AG
@arielgrostern.bsky.social
Ottawan. Science Policy. Bicyclist. Frisbee. Etc.
🇨🇦 Government of Canada's new programs to attract international researchers to Canada.
✅ Canada Impact+ Research Chairs
✅ Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders
www.canada.ca/en/impact-pl...
✅ Canada Impact+ Research Chairs
✅ Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders
www.canada.ca/en/impact-pl...
The Government of Canada introduces two new programs for international researchers - Canada.ca
www.canada.ca
December 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM
🇨🇦 Government of Canada's new programs to attract international researchers to Canada.
✅ Canada Impact+ Research Chairs
✅ Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders
www.canada.ca/en/impact-pl...
✅ Canada Impact+ Research Chairs
✅ Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders
www.canada.ca/en/impact-pl...
Some thoughts on "How to get science back into policymaking" www.nature.com/articles/d41...
How to get science back into policymaking
Misunderstanding and hubris have broken public trust in governments’ use of science, but it can be restored.
www.nature.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Some thoughts on "How to get science back into policymaking" www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Thinking about this a lot as I watch my neighbours who use mobility aids navigate the icy ramps that are our sidewalks. They're plowed, sure, but it's the slope that gets you. Sloped for what?? Treacherous for the hundreds who walk here so a single car can comfortably cross once or twice per day.
Winter is one of the best times to educate people about car-centric policies because when it's snowy you can clearly see how little our cities care about anyone not traveling in a car. Even if you're not some activist, someone walking in winter can appreciate how much an unplowed sidewalk sucks.
This was a choice, not by the person walking but by the decision makers who refuse to prioritize them.
Photo Credit: D_S_J_
Photo Credit: D_S_J_
December 8, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Thinking about this a lot as I watch my neighbours who use mobility aids navigate the icy ramps that are our sidewalks. They're plowed, sure, but it's the slope that gets you. Sloped for what?? Treacherous for the hundreds who walk here so a single car can comfortably cross once or twice per day.
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Thanks to Front Burner and @jaymepoisson.bsky.social for having @maxfawcett.bsky.social and myself on to sort through what to make of Carney’s climate retreats. Crucial topic right now.
Mark Carney: climate friend or foe? | Front Burner | CBC Podcasts | CBC Listen
In 2015, as governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney’s ‘Tragedy of the Horizons’ speech made waves in the global climate community. It was seen as a landmark call for the financial sector to recog...
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December 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Thanks to Front Burner and @jaymepoisson.bsky.social for having @maxfawcett.bsky.social and myself on to sort through what to make of Carney’s climate retreats. Crucial topic right now.
Good discussion between Usher and @robannan.bsky.social . Interesting was the concept of basic research funding as trickle-down economics.
Now, just wish Usher would finally get his facts correct on the proposed capstone organization (and what is this reference to "David Naylor's 2023 report"?)
Now, just wish Usher would finally get his facts correct on the proposed capstone organization (and what is this reference to "David Naylor's 2023 report"?)
On the podcast today: my chat with Genome Canada CEO Rob Annan on Science and Science funding (both in Canada and globally). I really enjoyed this one, hope you will too.
The World of Higher Education | Funding, Free Riding, and the Future of Canadian Science
Join Alex Usher in the latest episode of the World of Higher Education Podcast as he talks with Rob Annan, President and CEO of Genome Canada. They explore the intertwined relationship of science a...
worlded.transistor.fm
December 2, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Good discussion between Usher and @robannan.bsky.social . Interesting was the concept of basic research funding as trickle-down economics.
Now, just wish Usher would finally get his facts correct on the proposed capstone organization (and what is this reference to "David Naylor's 2023 report"?)
Now, just wish Usher would finally get his facts correct on the proposed capstone organization (and what is this reference to "David Naylor's 2023 report"?)
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Not my regular Friday. But a memorable one.
Thanks to my wonderful friend @karlykehoe.bsky.social for the front row picture (also induction day for her!).
Thanks to my wonderful friend @karlykehoe.bsky.social for the front row picture (also induction day for her!).
November 24, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Not my regular Friday. But a memorable one.
Thanks to my wonderful friend @karlykehoe.bsky.social for the front row picture (also induction day for her!).
Thanks to my wonderful friend @karlykehoe.bsky.social for the front row picture (also induction day for her!).
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Okay I rode along this River this morning, cuz why not?
Absolute stunner of a frosty morning! I left for work early cuz I knew I'd be stopping multiple times.
#ottbike #FrostBike
Absolute stunner of a frosty morning! I left for work early cuz I knew I'd be stopping multiple times.
#ottbike #FrostBike
November 20, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Okay I rode along this River this morning, cuz why not?
Absolute stunner of a frosty morning! I left for work early cuz I knew I'd be stopping multiple times.
#ottbike #FrostBike
Absolute stunner of a frosty morning! I left for work early cuz I knew I'd be stopping multiple times.
#ottbike #FrostBike
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All 2026 tour dates and ticket info up RIGHT NOW at
www.weirdal.com/tour
www.weirdal.com/tour
November 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
All 2026 tour dates and ticket info up RIGHT NOW at
www.weirdal.com/tour
www.weirdal.com/tour
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Cette semaine a marqué la fin du mandat de mon cher ami Bob Rae aux Nations Unies. Ce fut un honneur de travailler à tes côtés. Merci pour ton travail acharné, ton leadership et tout ce que tu as accompli pour le Canada et les Canadiens.
November 16, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Cette semaine a marqué la fin du mandat de mon cher ami Bob Rae aux Nations Unies. Ce fut un honneur de travailler à tes côtés. Merci pour ton travail acharné, ton leadership et tout ce que tu as accompli pour le Canada et les Canadiens.
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This week marked the end of my dear friend Bob Rae’s tenure at the United Nations. It has been an honour to work alongside you. Thank you for your hard work, your leadership, and all that you have done for Canada and Canadians.
November 16, 2025 at 9:02 PM
This week marked the end of my dear friend Bob Rae’s tenure at the United Nations. It has been an honour to work alongside you. Thank you for your hard work, your leadership, and all that you have done for Canada and Canadians.
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Happy Birthday Neil Young!
@michaelstipe.bsky.social is among the 80 artists who have picked & submitted a favorite Neil Young song in Stereogum's tribute to Neil on his 80th birthday, today. Scroll through and read Michael’s pick and the story that accompanies it...
stereogum.com/2476602/80-a...
@michaelstipe.bsky.social is among the 80 artists who have picked & submitted a favorite Neil Young song in Stereogum's tribute to Neil on his 80th birthday, today. Scroll through and read Michael’s pick and the story that accompanies it...
stereogum.com/2476602/80-a...
80 Artists Pick Their Favorite Neil Young Song
Happy 80th birthday, Neil Young!
stereogum.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Happy Birthday Neil Young!
@michaelstipe.bsky.social is among the 80 artists who have picked & submitted a favorite Neil Young song in Stereogum's tribute to Neil on his 80th birthday, today. Scroll through and read Michael’s pick and the story that accompanies it...
stereogum.com/2476602/80-a...
@michaelstipe.bsky.social is among the 80 artists who have picked & submitted a favorite Neil Young song in Stereogum's tribute to Neil on his 80th birthday, today. Scroll through and read Michael’s pick and the story that accompanies it...
stereogum.com/2476602/80-a...
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"A city's priorities become as clear as the spaces they choose to maintain in the winter."
Creative done with @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
Creative done with @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 1:20 PM
"A city's priorities become as clear as the spaces they choose to maintain in the winter."
Creative done with @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
Creative done with @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
Big updates to intake and processing of international graduate students to Canada, including no cap on grad students and faster processing for doctoral students www.canada.ca/en/immigrati... @alexusherhesa.bsky.social
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November 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Big updates to intake and processing of international graduate students to Canada, including no cap on grad students and faster processing for doctoral students www.canada.ca/en/immigrati... @alexusherhesa.bsky.social
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Hey @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social Scott Street's cycle tracks are a) in the winter cycling network, and b) in the "ploughed within four hours of accumulation stopping" bracket of your organization's snow clearing timelines. Get on it, pal.
November 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Hey @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social Scott Street's cycle tracks are a) in the winter cycling network, and b) in the "ploughed within four hours of accumulation stopping" bracket of your organization's snow clearing timelines. Get on it, pal.
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Canada makes pitch for US researchers to relocate with $1.7bn in new funding. My story for @science.org 🧪
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
Canada’s new budget aims to lure U.S. researchers to relocate
Spending plan also calls for smaller research spending cut than feared
www.science.org
November 5, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Canada makes pitch for US researchers to relocate with $1.7bn in new funding. My story for @science.org 🧪
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
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The red pigments in some fall leaves have proven to be a puzzle for researchers who debate why leaves bother to go red. n.pr/3JyNgjS
Why do only some leaves turn red in the fall? Scientists can't agree on an answer
The red pigments in some fall leaves have proven to be a puzzle for researchers who debate why leaves bother to go red.
n.pr
November 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The red pigments in some fall leaves have proven to be a puzzle for researchers who debate why leaves bother to go red. n.pr/3JyNgjS
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Blue and black bin collection changes are coming January 1. The City of Ottawa will no longer be responsible for collecting your blue and black bin. Instead, Circular Materials will manage the new recycling system on behalf of the producers of paper and packaging.
More: https://bit.ly/4qDp14N
More: https://bit.ly/4qDp14N
November 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Blue and black bin collection changes are coming January 1. The City of Ottawa will no longer be responsible for collecting your blue and black bin. Instead, Circular Materials will manage the new recycling system on behalf of the producers of paper and packaging.
More: https://bit.ly/4qDp14N
More: https://bit.ly/4qDp14N
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Who did this?!
November 1, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Who did this?!
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More necessary awareness: yes, parliament has the legal authority to do this. There are many reasons they should not. That it is legal does not mean it is ethical, necessary, non-destructive, or appropriate. It DEFINITELY doesn't mean it shouldn't be publicly opposed (👀 @u15ca.bsky.social )... /1
Canadian researchers should be aware the there is a motion before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Research to force Tricouncils to hand over disaggregated peer review data on all applications:
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
October 31, 2025 at 4:14 PM
More necessary awareness: yes, parliament has the legal authority to do this. There are many reasons they should not. That it is legal does not mean it is ethical, necessary, non-destructive, or appropriate. It DEFINITELY doesn't mean it shouldn't be publicly opposed (👀 @u15ca.bsky.social )... /1
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The Canadian Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Research is launching a US-style attack on EDI in Tri-Council funding.
As part of this attack, they are demanding disclosure of confidential demographic info + reviewer comments of all Canadian researchers who have applied b/w 2000-2025.
As part of this attack, they are demanding disclosure of confidential demographic info + reviewer comments of all Canadian researchers who have applied b/w 2000-2025.
October 31, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The Canadian Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Research is launching a US-style attack on EDI in Tri-Council funding.
As part of this attack, they are demanding disclosure of confidential demographic info + reviewer comments of all Canadian researchers who have applied b/w 2000-2025.
As part of this attack, they are demanding disclosure of confidential demographic info + reviewer comments of all Canadian researchers who have applied b/w 2000-2025.
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Canadian graduate students... how do you feel about members of parliament going through your transcripts and the personal information you disclosed in your applications in order to question whether you deserved your fellowship or not?
@supportourscience.bsky.social
@supportourscience.bsky.social
Canadian researchers should be aware the there is a motion before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Research to force Tricouncils to hand over disaggregated peer review data on all applications:
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
October 31, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Canadian graduate students... how do you feel about members of parliament going through your transcripts and the personal information you disclosed in your applications in order to question whether you deserved your fellowship or not?
@supportourscience.bsky.social
@supportourscience.bsky.social
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Yes! Contact them and sign this petition here —it’s not just about EDI data! So much personally identifying information for applicants and reviewers will not be protected!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Open Letter to Protect Tri-Council EDI Data
Why do we need urgent action to protect our data?
The mandate of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research is to review and report on topics relating to science and research in ...
docs.google.com
October 30, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Yes! Contact them and sign this petition here —it’s not just about EDI data! So much personally identifying information for applicants and reviewers will not be protected!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Canadian researchers should be aware the there is a motion before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Research to force Tricouncils to hand over disaggregated peer review data on all applications:
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
October 30, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Canadian researchers should be aware the there is a motion before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Research to force Tricouncils to hand over disaggregated peer review data on all applications:
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
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Show's up! Featuring:
- @josephcox.bsky.social on the DOJ's efforts to stymie ICE-spotting apps.
- Historian @mark-bray.bsky.social on the right-wing doxxing campaign that led to him fleeing the country.
- Incarcerated journalist John J Lennon on the "tragedy of true crime."
- @josephcox.bsky.social on the DOJ's efforts to stymie ICE-spotting apps.
- Historian @mark-bray.bsky.social on the right-wing doxxing campaign that led to him fleeing the country.
- Incarcerated journalist John J Lennon on the "tragedy of true crime."
Big Tech is Silencing the ICE Watchers. Plus, Why a Scholar of Antifa Fled the Country. | On the Media | WNYC Studios
Tech giants Apple and Google have been quietly removing ways for citizens to document The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s activities. On this week’s On the Media, ...
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October 18, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Show's up! Featuring:
- @josephcox.bsky.social on the DOJ's efforts to stymie ICE-spotting apps.
- Historian @mark-bray.bsky.social on the right-wing doxxing campaign that led to him fleeing the country.
- Incarcerated journalist John J Lennon on the "tragedy of true crime."
- @josephcox.bsky.social on the DOJ's efforts to stymie ICE-spotting apps.
- Historian @mark-bray.bsky.social on the right-wing doxxing campaign that led to him fleeing the country.
- Incarcerated journalist John J Lennon on the "tragedy of true crime."