Science Canada: 03/10/11

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Show the love for the Canada Research Chairs

It's appreciation time
Mar 7, 2011
David Mitchell
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/show-the-love-for-the-canada-research-chairs.aspx

No more free access to Canadian science journals

Privatization of NRC Research Press means public, scientists now pay $10 per article
Mar 8, 2011
Emily Chung
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/03/01/science-canadian-science-publishing.html

Review of Federal Support to Research and Development: Submissions

Mar 9, 2011
Expert Review Panel on Research and Development
http://rd-review.ca/eic/site/033.nsf/eng/h_00006.html

Higher education and innovation: The Canada-US story

Mar 2011
Heather Munroe-Blum
March 2011 issue of Policy Options, Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP)
http://www.irpp.org/po/archive/mar11/munroe-blum.pdf

The real barriers to women in science

It’s a lot more complicated than blaming men, stereotypes, culture or tradition
Mar 10, 2011
MARGARET WENTE
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/the-real-barriers-to-women-in-science/article1935701/

Understanding current causes of women’s underrepresentation in science

Feb 22, 2011
Stephen J. Ceci and Wendy M. Williams
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS)
http://www.pnas.org/content/108/8/3157.full.pdf+html?sid=cb62b357-e3b3-4c07-96a4-ac09bee640d5

Universities to pay Access Copyright the same rates, for now

Copyright Board ends confusion over rates with an interim tariff, but digital environment and a new copyright bill could change the rules again
Mar 7, 2011
John Lorinc
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/universities-to-pay-access-copyright-the-same-rates-for-now.aspx

Labour markets and universities

Made to measure
Mar 7, 2011
Doug Owram
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/labour-markets-and-universities.aspx

Hawking to open new wing that bears his name

Mar 7, 2011
Greg Mercer
Waterloo Record
http://www.therecord.com/news/local/article/497594--hawking-to-open-new-wing-that-bears-his-name

NSERC InPartnership E-Bulletin

Volume 2, Issue 1, March 2011
http://www.nsercpartnerships.ca/_docs/bulletin_7_eng.pdf

Managing Innovation Prizes in Government

Feb 2011
Luciano Kay
IBM Center for The Business of Government
http://www.businessofgovernment.org/report/managing-innovation-prizes-government

Greening Household Behaviour: The Role of Public Policy

Mar 7, 2011
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
http://browse.oecdbookshop.org/oecd/pdfs/browseit/9710141E.PDF

Innovating for clean energy technology and winning the future

Mar 2011
Dan Gagnier
March 2011 issue of Policy Options, Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP)
http://www.irpp.org/po/archive/mar11/gagnier.pdf

Shared continent, shared environment

Mar 2011
Peter Kent
March 2011 issue of Policy Options, Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP)
http://www.irpp.org/po/archive/mar11/kent.pdf

Environmental Collaboration: Lessons Learned About Cross-Boundary Collaborations

Mar 2011
Dr. Kathryn Bryk Friedman & Dr. Kathryn Foster
IBM Center for The Business of Government
http://www.businessofgovernment.org/sites/default/files/Environmental%20Collaboration.pdf

A Guide for Local Government Executives on Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

Mar 2011
Nathan J. Francis & Richard C. Feiock
IBM Center for The Business of Government
http://www.businessofgovernment.org/sites/default/files/A%20Guide%20for%20Local%20Government%20Executives%20on%20Energy%20Efficiency%20and%20Sustainability.pdf

Four Canadian schools on list of world’s best

Mar 10, 2011
Lesley Ciarula Taylor
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/business/article/951113--four-canadian-schools-on-list-of-world-s-best?bn=1

Four Canadian universities boast top global reputations: Report

Mar 10, 2011
Sheena Goodyear
QMI Agency
http://www.torontosun.com/news/canada/2011/03/10/17562806.html

H1N1 pandemic response flawed: report

Mar 10, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/03/10/h1n1-who.html

Water review backs scientists

Fresh start needed in monitoring for oilsands toxins: Chipewyan chief
Mar 10, 2011
Hanneke Brooymans
Edmonton Journal
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/health/Water+review+backs+scientists/4414670/story.html

This dirty water won't wash off easily

U of A prof finally receiving backing on his oilsands concerns
Mar 10, 2011
Graham Thomson
Edmonton Journal
http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/This+dirty+water+wash+easily/4414718/story.html

Symposium reflects changes in forestry, challenges for future

Mar 10, 2011
Julia Prinselaar
Westerly News
http://www.canada.com/Symposium+reflects+changes+forestry+challenges+future/4416403/story.html

1st MS pill approved in Canada

Mar 10, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/03/10/ms-drug-oral-gilenya-fingolimod.html

Shipment of used generators safe: doctor

Mar 10, 2011
JESSICA MURPHY
Toronto Sun
http://www.torontosun.com/news/canada/2011/03/10/17573336.html

Subsidizing a carcinogen

Mar 10, 2011
National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/Subsidizing+carcinogen/4413756/story.html

The aircraft of the future: Plane truths

How to build greener planes that airlines will actually want to fly
Mar 10, 2011
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/18329444

Federal government commits $250M to cancer research group

Mar 10, 2011
Megan O'Toole
National Post
http://news.nationalpost.com/2011/03/10/federal-government-commits-250m-to-cancer-research-group/

Canadian Cancer Society Welcomes Renewed Funding for Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Mar 10, 2011
Canadian Cancer Society
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/March2011/10/c9909.html

Gordon F. Stovel Appointed to Board of Directors of the Canada Foundation for Innovation

Mar 10, 2011
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Gordon-F-Stovel-Appointed-Board-Directors-Canada-Foundation-Innovation-1409386.htm

Government of Canada Marketing Canadian Spuds

Mar 10, 2011
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-of-Canada-Marketing-Canadian-Spuds-1409347.htm

Oil sands leaking contaminants into Alberta watersheds

Mar 9, 2011
BOB WEBER
The Canadian Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/prairies/oil-sands-leaking-contaminants-into-alberta-watersheds/article1936008/

Alberta calls for more study of oil sands effects on environment

Mar 9, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/energy-and-resources/alberta-calls-for-more-study-of-oil-sands-effects-on-environment/article1935307/

More wind than science in turbine debate

We know the dangers of coal and nuclear so what’s behind the anger about wind power?
Mar 9, 2011
Derek Satnik
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/951453--more-wind-than-science-in-turbine-debate

House approves generic-drug bill meant to help poor countries

Mar 9, 2011
GLORIA GALLOWAY
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/house-approves-generic-drug-bill-meant-to-help-poor-countries/article1935976/

Ottawa needs to pass generic-drug bill

Mar 9, 2011
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/ottawa-needs-to-pass-generic-drug-bill/article1935348/

K’naan to MPs: Voting down generic-drug bill would be slight to world’s poor

Mar 9, 2011
GLORIA GALLOWAY
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/knaan-to-mps-voting-down-generic-drug-bill-would-be-slight-to-worlds-poor/article1935277/

Green except when it costs

Mar 9, 2011
William Watson
Financial Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/Green+except+when+costs/4406872/story.html

Control Great Lakes phosphorus, report urges

Mar 9, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/03/09/tech-ijc-great-lakes.html

Go green and boost business

Mar 9, 2011
Andrew Seale
Vancouver Sun
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/green+boost+business/4407842/story.html

The Honourable James S. Edwards Reappointed Member of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

Mar 9, 2011
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Honourable-James-S-Edwards-Reappointed-Member-Natural-Sciences-Engineering-Research-1408765.htm

Robert Warren Appointed Member of National Research Council Canada

Mar 9, 2011
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Robert-Warren-Appointed-Member-of-National-Research-Council-Canada-1408584.htm

Government of Canada Helps Forage Industry Compete Around the World

Mar 9, 2011
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-of-Canada-Helps-Forage-Industry-Compete-Around-the-World-1408629.htm

U.S. targeted EU on GM foods: WikiLeaks

Mar 8, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/03/08/genetically-modified-food.html

Nuclear shipments safe, agency head says

Environmental groups launch court challenge of nuclear safety agency decision
Mar 8, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/03/08/bruce-nuclear-hearing030811.html

Battling AIDS: A life and death vote

Bill C-393 would make it easier for our generic firms to sell affordable life-saving drugs to poor countries.
Mar 8, 2011
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/950735--battling-aids-a-life-and-death-vote

K’naan presses MPs to help world’s poor as generic-drug vote looms

Mar 8, 2011
GLORIA GALLOWAY
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/knaan-presses-mps-to-help-worlds-poor-as-generic-drug-vote-looms/article1933809/

Que. report urges halt on shale gas drilling

Study says 'Fracking' exploration can still proceed, but only for environmental study purposes
Mar 8, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/03/08/bape-shale-gas-report.html

Tuna catch and release could expand: study

Mar 8, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/03/08/pei-tuna-catch-release-study-584.html

Sylvain Laporte Appointed to the Canadian Intellectual Property Office

Mar 8, 2011
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Sylvain-Laporte-Appointed-to-the-Canadian-Intellectual-Property-Office-1408019.htm

Government of Canada and Heart and Stroke Foundation take action on obesity

Mar 8, 2011
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/March2011/08/c8942.html

Canadian Cancer Society urges Spring Break vacationers to be safe in the sun

Ontario's Largest Ever Survey on Sun Safety Released Today for Health Professionals and Policy-Makers
Mar 8, 2011
Canadian Cancer Society
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/March2011/08/c8952.html

Ontario Institute for Cancer Research announces enhancements to its intellectual property development and commercialization program

Expands eligibility criteria, increases funding, duration and flexibility for investments
Mar 8, 2011
Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR)
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/March2011/08/c8859.html

Supporting At-Risk Families: Researcher Helps Women be Better Mothers

Mar 8, 2011
Canada Foundation for Innovation
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/CFI-News-Brief-Supporting-At-Risk-Families-Researcher-Helps-Women-be-Better-Mothers-1407587.htm

Minister Aglukkaq Appoints Chairperson and Vice-Chair to the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board

Mar 8, 2011
Health Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Minister-Aglukkaq-Appoints-Chairperson-Vice-Chair-Patented-Medicine-Prices-Review-Board-1408139.htm

The Government of Canada and the Home Depot Team Up to Educate Canadians About Potential Environmental Hazards in the Home

Mar 8, 2011
Health Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-Canada-Home-Depot-Team-Up-Educate-Canadians-About-Potential-Environmental-1408193.htm

Government of Canada Invests in Canadian Pet Food Industry

Mar 8, 2011
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-of-Canada-Invests-in-Canadian-Pet-Food-Industry-1408077.htm

New kid on the block

Harvey Weingarten and the agency over which he presides, the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario, are trying to stir things up in Canada’s postsecondary education sector.
Mar 7, 2011
Rosanna Tamburri
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/new-kid-on-the-block.aspx

Alien life existed, NASA scientist claims

NASA releases a statement distancing itself from the study
Mar 7, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/03/07/tech-nasa-fossil-alien-life-extra-terrestrial-meteorite.html

New ideas open doors for women around the world

Mar 7, 2011
Veena Ravichandran
International Development Research Centre
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/March2011/07/c8741.html

Place to live first – recovery will follow, mental health study suggests

Mar 7, 2011
TAMARA BALUJA
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/place-to-live-first-recovery-will-follow-mental-health-study-suggests/article1932013/

Dr. Robert Gibbs Appointed Member of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada

Mar 7, 2011
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Dr-Robert-Gibbs-Appointed-Member-Social-Sciences-Humanities-Research-Council-Canada-1407122.htm

Ginny Dybenko Appointed Member of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada

Mar 7, 2011
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Ginny-Dybenko-Appointed-Member-Social-Sciences-Humanities-Research-Council-Canada-1407165.htm

Jackpine Mine Expansion and Pierre River Mine Projects

Public Consultation on Joint Review Agreements
Mar 7, 2011
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/March2011/07/c8504.html

Canadian Diabetes Association supports national dialogue on healthy weights

Initiative Crucial in the Fight against Diabetes
Mar 7, 2011
Canadian Diabetes Association
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/March2011/07/c8727.html

Harper Government Announces Renewed Investment in Small Business Internship Program During Year of the Entrepreneur

Canada's Economic Action Plan supports job creation by investing in small businesses and students
Mar 7, 2011
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Harper-Government-Announces-Renewed-Investment-Small-Business-Internship-Program-During-1407263.htm

Government of Canada Strengthens Commitment to Mineral Exploration

Mar 7, 2011
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-of-Canada-Strengthens-Commitment-to-Mineral-Exploration-1406985.htm

Government of Canada Helps Albacore Tuna Harvesters Develop Global Markets

Mar 7, 2011
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-of-Canada-Helps-Albacore-Tuna-Harvesters-Develop-Global-Markets-1407244.htm

Improving Access To Devices For People With Severe Hearing Loss

Ontarians with severe hearing loss will now have quicker access to special medical devices that will improve their hearing and quality of life.
Mar 7, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
http://news.ontario.ca/mohltc/en/2011/03/improving-access-to-devices-for-people-with-severe-hearing-loss.html

Climate change: Claws!

Crabs are invading the shallow waters of the Southern Ocean
Mar 3, 2011
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/18276244

New hope for solving our plastic problem

Mar 2, 2011
GRANT BUCKLER
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/your-business/business-categories/innovation/solving-our-plastic-problem/article1925598/