Science Policy Questionnaire To The Federal Parties.pdf

Evidence-informed decision-making:
a) They believe in evidence-based policy and that scientific evidence should be the basis of all political decision-making.
b) They will work closely with the Chief Science Officer, reinvest in scientific research, and make science more accessible to all Canadians.

2. Capacity for Federal Science:
a) They do not believe current levels of federal support for public science are sufficient.
b) They will significantly increase investment in science.

3. Encouraging investment in scientific research and development:
a) They do not believe private sector investment in scientific research and development is sufficient.
b) They will invest in scientific research and implement the full funding recommendations from Canada’s Fundamental Science Review.
c) They do not think there is sufficient federal support for scientific trainees.
d) They will make tuition free, forgive federal student debt, implement a Guaranteed Liveable Income, and build on NSERC’s Framework on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

4. Openness and transparency in federal processes: No answer provided.

5. Government science advice: No answer provided.

6. National Science and Technology (S&T) Policy: No answer provided.

7. Our Changing Climate: No answer provided.