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Make your organization a champion of Science Meets Parliament!

Explore sponsorship opportunities for SMP 2026 - Ontario: https://sciencepolicy.ca/programs/science-meets-parliament/smp-2026/sponsorship-prospectus-smp-2026

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February 10, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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Faites de votre organisation une championne de Science rencontre le Parlement!

Découvrez les possibilités de commandite pour SRP 2026 - Ontario : https://sciencepolicy.ca/fr/programs/science-meets-parliament/smp-2026/sponsorship-prospectus-smp-2026

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February 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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"Unlocking Inclusion: The Key to Canada’s Science and Innovation Future"

Read editorial by Jennifer Flanagan, Co-founder and CEO, Actua for CSPC's 2025 Canadian Science Policy Magazine:

https://sciencepolicy.ca/posts/unlocking-inclusion-the-key-to-canadas-science-and-innovation-future
February 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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What can Canada do to help support the development of new approach methodologies as a solution for animal testing?

Dr. Shaarika Sarasija Humane World for Animals shared insights at #CSPC2025: https://sciencepolicy.ca/conference/cspc-2025/cspc-2025-interviews/
February 10, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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The 18th Canadian Science Policy Conference, Canada’s biggest science, technology and innovation policy conference, is coming up this November 25-27 in Ottawa and partners are invited to help shape the program. View the #CSPC2026 Partnership Prospectus: https://sciencepolicy.ca/become-a-cspc-partner
February 9, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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La 18e Conférence sur les politiques scientifiques canadiennes #CPSC2026, la plus grande conférence au Canada sur les politiques en STI, aura lieu du 25-27 novembre à Ottawa, et les partenaires sont invités à contribuer à façonner la programmation : https://sciencepolicy.ca/fr/become-a-cspc-partner/
February 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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"Beyond Patents: Rethinking Canada’s Approach to Commercializing University Research"

Read editorial by Andrew Maxwell, York University for CSPC's 2025 Canadian Science Policy Magazine: https://sciencepolicy.ca/posts/beyond-patents-rethinking-canadas-approach-to-commercializing-university-research/
February 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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How does a fundamental science like physics help to inspire policy in Canada?

Prof. Arthur B. McDonald, 2015 Nobel Physics Laureate and Gray Chair Emeritus, Queen’s University shared insights at #CSPC2025: https://sciencepolicy.ca/conference/cspc-2025/cspc-2025-interviews/

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February 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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What is the "brain economy" and why is it such an important concept for Canada’s future?

Allison Sekuler Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation shared insights at #CSPC2025: https://sciencepolicy.ca/conference/cspc-2025/cspc-2025-interviews/
February 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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"Aligning for the Future: Canada's Innovation and Sovereignty"

Read editorial by Mehrdad Hariri, CEO and President, CSPC for CSPC's 2025 Canadian Science Policy Magazine:

https://sciencepolicy.ca/posts/editorial-from-the-president/

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February 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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What kind of support helps Canadian labs translate photonics and optics research into commercial or clinical outcomes?

Donna Strickland University of Waterloo shared insights at #CSPC2025: https://sciencepolicy.ca/conference/cspc-2025/cspc-2025-interviews/
February 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Read editorial by Nigel Smith for CSPC's 2025 Canadian Science Policy Magazine:

https://sciencepolicy.ca/posts/from-minimal-viable-product-to-most-valuable-players-canada-must-leverage-its-large-scale-research-infrastructure-to-advance-global-leadership-in-science-and-innovation/
February 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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How can Canada and the European Union use science diplomacy to strengthen global environmental protection and promote sustainable development in an era of climate uncertainty?

Dr. Jan Marco Müller shared insights at #CSPC2025: https://sciencepolicy.ca/conference/cspc-2025/cspc-2025-interviews/
February 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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What role do Canada's research ecosystem and post-secondary institutions have in developing dual-use technologies?

Dr. Shannon Quinn, Secretary General, National Research Council of Canada sat down at #CSPC2025 to share insights: https://sciencepolicy.ca/conference/cspc-2025/cspc-2025-interviews/
February 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Sponsorship for Science Meets Parliament supports one of Canada’s most important efforts to connect the scientific community directly with policymakers. Explore #SciParl2026 sponsorship opportunities: https://sciencepolicy.ca/programs/science-meets-parliament/smp-2026/sponsorship-prospectus-smp-2026
February 4, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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Le parrainage de #SciParl2026 soutient l’une des initiatives les plus importantes au Canada pour relier directement la communauté scientifique aux décideurs.

Pour en savoir plus : https://sciencepolicy.ca/fr/programs/science-meets-parliament/smp-2026/sponsorship-prospectus-smp-2026/
February 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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"Science-fuelled innovation: putting the industry behind the innovation wheel"

Read editorial by Guillaume Côté for CSPC's 2025 Canadian Science Policy Magazine: https://sciencepolicy.ca/posts/science-fuelled-innovation-putting-the-industry-behind-the-innovation-wheel/
February 4, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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How can CIHR strengthen the connection between health research and decision-making, ensuring that evidence meaningfully informs health system transformation and public policy?

Paul Hébert, CIHR, shared insights at #CSPC2025: https://sciencepolicy.ca/conference/cspc-2025/cspc-2025-interviews/
February 3, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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Comment les IRSC peuvent-ils renforcer les liens entre la recherche en santé et la prise de décision, afin que les données probantes guident réellement la transformation du système de santé et les politiques publiques?

Paul Hébert: https://sciencepolicy.ca/conference/cspc-2025/cspc-2025-interviews/
February 3, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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"No policy is an island: Complex challenges demand many minds"

Read editorial by Daniel Jutras, Rector, Université de Montréal - News for CSPC's 2025 Canadian Science Policy Magazine:

https://sciencepolicy.ca/posts/no-policy-is-an-island-complex-challenges-demand-many-minds/

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February 3, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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"Des politiques publiques innovantes ne se construisent pas en vase clos"

Lisez l'éditorial de Daniel Jutras, recteur de l’Université de Montréal, dans le magazine des politiques scientifiques canadiennes: https://sciencepolicy.ca/fr/posts/no-policy-is-an-island-complex-challenges-demand-many-minds
February 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Don't miss today's free virtual panel at 1:00PM ET!

Join us as we develop practical recommendations to refresh our understanding of Canada’s science culture.

Register: https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/towards-a-new-science-culture-framework-in-canada/

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February 3, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Bring your brand, message and ideas to an influential and motivated audience. Discover partnership opportunities for the 18th Canadian Science Policy Conference #CSPC2026, Canada’s biggest science, technology and innovation policy conference:

https://sciencepolicy.ca/become-a-cspc-partner/
February 2, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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Faites rayonner votre marque, votre message et vos idées auprès d’un public influent et mobilisé. Découvrez les possibilités de partenariat pour #CPSC2026, la plus grande conférence au Canada sur les politiques en science, technologie et innovation : https://sciencepolicy.ca/fr/become-a-cspc-partner
February 2, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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"To secure Canada’s future in AI, we must out-smart, not out-spend"

Read editorial by Valerie Pisano, President and CEO, Mila for CSPC's 2025 Canadian Science Policy Magazine:

https://sciencepolicy.ca/posts/to-secure-canadas-future-in-ai-we-must-out-smart-not-out-spend/

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February 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM