SPE Thursday 29th October, 2020

Science Policy News of The Week

National

Rethinking Federal Research Funding: Towards More Equitable Funding for Canada's Next Generation

Chief science adviser wants position to become ‘part of the fabric of our country’

Canada: Climate Crisis Toll on First Nations’ Food Supply

Building a More Inclusive Canada: Government of Canada Supports Anti-Racism Projects in Quebec

National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence Submits 2020 Interim Report and Third Quarter Recommendations to Congress and the President

International

Microplastic regulation should be more precise to incentivize both innovation and environmental safety

A Biden presidency could have a ‘remarkable’ impact on science policy—but also face hurdles

UNEP Compares Options for Science-Policy Interface on Chemicals and Waste

#SciPolJob Opportunities:

Journal of Science Policy & Governance is looking for Communications Manager - Deadline: November 1st

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Events:

Canadian Science Policy Centre Goes Virtual 2020- New Decade, New Realities: Hindsight, Insight, Foresight

De-colonization and Anti-Racism in Canadian Research and Academia: Making it Happen

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