Science Canada: 08/03/11

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Closing the Innovation Gap in Canada

Industry Canada's take on the strengths, weaknesses, and next steps for the nation.
Jul 25, 2011
The Mark News
http://www.themarknews.com/articles/6159-closing-the-innovation-gap-in-canada

Notch 3 in the STIC: Business Expenditures on Research & Development

Jul 25, 2011
The Black Hole: Science in Canada - Issues Affecting Trainees
http://scienceadvocacy.org/Blog/2011/07/25/notch-2-in-the-stic-business-expenditures-on-research-development/

Notch 4 in the STIC – The 30 year old question: Why does Canada lag in R&D spending?

Jul 27, 2011
The Black Hole: Science in Canada - Issues Affecting Trainees
http://scienceadvocacy.org/Blog/2011/07/27/the-30-year-old-question-why-does-canada-lag-in-rd-spending/

Government of Canada Invests in Development of World-Class Research Talent

Supporting a new generation of researchers in social sciences and humanities
Jul 28, 2011
SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-of-canada-invests-in-development-of-world-class-research-talent-1543649.htm

Government of Canada Invests in Research by Top Canadian Scholars to Build Knowledge on Economic, Social and Cultural Issues

Strong focus on partnerships addresses needs of private, public and not-for-profit sectors
Jul 28, 2011
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-canada-invests-research-top-canadian-scholars-build-knowledge-on-economic-1543648.htm

Council of Canadian Academies Annual Report 2010/11: Evidence First

July 2011
Council of Canadian Academies
http://www.scienceadvice.ca/uploads/eng/annual%20reports/cca_ar_eng_web.pdf

Managing Risk in Agriculture: Policy Assessment and Design

Jul 12, 2011
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
http://www.keepeek.com/Digital-Asset-Management/oecd/agriculture-and-food/managing-risk-in-agriculture_9789264116146-en

Internal Co-ordination Group for Biotechnology (ICGB): Biotechnology Update - No. 22

Jul 28, 2011
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/21/12/48464394.pdf

Breaking New Ground: Promoting Environmental and Energy Programs in Local Government

July 2011
James H. Svara, Anna Read, Evelina Moulder
IBM Center for The Business of Government
http://www.businessofgovernment.org/sites/default/files/Promoting%20Environmental%20and%20Energy%20Programs%20in%20Local%20Government.pdf

Pharmaceutical policy and the effects of the economic crisis

Jul 2011
European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies
http://www.euro.who.int/en/home/projects/observatory/publications/eurohealth/pharmaceutical-policy-and-the-effects-of-the-economic-crisis

New POSTnote: Biofuels from Algae

Jul 2011
U.K. Parliamentary Office of Science and Technolgy (POST)
http://www.parliament.uk/documents/post/postpn_384-biofuels-from-algae.pdf

In America’s National Interest — Canadian Oil: A Comparison of Civil, Political, and Economic Freedoms in Oil-Producing Countries

Jul 19, 2011
Mark Milke
Fraser Institute
http://www.fraserinstitute.org/uploadedFiles/fraser-ca/Content/research-news/research/publications/in-americas-national-interest-canadian-oil.pdf

Access Delayed, Access Denied: Waiting for New Medicines in Canada - 2011 Report

Jun 29, 2011
Mark Rovere & Brett J. Skinner
Fraser Institute
http://www.fraserinstitute.org/uploadedFiles/fraser-ca/Content/research-news/research/publications/access-delayed-access-denied-2011.pdf

Plugging into Savings: A New Incentive-Based Market Can Address Ontario’s Power-Surplus Problem

Jul 19, 2011
Benjamin Dachis and Donald N. Dewees
C.D. Howe Institute
http://www.cdhowe.org/pdf/ebrief120.pdf

Regional Innovation News: July 2011

Jul 2011
Toronto Region Research Alliance
http://www.trra.ca/en/About/RINpeople.asp

Moving Clean Energy Projects Forward

Ontario is making it easier for energy developers and manufacturers to do business in the province. This is part of ongoing efforts to help provide stability and create jobs in Ontario's clean energy sector while protecting the health and safety of Ontarians and the environment.
Aug 2, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Energy
http://news.ontario.ca/mei/en/2011/08/moving-clean-energy-projects-forward.html

Government of Canada Supports Apple Research in the Maritimes

Aug 2, 2011
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-of-canada-supports-apple-research-in-the-maritimes-1544752.htm

Government of Canada Provides Tax Deferrals to More Livestock Producers

Aug 2, 2011
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-of-canada-provides-tax-deferrals-to-more-livestock-producers-1544993.htm

New avenue to fund social and environmental change

Aug 1, 2011
Laurie Monsebraaten
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1033334--new-avenue-to-fund-social-and-environmental-change

Canadian jobs lost down the pipeline

Refineries would be located in the U.S. and even China.
Aug 1, 2011
Gillian Steward
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1032499--steward-canadian-jobs-lost-down-the-pipeline

Provincial borders still barriers to doctors

Aug 1, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/08/01/doctors-interprovincial-barriers.html

Cafe helps Alzheimer's patients

Aug 1, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/08/01/alzheimers-cafe-antigonish.html

Bureaucrats urged Kent to take global warming seriously

Aug 1, 2011
Mike De Souza
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/Bureaucrats+urged+Kent+take+global+warming+seriously/5189562/story.html

Arctic oil spill cleanup impossible one day in five: energy board report

Aug 1, 2011
Bob Weber
The Canadian Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/arctic-oil-spill-cleanup-impossible-one-day-in-five-energy-board-report/article2116242/

Canada trails many of its peers in reducing environmental impact

Aug 1, 2011
Don Cayo
Vancouver Sun
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Column+Canada+trails+many+peers+reducing+environmental+impact/5190333/story.html

'Muzzling' scientist inappropriate

Aug 1, 2011
George A. Neville
Ottawa Citizen
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/opinion/Muzzling+scientist+inappropriate/5187308/story.html

Vancouver Coastal Health to hand out $50,000 worth of crack pipes

Aug 1, 2011
Vancouver Sun
http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Vancouver+Coastal+Health+hand+worth+crack+pipes/5189497/story.html

Help smokers butt out

Anything Ontario can do to help reduce smoking rates is worth trying.
Aug 1, 2011
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/1033209--help-smokers-butt-out

The oil-diamond analogy

Jul 31, 2011
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/the-oil-diamond-analogy/article2115888/

Hydro alert for Ontario’s leaders

With demand is bouncing back, pressure is on for a quick decision on adding generating capacity.
Jul 31, 2011
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1032460--hydro-alert-for-ontario-s-leaders

Prospecting for oil: Grains of truth

Putting rocks in medical scanners may help the search for oil and gas
Jul 30, 2011
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/21524701

Canada overstating effect of greenhouse gas policies

Jul 30, 2011
Amy Minsky
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/cars/Canada+overstating+effect+greenhouse+policies/5184693/story.html

Looking for the origins of life in a B.C. lake

NASA and the Canadian Space Agency see research implications for planetary exploration
Jul 30, 2011
Chris Chang-Yen Phillips
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/07/30/f-pavilion-lake-research-nasa.html

Spreading wireless panic

Jul 30, 2011
National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/Spreading+wireless+panic/5182323/story.html

Government policy of muzzling scientists is unacceptable

Jul 30, 2011
Keith Ashfield
Vancouver Sun
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Government+policy+muzzling+scientists+unacceptable/5183492/story.html

Modern governments are muzzling scientific free speech

Jul 30, 2011
Calgary Herald
http://www.calgaryherald.com/technology/Editorial+Modern+governments+muzzling+scientific+free+speech/5183641/story.html

Spending fails to cut greenhouse gases

Ottawa has spent millions, without much of an effect on emissions
Jul 29, 2011
Mike De Souza
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Spending+fails+greenhouse+gases/5177988/story.html

Top court rules feds not liable in smoking lawsuits

Jul 29, 2011
Meagan Fitzpatrick
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/07/29/pol-scoc-tobacco.html

A legal history of smoking in Canada

Jul 29, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/07/29/f-smoking-laws-timeline.html

The decline of smoking in Canada

Jul 29, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2011/07/29/f-smoking-statistics.html

Fuel efficiency to double for U.S. vehicles by 2025

Obama, auto industry reach agreement
Jul 29, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/07/29/mileage-us-autos-obama.html

Panel says medical device review system 'flawed'

Jul 29, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/07/29/health-medical-devices.html

Shigella infections worry Saskatchewan health officials

Jul 29, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/07/29/sk-shigella-bacterium-110729.html

Northern B.C. fracking licence concerns critics

Jul 29, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/07/29/bc-talisman-fracking.html

Federal scientist unfairly silenced, union says

Jul 29, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2011/07/29/fish-scientist-muzzled.html

Ontario Launches Free Vaccines Program

Starting next week, Ontario families will benefit from new free vaccines that will help keep our kids healthy and save parents money.
Jul 29, 2011
Ontario Office of the Premier
http://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2011/07/ontario-launches-free-vaccines-program.html

Ontario Leading North America - Clean, Safe, Reliable Drinking Water

Ontario continues to be a North American leader in providing clean, safe and reliable drinking water to Ontarians.
Jul 29, 2011
Ontario Ministry of the Environment
http://news.ontario.ca/ene/en/2011/07/ontario-leading-north-america---clean-safe-reliable-drinking-water.html

Statement From the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, Regarding the Supreme Court of Canada's Decision in R. v. Imperial Tobacco Canada Lt

Jul 29, 2011
Health Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/statement-from-honourable-leona-aglukkaq-minister-health-regarding-supreme-court-canadas-1544074.htm

Tobacco Industry Loses Case at Supreme Court of Canada

Canadian Cancer Society applauds ruling that tobacco industry cannot shift damages to federal government
Jul 29, 2011
Canadian Cancer Society
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/July2011/29/c8348.html

Minister Oliver Promotes Canadian Energy and Cooperation With Washington

Jul 29, 2011
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/minister-oliver-promotes-canadian-energy-and-cooperation-with-washington-1544090.htm

Announcement of Federal Funding for Innovative Aquaculture Projects in B.C.

Jul 29, 2011
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/announcement-of-federal-funding-for-innovative-aquaculture-projects-in-bc-1544096.htm

Canada's Economic Action Plan Helping Meat Processors Stay Competitive

Jul 29, 2011
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/canadas-economic-action-plan-helping-meat-processors-stay-competitive-1544043.htm

Canadian innovators win global competition to tackle maternal health

Jul 28, 2011
PAUL KORING
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/canadian-innovators-win-global-competition-to-tackle-maternal-health/article2112896/

Scientist who warned of threat to polar bears is suspended

Jul 28, 2011
BECKY BOHRER
The Associated Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/americas/scientist-who-warned-of-threat-to-polar-bears-is-suspended/article2112539/

Mega-quake could hit south of Vancouver Island

Jul 28, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/07/28/bc-sfu-earthquake-study-olympic-peninsula.html

Cycling head injuries drop 27%

Jul 28, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/07/28/health-bicycle-head-injury-helmet-children.html

Ex-Tory message maven tailors his spin to oil sands

Jul 28, 2011
COLIN FREEZE
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ex-tory-message-maven-tailors-his-spin-to-oil-sands/article2112313/

Elizabeth May wages war against WiFi

Jul 28, 2011
Daniel LeBlanc
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/elizabeth-may-wages-war-against-wifi/article2112597/

Elizabeth May's wireless problem

Jul 28, 2011
National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/Elizabeth+wireless+problem/5169849/story.html

Ontario Calls For New Long-Term Deal On Health Care

Ontario is calling on the federal government to work with the provinces to deliver a new long-term deal on health care.
Jul 28, 2011
Ontario Office of the Premier
http://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2011/07/ontario-calls-for-new-long-term-deal-on-health-care.html

Harper Government Announces Clean Technology Projects Across Canada

Jul 28, 2011
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/harper-government-announces-clean-technology-projects-across-canada-1543580.htm
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/harper-government-announces-clean-technology-project-in-nova-scotia-1543574.htm
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/harper-government-announces-clean-technology-projects-in-quebec-1543575.htm
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/harper-government-announces-clean-technology-projects-in-alberta-1543582.htm
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/harper-government-announces-clean-technology-projects-in-british-columbia-1543576.htm
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/harper-government-announces-clean-technology-projects-in-ontario-1543585.htm

Summer is peak season for wheel- and water-related injuries

Number of cycling injuries remains stable over past decade but head injuries on the decline
Jul 28, 2011
Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/July2011/28/c8129.html

Public Consultation Period Extended

Jul 28, 2011
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/public-consultation-period-extended-1543521.htm

Government of Canada Encourages all to "Eat Canadian" on Food Day

Jul 28, 2011
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-of-canada-encourages-all-to-eat-canadian-on-food-day-1543515.htm

Privy Council Muzzles Canadian Scientist

Jul 28, 2011
Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/privy-council-muzzles-canadian-scientist-1543504.htm

Response to Media Reports About Science at Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Jul 28, 2011
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/response-to-media-reports-about-science-at-fisheries-and-oceans-canada-1543796.htm

Under fire over emissions, Alberta banks on unproven coal gasification

Jul 27, 2011
JOSH WINGROVE
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/prairies/under-fire-over-emissions-alberta-banks-on-unproven-coal-gasification/article2112341/

Judge rejects lawsuit against stem cell research

Jul 27, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/07/27/stem-cell-research-lawsuit-dismissed.html

‘Do you have running water? I don’t and I live in Canada’

If only for the sake of aboriginal Canadians, it’s time to recognize the basic right to water and sanitation
Jul 27, 2011
MAUDE BARLOW
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/do-you-have-running-water-i-dont-and-i-live-in-canada/article2111867/

Feds muzzle scientist over salmon study

Government fears influencing inquiry into declining stocks
Jul 27, 2011
Margaret Munro
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Feds+muzzle+scientist+over+salmon+study/5164709/story.html

Conservative government's ideology trumps science

Re: A deadly disdain for science, Column, July 9
Jul 27, 2011
Donald G. Fleming
Vancouver Sun
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Conservative+government+ideology+trumps+science/5164733/story.html

B.C. to reel in next megathrust earthquake, study says

Jul 27, 2011
MARK HUME
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/bc-to-reel-in-next-megathrust-earthquake-study-says/article2112283/

Cellphones pose no added cancer risk for kids

Jul 27, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/07/27/cellphone-study-children.html

Exotic ash borer threatens Montreal trees

Jul 27, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/07/27/exotic-ash-borer-threatens-montreal-trees.html

MS vein therapy scrutinized in Alberta study

Jul 27, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/07/27/calgary-ms-study.html

East Coast cod found to be recovering

Jul 27, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/07/27/science-cod-ecosystem-reverse-recover.html

Signs of Atlantic cod comeback bode well for other collapsed fisheries

Jul 27, 2011
INGRID PERITZ
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/scientist-sees-signs-of-recovery-for-cod-haddock-on-atlantic-coast/article2111939/

Stephen Hawking to visit Canada in September

Jul 27, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/07/27/science-hawking-waterloo.html

Jupiter-bound spacecraft readies for launch

Jul 27, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/07/27/technology-juno-spacecraft.html

Garlic-based bug repellent made on P.E.I.

Jul 27, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/07/27/pei-natural-repllent-garlic-584.html

Government of Canada Supports Research in Toronto and Across Canada

Jul 27, 2011
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-of-canada-supports-research-in-toronto-and-across-canada-1542936.htm

Minister of State Goodyear Recognizes 90th Anniversary of Banting and Best's Discovery of Insulin

Jul 27, 2011
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/minister-state-goodyear-recognizes-90th-anniversary-banting-bests-discovery-insulin-1543043.htm

Statement by Minister Ashfield on Groundfish Recovery

Jul 27, 2011
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/statement-by-minister-ashfield-on-groundfish-recovery-1543136.htm

Eight Ontario start-ups receive $6 million in funding from the Investment Accelerator Fund

Jul 27, 2011
MaRS Discovery District
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/July2011/27/c7844.html

CEO-led advocacy wins $3-million financing for export-focused Ontario bioscience companies

New treatments and technologies for common diseases have global market potential
Jul 27, 2011
Ontario Bioscience Industry Organization (OBIO)
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/July2011/27/c7811.html

Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in the City of Montreal

Jul 27, 2011
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/emerald-ash-borer-confirmed-in-the-city-of-montreal-1542878.htm

Government of Canada Invests in Marketing Opportunities for Canadian Canola Industry

Jul 27, 2011
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-of-canada-invests-in-marketing-opportunities-for-canadian-canola-industry-1542907.htm

Parks Canada excels in tech, innovation

Jul 26, 2011
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/travel/parks-canada-excels-in-tech-innovation/article2110843/

B.C.'s Avatar Grove needs park status, say environmentalists

Jul 26, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/07/26/bc-avatar-grove-vancouver-island.html

U.K.'s DNA bank 'U-turn' blasted by privacy groups

Jul 26, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/07/26/britain-dna-database.html

Parkinson's disease and meth abuse linked

Jul 26, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/07/26/parkinsons-meth-link.html

Ontario cancer tests may be lost in mail

Jul 26, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/07/26/cancer-records-missing.html

Donated CFL brains show concussion-related disease

Jul 26, 2011
Tony Care
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/story/2011/07/26/sp-cfl-players-study.html

MaRS’ Toronto expansion ready to roll

Jul 26, 2011
Tim Kiladze
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investment-ideas/streetwise/mars-toronto-expansion-ready-to-roll/article2110276/

Fed-up Arctic towns want health-care control back from Nunavut

Jul 26, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/nunavut/fed-up-arctic-towns-want-health-care-control-back-from-nunavut/article2110915/

Provincial Investment Supports Commercialization of Leading-Edge Molecular Diagnostic Screening Technology

Jul 26, 2011
MaRS Innovation
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/July2011/26/c7531.html

Ontario Institute for Cancer Research receives $420 million over five years for important cancer research in Ontario

Jul 26, 2011
Ontario Institute for Cancer Research
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/July2011/26/c7472.html

MaRS Discovery District Expansion Creates 4,000 Construction Jobs

Ontario is helping MaRS expand to more than double its size, making it the largest urban innovation hub in the world -- an investment that will create more than 4,000 new construction jobs.
Jul 26, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation
http://news.ontario.ca/mri/en/2011/07/mars-discovery-district-expansion-creates-4000-construction-jobs.html

MaRS Centre Phase 2 Set for Completion in Fall 2013

Strategic relationship with Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. and support from Ontario Government will create one of the largest urban innovation hubs in the world
Jul 26, 2011
MaRS Discovery District
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/July2011/26/c7544.html

Canada's Environment Minister Announces Decision on the Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Lake Winnipeg East Side Road Project Provincial Road

Jul 26, 2011
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/July2011/26/c7539.html

Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway Project Federal Funding Allocated to Support Participation in the Environmental Assessment

Jul 26, 2011
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/July2011/26/c7523.html

Harper Government Helps Canada's Canola Industry Maintain Access to Lucrative Chinese Market

Jul 26, 2011
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/harper-government-helps-canadas-canola-industry-maintain-access-lucrative-chinese-market-1542490.htm

Canadian health officials create care guidelines for newcomers

Jul 25, 2011
ANDRÉ PICARD
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/health-policy/canadian-health-officials-create-care-guidelines-for-newcomers/article2109226/

Shuttle program launched Canadian space innovation

Watching as the United States' 30-year-long space-shuttle program came to an end last Thursday, Canadians saw a chapter of their own space-travel history close
Jul 25, 2011
The Gazette
http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/Shuttle+program+launched+Canadian+space+innovation/5153233/story.html

Number of women in tech fields falling

Jul 25, 2011
Jason Magder
Postmedia News
http://www.leaderpost.com/technology/Number+women+tech+fields+falling/5153176/story.html

Support For Innovation In Toronto

McGuinty Government Invests In World-Leading Research
Jul 25, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation
http://www.mri.gov.on.ca/english/news/ORFERA072511.asp

Green Energy Act Creates 20,000 Jobs

Ontario's clean energy economy has created 20,000 jobs to date, while supplying clean, renewable energy to power our homes and businesses.
Jul 25, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Energy
http://news.ontario.ca/mei/en/2011/07/green-energy-act-creates-20000-jobs.html

Harper Government Takes Action to Protect Children from Dangerous Products

Jul 25, 2011
Health Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/harper-government-takes-action-to-protect-children-from-dangerous-products-1541765.htm

Government of Canada Invests in Science Education: Deep River Science Academy to Bring Research Projects from the Lab to the Classroom

Jul 25, 2011
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-canada-invests-science-education-deep-river-science-academy-bring-research-1541796.htm

Big Pharma wants to ‘friend’ you

Jul 24, 2011
ADRIANA BARTON
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/health-policy/big-pharma-wants-to-friend-you/article2106473/

Herbicide’s collateral damage in B.C. forests under attack

Jul 24, 2011
MARK HUME
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/mark-hume/herbicides-collateral-damage-in-bc-forests-under-attack/article2108265/

Energy ministers mimic NASCAR

Jul 22, 2011
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1029336--energy-ministers-mimic-nascar

How long will Canada’s final frontier stay wild?

Jul 22, 2011
Bruce Kirkby
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/travel/destinations/travel-canada/how-long-will-canadas-final-frontier-stay-wild/article2106639/

Hospital infections far riskier than flying on planes

WHO
Jul 22, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/07/22/patient-safety-hospital-infections.html

Human, animal DNA mixing needs oversight

Jul 22, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/07/22/animal-human-experiments-uk.html

Cygnus spacecraft to use Canadian technology

Jul 22, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/07/22/technology-cygnus-spacecraft-neptec.html

On Track for Better Health Care for all Ontarians

Ontario is leading the country in reducing health care wait times, providing families with better access to care while helping children lead healthier, active lives.
Jul 22, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
http://news.ontario.ca/mohltc/en/2011/07/on-track-for-better-health-care-for-all-ontarians.html

Oil sands monitoring plan a good step forward

Jul 21, 2011
Andrew Leach
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/economy-lab/the-economists/oil-sands-monitoring-plan-a-good-step-forward/article2105073/

AIDS: No hiding place

The long-sought goal of a cure for AIDS is inching closer
Jul 21, 2011
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/18986001

Eradicating polio: Late? Or never?

A plan to wipe out polio by the end of next year is in trouble
Jul 21, 2011
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/18985991

Expanded oilsands monitoring planned

Jul 21, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/07/21/environment-oilsands-monitoring-kent.html

Triumph and tragedy

After 40 years of science, heroism and tragedy, the space shuttle will fly no more. It leaves a mixed legacy.
Jul 21, 2011
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/1028606--triumph-and-tragedy

Why many MS sufferers resist taking drugs to slow the disease

Jul 21, 2011
CARLY WEEKS
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/health-news/why-many-ms-sufferers-resist-taking-drugs-to-slow-the-disease/article2105097/

Government of Canada Supports Our Most Promising Researchers: Announcing the Results of NSERC's 2011 Grants and Scholarships Competition

Jul 21, 2011
Industry Canada
http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ich-epi.nsf/eng/02213.html

Mental Health Care in Developing Countries: Grand Challenges Canada Offers $20 Million for Bold, Innovative Solutions; A First in Research Funding

Request for Proposals Announcement
Jul 21, 2011
Grand Challenges Canada
http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/288228/9ff4c534f3/1402017985/0170ed12a3/

Electricity Investments Help Ontario Meet Summer Power Demand

During a heat wave that is expected to result in the highest demand on Ontario's electricity system this year, the province is expected to have enough power to meet demand - keeping the lights on in Ontario homes and businesses.
Jul 21, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Energy
http://news.ontario.ca/mei/en/2011/07/electricity-investments-help-ontario-meet-summer-power-demand.html