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

Is Canada's Innovation Performance Really So Bad?

Jun 3, 2011
Joshua Gans
Harvard Business Review
http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2011/06/is_canadas_innovation_performa.html

Ontario shakes up postsecondary funding

Jun 1, 2011
JAMES BRADSHAW
Globe and Mail

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/ontario/new-approach-for-funding-ontario-postsecondary-education/article2043835/

Governor General to see projects bear fruit

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

New POSTnotes from the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology

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

Oilsands greenhouse gas emissions up in 2009

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

Two Canadian universities in international Mars rover contest

Jun 3, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/06/03/technology-mars-rover-york-waterloo.html

EU/big pharma deal would raise health care costs

Jun 3, 2011
Michael Geist
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/article/1002602--geist-eu-big-pharma-deal-would-raise-health-care-costs

HIV 30 years later: Experts mark milestones in treatment advances

Jun 3, 2011
Carmen Chai
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/years+later+Experts+mark+milestones+treatment/4890564/story.html

Hope for AIDS cure 30 years after 1st U.S. case

Jun 3, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/06/03/hiv-aids-anniversary.html

4 E. coli cases in U.S. linked to Germany

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

Fungal dandelion killer tested on P.E.I.

Jun 3, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2011/06/03/pei-dandelion-fungus-584.html

Canadian Cancer Society applauds Ontario government efforts to snub out illegal tobacco products and breathe new life into Smoke-Free Ontario

Jun 3, 2011
Canadian Cancer Society
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/03/c2525.html

Canadian Cancer Society Funded Research Among Best of Best

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

Building A Clean Economy And Communities

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

Environment Canada layoffs spook civil servants

Jun 2, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/06/02/ottawa-layoffs-environment-canada.html

New wind farm to study energy storage

Jun 2, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/06/02/pei-wind-energy-storage-584.html

Cellphones and cancer: Let’s avoid dialing up a panic

Jun 2, 2011
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/1001097--let-s-avoid-dialing-up-a-panic

Health reform: Ottawa can lead the way

Jun 2, 2011
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/article/1001133--ottawa-can-lead-the-way

Sleuthing for the source of the E. coli outbreak

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/

Little known about rare E. coli strain behind European outbreak

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/

WHO says European E. coli strain has never been seen before

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/

Canadian inspectors to step up testing of produce imported from Europe

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/

'Super-toxic' E. coli blamed in European outbreak

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

For $41-billion, Canadians deserve a straight answer

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/

War on drugs 'a failure', international commission says

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

International Research Initiative on Adaptation to Climate Change Announces Research Awards

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

Government of Canada Announces ENERGY STAR Winners

Jun 2, 2011
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-of-canada-announces-energy-starr-winners-1521772.htm

Elmtree Property Gold Mine Project - Federal Funding Allocated to Participate in the Environmental Assessment

Jun 2, 2011
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/02/c2127.html

Federal Agriculture Minister Ritz Supports Closer Trade Ties with India

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

Salmon recovery team left out of loop

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/

Ottawa public-sector layoffs may be tip of the iceberg

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/

Smoking gun elusive in deadly E. coli outbreak

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

Institute releases Report on Canada 2011, Canada’s innovation imperative

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/

Federal and provincial governments failing to coordinate plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Jun 1, 2011
Conference Board of Canada
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/01/c9583.html

Algal Biofuel Research Draws Attention From Governor General

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

CQDM Welcomes Eli Lilly Canada, A Leading Innovative Pharmaceutical Company, to Support the Explore Program

Jun 1, 2011
Québec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM)
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/01/c9476.html

Canada and Russia Work in Partnership to Increase Livestock Trade Opportunities

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

Ajax Copper-Gold Mine Project - Public Comment Period and Open House

Jun 1, 2011
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/01/c9696.html

Consumer genetic tests flawed: scientists

May 31, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/05/31/genetic-tests.html

Atomic fallout: Global chill but nuclear not dead

May 31, 2011
Jon Hembrey
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/05/30/f-future-nuclear-power-germany.html

Canadian vaccine offers hope for global scourge of E. coli

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/

Do you know where your food came from? It's all in the genes

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/

Ottawa left endangered sockeye unprotected

May 31, 2011
MARK HUME
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/bc-politics/ottawa-left-endangered-sockeye-unprotected/article2042077/

Cellphone use may be linked to cancer: scientists

May 31, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/05/31/cellphone-radiation-cancer.html

WHO agency warns cellphone use ‘possibly carcinogenic’

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/

E. coli outbreak kills 2 more in Europe

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

Food crisis will create millions more hungry: Oxfam

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

Climate change to ravage Arctic ice roads

May 31, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/05/31/science-climate-change-iceroads.html

Canada's health-care promises not yet met

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

Progress Report 2011: Health care renewal in Canada

May 31, 2011
Health Council of Canada
http://www.healthcouncilcanada.ca/docs/rpts/2011/progress/2011Progress_ENG.pdf

Zapped: The High Cost of Ontario’s Renewable Electricity Subsidies

May 31, 2011
Benjamin Dachis and Jan Carr
C.D. Howe Institute
http://cdhowe.org/pdf/ebrief_117.pdf

Minister Paradis Reaffirms Commitment to Canada's Digital Economy

May 31, 2011
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/minister-paradis-reaffirms-commitment-to-canadas-digital-economy-1520808.htm

Saving Brains: Unlocking Potential for Development

Request for Proposals Announcement
May 31, 2011
Grand Challenges Canada
http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/288228/0684135b03/1315031809/cc0c5cfa91/

Education research helps under-achieving students

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

MaRS Innovation and GlaxoSmithKline Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Translational Research in Health Sciences

May 31, 2011
MaRS Innovation
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/May2011/31/c8794.html

Ontario Science Centre puts its Eyes on the Skies

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/

NDM-1 superbug case 1st to originate in Canada

May 30, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/05/30/ndm-1-superbug-canada.html

Europeans trade blame over E. coli outbreak

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/

Toll climbs in European E. coli outbreak

May 30, 2011
JESSICA LEEDER
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/europe/toll-climbs-in-european-e-coli-outbreak/article2040566/

Germany to shut down nuclear plants by 2022

May 30, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/05/30/germany-nuclear-shutdown.html

Germany to pull plug on nuclear power

May 30, 2011
ANNIKA BREIDTHARDT
Reuters
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/europe/germany-decides-to-pull-plug-on-nuclear-power/article2039434/

Carbon emissions hit record: energy agency

May 30, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/05/30/iea-carbon-emissions.html

Aboriginal babies' tooth decay called 'serious'

May 30, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/05/29/tooth-decay-aboriginal-children.html

Energy drinks have no place in kids' diets: MDs

May 30, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/05/30/energy-drinks-sports-drinks-children.html

Rising obesity rates pose a growing risk to Canadian health

May 30, 2011
Conference Board of Canada
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/May2011/30/c8656.html

BlackRock Mining Project - Public Consultation Period and Federal Funding Available

May 30, 2011
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/May2011/30/c8705.html

Global warming jeopardizing ice highways, study says

May 29, 2011
Nathan VanderKlippe
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/global-warming-jeopardizing-ice-highways-study-says/article2038904/

Canadian ‘lunabot’ takes NASA’s design prize

May 29, 2011
JAMES BRADSHAW
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/canadian-lunabot-takes-nasas-design-prize/article2039313/

Have an opinion on health-care reform? Nurses group wants to hear it

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

The Anthropocene: A man-made world

Science is recognising humans as a geological force to be reckoned with
May 26, 2011 |
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/18741749

Medicine: There is no alternative

Virtually all alternative medicine is bunk; but the placebo effect is rather interesting
May 19, 2011
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/18712290