Canadian elected to lead international science council

Oct 5, 2011
QMI Agency
http://www.torontosun.com/2011/10/05/canadian-elected-to-lead-international-science-council

Intellectual property: A new arms race, with patents as ammo

To spur innovation and economic growth, Canada needs an IP framework that balances the rights of creators, consumers and society as a whole
Oct 5, 2011
John Manley
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/intellectual-property-a-new-kind-of-arms-race-with-patents-as-ammo/article2190761/

Supervised injection sites: Ideology comes with big blinkers

Oct 5, 2011
JEFFREY SIMPSON
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/supervised-injection-sites-ideology-comes-with-big-blinkers/article2191042/

Ontario Election 2011: CFI Quizzes Candidates on Science

Oct 5, 2011
Centre for Inquiry Canada
http://www.cficanada.ca/blogs/entry/ontario_election_2011_cfi_quizes_candidates_on_science/

Minister Oliver Honours Outstanding Achievement in the Canadian Energy Sector

Oct 5, 2011
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/minister-oliver-honours-outstanding-achievement-in-the-canadian-energy-sector-1569734.htm

Dr. Chad Gaffield Reappointed President of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada

Oct 5, 2011
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/dr-chad-gaffield-reappointed-president-social-sciences-humanities-research-council-canada-1569415.htm

New Cornwall Bridge to Be Built With Stronger Concrete Developed by the NRC

Durable concrete will increase the average lifespan of bridge decks by more than 20 years
Oct 5, 2011
National Research Council Canada-NRC
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/new-cornwall-bridge-to-be-built-with-stronger-concrete-developed-by-the-nrc-1569537.htm

Poor management puts climate plans at risk, audit finds

Oct 4, 2011
Allan Woods
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1064239--poor-management-puts-climate-plans-at-risk-audit-finds?bn=1

Europe proposes including oil sands in green fuel law

Oct 4, 2011
Charlie Dunmore and Barbara Lewis
Reuters
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/europe/europe-proposes-including-oil-sands-in-green-fuel-law/article2190850/

Canada's climate change goals falling short

Oct 4, 2011
Meagan Fitzpatrick
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/10/04/pol-enviro-commissioner-report.html

Environment watchdog warns of lacking data on oilsands

Oct 4, 2011
Tobi Cohen
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/Environment+watchdog+warns+lacking+data+oilsands/5499732/story.html

Ottawa’s grasp on oil sands pollution insufficient, watchdog warns

Oct 4, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawas-grasp-on-oil-sands-pollution-insufficient-watchdog-warns/article2190480/

U.S. oil production a threat to Canadian energy industry

Oct 4, 2011
Nathan Vanderklippe
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/energy-and-resources/us-oil-production-a-threat-to-canadian-energy-industry/article2191152/

Energy grid capacity frustrates solar providers

Hydro One has a seven per cent renewable energy limit, European Union's limit is 20 per cent
Oct 4, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/10/03/ottawa-solar-energy-microfit-program.html

Cellphone usage limits urged by Health Canada

Oct 4, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/10/04/cellphone-calls.html

San Francisco cellphone retailers must issue warnings

Oct 4, 2011
Erica Johnson
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/10/04/cellphones-san-francisco-radiation.html

Worsening obesity epidemic calls for new approach

Oct 4, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/10/04/obesity-vital-sign.html

Researchers say thinness inherited by children

Oct 4, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/10/04/thinness-inherit.html

Concussion legislation resurrected by NDP

Oct 4, 2011
Laura Payton
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/10/04/pol-concussions-ndp-bill.html

Physics Nobel winners discovered an accelerating universe

Oct 4, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/10/04/nobel-prize-physics.html

Flu shots OK'd for those with egg allergies

Oct 4, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/10/04/flu-shots-egg-allergies.html

Cervical cancer virus fuelling oral cancer

Oct 4, 2011The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/10/04/hpv-oral-cancer.html

Political gridlock on transportation

All we’re getting are stump speeches promising whatever the candidates believe voters want to hear.
Oct 4, 2011
Greg Gormick
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1064580--political-gridlock-on-transportation

Today, 10 Canadians will kill themselves

We need a national strategy to fight a suicide rate that, per capita, is three times that of the United States’. Let’s make a start by having Parliament come together on this issue
Oct 4, 2011
Bob Rae
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/today-10-canadians-will-kill-themselves/article2189563/

Research Highlights for Oct. 4: Canadian Stroke Congress

Oct 4, 2011
Canadian Stroke Network
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/October2011/04/c8208.html

Telestroke the next best thing to being there, study finds

Innovative technology improves care and reduces costs
Oct 4, 2011
Canadian Stroke Network
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/October2011/04/c8070.html

Health Canada Offers Practical Advice on Safe Cell Phone Use

Oct 4, 2011
Health Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/health-canada-offers-practical-advice-on-safe-cell-phone-use-1569060.htm

Minister Oliver Reinforces Strategic Canada-U.S. Energy Relationship

Oct 4, 2011
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/minister-oliver-reinforces-strategic-canada-us-energy-relationship-1569003.htm

A world expert on cigarette warning labels

Geoffrey Fong wants you to be shocked when you look at a cigarette package.
Oct 3, 2011
Léo Charbonneau
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/a-world-expert-on-cigarette-warning-labels.aspx

Arctic ozone loss 'unprecedented,' scientists say

Environment Canada cuts could disable future Canadian measurements
Oct 3, 2011
Emily Chung
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/10/03/arctic-ozone-hole.html

EU trade deal is riding on changes to Canada’s drug-patent laws

Oct 3, 2011
Rita Trichur
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/time-to-lead/eu-trade-deal-is-riding-on-changes-to-canadas-drug-patent-laws/article2189928/

MS, blocked veins show positive link

Oct 3, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/10/03/multiple-sclerosis-ccsvi-review.html

Montreal-born doctor gets posthumous Nobel honour

Nobel committee had been unaware of recipient's recent death
Oct 3, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/10/03/nobel-prize-medicine.html

Q&A: Understanding the immune system

Oct 3, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/10/03/f-q-and-a-immune-system-scott-halperin.html

Government expands chemicals in consumer products to be safety tested

Oct 3, 2011
Sarah Schmidt
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/Tory+government+test+chemicals+consumer+products/5493774/story.html

Despite Insite victory, Canada’s drug strategy is deeply flawed

Oct 3, 2011
ANDRÉ PICARD
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/andre-picard/despite-insite-victory-canadas-drug-strategy-is-deeply-flawed/article2189187/

Critics continue to slam feds’ omnibus crime bill

NDP says governing Conservatives playing to their base support on criminal justice reforms.
Oct 3, 2011
BEA VONGDOUANGCHANH
The Hill Times
http://www.hilltimes.com/news/legislation/2011/10/03/critics-continue-to-slam-feds%E2%80%99-omnibus-crime-bill/28335

Fusion experiment by B.C. firm raises concerns

Oct 3, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/10/03/bc-fusion-energy-project.html

Highlights for October 3: Canadian Stroke Congress

Oct 3, 2011
Canadian Stroke Network
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/October2011/03/c8214.html

Ontario's 14 health networks get their first stroke report cards

Oct 3, 2011
Canadian Stroke Network
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/October2011/03/c8042.html

More screening needed to identify depression, vision loss after mild stroke

Oct 3, 2011
Canadian Stroke Network
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/October2011/03/c8052.html

Animal Health Week: Protecting the Health of all Species

Oct 3, 2011
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/animal-health-week-protecting-the-health-of-all-species-1568227.htm

Joint Review Panel - Information Sessions - Proposed Marathon Platinum Group Metals and Copper Mine project

Oct 3, 2011
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/October2011/03/c8722.html

Joint Review Panel Invites Public Comment for the Proposed Jackpine Mine Expansion Project

Oct 3, 2011
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/October2011/03/c8812.html

Nortel patent sale shows need for Canadian intellectual property strategy

Oct 2, 2011
Barrie Mckenna
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/time-to-lead/nortel-patent-sale-shows-need-for-canadian-intellectual-property-strategy/article2188309/

Canadians are an inventive lot, but have trouble making it pay

Oct 2, 2011
Barrie Mckenna
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/time-to-lead/canadians-are-an-inventive-lot-but-have-trouble-making-it-pay/article2188308/

Protecting Canada’s intellectual resources

Oct 2, 2011
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/time-to-lead/protecting-canadas-intellectual-resources/article2188310/

Huge ‘tribal park’ with stunning ecosystem to span B.C.-Alberta

Oct 2, 2011
MARK HUME
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/mark-hume/huge-tribal-park-with-stunning-ecosystem-to-span-bc-alberta/article2188214/

The future of physics: So long, and thanks for all the quarks

As an announcement is made in Europe that may shake physics to its foundations, America’s largest particle accelerator is to be switched off
Oct 1, 2011
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/21530946

Top Canadian climate scientist to head international council

Sep 30, 2011
Eric Reguly
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/top-canadian-climate-scientist-to-head-international-council/article2186542/

Supreme Court ruling opens doors to drug injection clinics across Canada

Sep 30, 2011
Kirk Makin, Sunny Dhillon AND Ingrid Peritz
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/supreme-court-ruling-opens-doors-to-drug-injection-clinics-across-canada/article2186191/

‘Disappointed’ Tories to review top court’s drug-injection ruling

Sep 30, 2011
Gloria Galloway
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/disappointed-tories-to-review-top-courts-drug-injection-ruling/article2186558/

Addicts deserve treatment too

Supreme Court rules in favour of Vancouver’s safe-injection centre
Sep 30, 2011
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/addicts-deserve-treatment-too/article2186823/

Canadian Stroke Congress provides insight, answers on major public health issue

Sep 30, 2011
Canadian Stroke Network
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/September2011/30/c7561.html

Site C Clean Energy Project Environmental Assessment Process and Draft Agreement Released for Public Comment

Sep 30, 2011
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/September2011/30/c8193.html

Government of Canada Has Regained Export Opportunities for the Canola Industry

Sep 30, 2011
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-of-canada-has-regained-export-opportunities-for-the-canola-industry-1567521.htm

Economic costs of climate change will be high, panel warns

Sep 29, 2011
Shawn McCarthy
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/economic-costs-of-climate-change-will-be-high-panel-warns/article2183729/

Climate change could cost billions a year by 2020

Adaptation key to limiting costs, report says
Sep 29, 2011
Laura Payton
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2011/09/29/pol-ntree-report-climate-change-costs.html

8 key conclusions of report on climate change

Sep 29, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/interactives/climatechange-report/index.html

Canadian Arctic nearly loses entire ice shelf from global warming

Sep 29, 2011
CHARMAINE NORONHA
The Associated Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/canadian-arctic-nearly-loses-entire-ice-shelf-from-global-warming/article2185500/

B.C. natives ask court to force Alcan to release water into Nechako River

Sep 29, 2011
Mark Hume
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/bc-politics/bc-natives-ask-court-to-force-alcan-to-release-water-into-nechako-river/article2185666/

The next great pipeline debate – and U.S. funding

The Canadians on the front lines of these environmental initiatives are every bit as Canadian as I am, but their billionaire funders aren’t
Sep 29, 2011
GARY MASON
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/the-next-great-pipeline-debate-and-us-funding/article2183615/

Trans-Pacific trade in oil and gas could be on the horizon

A new report released by the Pacific Economic Co-operation Council suggests Canada and Asia could both be big winners
Sep 29, 2011
Yuen Pau Woo
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/trans-pacific-trade-in-oil-and-gas-could-be-on-the-horizon/article2183751/

Environmental scientists join bid to protect part of boreal forest

Sep 29, 2011
Gloria Galloway
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/environmental-scientists-join-bid-to-protect-part-of-boreal-forest/article2185825/

National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy Releases Canada's First Analysis of the Costs of Climate Change

Climate change could be expensive for Canada
Sep 29, 2011
National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/nrt-releases-canadas-first-analysis-of-the-costs-of-climate-change-1566797.htm

MaRS Awarded $1.3 Million By Rockefeller Foundation and J.W. McConnell Family Foundation to Launch Centre For Impact Investing

Leading national and global foundations announce their support for Canada's first Centre for Impact Investing
Sep 29, 2011
MaRS Discovery District
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/September2011/29/c7618.html

Minister Oliver Highlights the Contribution of the Canadian Pipeline Industry to Energy Security and the Economy

Sep 29, 2011
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/minister-oliver-highlights-contribution-canadian-pipeline-industry-energy-security-economy-1567325.htm

Cohen panel winds down evidence hearings on ironic note

Sep 28, 2011
Mark Hume
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/bc-politics/cohen-panel-winds-down-evidence-hearings-on-ironic-note/article2184043/

Breaking the habit

Ottawa is forcing tobacco companies to package cigarettes with radical new messages.
Sep 28, 2011
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/1061472--breaking-the-habit

Canadian ice shelves breaking up at record speed

Region lost almost half its ice shelves in last six years
Sep 28, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/story/2011/09/28/north-ice-shelves.html

It's official - our sky really is bluer

Sep 28, 2011
National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/official+really+bluer/5467780/story.html

Nobel laureates press Harper to oppose Alberta oil-sands expansion

Sep 28, 2011
Bob Weber
The Canadian Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/nobel-laureates-press-harper-to-oppose-alberta-oil-sands-expansion/article2183726/

Medical marijuana law under review

Current law pits doctors against patients and creates backlogs, critics say
Sep 28, 2011
David McKie
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2011/09/28/pol-mckie-medical-marijuana-talks.html

We must be a ‘first mover’ on pipelines and terminals

Sep 28, 2011
GORDON GIBSON
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/we-must-be-a-first-mover-on-pipelines-and-terminals/article2182289/

CQDM Explore competition announces its first award winners

Six research-based pharmaceutical companies combined efforts to fund four highly innovative research projects
Sep 28, 2011
Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM)
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/September2011/28/c7183.html

Minister Oliver: Natural Gas Holds a Prominent Place in Canada's Energy and Economic Future

Sep 28, 2011
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/minister-oliver-natural-gas-holds-prominent-place-canadas-energy-economic-future-1566540.htm

World Rabies Day: Vaccinate to Protect Against Rabies

Sep 28, 2011
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/world-rabies-day-vaccinate-to-protect-against-rabies-1566421.htm

Oil sands necessary: Greenpeace co-founder

Sep 27, 2011
Bradley Bouzane
Postmedia News
http://www.nationalpost.com/sands+necessary+Greenpeace+founder/5462081/story.html

Keeping the oil sands honest

Sep 27, 2011
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/1060667--keeping-the-oil-sands-honest

NASA satellite likely deep in Pacific

Sep 27, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/09/27/satellite-lands-pacific.html

What became of the plan for aging at home?

Sep 27, 2011
Carol Goar
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1060622--goar-what-became-of-the-plan-for-aging-at-home

Healthy lessons from B.C.

Sep 27, 2011
Garey Mazowita and Marcus Hollander
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1060621--healthy-lessons-from-b-c

Energy: Power to Choose exhibition officially launched at the Canada Science and Technology Museum

Sep 27, 2011
Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/September2011/27/c7120.html

Election race polls may be split but public support for cancer issues remains strong

Canadian Cancer Society CEO responds to leaders' debate
Sep 27, 2011
Canadian Cancer Society
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/September2011/27/c7192.html

Canadian Cancer Society applauds approval of larger picture health warnings for cigarette packages

Sep 27, 2011
Canadian Cancer Society
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/September2011/27/c6900.html

Harper Government Takes Action With Tough New Warning Messages for Tobacco Products

Sep 27, 2011
Health Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/harper-government-takes-action-with-tough-new-warning-messages-for-tobacco-products-1565868.htm

Government of Canada Investing in New Bovine TB Screening Tests

Sep 27, 2011
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-of-canada-investing-in-new-bovine-tb-screening-tests-1566031.htm

Ottawa’s ‘ethical’ oil-sands campaign heats up

Sep 26, 2011
Campbell Clark AND Nathan Vanderklippe
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawas-ethical-oil-sands-campaign-heats-up/article2181234/

Environmentalists, natives and unions denounce ‘biocidal’ oil-sands policy

Sep 26, 2011
Gloria Galloway
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/environmentalists-natives-and-unions-denounce-biocidal-oil-sands-policy/article2180507/

Heed Paul Martin’s advice on fixing health care

Sep 25, 2011
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/heed-paul-martins-advice-on-fixing-health-care/article2179631/

Oncology and genetics: Grabbing cancer by the short and curlies

A new technique for analysing tumours promises better understanding and more effective treatment
Sep 24, 2011
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/21530080

Pipelines key to increasing energy exports: Natural Resources Minister

Sep 23, 2011
Shawn McCarthy
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/energy-and-resources/pipelines-key-to-increasing-energy-exports-natural-resources-minister/article2178092/

Research focus hitting undergrad education

Sep 22, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/09/22/pei-undergraduate-education-quality-584.html

Are science and democracy mutually exclusive?

ACFAS debate looks at growing power of citizens in influencing research.
Sep 19, 2011
Jean-François Venne
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/are-science-and-democracy-mutually-exclusive.aspx

Rewarding Innovation: Improving Federal Tax Support for Business R&D in Canada

Sep 22, 2011
Mark Parsons
C.D. Howe Institute
http://www.cdhowe.org/pdf/Commentary_334.pdf

The Revitalization of Undergraduate Education in Canada

A report on the AUCC workshop on undergraduate education in Halifax, March 6-8, 2011
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)
http://www.aucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/the-revitalization-of-undergraduate-education-in-canada-2011.pdf

Healthy Animals, Healthy Canada

The Expert Panel on Approaches to Animal Health Risk Assessment
Sep 22, 2011
Council of Canadian Academies
http://www.scienceadvice.ca/uploads/eng/assessments%20and%20publications%20and%20news%20releases/animal%20health/final_ah_web_report_eng.pdf

OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2011: Innovation and Growth in Knowledge Economies

Sep 20, 2011
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/science-and-technology/oecd-science-technology-and-industry-scoreboard-2011_sti_scoreboard-2011-en

OECD Sustainable Manufacturing Toolkit: Seven Steps to Environmental Excellence

Start-up Guide
Sep 2011
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/55/60/48704993.pdf

Fostering Innovation for Green Growth

OECD Green Growth Studies
Sep 14, 2011
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
http://www.keepeek.com/Digital-Asset-Management/oecd/science-and-technology/fostering-innovation-for-green-growth_9789264119925-en