Albertans, who know their own landscape and challenges best, will decide how the province can contribute to Canada’s net-zero goal, says Catherine Brownlee, president of Alberta Enterprise Group.
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Getting to know you: science, government, and society renew acquaintances, post-pandemic
Canada needs a new governance framework for science and innovation, say Rhonda Moore and Jeff Kinder, co-leaders of the Institute on Governance’s research project examining the scientific enterprise.
Read MoreOpinion Leader: Community-owned innovation meets community-based challenges
Opinion Leader: Innovations work best when developed by communities closest to the challenge, say Karlee Silver and Jocelyn Mackie, co-CEOs of Grand Challenges Canada.
Read MoreOpinion Leader: Climate plans will include innovation and technology in Canada’s oil sands
Energy transition does not mean abandoning Canada’s essential oil and gas resources. But it must mean eliminating the greenhouse gas emissions they produce.
Read MoreOpinion Leader – “Smokey” the steer: The surprising role of cattle in community fire safety
Cattle munch on the fuel of many destructive wildfires. Strategically grazing these animals to protect communities from such catastrophes is a win-win, says the Canadian Cattle Association.
Read MoreB.C. shows how tire treads can reduce their environmental footprint
British Columbia’s innovative and collaborative approach to tire recycling could be a model for the rest of Canada, says Bianca Bujan, communications director at Tire Stewardship BC.
Read MoreCanada’s innovation funding programs need transformative rethink
Government innovation programs need a major rethink to deliver transformative outcomes, says Carl Weatherell, executive director and CEO of the Canadian Mining Innovation Council.
Read MoreNSERC initiatives geared at mobilizing knowledge on a global scale
Fostering international research partnerships will help position Canada’s research community as a global leader in science and technology, NSERC President Dr. Alejandro Adem, PhD, says in an op-ed.
Read MoreOpinion Leader: Investors can play a key role in future of Canada’s salmon industry
Aquaculture is coming under increasing criticism from environmental advocates around the world, but the FAIRR global investor network offers sustainable prospects for Canada’s salmon industry.
Read MoreOpinion Leader: Psychedelic agents open up new therapeutic frontiers
Canada can be a leader in delivering widespread, well-regulated psychedelic-assisted therapy for people with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and substance abuse, by investing in research, educating health care professionals and providing the necessary clinical infrastructure, Dr. Ross Marshall, chief scientific officer at The Newly Institute based in Calgary, says in an op-ed.
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