Science Canada

A pivotal year for science and innovation policy

2012-01-29T02:57:00.004-05:00

Jan 12, 2012
Mehrdad Hariri
IT in Canada
http://www.itincanada.ca/index.php?cid=0&id=15768&np=1

Harper signals Canada's looming R&D revamp

2012-01-29T02:57:00.003-05:00

Jan 27, 2012
Barrie Mckenna
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/harper-signals-looming-rd-revamp/article2317539/

Research and development spending intentions

2012-01-29T02:57:00.001-05:00

Jan 13, 2012
Statistics Canada - The Daily
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/120113/dq120113d-eng.htm

Gross Domestic Expenditures on Research and Development in Canada (GERD), and the Provinces

2012-01-29T02:56:00.002-05:00

National estimates 2001 to 2011 / Provincial estimates 2005 to 2009
Jan 2012
Statistics Canada
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/88-221-x/88-221-x2011001-eng.pdf

CFI awards $33.6 million

2012-01-29T02:56:00.001-05:00

Leaders Opportunity Fund awards go to 38 universities
Jan 25, 2012
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/cfi-awards-33-million.aspx

Oil, gas studies get $800K boost

2012-01-29T02:55:00.002-05:00

Ottawa, Sask. offer equal funds
Jan 28, 2012
Leader-Post
http://www.leaderpost.com/business/studies+800K+boost/6065107/story.html

Canada backs off on research into icebound energy reserves

2012-01-29T02:55:00.001-05:00

Jan 24, 2012
Tom Spears
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/Canada+backs+research+into+icebound+energy+reserves/6045106/story.html

Environment Canada to get rid of 60 scientists

2012-01-29T02:54:00.004-05:00

Jan 12, 2012
Kathryn May
The Ottawa Citizen
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Environment+Canada+scientists/5981982/story.html

Sneak peek at Canada's next innovation hub

2012-01-29T02:54:00.003-05:00

Jan 25, 2012
Dianne Buckner
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/story/2012/01/25/f-vp-buckner-startup.html

Canadian business want simpler, faster innovation plan, report says

2012-01-29T02:54:00.001-05:00

Jan 19, 2012
Dana Flavelle
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/article/1117961--canadian-business-want-simpler-faster-innovation-plan-report-says

Ontario universities, hospitals ‘in shock’ after $66-million funding cut

2012-01-29T02:53:00.002-05:00

Jan 9, 2012
Karen Howlett AND James Bradshaw
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ontario-universities-hospitals-in-shock-after-66-million-funding-cut/article2296894/

McGuinty defends cuts to university research grants

2012-01-29T02:53:00.001-05:00

Jan 9, 2012
Tanya Talaga
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/1112731--mcguinty-defends-cuts-to-university-research-grants

Ontario’s teaching hospitals fear loss of $100M in funding because of cuts

2012-01-29T02:52:00.002-05:00

Jan 10, 2012
Tanya Talaga
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1113643

Hospitals, universities slam research cuts

2012-01-29T02:52:00.001-05:00

Ontario Liberals say $66M budget reduction just the start as they look to fulfil regional development pledges
Jan 11, 2012
Lee Greenberg And Matthew Pearson
Ottawa Citizen
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/business/Hospitals+universities+slam+research+cuts/5977244/story.html

Hospital researchers upset over Ontario funding cuts

2012-01-29T02:51:00.002-05:00

Jan 11, 2012
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/story/2012/01/11/ottawa-research-health-funding-cut.html

University research grants scrapped by Liberals

2012-01-29T02:51:00.001-05:00

Jan 6, 2011
Tanya Talaga
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1111885--university-research-grants-scrapped-by-liberals

Starving arts education is a mistake

2012-01-29T02:50:00.002-05:00

Corporatist strategy will produce a population unable to think critically
Jan 21, 2012
David Marples
Edmonton Journal
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/business/Starving+arts+education+mistake/6031467/story.html

How much is too much research on pedagogy?

2012-01-29T02:50:00.001-05:00

And other problems with teaching-only universities
Jan 25, 2012
Alan Slavin
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/how-much-is-too-much-research-on-pedagogy.aspx

Can student cheating be weeded out?

2012-01-29T02:49:00.004-05:00

New research on academic integrity at universities.
Jan 18, 2012
Cathy Bolton, Mebs Kanji and Soheyla Salari
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/can-student-cheating-be-weeded-out.aspx

A modest proposal to recognize undergraduate teaching

2012-01-29T02:49:00.003-05:00

Recently there’s been a surge in criticism about the relative resources and time that universities put into undergraduate teaching.
Jan 9, 2012
Doug Owram
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/a-modest-proposal-to-recognize-undergraduate-teaching.aspx

Yes, Canadian universities do discriminate against their own graduates

2012-01-29T02:49:00.001-05:00

The following is a response to the 2009 article, “PhD: To what end?,” which showed that Canadian philosophy grads are less likely than foreign-educated PhDs to be hired at Canadian institutions. The article has received more than 40 comments to date, including this insightful reply.
Jan 9, 2012
Douglas Mann
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/yes-canadian-universities-do-discriminate-against-their-own-graduates.aspx

Academic reform: tread carefully

2012-01-29T02:48:00.001-05:00

Ontario’s system isn’t broken, just stressed. Before we try more radical fixes, why not encourage a robust college-university transfer system?
Jan 9, 2012
Peter Ricketts
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/academic-reform-tread-carefully.aspx

Mobilizing knowledge

2012-01-29T02:47:00.002-05:00

Sharing our research more effectively
Jan 9, 2012
Ben Levin
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/mobilizing-knowledge.aspx

Does Ontario really need three new universities?

2012-01-29T02:47:00.001-05:00

Too many current graduates enter the job market without the qualifications to find meaningful work
Jan 14, 2012
Rick Miner
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1115552--does-ontario-really-need-three-new-universities

Canadian schools falling behind in online learning, report says

2012-01-29T02:46:00.004-05:00

Jan 24, 2012
Kate Hammer
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/canadian-schools-falling-behind-in-online-learning-report-says/article2312713/

The decade to innovate in India

2012-01-29T02:46:00.003-05:00

India is fast becoming the Promised Land for startups and dynamic entrepreneurs
Jan 26, 2012
Postmedia News
http://www.theprovince.com/business/decade+innovate+India/6054017/story.html

From solar energy to security, NRC spins out ideas

2012-01-29T02:46:00.001-05:00

Jan 11, 2012
Bert Hill
Ottawa Citizen
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/business/From+solar+energy+security+spins+ideas/5977265/story.html

U of S nuclear centre readies for research

2012-01-29T02:45:00.002-05:00

Jan 9, 2012
Jeremy Warren
The StarPhoenix
http://www.thestarphoenix.com/technology/nuclear+centre+readies+research/5965175/story.html

U of O sees health sciences building as a priority, says president

2012-01-29T02:45:00.001-05:00

Jan 5, 2012
Mark Brownlee
The Ottawa Citizen
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/technology/sees+health+sciences+building+priority+says+president/5947366/story.html?cid=megadrop_story

Integrating Emerging Technologies into Chemical Safety Assessment

2012-01-29T02:44:00.002-05:00

The Expert Panel on the Integrated Testing of Pesticides
Jan 17, 2012
Council of Canadian Academies
http://www.scienceadvice.ca/uploads/eng/assessments%20and%20publications%20and%20news%20releases/pesticides/pesticides_full_report_en.pdf

Intellectual Assets and Innovation: The SME Dimension

2012-01-29T02:44:00.001-05:00

Jan 17, 2012
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
http://www.keepeek.com/Digital-Asset-Management/oecd/industry-and-services/intellectual-assets-and-innovation_9789264118263-en

Financing High-Growth Firms: The Role of Angel Investors

2012-01-29T02:43:00.002-05:00

Jan 17, 2012
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
http://www.keepeek.com/Digital-Asset-Management/oecd/industry-and-services/financing-high-growth-firms_9789264118782-en

Inventory of Estimated Budgetary Support and Tax Expenditures for Fossil Fuels

2012-01-29T02:43:00.001-05:00

Jan 2, 2012
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
http://www.keepeek.com/Digital-Asset-Management/oecd/environment/inventory-of-estimated-budgetary-support-and-tax-expenditures-for-fossil-fuels_9789264128736-en

OECD Green Growth Studies: Food and Agriculture

2012-01-29T02:42:00.004-05:00

Jan 12, 2012
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
http://www.keepeek.com/Digital-Asset-Management/oecd/agriculture-and-food/food-and-agriculture_9789264107250-en

POSTnote: Open Access to Scientific Information

2012-01-29T02:42:00.003-05:00

Jan 25, 2012
UK Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/POST-PN-397.pdf

POSTnote: Solar Photovoltaics

2012-01-29T02:42:00.001-05:00

Jan 25, 2012
UK Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/POST-PN-398.pdf

POSTnote: Measuring Energy Security

2012-01-29T02:41:00.002-05:00

Jan 23, 2012
UK Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/POST-PN-399.pdf

Beyond the Hospital Walls: Activity Based Funding Versus Integrated Health Care Reform

2012-01-29T02:41:00.001-05:00

Jan 16, 2012
Marcy Cohen, Margaret McGregor, Iglika Ivanova, Chris Kinkaid
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
http://www.policyalternatives.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/publications/BC%20Office/2012/01/CCPA-BC_ABF_2012.pdf

Transformation Lessons from Disease-based Strategies: An Environmental Scan

2012-01-29T02:40:00.002-05:00

Dec 2011
Anne Brasset-Latulippe, Jennifer Verma, Gillian Mulvale and Kevin Barclay
Canadian Health Services Research Foundation
http://www.chsrf.ca/Libraries/Commissioned_Research_Reports/EScanTransformationLessons-EN.sflb.ashx

Provincial and Territorial Health System Priorities: An Environmental Scan

2012-01-29T02:40:00.001-05:00

Value-Based Pricing of Pharmaceuticals in Canada: Opportunities to Expand the Role of Health Technology Asessment?

2012-01-29T02:39:00.002-05:00

Dec 2011
Don Husereau, Chris G. Cameron
Canadian Health Services Research Foundation
http://www.chsrf.ca/Libraries/Commissioned_Research_Reports/Husereau-Dec2011-EN.sflb.ashx

The Use of Health Technology Assessment to Inform the Value of Provider Fees: Current Challenges and Future Oportunities

2012-01-29T02:39:00.001-05:00

Oct 2011
Don Husereau, Chris G. Cameron
Canadian Health Services Research Foundation
http://www.chsrf.ca/Libraries/Commissioned_Research_Reports/Husereau-Fee-Schedule-E.sflb.ashx

Oil and gas industry the "gorilla in the room" for Canada's environmental policies: Environment Canada

2012-01-29T02:38:00.004-05:00

Jan 28, 2012
Mike De Souza
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/industry+gorilla+room+Canada+environmental+policies+Environment+Canada/6067536/story.html

Tear down barriers to energy conservation

2012-01-29T02:38:00.003-05:00

Recent regulatory rulings put short-term price control ahead of deeper cost savings
Jan 28, 2012
Jack Gibbons
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1122862--tear-down-barriers-to-energy-conservation

Attention to energy sector is overdue

2012-01-29T02:38:00.001-05:00

Jan 28, 2012
Deborah Yedlin
Calgary Herald
http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Attention+energy+sector+overdue/6066583/story.html

Canada behind in development of nuclear fusion, scientist says

2012-01-29T02:37:00.002-05:00

Jan 28, 2012
Richard Watts
Times Colonist
http://www.timescolonist.com/technology/Canada+behind+development+nuclear+fusion+scientist+says/6067025/story.html

Prescriptions of second-generation antipsychotics on the rise

2012-01-29T02:37:00.001-05:00

Jan 28, 2012
Sharon Kirkey
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Prescriptions+second+generation+antipsychotics+rise/6067755/story.html

P.E.I. considers free HPV vaccine for boys

2012-01-29T02:36:00.002-05:00

Jan 28, 2012
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2012/01/28/pei-hpv-vaccine-boys.html

Peter Kent announces plans for bison in Banff

2012-01-29T02:36:00.001-05:00

Introducing bison back into the Yukon proves to be too successful
Jan 28, 2012
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/story/2012/01/27/calgary-bison-banff-announcement.html

Flu research and public safety: Influenza and its complications

2012-01-29T02:35:00.004-05:00

When, if ever, are scientific results too sensitive to make public?
Jan 28, 2012
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/21543472

Visible-light communication: Tripping the light fantastic

2012-01-29T02:35:00.003-05:00

A fast and cheap optical version of Wi-Fi is coming
Jan 28, 2012
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/21543470

Federal push for oilsands lists allies, 'adversaries'

2012-01-29T02:35:00.001-05:00

First nations, activists listed among foes
Jan 27, 2012
Mike De Souza
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Federal+push+oilsands+lists+allies+adversaries/6060312/story.html

Switch off the lights, here comes the sun

2012-01-29T02:34:00.002-05:00

Transporting natural sunlight into the interior of buildings could one day make electric lighting a thing of the past
Jan 27, 2012
Rick Pilger
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/switch-off-the-lights-here-comes-the-sun/article2317875/

Research teams making progress collecting critical data on CCSVI: MS society

2012-01-29T02:34:00.001-05:00

Jan 27, 2012
The Canadian Press
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/style/research-teams-making-progress-collecting-critical-data-on-ccsvi-ms-society-138229969.html

'Radical' federal remarks boost support for enviro groups

2012-01-29T02:33:00.002-05:00

Jan 27, 2012
The Canadian Press
http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Canada/20120127/federal-remarks-boost-environmental-groups-120127/

Are we over-diagnosing autism? The psychiatric debate

2012-01-29T02:33:00.001-05:00

Jan 27, 2012
Brent Bambury
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/01/27/f-vp-bambury-autism.html

Remote reserve declares emergency over prescription drug abuse

2012-01-29T02:32:00.001-05:00

Jan 27, 2012
Sheila Dabu Nonato
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Remote+reserve+declares+emergency+over+prescription+drug+abuse/6058171/story.html

Swine flu cases rise in Mexico

2012-01-29T02:31:00.003-05:00

No changes in virus, U.S. experts say
Jan 27, 2012
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/01/27/swine-flu-h1n1-mexico.html

Canadian-made orange juice seized by FDA

2012-01-29T02:31:00.001-05:00

Canadian, Brazilian products affected, U.S. government says
Jan 27, 2012
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/01/27/orange-juice-fungicide.html

Forestry sector sees hope in new technology

2012-01-29T02:30:00.002-05:00

Nanocrystalline cellulose plant opens in Quebec
Jan 27, 2012
LYNN MOORE
The Gazette
http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/Forestry+sector+sees+hope+technology/6059135/story.html

NASA's Kepler mission finds 26 new planets

2012-01-29T02:30:00.001-05:00

Sizes range from 1.5 times the radius of Earth to larger than Jupiter
Jan 27, 2012
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2012/01/26/sci-nasa-kepler-planets.html

Asteroid makes close approach to Earth

2012-01-29T02:29:00.004-05:00

Jan 27, 2012
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2012/01/27/sci-asteroid-earth.html

Researchers make key finding in loss of tumour-fighting gene

2012-01-29T02:29:00.003-05:00

Jan 27, 2011
Tori Stafford
Whig-Standard
http://www.thewhig.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3450923

Canadian Health Policy Research - Many Voices, Much Complexity

2012-01-29T02:29:00.001-05:00

Jan 27, 2012
Conference Board of Canada
http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/911863/canadian-health-policy-research-many-voices-much-complexity

Drug Reform Providing Better Care For Families

2012-01-29T02:27:00.004-05:00

Ontarians have saved an additional $100 million in new savings thanks to the province's drug system reforms.
Jan 27, 2012
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
http://news.ontario.ca/mohltc/en/2012/01/drug-reform-providing-better-care-for-families.html

Minister Oliver Discusses Moving Forward with Canada's Natural Resources

2012-01-29T02:27:00.003-05:00

Jan 27, 2012
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/minister-oliver-discusses-moving-forward-with-canadas-natural-resources-1611905.htm

Government of Canada Grows New Opportunities for Sunflower Sector

2012-01-29T02:27:00.001-05:00

Jan 27, 2012
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-of-canada-grows-new-opportunities-for-sunflower-sector-1611847.htm

Minister of State Goodyear Celebrates Grand Opening of Conestoga College Cambridge Campus

2012-01-29T02:26:00.002-05:00

Jan 27, 2012
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/minister-state-goodyear-celebrates-grand-opening-conestoga-college-cambridge-campus-1611841.htm

Stephen Harper got it right in Davos: businesses aren't investing enough in innovation

2012-01-29T02:26:00.001-05:00

At the Davos economic summit Stephen Harper praised Canada as a great place to invest. That’s good advice for our own businesses, too.
Jan 26, 2012
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1122076--stephen-harper-got-it-right-in-davos-canadian-businesses-aren-t-investing-nearly-enough-in-innovation-and-the-jobs-it-brings

Oilsands 'allies' and 'adversaries' named in federal documents

2012-01-29T02:25:00.002-05:00

Jan 26, 2012
Meagan Fitzpatrick
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2012/01/26/pol-oilsands-campaign.html

Minister’s Calgary visit highlights pipeline innovation

2012-01-29T02:25:00.001-05:00

Jan 26, 2012
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/story/2012/01/26/calgary-pipeline-technology-innovation.html

U.S. navy sued over possible sonar impact on whales

2012-01-29T02:24:00.002-05:00

Environmental law firm files suit after increased training exercises off west coast
Jan 26, 2012
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2012/01/26/whales-conservation-groups-navy-sonar.html

New device will detect infections, cancer in minutes

2012-01-29T02:24:00.001-05:00

Jan 26, 2012
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2012/01/26/toronto-health-detector.html

Heart patient's stem cells harnessed for healing

2012-01-29T02:23:00.002-05:00

Jan 26, 2012
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/01/26/heart-stem-cells.html

RSC Expert Panel: Sustaining Canadian Marine Biodiversity

2012-01-29T02:23:00.001-05:00

Jan 26, 2012
The Royal Society of Canada
http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/911209/rsc-expert-panel-sustaining-canadian-marine-biodiversity

Six New Family Health Teams Open In Toronto

2012-01-29T02:22:00.004-05:00

Torontonians in need of a family doctor now have more access to care as six more Family Health Teams (FHTs) have opened in the city.
Jan 26, 2012
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
http://news.ontario.ca/mohltc/en/2012/01/six-new-family-health-teams-open-in-toronto.html

Minister Joe Oliver Helps Open World's First Commercial-scale Nanocrystalline Cellulose Plant

2012-01-29T02:22:00.003-05:00

Jan 26, 2012
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/minister-joe-oliver-helps-open-worlds-first-commercial-scale-nanocrystalline-cellulose-1611522.htm

Government of Canada Buzzing About Food Safety

2012-01-29T02:22:00.001-05:00

Jan 26, 2012
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-of-canada-buzzing-about-food-safety-1611484.htm

Government of Canada Sparks Innovation in 14 Southern Ontario Businesses

2012-01-29T02:21:00.004-05:00

Jan 26, 2012
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-of-canada-sparks-innovation-in-14-southern-ontario-businesses-1611347.htm

Canadians finally getting it: crime is on the decline

2012-01-29T02:21:00.003-05:00

Jan 25, 2012
Kirk Makin
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/canadians-finally-getting-it-crime-is-on-the-decline/article2315266/

Provincial ministers ask Ottawa to share costs of new crime bill

2012-01-29T02:21:00.001-05:00

Jan 25, 2012
Kim Mackrael
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/provincial-ministers-ask-ottawa-to-share-costs-of-new-crime-bill/article2315347/

Innovation in health care starts in B.C

2012-01-29T02:20:00.002-05:00

Jan 25, 2012
Nasir Jetha
Vancouver Sun
http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Innovation+health+care+starts/6047829/story.html

Gingrich promises U.S. moon base by 2020

2012-01-29T02:20:00.001-05:00

Jan 25, 2012
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2012/01/25/gingrich-moon.html

Wild bison could once again roam in Banff

2012-01-29T02:19:00.004-05:00

Jan 25, 2012
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2012/01/25/calgary-banff-bison-talks-return.html

Eider duck population declining in Arctic as polar bears devour eggs

2012-01-29T02:19:00.003-05:00

Jan 25, 2012
Anita Li
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/1121509--eider-duck-population-declining-in-arctic-as-polar-bears-devour-eggs

Mapping the Human Brain Sheds Light on Autism

2012-01-29T02:19:00.001-05:00

Lecture series launches by delving into Canada's world-leading expertise in brain research
Jan 25, 2012
Canada Foundation for Innovation
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/mapping-the-human-brain-sheds-light-on-autism-1610985.htm

Minister Oliver Discusses Canada's Energy Future in Calgary

2012-01-29T02:18:00.002-05:00

Jan 25, 2012
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/minister-oliver-discusses-canadas-energy-future-in-calgary-1611127.htm

Harper Government Continues to Focus on Jobs and Growth

2012-01-29T02:18:00.001-05:00

Jan 25, 2012
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/harper-government-continues-to-focus-on-jobs-and-growth-1611088.htm

Ministers Ashfield and Shea Present 2011 National Recreational Fisheries Award to PEI Volunteer

2012-01-29T02:17:00.002-05:00

Jan 25, 2012
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/ministers-ashfield-shea-present-2011-national-recreational-fisheries-award-pei-volunteer-1611015.htm

Science museum pressured by corporate sponsor over oilsands exhibit

2012-01-29T02:17:00.001-05:00

Jan 24, 2012
Tom Spears
The Ottawa Citizen
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/Science+museum+pressured+corporate+sponsor+over+oilsands+exhibit/6044901/story.html

Massive solar storm bombards Earth tonight

2012-01-29T02:16:00.002-05:00

Canada, northern U.S. may get 'amazing' aurora borealis
Jan 24, 2012
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2012/01/24/sci-solar-storm.html

Environmentalist’s departure sheds light on tension felt by green groups

2012-01-29T02:16:00.001-05:00

Jan 24, 2012
Nathan Vanderklippe AND Shawn McCarthy
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/environmentalists-departure-sheds-light-on-tension-felt-by-green-groups/article2313991/

Solar energy: Starting from scratch

2012-01-29T02:15:00.002-05:00

A new business model may help people in poor countries light their homes with solar power
Jan 24, 2012
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2012/01/solar-energy

Government of Canada Announces Research Funding to Improve Quality of Life and Economic Prosperity

2012-01-29T02:15:00.001-05:00

Jan 24, 2012
Canada Foundation for Innovation
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-canada-announces-research-funding-improve-quality-life-economic-prosperity-1610364.htm

Government of Canada Announces Research Funding to Drive Job Creation and Economic Growth

2012-01-29T02:14:00.002-05:00

Jan 24, 2012
Canada Foundation for Innovation
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-canada-announces-research-funding-drive-job-creation-economic-growth-1610370.htm

Joint Review Panel established for the deep geologic repository for low and intermediate level radioactive waste project

2012-01-29T02:14:00.001-05:00

Jan 24, 2012
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/910133/joint-review-panel-established-for-the-deep-geologic-repository-for-low-and-intermediate-level-radioactive-waste-project

Arnaud Mine Project - Public Comments Invited and Federal Funding Available

2012-01-29T02:13:00.004-05:00

Jan 24, 2012
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/910269/arnaud-mine-project-public-comments-invited-and-federal-funding-available

Site C Clean Energy Project Funding Awarded for Participation in Environmental Assessment

2012-01-29T02:13:00.003-05:00

Jan 24, 2012
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/910223/site-c-clean-energy-project-funding-awarded-for-participation-in-environmental-assessment

Conservative crime bill would cost Ontario more than $1-billion

2012-01-29T02:13:00.001-05:00

Jan 23, 2012
The Canadian Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/conservative-crime-bill-would-cost-ontario-more-than-1-billion/article2311667/

Imperial Oil's role in museum's energy exhibit questioned

2012-01-29T02:12:00.002-05:00

Foundation contributed $600,000 over 6 years to exhibit
Jan 23, 2012
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/story/2012/01/23/ottawa-science-energy-exhibit-imperial-oil.html