SPE Thursday 12th November, 2020

Science Policy News of The Week

National

New Canadian standard launched for the mental health of postsecondary students

Government of Canada awards $2.5M to McMaster University to support the COVID-19 border study with McMaster HealthLabs

Modernization of Fertilizers Regulations Encourages Canadian Leadership in Fertilizer Innovation, Environmental and Economic Sustainability

The Government of Canada finalizes regulations to improve air quality and protect human health

International

What does Biden have in store for science? Expect changes on COVID-19 and climate change, for starters

Denmark to cull up to 17M minks after coronavirus mutation spreads to humans

COVID vaccination logistics: five steps to take now

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