhanced monitoring and therapeutics for neurological and hemodynamic conditions. After obtaining the Banting Fellowship at the University of British Columbia (UBC)\, he established his laboratory at the University of Calgary in 2017. He is now a Professor within the departments of Clinical Neurosciences\, Biomedical Engineering\, Physiology & Pharmacology\, and Cardiac Sciences. Within the Foothills Medical Centre\, he is Director of RESTORE.network\, which is a multi-million dollar platform comprised of 30 investigators dedicated to developing translational technology for neurological injury. He has received awards such as the Science and PINS Prize in Neuromodulation from Science | AAS\, Libin Researcher of the Year\, the Brain Canada Leader\, the Arthur Guyton Award of Excellence in Integrative Medicine\, the Beverley Bishop Award for Neuroscience\, and the Top 40 Under 40 from Avenue Magazine. His lab publishes in top journals such as Nature (n=2)\, Nature Medicine\, and Circulation Research. He has nearly 20 patents\, many licensed to industry\, and also founded and leads a graduate-level course on commercializing medical neuro-technologies.  \nCindy BarhaAssistant Professor\, Faculty of Kinesiology\, University of Calgary See Bio×Cindy Barha\nDr. Cindy Barha\, PhD\, is an Assistant Professor and a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience\, Brain Health and Exercise in the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary. She is the inaugural Women's Brain Health Initiative Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research. Dr. Barha is a multidisciplinary researcher with training in neuroscience\, epidemiology\, clinical trial methodology\, and neuroendocrinology. Her translational research program focuses on identifying biological factors driving sex differences in dementia risk and cognitive decline\, and understanding how physical activity interventions can promote healthy aging.   \nGrant BrunoAssistant Professor\, Department of Paediatrics\, University of Alberta See Bio×Grant Bruno\nDr. Grant Bruno is nêhiyaw (Plains Cree)\, a registered member of Samson Cree Nation located on Treaty 6 Territory\, and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. As both a researcher and a parent to neurodivergent children\, his research seeks to create culturally responsive models of wellbeing that reflect the strengths and challenges of families\, particularly in the areas of neurodivergence and child and youth health. Drawing on nêhiyaw understandings of health and wellness\, he weaves together Indigenous knowledge systems and Western frameworks to foster inclusive and decolonized approaches to support children and youth with neurodevelopmental differences through community-centred research.   \nDr. Bruno is also the current Program Director for Indigenous Child and Youth Health for the Department of Pediatrics and the Academic Lead for Indigenous Child Health Research at the Women and Children's Health Research Institute (WCHRI). He is the lead for the Ispimihk Awâsisak (Sky Children Program) and the Indigenous Caregiving Collective\, both of which centre the voices of families and caregivers in shaping programs and research focussed on supporting neurodivergent children and youth. He is currently the co-chair of the Indigenous Advisory Council for Canada's National Autism strategy and also serves as the Scientific Advisor\, Indigenous Initiatives for the Kids Brain Health Network\, where he continues to advocate for community-driven solutions that strengthen neurodivergent Indigenous child and youth health.  \nAllison SekulerPresident and Chief Scientist\, Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation See Bio×Allison Sekuler\nDr. Allison Sekuler (FSEP\, FPsyS\, FAPS) is the President and Chief Scientist at the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI). A graduate of Pomona College (BA\, Mathematics and Psychology) and the University of California\, Berkeley (PhD\, Psychology)\, Dr. Sekuler is also the President and Chief Scientist and the Sandra A. Rotman Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience at the Baycrest Academy for Research and Education\, Professor at the University of Toronto\, and Professor Emerita at McMaster University. Dr. Sekuler has a notable record of scientific achievements in aging\, vision science\, cognitive neuroscience\, and neurotechnology; and her translational research aims to develop methods to prevent\, detect\, and treat age-related sensory and cognitive decline. \nShe has won numerous research and innovation leadership awards\, including being the first Canada Research Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience (2001-2011) and one of WXN’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada (2019). Dr. Sekuler has a long record of executive leadership\, and currently chairs the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council’s Public Impact Value Proposition committee; serves on the Board of Governors for Hamilton Health Sciences and BrainsCAN; is a founding Steering Committee member of the Canadian Brain Research Strategy; is a Scientific Mentor in CDL’s Neuro stream; and is an advisor for SXSW Pitch. In her spare time\, she proves that you’re never too old to learn: Dr. Sekuler picked up her first set of drumsticks a few years ago\, and recently earned her Professional Drums Certificate from the Berklee College of Music. \nVeronique DugasPresident and Chief Executive Officer\, Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM) See Bio×Veronique Dugas\nVéronique Dugas has been President and Chief Executive Officer of CQDM since April 1\, 2025. A member of the organization since 2018\, she has held several strategic positions and played a key role in many of its major achievements. Notably\, she contributed to the management of the Fonds d'accélération des collaborations en santé (FACS) and to mobilizing the life sciences ecosystem around the Quebec's RNA hub (AReNA).  \nBefore joining CQDM\, Véronique worked in the field of research funding and the development of public-private collaborations at Mitacs.  \nShe holds a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from the Faculty of Medicine at Université de Montréal. She later earned an MBA from ESG-UQAM and completed a graduate-level program in program\, project\, and service evaluation. More recently\, Véronique was selected to join the inaugural cohort of the Excellence in Governance Program for Canadian Boards\, offered by McGill University in partnership with Women in Bio.  \nMira PuriScientific Director\, Health\, Science and Research (HSR)\, Azrieli Foundation\, See Bio×Mira Puri\nMira Puri\, PhD\, is the Scientific Director\, Health\, Science and Research (HSR) at the\nAzrieli Foundation\, where she provides the scientific vision and leadership that guide\nthe Foundation’s funding in neuroscience\, neurodevelopment and health research. As\nthe Foundation’s chief scientific representative\, she shapes portfolio strategy\, leads\nmajor principallevel research initiatives and serves as a trusted voice in senior scientific\,\nacademic\, policy and public forums across Canada and Israel. \nBefore stepping into this role\, Mira spent eight years as Manager\, Science Initiatives\, at\nthe Azrieli Foundation\, helping to build and strengthen the Foundation’s growing\nhealthcare and research portfolio. She previously held an academic appointment in the\nDepartment of Medical Biophysics at the University of Toronto and served in research\nroles at the LunenfeldTanenbaum Research Institute\, Sunnybrook Health Sciences\nCentre and the Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine. \nAcross her career\, Mira has worked at the intersection of basic\, translational and clinical\nscience\, advancing research excellence and building partnerships that accelerate\nimpact. She holds a PhD in Molecular Genetics from the University of Toronto.
URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/future-leaders-in-canadian-brain-research/
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SUMMARY:Comment le Canada peut tirer parti de son bilinguisme pour renforcer sa collaboration scientifique et technologique à l’échelle mondiale
DESCRIPTION:Register HereCSPC célèbre la Francophonie avec un panel intitulé « Comment le Canada peut tirer parti de son bilinguisme pour renforcer sa collaboration scientifique et technologique à l’échelle mondiale ». Cet événement réunira des leaders du milieu de la recherche et de l’innovation afin d’explorer comment l’identité bilingue du Canada peut devenir un atout stratégique pour développer et approfondir les partenariats scientifiques et technologiques internationaux. \nLa discussion abordera notamment le rôle du bilinguisme dans la facilitation des collaborations scientifiques internationales\, les possibilités pour le Canada de renforcer ses liens avec des partenaires francophones et non francophones\, ainsi que la contribution des organismes nationaux de recherche et des universités à l’avancement de l’engagement international. \nJean-Pierre PerreaultRecteur\, Université de Sherbrooke See Bio×Jean-Pierre Perreault\nTitulaire d’un doctorat en biochimie de l’Université de Montréal\, le professeur Jean-Pierre Perreault a poursuivi une formation postdoctorale à l’Université de Yale avant d’intégrer la Faculté de médecine et des sciences de la santé de l’Université de Sherbrooke en 1993\, à titre de professeur en biochimie. Entre 2004 et 2017\, il a été successivement directeur du Département de biochimie\, doyen associé au développement de la Faculté et vice-doyen à la recherche et aux études supérieures. Vice-recteur à la recherche et aux études supérieures de 2017 à 2025\, il a notamment contribué à ce que l’UdeS se hisse à la 10e place au Canada pour les revenus de recherche. \nLe professeur Perreault a été partie prenante de la concrétisation de plusieurs projets majeurs\, dont la création d’un programme de bourses nominatives aux études supérieures soutenu par un fonds capitalisé de plus de 25 millions de dollars\, l’implication dans la Stratégie nationale quantique ou encore le financement du Pavillon de santé de précision et de recherche translationnelle et de la Bibliothèque du Campus de la santé de l’UdeS. \nÀ titre de chercheur en biochimie de l’ARN\, il a produit près de 900 communications scientifiques. Il a détenu la Chaire de recherche du Canada en génomique et ARN catalytique de 2005 à 2012 et il est titulaire de la Chaire de recherche de l’UdeS en structure et génomique de l’ARN. Il a piloté le développement de nouvelles applications en inactivation génique à partir des découvertes fondamentales de son laboratoire. Jean-Pierre Perreault a été le directeur fondateur du Centre d’excellence de recherche de la biologie de l’ARN (1999-2009) et l’un des cofondateurs du RiboClub\, un regroupement canadien de chercheuses et chercheurs ayant un intérêt pour l’étude de l’ARN. \nIl a représenté l’UdeS sur de nombreuses tribunes et auprès d’organismes québécois\, canadiens et internationaux. Il a notamment été président fondateur de la Société canadienne pour les biosciences moléculaires (2010-2011)\, président de l’Acfas (2021-2024)\, et membre des conseils d’administration du Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada (CRSNG)\, de l’Accélérateur de création d’entreprises technologiques (ACET)\, du Centre d’expertise en santé de Sherbrooke (CESS)\, du Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) et de l’Observatoire international sur les impacts sociétaux de l’IA et du numérique (OBVIA).  \nFrédéric BouchardProfesseur titulaire\, Département de philosophie\, Université de Montréal See Bio×Frédéric Bouchard\nProfesseur titulaire au Département de philosophie de l’Université de Montréal\, Frédéric Bouchard est depuis juin 2017\, le doyen de la Faculté des arts et des sciences. \nIl est actuellement président des conseils d’administration de la plateforme Érudit\, de BAnQ et de l’Institut de recherche en biologie végétale (IRBV)\, et membre du CA du MILA. \nEn septembre 2021\, il a été nommé membre de la Société royale du Canada (SRC). \nÀ l’automne 2022\, il a présidé le comité consultatif sur le système fédéral de soutien à la recherche qui a rendu\, en mars 2023\, un rapport avec des recommandations clés pour l’avenir du soutien fédéral à la recherche. \nMartine LagacéVice-rectrice associée\, promotion et développement de la recherche\, Professeure titulaire\, Université d’Ottawa See Bio×Martine Lagacé\nMartine Lagacé is currently Associate Vice-President\, Research Promotion & Development\, within the Office of the Vice-President\, Research and Innovation. She is a full professor in the Department of Communication and is affiliated with the School of Psychology. Professor Lagacé was Vice-Dean\, Governance\, of the Faculty of Arts from 2014 to 2018\, and Director of the Department of Communication from 2011 to 2012. In addition to her administrative experience\, she has extensive expertise in journalism\, having worked at Radio-Canada for more than 10 years. \nProfessor Lagacé’s research focuses on older adults and wellbeing. Her work greatly contributes to the advancement of knowledge on the psychosocial aspects of aging\, particularly as they relate to discrimination based on age. She has led several field surveys in Canada and abroad\, with workers as well as older adults\, to better understand the impact of age-based discrimination. In the francophone community\, her academic work on ageism has been groundbreaking. She has edited two books on the topic and regularly publishes articles in academic journals\, in both official languages. \nProfessor Lagacé has also contributed to several organizations\, including the National Seniors Council\, the Institut du savoir Montfort\, the LIFE Research Institute and the Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal. She has forged several international research collaborations\, particularly in France and Italy. \nJanice BaileyVice‑présidente à la recherche et directrice scientifique\, Fonds de recherche du Québec – secteur Nature et technologies See Bio×Janice Bailey\nJanice L. Bailey est une dirigeante canadienne de la recherche et une administratrice scientifique dont la carrière est consacrée à l’avancement de la recherche interdisciplinaire et de l’excellence scientifique. Elle est actuellement vice‑présidente à la recherche et directrice scientifique du Fonds de recherche du Québec – secteur Nature et technologies\, où elle dirige la stratégie scientifique et l’orientation de la recherche dans les domaines des sciences\, des technologies\, du génie et des mathématiques. À ce titre\, elle soutient des recherches qui répondent aux grands enjeux de société\, favorisent la collaboration et encouragent la diversité et l’innovation au sein de la communauté scientifique. \nAvant de se joindre au FRQ\, Janice était professeure en sciences animales et a occupé le poste de vice‑doyenne à la recherche à la Faculté des sciences de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation de l’Université Laval\, tout en détenant un statut de professeure associée à la Faculté de médecine. Elle est membre fondatrice du Centre de recherche en reproduction\, développement et santé intergénérationnelle et a assumé des rôles de gouvernance au sein d’organisations scientifiques nationales et internationales\, notamment comme présidente de la Society for the Study of Reproduction. Janice est membre de l’International Women’s Forum\, Distinguished Fellow de la Society for the Study of Reproduction\, membre de l’Académie canadienne des sciences de la santé\, et a été nommée Chevalière dans l’Ordre des Palmes académiques par le gouvernement français. \nForte de plus de 25 ans d’expérience comme chercheuse active\, Janice a dirigé des travaux portant sur l’influence des facteurs environnementaux — notamment l’exposition à des substances toxiques\, les conditions nutritionnelles et les stress liés au climat — sur la capacité reproductive et la santé à travers les générations. Ses recherches couvrent plusieurs espèces\, allant des poissons et des abeilles aux mammifères d’intérêt agricole\, modèles de laboratoire et études humaines\, reflétant une approche large et intégrée de la biologie environnementale et de la science de la reproduction. \nJanice a obtenu un doctorat (Ph. D.) en reproduction animale à l’Université de Guelph\, suivi d’un stage postdoctoral en biologie de la reproduction à la Perelman School of Medicine de l’Université de Pennsylvanie. Son leadership dépasse la recherche grâce à ses rôles consultatifs\, sa participation à des comités d’experts et ses efforts visant à rendre la science plus accessible à l’ensemble de la société. \nAlexane Thibodeau Scientifique en résidence soutenue par le Fonds de recherche du Québec\, Délégation du Québec à RomeSee Bio×Alexane Thibodeau\nAlexane Thibodeau a réalisé ses études à l’Université Laval\, la toute première université francophone fondée en Amérique. Elle y a obtenu\, en 2025\, un doctorat en biologie cellulaire et moléculaire. Ses travaux de recherche\, menés au sein du centre de recherche en organogénèse expérimentale de l’Université Laval (LOEX)\, portaient sur le développement de stratégies innovantes en génie tissulaire visant la réparation et la régénération d’organes\, notamment dans le domaine de la reconstruction des nerfs périphériques. Elle a par la suite réalisé un stage postdoctoral portant sur la santé urinaire des femmes\, avec un intérêt particulier pour les approches de génie tissulaire appliquées aux bandelettes urinaires utilisées dans le traitement de l’incontinence. \n  \nAuteure principale de trois publications scientifiques\, elle a également été invitée à présenter ses travaux lors de conférences internationales en tant qu’experte en régénération des nerfs périphériques. L’une des recherches auxquelles elle a contribué a par ailleurs été mise en lumière parmi les 10 découvertes scientifiques de l’année 2022 par le magazine Québec Science. Ses travaux contribuent à l’avancement de nouvelles approches thérapeutiques pour la réparation des lésions nerveuses. \nParallèlement à ses activités de recherche\, Alexane s’intéresse au rôle de la science comme levier de coopération internationale et au développement de la diplomatie scientifique. Elle occupe actuellement le poste de scientifique en résidence à la Délégation du Québec à Rome\, dans le cadre d’un programme soutenu par le Fonds de recherche du Québec visant à favoriser les collaborations internationales en recherche et innovation. Dans ce rôle\, elle agit comme interface entre les milieux scientifiques\, institutionnels et diplomatiques afin de soutenir le développement de collaborations entre le Québec et l’Italie.
URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/comment-le-canada-peut-tirer-parti-de-son-bilinguisme-pour-renforcer-sa-collaboration-scientifique-et-technologique-a-lechelle-mondiale/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Decentralizing Data for Climate‑Smart Research: Policy\, Infrastructure\, and Trust
DESCRIPTION:Register HereCanada’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 trust\, flexibility\, and sovereignty—especially for Indigenous and other sensitive data. This panel examines decentralized approaches—federated collaboration tools\, interoperable metadata standards\, and decentralized identity/credentials—that let institutions and communities retain control while enabling discovery and secure access at national scale. What does “decentralized” look like in practice for human and non‑human data? Where can Canada align policy\, standards\, and funding to unlock value for researchers\, conservation groups\, startups\, and infrastructure providers? Speakers with contrasting viewpoints—from cautious industry users to open data champions and sensitive‑data stewards—will debate tradeoffs in security\, sovereignty\, implementation\, and incentives\, and surface near‑term policy/implementation steps (e.g.\, national discovery metadata\, DIDs/VCs pilots\, and capacity‑building pathways). \nDavid McInnesFounder & Senior Fellow\, Centre for Agri-Food Benchmarking & Principal\, DMci Strategies See Bio×Dr. David McInnis\nAs Principal of DMci Strategies\, David McInnes initiated and led a novel coalition of over 160 agri-food partners from 2020 to 2024 to create Canada’s first agri-food sustainability index: the National Index on Agri-Food Performance. This unprecedented private-public collaboration worked by consensus. \nHe also founded the Centre for Agri-Food Benchmarking\, a not-for-profit organization\, dedicated to evolving the Index and managing the coalition. David is a Senior Fellow and Steering Committee member of the Centre. \nDavid is a board member with the National Circle on Indigenous Agriculture and Food and with a provincial government agency\, Agricultural Research and Innovation Ontario. He is a steering member of the Agricultural Genomics in Action Centre and Growing Tomorrow\, an agri-food sustainability initiative\, at the University of Guelph; he is also affiliated with McGill University’s Institute for Global Food Security. \nPreviously\, David was President and CEO of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute and held executive positions with MDS Nordion\, a Canadian life sciences company and a global supplier of medical isotopes. He also worked in government and public affairs for the country’s banking sector at the Canadian Bankers Association and the Bank of Nova Scotia. He started his career working for the federal government at a Royal Commission on the economy. \nDavid is a past Chair of WaterAid Canada and a Trustee of London-based WaterAid International\, an NGO dedicated to clean water and improved sanitation in the global south. \nHe is a graduate of the London School of Economics (MSc.) and Dalhousie University (B.A.). \nDr. Zsuzsanna HollanderDirector\, Data Science\, Genome British Columbia See Bio×Dr. Zsuzsanna Hollander\nDr. Zsuzsanna Hollander is a strategic leader at the intersection of genomics\, data sovereignty\, and research infrastructure. As the Director of Data Science at Genome BC\, she oversees initiatives that leverage high-dimensional biological data to drive innovation across health and environmental sectors. She currently represents Canada on the ISO/TC 215/SC1 Genomics Informatics committee\, where she contributes to the development of international standards for data interoperability and security. \nWith a Ph.D. in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and an M.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of British Columbia\, Dr. Hollander brings a unique multidisciplinary perspective to the challenges of data decentralization. Her experience as a Co-founder and Chief Informatics Officer at Pawsperity Biotechnologies further informs her pragmatic approach to balancing open data advocacy with the technical and policy requirements of sensitive data stewardship.  \n \nDr. Michael SchullCEO\, Digital Research Alliance of Canada See Bio×Dr. Michael Schull\nMichael Schull is a nationally recognized leader with a track record of driving digital transformation. As CEO of the Digital Research Alliance of Canada\, Michael leverages his extensive experience in building national and international research and data partnerships\, and organizational growth and sustainability to support the organization’s work to advance the establishment of a researcher focused\, accountable\, agile\, strategic and sustainable digital research infrastructure (DRI) ecosystem in Canada. \nMichael’s experience and deep knowledge of the research and health ecosystems have been shaped by his12 years as CEO and Senior Scientist at ICES\, Canada’s leading health services research and data analytics institute\, as a Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto and as a Senior Scientist at Sunnybrook Research Institute. He is also founding member of Health Data Research Network Canada (HDRN)\, a pan-Canadian network of health data and research centres seeking to facilitate and enable pan-Canadian research\, and past co-director of the International Population Data Linkage network. \nThroughout his career\, Michael has led major initiatives to expand researcher access to new data types\, create a virtual data platform for linked datasets\, and launch a health AI data and analytics platform. He has also engaged the public and communities to ensure alignment with public values and strengthened relationships with Indigenous partners. His own research has focused on strengthening Ontario’s and Canada’s health research infrastructure for the analysis of large\, routinely collected datasets\, and on developing innovative data access models for research and health system evaluation. \nFluent in English and French\, Michael was born in Montreal and raised in Québec before relocating to Ontario\, where he earned a BA and MD from Queen’s University. He later completed an MSc in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at McGill University and a Harkness Fellowship with The Commonwealth Fund in the United States. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada and is currently based in Toronto. \nMath’ieya AlatiniGrand Chief\, Council of Yukon First Nations & AFN Yukon Regional Chief See Bio×Math’ieya Alatini\nMath’ieya Alatini is a force of action and integrity\, deeply connected to her Southern Tutchone roots and the Kluane First Nation. Her journey\, marked by a blend of traditional and contemporary wisdom\, has been shaped by a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Victoria and a varied career spanning Tourism\, Mining\, Finance\, and Non-Profit sectors.  She is grounded by her traditional upbringing on the land. \nHer strategic acumen\, honed as Chief of Kluane First Nation and through her work with INAC in British Columbia\, has been pivotal in advancing green energy projects and Intergovernmental Relations and advocacy for Yukon First Nation Final and Self Government Agreements. These experiences\, coupled with her role as Chief Strategist at GSD Strategies Inc\, underscore her capacity to steer complex initiatives to successful fruition. \nNow\, as the Board Chair of One Yukon Coalition\, Math’ieya’s leadership is instrumental in pioneering initiatives like the Wastewater Monitoring Program and Community Based Testing. Her dedication is central to promoting emergency readiness and health awareness\, driving transformative strategies that nurture the well-being and sustainability of Yukon communities. \nDr. Steven R. WebbSee Bio×Steven R. Webb\, PhD\nSteven joined the Global Institute for Food Security as the Chief Executive Officer in 2019\, following a 23-year career with Corteva Agriscience (formerly Dow AgroSciences) in Indianapolis\, Indiana\, United States. As Research and Development Director of External Technology at Corteva\, Steven led many research collaborations with private sector companies\, research institutes and universities around the globe. He also led the successful design and build of the company’s Omega-9 Health Canola business and has developed and deployed Corteva’s external innovation partnership process for driving new products and technologies to accelerate innovation across the seed\, crop protection and digital platforms. \nSteven joined Dow AgroSciences Canada\, Inc. in Saskatoon as a Research Scientist in Field Research and Development in 1996\, then accepted the role of Product Development Manager in the Nexera™ canola breeding program in 1997—responsible for the registration of the first Omega-9 canola varieties. Relocating to Indianapolis\, Indiana in 2000\, he became Project Success Leader for Animal Health and Nutrition\, leading efforts to demonstrate the technical feasibility of plant-made vaccines\, ARC™ biologics and food safety antibodies. He assumed leadership of the Cell Biology Group in 2007\, responsible for the implementation of BIO-ETS. In 2009\, he led Advanced Technology Discovery\, including the effort to develop and deploy the EXZACT™ Precision Platform Technologies in corn\, soybeans\, canola and wheat. A few years later in 2013\, Steven joined the Research & Development Leadership team and the Seeds Global Business team when he became responsible for External Technology\, Intellectual Property Development and Early Stage Commercial Assessment activities for Dow AgroSciences. He was also actively engaged in the regulatory and approval process for the Dow:DuPont merger and subsequent establishment of Corteva Agriscience. \nA visionary and strategic research leader\, Steven has over two decades of expertise in developing and managing multidisciplinary enterprises and new business opportunities. He is a University of Guelph\, Ontario alumnus\, earning a PhD in immunochemistry (1998)\, a Master’s degree in biochemistry (1992) and a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology (1990) from the institution. \nDr. Claude RobertProfessor\, Animal Sciences Department\, Université Laval\, Principal investigator CS-DCC\, Director of GenovaliaSee Bio×Dr. Claude Robert\nDr. Claude Robert is a Professor in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences at Université Laval\, and a Principal Investigator for CS-DCC. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from Université de Sherbrooke\, and Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Animal Sciences from Université Laval. He also completed a post-doctoral internship at the University of Guelph under the supervision of Dr. Allan King. \nDr. Robert has long been interested in how assisted reproduction technologies can affect early embryonic development. Currently\, his research projects include studying ovarian physiology – namely\, the intercellular connectivity between cumulus cells and the oocyte – using bovine and mouse models. He also leads and collaborates on projects in genetics and genomics in animal models such as cattle\, pigs\, caribou/reindeer\, and honeybees. \nDr. Robert is the Director of Genovalia\, a newly established data hub for non-human genomics at Université Laval. He is also the Co-Director of the Centre for Research in Reproduction\, Development and Intergenerational Health\, a research centre focused on reproductive biology as well as the responsible and ethical use of reproductive technologies. He is the former Director of the Réseau Québécois en Reproduction\, a network composed over 100 research teams invested in research on the topic of reproductive biology.
URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/decentralizing-data-for-climate-smart-research/
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SUMMARY:Canada\, South Africa\, Astronomy\, and the SKAO:  A Strategic Research Partnership
DESCRIPTION:Register HereGlobal 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 including Canada that is building massive radio telescopes in South Africa and Australia – is a major new addition to Canada’s science\, technology and innovation (STI) ecosystem. Canadians are world leaders and valuable international partners in astronomy by many metrics\, and Canada’s SKAO membership will build on this reputation by providing telescope access that Canadian astronomers will leverage to discover the universe. \nEnhancing the research partnership between Canada and South Africa is particularly promising in the context of the SKAO: astronomy is a leading field in both nations and an area of extant collaboration\, South Africa is a major SKAO member and one of only two SKAO telescope host countries\, and the main Canadian technical SKAO contribution will be installed on the telescope in South Africa. But with this opportunity comes challenges: a complex Canadian science policy landscape for treaty organisations\, systemic inequities in research access and capacity between the two countries\, and the fragmentation that arises from the geographic distance between Canada and South Africa. With the first scientific data from the SKAO coming soon\, now is an opportune time to consider Canada\, South Africa\, and the SKAO in the Canadian science policy context. \nThis panel will bring together Canadian experts in STI\, science policy and government for a forward-looking exchange about how innovation in science policy can catalyse a strategic research partnership in astronomy with South Africa that is anchored by our mutual SKAO participation. The panel’s goal is to connect research interests and national priorities with innovations in science policy between Canada and South Africa\, focussing on opportunities\, barriers\, and actions to overcome them. \nSarah GallagherProfessor\, Physics and Astronomy & Director\, Institute for Earth and Space Exploration\, Western University See Bio×Sarah Gallagher\nDr. Sarah Gallagher is a Professor of Physics and Astronomy and the Director of the Institute for Earth and Space Exploration at Western University. Her astrophysics research focuses on studying growing supermassive black holes at the centres of distant galaxies and the interactions between galaxies in crowded environments. She has over 120 refereed papers that include data from 10 different space observatories\, and her research has been recognized with a Canadian Association of Physicists Fellowship and an Ontario Early Career Researcher Award. From 2018-2022\, she served as the first Science Advisor to the President of the Canadian Space Agency. In this role\, she advised the CSA Executive Committee on space science investments and capacity development and sat on the Departmental Science Advisor Network. She is active in science policy and an advocate for creating a diverse and inclusive space science community. She regularly talks to the public about astronomy and space\, and is currently serving as the Past President of the Canadian Astronomical Society.  \nPaul DufourPrincipal\, PaulicyWorks & Senior Fellow\, Institute for Science\, Society and Policy\, University of Ottawa See Bio×Paul Dufour\nPaul Dufour is Principal of PaulicyWorks and Senior Fellow with the Institute for Science\, Society and Policy\, University of Ottawa. \nMr Dufour served as Interim Executive Director of the Office of the National Science Adviser to the Government of Canada. Mr Dufour was a member of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society gold medal award-winning Canadian National Committee for the International Polar Year.  \nWith over four decades of experience in policy advice\, he was the lead of the Research on Knowledge Systems project with the International Development Research Centre; managed the science and technology attaché network at Foreign Affairs Canada; headed the international partnerships group at Natural Resources Canada\, and advisor to several of Canada’s Ministers for Science\, Research and Development. He was an Investment Committee Member of Grand Challenges Canada for global health for eight years.  \nMr. Dufour was educated at McGill\, the Université de Montréal and Concordia University in the history of science and science policy.  \nIn 2019\, Mr Dufour was the first recipient of the Canadian Science Policy Centre Award for Exceptional Achievement in Science Policy.  \n \nLerato Baidoo (Sebokolodi)Research Associate\, Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics\, University of Toronto See Bio×Lerato Baidoo (Sebokolodi)\nDr. Lerato Baidoo is a Research Associate at the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Toronto and a former Postdoctoral Fellow. She is a radio astronomer specializing in radio galaxies\, active galactic nuclei\, cosmic magnetism\, galaxy clusters\, and the intergalactic medium.  \nHer work sits at the intersection of astrophysics and large-scale computational pipelines for radio astronomy. She writes\, debugs\, and optimizes software pipelines for high-volume survey data\, with an emphasis on validation\, reproducibility\, and science-ready public releases. Her contributions support major survey efforts such as POSSUM and VLASS\, helping deliver reliable data products for research and broader community use.  \nDr. Baidoo previously worked as a Scientific Researcher at IBM and earlier developed automated processing and data reduction pipelines for radio astronomy in South Africa\, including work supporting MeerKAT-era initiatives. She holds a PhD in Physics from Rhodes University and brings a Canada-South Africa perspective relevant to SKAO-era collaboration and science.  \nKristine SpekkensProfessor\, Department of Physics\, Engineering Physics and Astronomy\, Queen’s University See Bio×Kristine Spekkens\nDr. Kristine Spekkens is a professor in the Department of Physics\, Engineering Physics and Astronomy at Queen’s University\, where she is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Gas-Rich Galaxy Structure. She leads a research group that focusses on understanding the structure and evolution of nearby galaxies\, and she is particularly interested in using their atomic gas reservoirs to probe the interplay between the galaxy evolution and that of the universe itself. Dr. Spekkens leads a variety of initiatives to survey atomic gas in galaxies using the biggest radio telescopes in the world\, including facilities in Canada\, Australia\, the US and South Africa.  \nIn addition to her scientific research\, Dr. Spekkens is deeply involved in the international partnership to build the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescope. Nationally\, she is the Canadian SKA Science Director who coordinates between stakeholders in universities\, government and industry. Internationally\, she is the Chair of the SKA Observatory’s Science and Engineering Advisory Committee\, which brings together experts from around the world to provide independent technical advice to the project. \nLuc SimardDirector-General\, National Research Council’s Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research CentreSee Bio×Luc Simard\nLuc Simard is the Director-General of the National Research Council’s Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre\, which represents Canada in the governance of the SKA Observatory (SKAO) and works with domestic and international partners to deliver key observatory systems. He has held leading governance roles in that context\, including the Canadian voting member on the SKAO Council. Dr. Simard also has oversight of other major Canadian STI investments in astronomy\, such as the Thirty Meter Telescope and the Canadian Astronomy Data Centre.  \nDr. Simard obtained his B.Sc. from Queen’s University in 1990 and his Ph.D. from the University of Victoria in 1996. From 1996 to 2002\, he held postdoctoral fellowships at the University of California – Santa Cruz and the University of Arizona.  \nDr. Simard joined the NRC in 2002 where he was the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope archive scientist at the Canadian Astronomy Data Centre from 2002 to 2005. He worked on the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) from 2005 to 2017\, and was the TMT Science Instruments Group Leader from 2009 to 2017\, and was appointed Director General of the Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre in November 2018.  \nDr. Simard’s research interests include galaxy formation and evolution\, image processing and astronomical instrumentation.
URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/canada-south-africa-astronomy-skao/
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SUMMARY:AI\, Democracy & Digital Rights Forum
DESCRIPTION:AI\, Democracy & Digital Rights Forum\, \nan EU Hub Ontario Initiative\nThe AI\, Democracy & Digital Rights Forum is a half-day event convened under the European Union Hub in Ontario initiative and organized by the Canadian Science Policy Centre (CSPC)\, in partnership with The Dais\, OCAD University\, and others. \nTaking place on April 16\, 2026\, at the Université de l’Ontario français in Toronto\, the Forum will bring together policymakers\, researchers\, industry leaders\, civil-society organizations\, and international partners to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence\, democracy\, and digital rights. \nThe event marks an exciting new chapter in the EU’s presence in Ontario. It offers a unique platform for exchanging Canadian and European perspectives in the context of the EU–Canada Digital Partnership Council. Together\, participants will explore ways to strengthen democratic institutions\, promote civic participation\, and advance trusted digital innovation in bilateral cooperation. Discussions will foster cross-sector dialogue between European and Canadian stakeholders on how to advance collaboration in artificial intelligence and digital technologies while safeguarding ethical\, legal\, and human-rights standards. \nTopics\, among others\, will include: \n\nEthical\, social\, and legal dimensions of digital governance\nEU–Canada approaches to AI regulation and innovation\nDigital rights\, data governance\, and public trust\nThe role of industry\, civil society\, and youth in shaping the digital future\nResponsible AI adoption across the economy and society\n\nThe Forum will feature panel discussions\, policy dialogue\, and networking opportunities as part of the broader DemocracyXChange 2026 Summit in Toronto. \nFor more information or questions related to this event\, please email: info@sciencepolicy.ca \nThe Forum is free of charge. However\, due to limited space\, registration is required. Please register here: \nRegister HereSpeaker information coming soon!Genevieve TutsEU Ambassador to CanadaSee Bio×Genevieve Tuts\nGenevieve Tuts began her tenure at the helm of the Delegation of the European Union to Canada in September 2024. She has extensive experience gained in several EU institutions\, the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, and the legal profession. She served as the Head of Cabinet for European Commissioner for Justice between December 2019 and August 2024.The portfolio included Justice\, Rule of law\, data protection\, and consumer law. \nAmbassador Tuts started her career as a lawyer specializing in EU law before becoming a magistrate with the Belgian Ministry of Justice. In 2002\, she transitioned to the cabinet of the Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs\, where she held key roles focused on European and external policies. As Belgium’s Representative in COREPER I in the EU Council of Ministers\, she addressed a wide range of EU policies\, including energy\, environment\, climate\, and digital. She also served 13 years as Director in the Council of Ministers\, leading the work of 3 Directorates: Transport\, Telecom\, Energy- inter institutional affairs and Legal service’s Directorate Quality of legislation. \nThe Ambassador holds a Master’s in European Law and a Law degree. She has been an assistant at Liege University at the law faculty and Master of Conference at ENA. She speaks French\, English\, and Dutch. She has practised improvisational acting and has a deep appreciation for diverse music genres\, playing both piano and guitar. Passionate by cinema she is also an outdoor enthusiast\, she enjoys running along rivers\, lakes\, and coastlines. \nAs the EU Ambassador to Canada\, Geneviève Tuts leads the EU Delegation in its work to strengthen ties between the European Union and Canada\, drawing on her extensive expertise in European policy and international relations. \nDr. Tesh W DagneAssociate Professor and Ontario Research Chair in Governing AISee Bio×Dr. Tesh W Dagne\nProfessor Dagne is an associate professor and holds the Ontario Research Chair position at York University in Canada. He teaches at the School of Public Policy and Administration and Osgoode Hall Law School. Professor Dagne’s current research examines the instrumentality of intellectual property\, privacy and data governance rules and norms in influencing societal outcomes\, either perpetuating or mitigating inequalities in AI deployment.  \n \nMarium Hamid\n Manager of Partnerships\, the Dais See Bio×Marium Hamid\nMarium Hamid (she/her) is the Manager of Partnerships at the Dais where she brings her skills in creating impactful relationships across industries and communities. She is deeply committed to understanding the intersections of economics\, technology\, and culture. At the Dais\, she is the lead on Canadian Democracy @ Work\, a non-partisan learning initiative to build civic skills for the digital age. In collaboration with employers and unions nation-wide\, the project aims to elevate digital media literacy\, AI skills\, and civic engagement – one workplace at a time. \nBefore joining the Dais\, Marium led workforce development at LinkedIn Canada\, enabling the public sector to leverage technology to create economic opportunities for Canadians. She advised libraries\, healthcare\, and workforce development organizations on strategies to better engage the communities around them. Previously\, she was at the Business+Higher Education Round Table delivering large-scale work-integrated learning opportunities to students.  \nBruce SchneierInternationally renowned security technologist & Author See Bio×Bruce Schneier\nBruce Schneier is an internationally renowned security technologist\, called a “security guru” by The Economist. He is the author of over one dozen books—including his latest\, Rewiring Democracy—as well as hundreds of articles and essays\, and many more academic papers. His influential newsletter Crypto-Gram and his blog Schneier on Security are read by over 250\,000 people. He has testified before Congress\, is a frequent guest on television and radio\, served on several government technical committees\, and is regularly quoted in the press. \nSamir ChhabraDirector General of Marketplace Framework Policy\, Innovation\, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) See Bio×Samir Chhabra\nSamir Chhabra is the Director General of Marketplace Framework Policy at Innovation\, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). In this role\, Samir oversees the development of policy advice on the effective functioning of Canada’s marketplaces\, including corporate and insolvency law\, privacy and data protection\, artificial intelligence\, intellectual property\, and competition law. More recently\, he has been cross-appointed as the Deputy Executive Director of the Canadian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (CAISI) to lead the policy\, coordination and international engagement functions of the CAISI. Samir has broad experience in public policy development and implementation\, having worked at all three Canadian central agencies (Privy Council Office\, Department of Finance\, Treasury Board Secretariat) as well as with the Department of National Defence\, amongst others. He also has significant private sector experience\, including as a strategy consultant in London\, UK\, where he advised organizations including the UK Home Office and large NHS hospitals on service delivery improvement opportunities. \nCostas KapsouropoulosDigital and Science Counsellor\, Delegation of the European Union to Canada See Bio×Costas Kapsouropoulos\nKonstantinos (Costas) Kapsouropoulos is the Digital and Science Counsellor at the EU Delegation to Canada since 1st July 2024. \nHe previously served as International Relations Officer at the European Commission’s Directorate General for Communications Networks\, Content\, and Technology (DG CONNECT). He was in charge of the Digital Partnerships of the European Union with Japan and the Republic of Korea since 2021. He was also the European Union Delegate at the OECD Digital Economic Policy Committee since 2023. \nHis areas of expertise are geopolitics of technology\, digital and science diplomacy\, EU public affairs and digital identities. \nKonstantinos Kapsouropoulos holds a Masters’ Degree in Geopolitics and International Relations from the Sorbonne Paris North University and a Law Degree from the University of Athens\, Greece. \nClaudia KrywiakPresident and CEO\, Ontario Centre of Innovation See Bio×Claudia Krywiak\nDr. Claudia Krywiak is the President and CEO at the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)\, a not-for-profit organization that accelerates the development\, commercialization\, and  adoption of new technologies.  \nA champion of innovation in Ontario and across Canada\, Dr. Krywiak has been with OCI  since 2011. She has consistently promoted innovation as a crucial driver of  competitiveness\, productivity\, and economic growth. In her role\, she leads the  development and deployment of emerging technology initiatives that bring together start ups\, government\, post-secondary institutions\, and multinational firms. Her leadership  covers a broad range of initiatives\, including those in artificial intelligence\, autonomous  and electric vehicles\, 5G and next-generation networks\, cybersecurity\, medtech and clean  technologies.  \nPreviously\, Dr. Krywiak was the Vice President of Business Development at Mitacs\, a  national research organization that funds research and training programs. Her career began  at Bruker Corporation enabling scientists to make breakthrough discoveries. She holds a  Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Toronto.  \nDr. Krywiak serves on the Boards of Directors for Signal49 Research\, the Centre for  Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine\, and Waterloo’s Accelerator Centre. \n \nVictoria Lennox\, MSMCEO of the Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC) See Bio×Victoria Lennox\, MSM\nVictoria Lennox\, MSM\, is an executive nonprofit leader and CEO of the Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada\, Canada’s national centre of excellence for the women’s entrepreneurship ecosystem. She leads a coordinated national network and stewards a $30M+ developmental loan fund advancing women entrepreneurs toward economic parity. Founder of Startup Canada and co-founder of NACUE (UK)\, she has built enduring institutions strengthening entrepreneurship globally. An Oxford-trained strategist in Global Governance and Diplomacy\, she advises senior governments on inclusive growth\, Indigenous economic development\, innovation\, and governance. Victoria has represented Canada at APEC Summits and Governor General State Visits\, and is a recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal\, the Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion\, and the APEC Women Icon Award. \nNamir Anani\, P.Eng.President & CEO\, Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC)See Bio×Namir Anani\, P.Eng.\nNamir Anani\, President and CEO of the Information and Communications Technology Council (ictc-ctic.ca)\, is the chief strategist and driving force in bringing ICTC’s world-class centre of expertise and services to industry\, education and government; enabling Canada’s advancement as a leader in innovation\, productivity in the global economy. Before joining ICTC\, Namir previously led Policy Development & Research at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). \nHe has also held several executive leadership roles in both the private and public sectors including the Department of Canadian Heritage (Director General & CEO)\, CGI consulting\, Nortel\, and Novartis (Switzerland). Mr. Anani’s experience extends to; strategic policy development and implementation\, learning and capacity building\, business transformation\, national/international strategic alliances\, economic and market research\, and technology innovation. \nNamir holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Salford (UK) and holds Professional Engineer designation in Ontario (P. Eng.). He is also a board member of the Women in Communications and Technology. \nJutta TreviranusDirector & Professor\, Inclusive Design Research Centre\, OCAD UniversitySee Bio×Jutta Treviranus\nJutta Treviranus is the Director of the Inclusive Design Research Centre (IDRC) and professor in the faculty of Design at OCAD University in Toronto. Jutta established the IDRC in 1993 as the nexus of a growing global community that proactively works to ensure that our digitally transformed and globally connected society is designed inclusively.  Dr. Treviranus also founded an innovative graduate program in inclusive design at OCAD University.  Jutta is credited with developing a co-design methodology with her team that has been adopted by public and private sector organizations internationally. She has coordinated many research networks with and by people with disabilities. She is the chair of the Accessible and Equitable Artificial Intelligence standards committee for the Accessible Canada Act and recognized for her work in AI by Women in AI.  \nAshley Rose MehlenbacherProfessor and Canada Research Chair in Science\, Health\, and Technology Communication\, University of WaterlooSee Bio×Ashley Rose Mehlenbacher\nAshley Rose Mehlenbacher is a Professor and Canada Research Chair in Science\, Health\, and Technology Communication at the University of Waterloo. Professor Mehlenbacher is a rhetorical scholar who investigates the rhetoric of science\, technology\, and medicine (RSTM). Professor Mehlenbacher is the author of On Expertise: Cultivating Character\, Goodwill\, and Practical Wisdom (Penn State University Press\, 2022)\, Science Communication Online: Engaging Experts and Publics on the Internet (The Ohio State University Press\, 2019). She is also co-author\, with Christopher Thaiss\, of Writing Science In the Twenty-First Century\, Second Edition (Broadview Press\, 2025)\, and co-editor\, with Carolyn R. Miller\, of Emerging Genres in New Media Environments (Palgrave\, 2017).
URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/ai-democracy-digital-rights-forum/
LOCATION:Université de l’Ontario français\, 9 Lower Jarvis St\, Toronto\, ON\, M5E 0C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person Events
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SUMMARY:Youth Perspectives on Science Policy
DESCRIPTION:Register HereThis 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 of the next generation. Grounded in key insights and learnings that emerged from the STEM Youth Summit & Expo 2026\, this panel will center youth perspectives and will examine how existing structures may miss or overlook diverse voices. The discussion will explore gaps between training and opportunity\, barriers to participation\, and the role of youth in shaping more inclusive and forward-looking policies. By bringing youth voices directly into the conversation\, this panel aims to reimagine a policy landscape where young people are key contributors to Canada’s innovation future. \nSpeaker information coming soon!Nyasha Gondora (Moderator)Director of Research and Policy\, Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) See Bio×Nyasha Gondora\nNyasha Gondora was born and raised in Zimbabwe\, where she developed an early passion for science after witnessing the transformative impact of medicine and science in her community. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Trinity University in the United States\, where she was the recipient of nearly $100\,000 in academic scholarships\, and there she discovered her passion for research. She proceeded to complete a PhD in Neuropharmacology at the University of Waterloo\, becoming the first Black PhD graduate of her department in 2020. During her doctoral training\, Nyasha received numerous competitive awards recognizing her excellence in research\, research and science communications\, and community impact.\nFollowing postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Waterloo and the University of Toronto\, Nyasha transitioned into science policy through the Mitacs Canadian Science Policy Fellowship. She also spent six years as an academic consultant\, supporting more than 750 students across North America in their journeys to professional school (e.g.\, medical and pharmacy school) or research careers. Drawing on experience across academia\, consulting\, and government\, Nyasha brings an intersectional perspective to advancing science\, talent development\, and inclusive innovation.\nA passionate advocate for representation and empowerment\, Nyasha has held leadership and board roles in national and international organizations. In recognition of her leadership and impact\, she was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch in 2024. Nyasha currently serves as Director of Policy and Research at the Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST)\, where she is proud to be part of an amazing team advancing meaningful and lasting change for communities across Canada. \nGrace LeeYouth Ambassador from British Columbia See Bio×Grace Lee\nGrace Lee is a Grade 10 student from Vancouver and founder of MindwithGrace\, her passion project dedicated to raising awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease by hosting talks at school\, creating educational content to make research accessible to youth\, and advocating for more empathy in dementia care on social media. She’s inspired by the resilience and wisdom of people living with dementia and their families\, and believes youth have an important role in changing how society approaches these conversations. Grace volunteers in research labs\, visiting retirement homes to test interventions with patients and families\, and speaks at conferences about the significance of youth perspectives in brain health and the systems that shape how we understand Alzheimer’s. What brings her joy is connecting with people across generations. \nMelvin AdekanyeYouth Ambassador from AlbertaSee Bio×Melvin Adekanye\nMelvin Adekanye is an entrepreneur and builder focused on creating technology and experiences that help people connect\, grow\, and create meaningful impact. \nMaria PitanYouth Ambassador from OntarioSee Bio×Maria Pitan\nBio coming soon! \nRidhima AroraYouth Ambassador from AlbertaSee Bio×Ridhima Arora\nBio coming soon! \nBurhan HassanYouth Ambassador from AlbertaSee Bio×Burhan Hassan\nBio coming soon!
URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/youth-perspectives-on-science-policy/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Unlocking the Promise of Cell and Gene Therapies in Canada Through Translational Research: Making Evidence Where It Matters
DESCRIPTION:Register HereCanada 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 improving the course of life-threatening and chronic diseases. Innovation is progressing rapidly; however\, Canada’s life sciences and healthcare ecosystem is not in a state of readiness to bring these advanced therapies to our patients.  \nRecent reports and discussions have focused on accelerated patient access to CGTs through system integration efforts such as aligning regulatory and reimbursement processes and bolstering healthcare infrastructure and coordination. This panel positions translational research as the lynchpin for converting scientific promise into clinical\, regulatory\, and payer confidence—providing the high-quality\, decision-ready evidence needed to reduce uncertainty and move therapies from discovery into clinical development and\, ultimately\, patient care.  \nUnlike most sectors\, advancing a technology in the life sciences requires repeated engagement with regulators across the full development continuum\, from preclinical programs\, to first-in-human studies\, to pivotal trials\, post-market evidence generation\, and back again as new questions emerge. For CGTs in particular\, this iterative pathway demands a laser focus on clinical translation: generating robust\, credible evidence that satisfies regulators\, payers\, clinicians\, and patients. Importantly\, this focus represents a shared metric of success for both academia and industry.   \nAnchoring this translational work in Canada points to important questions about where evidence should be generated\, how domestic clinical development shapes learning\, and what advantages may emerge when regulators\, researchers\, and developers evolve together through ongoing evidence generation. Drawing on international experts from Europe and the United States alongside Canadian leadership\, panelists with diverse experiences in the research\, healthcare\, industry\, and regulatory sectors will explore:  \n\nWhat evidence unlocks translation of CGTs\, and how does that differ for regulators\, health technology assessment (HTA) bodies\, clinicians\, patients and investors?\nHow do regulators act as partners in CGT translation\, not just gatekeepers?\nHow do we anchor translational research domestically and why does it matter?\nWhat can Canada learn from other countries seeking to enable safe\, timely\, and equitable access to CGTs through product and policy innovation grounded in high-quality evidence?\n\nSpeaker information coming soon!Stéphanie Michaud\, PhDPresident and CEO\, BioCanRx See Bio×Dr. Stéphanie Michaud\nStéphanie Michaud\, PhD is the President and CEO of BioCanRx\, a not-for-profit in Canada that seeks to accelerate the delivery of innovative immunotherapies from the bench to the bedside. In this position\, Dr. Michaud is responsible for running all facets of the organization. She brings more than 20 years of public\, government and private sector experience in research and Science & Technology innovation policy. She strives to create partnerships between government\, not-for-profits\, academia and industry to maximize the impact of research funded by the BioCanRx network on the lives of those affected by cancer. \nPrior to joining BioCanRx\, Dr. Michaud was Deputy Director of the flagship Government of Canada Networks Centres of Excellence (NCE) program. In addition to responsibility for its performance\, management and delivery\, she led the implementation of high profile bilateral international initiatives and provided strategic advice to government and stakeholders. She is a strong contributor to S&T policy\, most notably in intellectual property. Dr. Michaud earned a PhD in Organic Chemistry from McGill University. She is involved with a number of not-for-profit organizations and is a member of the Board of Directors of Research Canada and CQDM and also\, the Advisory Board of the Canadian Cancer Research Alliance.  \nPeter Marks\, MD\, PhDSenior Vice President\, Molecule Discovery & Head of Infectious Disease\, Eli Lilly See Bio×Peter Marks\, MD\, PhD\nPeter Marks\, MD\, PhD received his graduate degree in cell and molecular biology and his medical degree at New York University and completed Internal Medicine residency and Hematology/Medical Oncology training at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. He has worked in academic settings teaching and caring for patients and in industry on drug development. In 2012\, he joined the Food and Drug Administration and served as Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research from 2016 to 2025. He is currently Senior Vice President for Molecule Development and Head of Infectious Disease at Eli Lilly and Company\, has published extensively\, and is a member of the National Academy of Medicine. \nNatasha Kekre\, MD\, MPH\, FRCPCHematologist\, Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Program\, The Ottawa Hospital See Bio×Dr. Natasha Kekre\nNatasha Kekre\, MD\, MPH\, FRCPC is a Transplant Physician/Hematologist within the Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program at The Ottawa Hospital (TOH)\, Scientist and Program Director of the Cancer Research Program within the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI)\, and Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Ottawa. She holds the Research Chair in Advanced Stem Cell Therapy at TOH. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Ottawa\, where she also trained in Internal Medicine and Hematology. She went on to do a fellowship in stem cell transplantation at Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston with a Masters in Public Health from Harvard University. \nDr. Kekre’s research focuses on translating home-grown therapeutic strategies into early phase clinical trials for patients with hematologic malignancies. She collaborated with scientists and physicians across Canada to build the internationally recognized Canadian-Led Immunotherapies Collaborative (CLIC) program and initiate the first clinical trial of a made-in-Canada CAR-T therapy. Building on these transformational achievements\, she is now working to expand this platform to other made-in-Canada CAR-T products. Other research interests include clinical research focused on blood and marrow transplant and CAR-T therapy recipients\, and projects with an epidemiologic focus. \nPatrick Bedford\, MBA\, MBHL\, BHScVice President\, Regulatory & Strategic Operations\, Morphocell Technologies See Bio×Patrick Bedford\nPatrick Bedford\, MBA\, MBHL\, BHSc is the Vice President of Regulatory & Strategic Operations at Morphocell Technologies\, Inc and Founder of weCANreg Consulting Group\, Inc. He brings deep expertise in translational\, regulatory\, and compliance strategies for emerging biotechnologies\, having led policy development for biosimilars\, transplant materials\, and cell & gene therapies during his career at Health Canada\, where he also represented Canada internationally on classification and harmonization committees. Since 2016\, Patrick has been a prominent Canadian advocate in the global cell & gene therapy community\, supporting dozens of early-stage programs and multiple commercial cell and gene therapy products. In addition to his industry leadership\, he continues to shape regulatory policy in North America and actively contributes to Canada’s innovation ecosystem as a guest lecturer at universities and an advisor through accelerators such as Creative Destruction Labs and Lab2Market. \n \nCarmen Sanges\, PhDEU Initiatives Scientific & Strategic Project Lead\, Cellular Immunotherapy Program\, University Hospital Würzburg See Bio×Dr. Carmen Sanges\nCarmen Sanges\, PhD is a medical biotechnologist with a PhD in Molecular Biology and Medical Biotechnology and over seven years of industry experience in clinical operations and translational research. She is EU Initiatives Scientific & Strategic Project Lead at the Cellular Immunotherapy Program of the University Hospital Würzburg (UKW) and Executive Director of the T2EVOLVE Association. Carmen coordinates and contributes to multiple European initiatives in advanced therapies\, with a strong focus on CAR-T and TCR cell therapies\, regulatory science\, manufacturing innovation\, and patient access\, and is committed to building sustainable\, cross-stakeholder ecosystems across Europe.
URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/unlocking-cgts/
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