Saturday, June 18, 2011

Changes to NSERC’s Discovery Grants spark controversy

A new system for allocating one of Canada’s most important grants program for university scientists leads to upsets in who gets funding.
Jun 13, 2011
John Lorinc
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/changes-to-nserc-discovery-grants.aspx
All three funds will be merged under Fonds Recherche Québec, but each will maintain its own board of directors.
Jun 13, 2011
Jean-François Venne
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/quebecs-research-funds-will-remain-autonomous.aspx
Retirees likely to be approached first in effort to cut 25 science jobs
Jun 15, 2011
CHRIS COBB
The Ottawa Citizen
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/technology/Government+slashes+spending/4953501/story.html
Jun 17, 2011
Mike De Souza
Postmedia News
http://www.canada.com/health/Cuts+hamper+federal+protection+clean+water+says+union/4966712/story.html
Jun 17, 2011
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-of-canada-supports-innovation-in-kingston-1528326.htm

Cracking the science ceiling

Programs to encourage women to choose science, engineering yield results
Jun 15, 2011
Derek Sankey
Postmedia News
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/opinion/Cracking+science+ceiling/4947720/story.html
We can do better to improve the student experience, senior administrators.
Jun 13, 2011
Léo Charbonneau
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/universities-have-lost-their-way-on-undergraduate-education.aspx
'Students will exit university and end up with the same job they would have without attending'
Jun 11, 2011
Joanne Laucius
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/todays-paper/devaluation+higher+learning/4931270/story.html?id=4931270
Regenerative medicine can transform the delivery of health care, with lower costs, and faster and more effective treatments
Jun 16, 2011
Robert McEwen
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/these-cures-are-no-longer-science-fiction/article2062110/
Jun 16, 2011
ANNE-MARIE TOBIN
The Canadian Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/health-news/children-in-canada-are-neglected-in-drug-research-doctors-journal-says/article2063512/
Université de Sherbrooke and Bishop’s University host an “environmentally responsible” gathering of 5,000 researchers.
Jun 13, 2011
Jean-François Venne
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/acfas-conference-goes-totally-green.aspx
An open letter.
Jun 13, 2011
Arshad Ahmad
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/six-suggestions-for-presidents-to-improve-undergraduate-education.aspx

Thoughts on tuition

All-quiet masks problems on the tuition front.
Jun 13, 2011
Doug Owram
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/thoughts-on-tuition.aspx
Jun 9, 2011
Equinox Summit: Energy 2030
http://wgsi.org/files/EquinoxCommunique_June9_2011.pdf
Jun 7, 2011
BioTalent Canada
http://biotalent.ca/userfiles/file/accomplishments/BioTalent_Canada_Accomplishments_ENG_June14_2011.pdf
Jun 2011
U.K. Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST)
Informal STEM Education: http://www.parliament.uk/pagefiles/504/postpn_382-informal-science-education.pdf
Mental Capacity and Healthcare: http://www.parliament.uk/pagefiles/504/postpn_381-mental-capacity-and-healthcare.pdf
Jun 2011
Council of Canadian Academies
http://www.scienceadvice.ca/uploads/eng/council%20news/june2011.html

NSERC InPartnership Newsletter

Jun 2011
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada's (NSERC)
http://www.nsercpartnerships.ca/Bulletins/bulletinhtml.asp
A review of January - March 2011
Jun 2011
Thomson Reuters
http://thomsonreuters.com/content/science/pdf/ls/pharma_matters/TOTW_Q2_2011.pdf
Jun 16, 2011
Serge Coulombe
C.D. Howe Institute
http://www.cdhowe.org/pdf/Commentary_331.pdf
May 30, 2011
Gerry Angevine & Carlos Murillo
Fraser Institute
http://www.fraserinstitute.org/uploadedFiles/fraser-ca/Content/research-news/research/publications/north-american-electricity.pdf

Pain in the Asbestos Mines

Somehow, the Tories (and other political parties) keep on defending Canada's asbestos industry.
Jun 17, 2011
The Mark News
http://www.themarknews.com/articles/5691-pain-in-the-asbestos-mines
Jun 17, 2011
Sandra Martin
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/betty-fox-cancer-advocacy-champion-and-mother-of-terry-fox-dies/article2065487/
Jun 17, 2011
Canadian Cancer Society
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/17/c7373.html
Jun 17, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/06/17/blood-donation-ethnic.html
Jun 17, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/06/17/edmonton-dean-medicine-resigns.html
Jun 17, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/06/17/teen-sex-education-knowledge.html
Jun 17, 2011
Health Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-canada-considers-improvements-marihuana-medical-access-program-reduce-risk-1528301.htm
June 17, 2011
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/canada-to-host-2011-international-agriculture-ministerial-in-september-1528274.htm
June 17, 2011
Health Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/health-canada-reviewing-diabetes-drug-pioglitazone-actos-potential-risk-bladder-cancer-1528238.htm
Jun 16, 2011
ERIN ANDERSSEN
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/health-news/ottawa-to-fund-creation-of-national-mental-health-strategy/article2063602/
Jun 16, 2011
ADAM RADWANSKI
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/adam-radwanski/on-energy-mcguinty-trips-himself-up-in-blazing-bold-trail/article2062985/
Jun 16, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/06/16/marijuana-medical.html
Jun 16, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/06/16/e-coli-france-hamburgers.html
Jun 16, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/06/16/calgary-ad-syphilis-parody.html
Jun 16, 2011
PAUL TAYLOR
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/paul-taylor/when-it-comes-to-predicting-a-childs-cardiac-future-its-all-in-the-wrist/article2063953/
Jun 16, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/06/16/diabetes-risk-ethnic-groups.html
Jun 16, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/06/16/stroke-canada.html
Canadians are not recognizing the symptoms of stroke
Jun 16, 2011
Canadian Stroke Network
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/16/c6606.html
Jun 15, 2011
ANDRÉ PICARD
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/andre-picard/the-big-cancer-risk-is-the-sun-not-the-cellphone/article2061908/
Jun 15, 2011
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/health-news/how-making-organ-donation-easier-can-save-lives/article2062410/
Jun 15, 2011
Laura Payton
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/06/15/pol-climate-change-accountability.html
Jun 15, 2011
KEITH LESLIE
The Canadian Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ontario-unable-to-tell-if-wind-farms-exceed-noise-limits-activists-say/article2062789/
Jun 15, 2011
CAROLYN ABRAHAM
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/health-news/website-launch-gives-stem-cell-research-a-boost/article2062686/
Jun 15, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/06/14/bc-salmon-inquiry-household-chemicals.html

Stem cell promises come to fore

Jun 15, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/06/15/stem-cells.html
Jun 15, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/06/15/e-coli-germany.html

Protecting the sharks

Each year it’s estimated that some 70 million sharks end up slowly dying at the bottom of our oceans, their fins sliced off for the dubious pleasure of a bowl of soup in a restaurant.
Jun 15, 2011
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/1008774--protecting-the-sharks
Jun 15, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/06/15/antipsychotic-pregnancy-newborns.html
Jun 15, 2011
Health Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/antipsychotic-drugs-labelling-update-regarding-risk-abnormal-muscle-movements-withdrawal-1527271.htm
Ontario is helping Hamilton's Population Health Research Institute (PHRI) undertake one of the largest studies led by Canadian scientists.
Jun 15, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation
http://news.ontario.ca/mri/en/2011/06/supporting-biomedical-innovation-to-create-new-jobs.html
June 1 to October 1, 2011
Jun 15, 2011
Ontario Science Centre
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/15/c6181.html
Community health centres treat people, not just their symptoms
Jun 14, 2011
Carol Goar
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1008807--goar-the-best-kept-secret-in-health-care
Two years ago Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty said NIMBYism would “no longer prevail,” yet it seems to be thriving
Jun 14, 2011
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/1008037--don-t-give-in-to-energy-nimbys
Critics decry Canadian production but industry, government says it's safe
Jun 14, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2011/06/12/f-backgrounder-asbestos.html

Asbestos back in the spotlight

Support is needed for adding chrysotile asbestos to the Rotterdam Convention on hazardous chemicals
Jun 14, 2011
Fe de Leon and Sarah Miller
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1008808--asbestos-back-in-the-spotlight
Jun 14, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/06/14/asbestos-ndp-health.html
Jun 14, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/06/14/tv-premature-death-diabetes.html
Jun 14, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/06/14/ptsd-soldiers-redeploy.html

Sunscreen rules toughened in U.S.

New rules coming for Canadian consumers
Jun 14, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/06/14/suncreen-fda.html
Jun 14, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/06/14/apples-pesticides-fruits-vegetables.html
Jun 14, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/06/14/e-coli-germany-outbreak.html
Jun 14, 2011
LESLIE BECK
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/conditions/alzheimers/cut-saturated-fat-refined-sugar-to-boost-your-brain/article2060491/
Jun 14, 2011
Conference Board of Canada
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/14/c5747.html
June 14, 2011
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/joint-canada-us-great-lakes-ballast-water-program-proven-effective-1526716.htm
Northern Ontario's first major hydroelectric project in 40 years is making good progress and is now 20 per cent complete.
Jun 14, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Energy
http://news.ontario.ca/mei/en/2011/06/clean-energy-project-in-lower-mattagami-creating-550-local-jobs.html
Jun 14, 2011
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/14/c5740.html
Jun 14, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/06/14/tor-organ-donation-website.html
Jun 13, 2011
Michael Byers
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/munk-debates/exporting-bitumen-to-china-would-be-environmentally-and-fiscally-detrimental/article2059181/
Jun 13, 2011
Brian Lee Crowley
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/munk-debates/canada-should-take-advantage-of-chinas-rise-by-fuelling-it/article2059182/
Jun 13, 2011
Bruce Cheadle
The Canadian Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/un-sanctioned-group-criticizes-canada-on-asbestos-science/article2058547/

Our turbine problem is aesthetic

If we can’t stop them, we should humanize them. Dutch windmills are a better model
Jun 13, 2011
NEIL REYNOLDS
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/our-turbine-problem-is-aesthetic/article2056253/

A Space Legacy

How Canadian researchers are continuing the nation’s 60-year record of excellence in aerospace.
Jun 13, 2011
Tim Johnson
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/a-space-legacy.aspx
University of Guelph prof. finds a use for the little yellow flowers.
Jun 13, 2011
Léo Charbonneau
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/researcher-taps-into-dandelions-potential.aspx

Surgery podcasts go viral

Learn the basics of a medical condition through an audio recording.
Jun 13, 2011
Tara Siebarth
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/surgery-podcasts-go-viral.aspx
Jun 13, 2011
CARLY WEEKS
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/health-news/more-adults-drinking-daily-smoking-pot-study-finds/article2058969/

Cities try to adapt to heat waves

Jun 13, 2011
Max Paris
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/06/13/pol-green-roof-heat-climate-health.html
Jun 13, 2011
CARLY WEEKS
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/conditions/autism/early-autism-screening-puts-children-at-risk-researchers/article2057303/
Jun 13, 2011
PATRICK WHITE AND KIM MACKRAEL
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/toronto/councillors-back-proposal-to-ban-shark-fin-soup-in-the-city/article2058786/
Ontario's industry leaders, top researchers and some of the best and brightest students now have a state-of-the-art facility to create and test the newest automotive innovations.
Jun 13, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
http://news.ontario.ca/medt/en/2011/06/driving-the-future-of-automotive-research.html
Helping Canada be a world leader in next-generation virtual medical simulation
June 13, 2011
National Research Council Canada-NRC
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/team-from-nrc-recognized-for-developing-neurosurgical-simulator-1526025.htm
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Commemorates 125 Years of Scientific Advances
June 13, 2011
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/agricultural-research-celebrating-its-roots-1525983.htm
Jun 13, 2011
Ontario Institute for Cancer Research
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/13/c5239.html
Jun 12, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/06/12/mb-flood-study-interlake-drainage.html
Jun 12, 2011
Barrie McKenna
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/commentary/barrie-mckenna/mcguintys-green-energy-explosion-more-an-implosion/article2057633/
Jun 12, 2011
MARK HUME
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/mark-hume/bc-lakeshores-at-risk-due-to-lack-of-enforcement/article2057771/
Canada has experienced an alarming increase in unintentional prescription painkiller deaths
Jun 12, 2011
Ann Silversides
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1006796--painkiller-plague-valuable-lessons-from-down-under
Fears about the safety of mobile phones are overdone
Jun 10, 2011
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2011/06/mobile-phones-and-health
Ontario is helping Jennmar - North America's largest manufacturer of mining construction products - establish its first Canadian facility and create up to 80 new jobs in Sturgeon Falls.
Jun 10, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
http://news.ontario.ca/medt/en/2011/06/manufacturing-investment-creating-80-new-jobs-in-west-nipissing.html

New Training For Jobs In Dryden

In Dryden, 240 northerners will begin training this year that will prepare them for good jobs in the forestry sector.
Jun 10, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
http://news.ontario.ca/tcu/en/2011/06/new-training-for-jobs-in-dryden.html
Ontario is taking action to improve Ontarians' safety by proposing to set quality and safety standards for non-emergency medical transfer services.
Jun 10, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
http://news.ontario.ca/mohltc/en/2011/06/ontario-strengthening-patient-safety.html
Jun 8, 2011
WENDY STUECK
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/bc-politics/native-groups-slam-revised-mining-plan/article2052980/
Monday, June 13, 2011

Building a ‘Green Canada’ brand

Jun 13, 2011
Christopher Hoyt, Victor Sant’Anna, Andre Albinati
iPolitics
http://ipolitics.ca/2011/06/13/seechange-building-a-green-canada-brand/
Jun 9, 2011
Canadian Science Policy Centre
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/cspc-2011-registration-is-open-register-now-at-the-supersave-rate-1524828.htm
Jun 7, 2011
Louise Brown
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/1004420--ontario-to-fund-6-000-more-masters-and-phds?bn=1
Jun 9, 2011
Government of Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-of-canada-supports-world-leading-health-research-to-benefit-canadians-1524926.htm
Jun 8, 2011
JAMES BRADSHAW
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/for-canadas-universities-india-offers-a-role-on-a-global-stage/article2052967/
Velma McColl
IRPP Policy Options May 2011
Institute for Research on Public Policy
http://www.irpp.org/po/archive/jun11/mccoll.pdf
Jun 8, 2011
Martin Prosperity Institute
http://martinprosperity.org/images/stories/jmc/cache/mpi-is-oil-the-new-cod.pdf
Jun 2011
Health Quality Ontario
http://www.ohqc.ca/pdfs/2011_report_-_english.pdf
Our agricultural policies are stuck in the 1970s
Jun 11, 2011
Dan Gardner
Edmonton Journal
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/opinion/Canada+responding+global+food+crisis/4930870/story.html?cid=megadrop_story

Medical devices lack testing

Regulation at Health Canada 'unsatisfactory'
Jun 10, 2011
SARAH SCHMIDT
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/Medical+devices+lack+testing/4922755/story.html
Jun 10, 2011
PETER HADEKEL
The Gazette
http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/Canada+needs+better+patent+protection+pharmaceuticals/4922806/story.html
Jun 10, 2011
KIRSTEN GRIESHABER and DAVID RISING
The Associated Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/europe/germany-decides-sprouts-are-to-blame-for-e-coli-outbreak/article2055125/
Jun 10, 2011
MARIA CHENG
The Associated Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/europe/salad-eaters-beware-raw-sprouts-have-hidden-dangers/article2056049/

Ocean-watching satellite launches

Canada participating in mission
Jun 10, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/06/10/science-ocean-satellite.html
Jun 10, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/story/2011/06/10/ns-c-difficile-cape-breton-malcom.html
VIU instructor says no science supports city's list of banned substances
Jun 10, 2011
Darrell Bellaart
The Daily News
http://www.canada.com/Professor+challenges+pesticides+Nanaimo/4925049/story.html
McGuinty Government Helps Kitchener Company Bring New Technology To Market
Jun 10, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation
http://www.mri.gov.on.ca/english/news/IAF061011.asp
Speaking Points for The Honourable Gary Goodyear, PC, MP, Minister of State (Science and Technology)
Jun 9, 2011
Industry Canada
http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ic1.nsf/eng/06524.html
Jun 9, 2011
Mike De Souza
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Canada+climate+inventory+data+clashes+with+Environment+Canada+report/4914574/story.html
Jun 9, 2011
Mike De Souza
Postmedia News
http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Harper+government+receives+diplomatic+spanking+over+climate+policies/4921908/story.html
Jun 9, 2011
BRIAN MEDEL
Chronicle-Herald
http://thechronicleherald.ca/NovaScotia/1247606.html
Jun 9, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/06/09/science-rocky-mountains-snowpack-water.html
Jun 9, 2011
Sarah Schmidt
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Plan+caution+labels+energy+drinks+appears+stalled/4914625/story.html
Canadians attending the CMA's town hall meetings on health care transformation offered at vast range of diagnoses about the ailments of the health care system, and as vast a range of prescriptions.
Jun 9, 2011
Wayne Kondro
CMAJ
http://www.cmaj.ca/earlyreleases/9june11_disparate-prescriptions-in-desperate-times.dtl
Jun 9, 2011
Derek Abma
Postmedia News
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/life/Health+linked+with+income+education+study/4914316/story.html?cid=megadrop_story
Jun 9, 2011
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/canadian-education-is-going-global/article2054292/

Making the case for vaccines

Jun 9, 2011
CARLY WEEKS
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/health-policy/making-the-case-for-vaccines/article2054835/
Jun 9, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/06/09/technology-microsoft-i4i-patent.html
Jun 9, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/06/09/science-asteroids-meteorite-organic-amino.html
No permanent names yet for elements 114 and 116
Jun 9, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/06/09/science-elements-periodic-table.html
If personalised medicine is to achieve its full potential, it should be used earlier on in clinical trials
Jun 9, 2011
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/18802942
Jun 9, 2011
National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/Running+scared+from+safe+nuclear+power/4915853/story.html
Keeping Canada at the forefront of quantum research
Jun 9, 2011
National Research Council Canada-NRC
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/canadian-researchers-discover-method-direct-measurement-quantum-wavefunction-1524983.htm
McGuinty Government Helps Biotech Company Drive Innovation In Mississauga
Jun 9, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation
http://news.ontario.ca/mri/en/2011/06/investing-in-innovation-to-create-70-new-jobs-and-protect-300-jobs.html
Students will soon have a new state-of-the-art facility to help them study aerospace manufacturing and engineering in Windsor.
Jun 9, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
http://news.ontario.ca/tcu/en/2011/06/post-4.html
Jun 9, 2011
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/cfia-help-save-our-forests-dont-move-firewood-1525132.htm
Jun 9, 2011
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/09/c4440.html
Jun 8, 2011
André Picard
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/andre-picard/the-return-of-measles-where-did-we-go-wrong/article2052432/
Jun 8, 2011
STEPHANIE NOLEN
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/americas/un-member-states-agree-on-universal-access-to-aids-treatment/article2052699/
A new study of 17,000 Canadians over 16 years shows that children from families with lower educational and income levels are less healthy over time than their more affluent counterparts
Jun 8, 2011
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/how-a-childs-breakfast-can-improve-health-in-old-age/article2052411/
Jun 8, 2011
JAMIE ROSS
Daily Gleaner
http://nbbusinessjournal.canadaeast.com/gleaner/article/1413338
Multi-disciplinary series to showcase emerging topics in economic, political, social, environmental, and technological development around the world
Jun 8, 2011
International Development Research Centre
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/08/c3860.html
Ontario's shift toward clean, renewable energy is strengthening the province's economy by attracting good jobs and investment opportunities for families in the Chatham-Kent area.
Jun 8, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Energy
http://news.ontario.ca/mei/en/2011/06/new-clean-energy-jobs-for-chatham-kent.html
A new research boat launched today on Lake Ontario will help manage the lake's fish population and support commercial and recreational fishing. The construction of the new boat also created 15 jobs.
Jun 8, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
http://news.ontario.ca/mnr/en/2011/06/new-research-boat-supports-ontario-fisheries.html
Jun 8, 2011
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/fisheries-oceans-canada-releases-pacific-region-cold-water-coral-sponge-conservation-1524483.htm
Minister Ashfield announces three new Areas of Interest
June 8, 2011
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-of-canada-announces-progress-on-marine-protection-1524427.htm
Jun 8, 2011
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-of-canada-invests-in-wind-energy-in-ontario-1524412.htm
Jun 8, 2011
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/your-opinion-is-season-join-discussion-on-future-agricultural-policy-canada-1524478.htm
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/your-opinion-is-season-join-discussion-on-future-agricultural-policy-canada-1524461.htm
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/your-opinion-is-season-join-discussion-on-future-agricultural-policy-canada-1524455.htm
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/your-opinion-is-season-click-join-discussion-on-future-agricultural-policy-canada-1524517.htm
Jun 8, 2011
Ontario Science Centre
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/08/c3863.html
This live-action stage performance takes place from June 6 to September 5, 2011
Jun 8, 2011
Ontario Science Centre
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/08/c3758.html
Availability of $150,000 to Support Participation in the Environmental Assessment-Phase II
Jun 8, 2011
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/08/c3578.html
Report provides new measures of health system performance for mental health services
Jun 8, 2011
Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/08/c3936.html
Jun 7, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/06/06/environment-sudbury-forest-floor-transplant.html
Too many health-care workers are failing to get flu protection, and that’s putting their patients at risk.
Jun 7, 2011
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/1003680--hospital-staff-must-get-flu-shots
Province spends just 3 cents out of every health-care dollar on mental illness — and Toronto is below the provincial average.
Jun 7, 2011
Carol Goar
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1004318--goar-ontario-s-overlooked-health-crisis
Jun 7, 2011
Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/07/c3533.html
Jun 7, 2011
Canada's Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies (Rx&D)
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/07/c3785.html
Ontarians now have access to more cancer drugs, receive new services from their local pharmacists, and get better value for their health care dollars thanks to drug system reforms.
Jun 7, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
http://news.ontario.ca/mohltc/en/2011/06/historic-drug-reforms-delivering-better-health-care-for-ontarians.html
Ontario is creating 6,000 new spaces for students to enrol in masters and PhD programs at universities across the province by 2015-16.
Jun 7, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
http://news.ontario.ca/tcu/en/2011/06/more-spaces-for-graduate-students.html
McGuinty Government Helps Clean-Tech Company Turn the Corner
Jun 7, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation
http://www.mri.gov.on.ca/english/news/IDF060711.asp
Jun 7, 2011
Health Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/health-canada-reviewing-safety-drospirenone-containing-oral-contraceptives-yasmin-yaz-1523800.htm
Harper Government committed to a Low-Tax Plan for Jobs and Growth
Jun 7, 2011
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/minister-joe-oliver-highlights-next-phase-canadas-economic-action-plans-benefits-toronto-1523798.htm
Chief Food Safety Officer (CFSO) /Chief Veterinary Officer of Canada, Canadian Food Inspection Agency
June 7, 2011
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/cfia-statement-by-dr-brian-evans-1524002.htm
Jun 7, 2011
Conference Board of Canada
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/07/c3357.html
Jun 6, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/06/06/disaster-displacements-report.html
Proposal to protect boreal forest threatened by plans for hydro development
Jun 6, 2011
David Israelson
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1002692--transmission-corridor-or-world-heritage-site
Jun 6, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/health-news/quebec-health-director-urges-measles-vaccinations-after-outbreak/article2049518/

Que. measles outbreak worsens

Health authorities call for vaccinations as number of reported cases grows
Jun 6, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/story/2011/06/06/quebec-measles-outbreak.html
Effective public policy dramatically reduced smoking. It's time to take the same approach with obesity.
Jun 6, 2011
Dr. Ben Chan
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1002695--obesity-the-next-health-challenge
Jun 6, 2011
Emily Chung
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/06/06/science-antimatter-atoms-fujiwara-antihydrogen.html
Ontario is helping Entropex -- an innovative recycling company in Sarnia -- pilot new technology, generate local and global business opportunities and create 90 jobs for families.
Jun 6, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation
http://news.ontario.ca/mri/en/2011/06/ontario-invests-in-innovation-creates-90-new-jobs.html
Association provides kits to Canadians living with diabetes as part of Compassionate Use Program
Jun 6, 2011
Canadian Diabetes Association
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/06/c2689.html
Jun 6, 2011
Canadian Cancer Society
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/06/c2820.html
Jun 6, 2011
Canadian Cancer Society
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/06/c3248.html
Jun 5, 2011
GLORIA GALLOWAY
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/proposed-marine-protected-areas-a-diverse-collection-of-12-sites/article2048254/
Jun 5, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/06/05/york-university-mars-rover.html
Your mobile is harmless, unlike lawn mowers, deer and other everyday killers
Jun 4, 2011
MARGARET WENTE
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/death-by-cellphone-put-the-fear-industry-on-hold/article2046759/

Three decades of AIDS

Disease that first hit gay men in North America now is a plague among Africa’s poor
Jun 4, 2011
Dr. Philip Berger
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1002703--three-decades-of-aids
Jun 4, 2011
Canadian Cancer Society
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/04/c2746.html
Jun 4, 2011
Canadian Cancer Society
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/04/c2733.html
Jun 3, 2011
MARILYNN MARCHIONE
The Associated Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/fresh-hope-arises-for-finding-a-cure-for-aids/article2046272/
Jun 3, 2011
ANNA MEHLER PAPERNY
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/health-news/canada-turning-from-leader-to-laggard-in-aids-research/article2046936/
Jun 3, 2011
SIRI AGRELL
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/hot-enough-for-you-preparing-for-canadas-100-year-heat-wave/article2047055/
Jun 1, 2011
GLORIA GALLOWAY
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/conference-board-gives-patchwork-climate-policies-a-failing-grade/article2042933/
Saturday, June 4, 2011

Key to productivity is innovation, not invention

Creative management and product development can be more important than scientific breakthroughs
May 31, 2011
Roger Martin and James Milway
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1000453--key-to-productivity-is-innovation-not-invention

Canada’s innovation imperative

Institute for Competitiveness & Prosperity - Report on Canada 2011
Jun 1, 2011
Institute for Competitiveness & Prosperity
http://www.competeprosper.ca/images/uploads/Report_on_Canada_2011_FINAL.pdf

Towards Green Growth

The Green Growth Strategy provides concrete recommendations and measurement tools to support countries’ efforts to achieve economic growth and development, while at the same time ensure that natural assets continue to provide the ecosystem services on which our well being relies.
May 25, 2011
OECD
http://www.keepeek.com/Digital-Asset-Management/oecd/environment/towards-green-growth_9789264111318-en
Jun 3, 2011
Joshua Gans
Harvard Business Review
http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2011/06/is_canadas_innovation_performa.html
Jun 1, 2011
JAMES BRADSHAW
Globe and Mail
Jun 2, 2011
Luisa D’Amato
Waterloo Record
http://www.therecord.com/news/local/article/542074--governor-general-to-see-projects-bear-fruit

Here's to the humanities

Jun 1, 2011
Daily Gleaner
http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/opinion/article/1411270
Jun 2011
U.K. Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST)

Evidence-Based Conservation: http://www.parliament.uk/documents/post/postpn_379-Evidence-Based-Conservation.pdf
Landscapes of the Future: http://www.parliament.uk/documents/post/postpn_380-Landscapes-of-the-Future.pdf
New calculation; Substantial rise in pollution: report
Jun 3, 2011
MIKE DE SOUZA
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/Oilsands+greenhouse+emissions+2009/4884882/story.html
Jun 3, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/06/03/technology-mars-rover-york-waterloo.html
Jun 3, 2011
Michael Geist
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/article/1002602--geist-eu-big-pharma-deal-would-raise-health-care-costs
Jun 3, 2011
Carmen Chai
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/years+later+Experts+mark+milestones+treatment/4890564/story.html
Jun 3, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/06/03/hiv-aids-anniversary.html
Germany may push for Spain to get aid following wrongful blame controversy
Jun 3, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/06/03/contaminated-veggies-europe.html

UV levels extra high this summer

Jun 3, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/06/03/technology-ultraviolet-ozone-sun-summer.html
Jun 3, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2011/06/03/pei-dandelion-fungus-584.html
Jun 3, 2011
Canadian Cancer Society
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/03/c2525.html
Canadian Cancer Society funded research recognized among "Best of ASCO" to be released Saturday and Monday
Jun 3, 2011
Canadian Cancer Society
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/03/c2611.html
McGuinty Government Partnering To Promote Sustainable Cities
Jun 3, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation
http://www.mri.gov.on.ca/english/news/OIA060311.asp
Jun 2, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/06/02/ottawa-layoffs-environment-canada.html
Jun 2, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/06/02/pei-wind-energy-storage-584.html
Jun 2, 2011
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/1001097--let-s-avoid-dialing-up-a-panic
Jun 2, 2011
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/article/1001133--ottawa-can-lead-the-way
Jun 2, 2011
André Picard
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/health-news/sleuthing-for-the-source-of-the-e-coli-outbreak/article2045403/
Jun 2, 2011
JESSICA LEEDER
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/health-news/little-known-about-rare-e-coli-strain-behind-european-outbreak/article2045402/
Jun 2, 2011
MARIA CHENG and NATALIYA VASILYEVA
The Associated Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/health-news/who-says-european-e-coli-strain-has-never-been-seen-before/article2044128/
Jun 2, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/health-news/canadian-inspectors-to-step-up-testing-of-produce-imported-from-europe/article2044945/
Canada to increase testing of European vegetables
Jun 2, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/06/02/contaminated-vegetables-europe.html
The next federal-provincial health care agreement needs to contain clearer measures to hold the provinces accountable for how they spend the money
Jun 2, 2011
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/for-41-billion-canadians-deserve-a-straight-answer/article2045014/
Jun 2, 2011
Reuters
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/war-on-drugs-has-failed-international-commission-says/article2044250/

AIDS: The 30 years war

Hard pounding is gradually bringing AIDS under control
Jun 2, 2011
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/18772276
Five Canadian and Developing Country Teams to Study Climate Change Adaptation
Jun 2, 2011
International Development Research Centre
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/02/c2084.html
Jun 2, 2011
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-of-canada-announces-energy-starr-winners-1521772.htm
Jun 2, 2011
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/02/c2127.html
Jun 2, 2011
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/federal-agriculture-minister-ritz-supports-closer-trade-ties-with-india-1522230.htm

Wrestling with Big Pharma

New Zealand leverages taxpayers’ bargaining power to get the best prices on drugs
Jun 1, 2011
Colleen M. Flood
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1001101--wrestling-with-big-pharma
Jun 1, 2011
MARK HUME
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/bc-politics/salmon-recovery-team-left-out-of-loop/article2043751/
Jun 1, 2011
RENATA D’ALIESIO AND JAMES ADAMS
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-public-sector-layoffs-may-be-tip-of-the-iceberg/article2043917/
Jun 1, 2011
DAVID RISING AND MIKE STOBBE
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/europe/smoking-gun-elusive-in-deadly-e-coli-outbreak/article2043859/

Scientists eye algae as fuel

Project focuses on aircraft power
Jun 1, 2011
CLARE MELLOR
Chronicle-Herald
http://thechronicleherald.ca/NovaScotia/1246283.html
Canada faces an innovation imperative. Our lackluster innovation record stands in the way of all Canadians realizing their full prosperity potential
Jun 1, 2011
Institute for Competitiveness & Prosperity
http://www.competeprosper.ca/index.php/media/press_releases/institute_releases_report_on_canada_2011_canadas_innovation_imperative/
Jun 1, 2011
Conference Board of Canada
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/01/c9583.html
Governor General tours NRC research facility in Nova Scotia
Jun 1, 2011
National Research Council Canada-NRC
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/algal-biofuel-research-draws-attention-from-governor-general-1521192.htm
Jun 1, 2011
Québec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM)
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/01/c9476.html
Jun 1, 2011
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/canada-and-russia-work-in-partnership-to-increase-livestock-trade-opportunities-1521359.htm
Jun 1, 2011
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/01/c9696.html
May 31, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/05/31/genetic-tests.html
May 31, 2011
Jon Hembrey
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/05/30/f-future-nuclear-power-germany.html
May 31, 2011
JESSICA LEEDER
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/health-news/canadian-vaccine-offers-hope-for-global-scourge-of-e-coli/article2042350/
May 31, 2011
WENCY LEUNG
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-and-wine/trends/trends-features/do-you-know-where-your-food-came-from-its-all-in-the-genes/article2041675/
May 31, 2011
MARK HUME
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/bc-politics/ottawa-left-endangered-sockeye-unprotected/article2042077/
May 31, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/05/31/cellphone-radiation-cancer.html
May 31, 2011
CARLY WEEKS AND IAIN MARLOW
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/conditions/cancer/other-cancers/who-agency-warns-cellphone-use-possibly-carcinogenic/article2041461/
Vegetable source in outbreak unclear
May 31, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/05/31/vegetables-contaminated-europe.html
Demand for food to rise 70-90% by 2050 as production capacity drops: report
May 31, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/05/31/oxfam-food-report.html
May 31, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/05/31/science-climate-change-iceroads.html
Some progress but long way to go on accord signed by all health ministers
May 31, 2011
Meagan Fitzpatrick
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/05/31/pol-health-accord-report.html
May 31, 2011
Health Council of Canada
http://www.healthcouncilcanada.ca/docs/rpts/2011/progress/2011Progress_ENG.pdf
May 31, 2011
Benjamin Dachis and Jan Carr
C.D. Howe Institute
http://cdhowe.org/pdf/ebrief_117.pdf
May 31, 2011
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/minister-paradis-reaffirms-commitment-to-canadas-digital-economy-1520808.htm
Request for Proposals Announcement
May 31, 2011
Grand Challenges Canada
http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/288228/0684135b03/1315031809/cc0c5cfa91/
Deans of Education promise the best in education research for Canada's families
May 31, 2011
Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/May2011/31/c9043.html
May 31, 2011
MaRS Innovation
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/May2011/31/c8794.html
Canadian Astronaut Jeremy Hansen recruited to launch Eyes on the Skies, a new planetarium program for toddlers
May 31, 2011
Ontario Science Centre
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/May2011/31/c9052.html

Insite has science on its side

May 30, 2011
Thomas Kerr
National Post
http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2011/05/30/thomas-kerr-vancouvers-insite-clinic-has-been-a-resounding-success/
May 30, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/05/30/ndm-1-superbug-canada.html
May 30, 2011
Don Melvin and Veronika Oleksyn
The Associated Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/europe/europeans-trade-blame-over-e-coli-outbreak/article2040098/
May 30, 2011
JESSICA LEEDER
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/europe/toll-climbs-in-european-e-coli-outbreak/article2040566/
May 30, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/05/30/germany-nuclear-shutdown.html
May 30, 2011
ANNIKA BREIDTHARDT
Reuters
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/europe/germany-decides-to-pull-plug-on-nuclear-power/article2039434/
May 30, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/05/30/iea-carbon-emissions.html
May 30, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/05/29/tooth-decay-aboriginal-children.html
May 30, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/05/30/energy-drinks-sports-drinks-children.html
May 30, 2011
Conference Board of Canada
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/May2011/30/c8656.html
May 30, 2011
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/May2011/30/c8705.html
May 29, 2011
Nathan VanderKlippe
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/global-warming-jeopardizing-ice-highways-study-says/article2038904/
May 29, 2011
JAMES BRADSHAW
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/canadian-lunabot-takes-nasas-design-prize/article2039313/
May 27, 2011
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/health-policy/have-an-opinion-on-health-care-reform-nurses-group-wants-to-hear-it/article2037359/

Forest conservation: Lidartector

How to tell if countries are cheating on their conservation commitments
May 26, 2011
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/18741402
Science is recognising humans as a geological force to be reckoned with
May 26, 2011 |
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/18741749
Virtually all alternative medicine is bunk; but the placebo effect is rather interesting
May 19, 2011
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/18712290