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
The goal of the Science Canada website is to highlight science policy issues in Canada's political arena and media.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
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
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
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
Joshua Gans
Harvard Business Review
http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2011/06/is_canadas_innovation_performa.html
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
Luisa D’Amato
Waterloo Record
http://www.therecord.com/news/local/article/542074--governor-general-to-see-projects-bear-fruit
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
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
Jun 3, 2011
MIKE DE SOUZA
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/Oilsands+greenhouse+emissions+2009/4884882/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
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
Jun 3, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/06/03/contaminated-veggies-europe.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
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
Jun 3, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation
http://www.mri.gov.on.ca/english/news/OIA060311.asp
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/
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/
'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
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/
Jun 2, 2011
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/for-41-billion-canadians-deserve-a-straight-answer/article2045014/
AIDS: The 30 years war
Hard pounding is gradually bringing AIDS under control
Jun 2, 2011
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/18772276
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
Jun 2, 2011
International Development Research Centre
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/02/c2084.html
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
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/02/c2127.html
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
Colleen M. Flood
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1001101--wrestling-with-big-pharma
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/
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/
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
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/
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/
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
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
Québec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM)
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/01/c9476.html
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
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/01/c9696.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/
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
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
May 31, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/05/31/oxfam-food-report.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
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
Health Council of Canada
http://www.healthcouncilcanada.ca/docs/rpts/2011/progress/2011Progress_ENG.pdf
Saving Brains: Unlocking Potential for Development
Request for Proposals Announcement
May 31, 2011
Grand Challenges Canada
http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/288228/0684135b03/1315031809/cc0c5cfa91/
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
May 31, 2011
Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/May2011/31/c9043.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
May 31, 2011
Ontario Science Centre
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/May2011/31/c9052.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/
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/
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
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/05/30/germany-nuclear-shutdown.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
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
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/
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/
JAMES BRADSHAW
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/canadian-lunabot-takes-nasas-design-prize/article2039313/
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
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
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
May 19, 2011
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/18712290