Evidence for Democracy
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Canada's leading advocate for evidence-informed policies and decision-making. 🇨🇦
Parliament returns next month, but what does the recent federal election mean for science and research?
Our Election 45 Takeaway Report breaks down the results, party commitments, and what to watch for in the months ahead.
Read it here: evidencefordemocracy.ca/where-was-sc...
Our Election 45 Takeaway Report breaks down the results, party commitments, and what to watch for in the months ahead.
Read it here: evidencefordemocracy.ca/where-was-sc...
August 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Parliament returns next month, but what does the recent federal election mean for science and research?
Our Election 45 Takeaway Report breaks down the results, party commitments, and what to watch for in the months ahead.
Read it here: evidencefordemocracy.ca/where-was-sc...
Our Election 45 Takeaway Report breaks down the results, party commitments, and what to watch for in the months ahead.
Read it here: evidencefordemocracy.ca/where-was-sc...
Our 2024-2025 Impact Report is here.
This year, we launched Canada’s first Science Advocacy Hub, created tools for advocates, and tracked key policies that affect science in Canada.
Read the report: evidencefordemocracy.ca/about/about-...
This year, we launched Canada’s first Science Advocacy Hub, created tools for advocates, and tracked key policies that affect science in Canada.
Read the report: evidencefordemocracy.ca/about/about-...
August 20, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Our 2024-2025 Impact Report is here.
This year, we launched Canada’s first Science Advocacy Hub, created tools for advocates, and tracked key policies that affect science in Canada.
Read the report: evidencefordemocracy.ca/about/about-...
This year, we launched Canada’s first Science Advocacy Hub, created tools for advocates, and tracked key policies that affect science in Canada.
Read the report: evidencefordemocracy.ca/about/about-...
Scientific integrity is at a crossroads in Canada and the U.S.
Our latest report shows how evidence is being eroded, and what we must do to protect it.
Read the report: evidencefordemocracy.ca/research/acc...
Our latest report shows how evidence is being eroded, and what we must do to protect it.
Read the report: evidencefordemocracy.ca/research/acc...
July 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Scientific integrity is at a crossroads in Canada and the U.S.
Our latest report shows how evidence is being eroded, and what we must do to protect it.
Read the report: evidencefordemocracy.ca/research/acc...
Our latest report shows how evidence is being eroded, and what we must do to protect it.
Read the report: evidencefordemocracy.ca/research/acc...
How is political interference affecting scientific research in Canada and the US? Join us on July 23rd for an online panel exploring what can be done to safeguard scientific integrity.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
July 15, 2025 at 3:18 PM
How is political interference affecting scientific research in Canada and the US? Join us on July 23rd for an online panel exploring what can be done to safeguard scientific integrity.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We’re thrilled to welcome Félix Proulx-Giraldeau as E4D’s Interim Executive Director!
Félix brings fresh energy and a strong commitment to science.
Learn more about his story and what he hopes to bring to the role in his intro blog post: evidencefordemocracy.ca/nonlinear-dy...
Félix brings fresh energy and a strong commitment to science.
Learn more about his story and what he hopes to bring to the role in his intro blog post: evidencefordemocracy.ca/nonlinear-dy...
July 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
We’re thrilled to welcome Félix Proulx-Giraldeau as E4D’s Interim Executive Director!
Félix brings fresh energy and a strong commitment to science.
Learn more about his story and what he hopes to bring to the role in his intro blog post: evidencefordemocracy.ca/nonlinear-dy...
Félix brings fresh energy and a strong commitment to science.
Learn more about his story and what he hopes to bring to the role in his intro blog post: evidencefordemocracy.ca/nonlinear-dy...
Today, Parliament passed Bill C-5 — fast-tracking “national interest” projects while sidelining science, public input, and Indigenous rights.
Evidence for Democracy is sounding the alarm. Read our full response here: evidencefordemocracy.ca/press-releas...
Evidence for Democracy is sounding the alarm. Read our full response here: evidencefordemocracy.ca/press-releas...
June 21, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Today, Parliament passed Bill C-5 — fast-tracking “national interest” projects while sidelining science, public input, and Indigenous rights.
Evidence for Democracy is sounding the alarm. Read our full response here: evidencefordemocracy.ca/press-releas...
Evidence for Democracy is sounding the alarm. Read our full response here: evidencefordemocracy.ca/press-releas...
Canada’s new Cabinet is missing something critical: a dedicated science minister.
By sidelining science, this government sends a disappointing message to the science and research community.
Read our full statement: evidencefordemocracy.ca/press-releas...
By sidelining science, this government sends a disappointing message to the science and research community.
Read our full statement: evidencefordemocracy.ca/press-releas...
May 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Canada’s new Cabinet is missing something critical: a dedicated science minister.
By sidelining science, this government sends a disappointing message to the science and research community.
Read our full statement: evidencefordemocracy.ca/press-releas...
By sidelining science, this government sends a disappointing message to the science and research community.
Read our full statement: evidencefordemocracy.ca/press-releas...
The results are in: 🇨🇦 As the Liberal Party forms the next government, we at Evidence for Democracy are calling for urgent action to strengthen science, research, and evidence-informed policymaking.
We welcome their commitments—but now it's time to deliver.
We welcome their commitments—but now it's time to deliver.
April 29, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The results are in: 🇨🇦 As the Liberal Party forms the next government, we at Evidence for Democracy are calling for urgent action to strengthen science, research, and evidence-informed policymaking.
We welcome their commitments—but now it's time to deliver.
We welcome their commitments—but now it's time to deliver.
💪Un vote pour la science est un vote en faveur d’une économie forte📊
La science façonne nos vies : soins de santé, action climatique, croissance économique, sécurité publique, mais elle est souvent ignorée lors des élections.
La science façonne nos vies : soins de santé, action climatique, croissance économique, sécurité publique, mais elle est souvent ignorée lors des élections.
April 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
💪Un vote pour la science est un vote en faveur d’une économie forte📊
La science façonne nos vies : soins de santé, action climatique, croissance économique, sécurité publique, mais elle est souvent ignorée lors des élections.
La science façonne nos vies : soins de santé, action climatique, croissance économique, sécurité publique, mais elle est souvent ignorée lors des élections.
💪 A vote for science is a vote for a strong economy 📊
Science shapes our lives; healthcare, climate action, economic growth, public safety—yet it’s often ignored in elections. WE NEED YOU to help us put science at the center of the election!
Science shapes our lives; healthcare, climate action, economic growth, public safety—yet it’s often ignored in elections. WE NEED YOU to help us put science at the center of the election!
April 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
💪 A vote for science is a vote for a strong economy 📊
Science shapes our lives; healthcare, climate action, economic growth, public safety—yet it’s often ignored in elections. WE NEED YOU to help us put science at the center of the election!
Science shapes our lives; healthcare, climate action, economic growth, public safety—yet it’s often ignored in elections. WE NEED YOU to help us put science at the center of the election!
Join us on April 25 at 2pm ET for a Vote Science 2025 Info Session to learn how you can take action this federal election. We’ll walk through campaign tools and resources, and hear from collaborators across Canada on why they’re taking action. Register: evidencefordemocracy.ca/vote-science...
April 23, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Join us on April 25 at 2pm ET for a Vote Science 2025 Info Session to learn how you can take action this federal election. We’ll walk through campaign tools and resources, and hear from collaborators across Canada on why they’re taking action. Register: evidencefordemocracy.ca/vote-science...
💚 Un vote pour la science est un vote pour des communautés plus sûres 🏡
La science a sa place au sein du gouvernement. Veillons à ce que le prochain Parlement soit fondé sur des faits et non sur une idéologie. Rejoignez-nous et agissez dès aujourd’hui: evidencefordemocracy.ca/votez-pour-l...
La science a sa place au sein du gouvernement. Veillons à ce que le prochain Parlement soit fondé sur des faits et non sur une idéologie. Rejoignez-nous et agissez dès aujourd’hui: evidencefordemocracy.ca/votez-pour-l...
April 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
💚 Un vote pour la science est un vote pour des communautés plus sûres 🏡
La science a sa place au sein du gouvernement. Veillons à ce que le prochain Parlement soit fondé sur des faits et non sur une idéologie. Rejoignez-nous et agissez dès aujourd’hui: evidencefordemocracy.ca/votez-pour-l...
La science a sa place au sein du gouvernement. Veillons à ce que le prochain Parlement soit fondé sur des faits et non sur une idéologie. Rejoignez-nous et agissez dès aujourd’hui: evidencefordemocracy.ca/votez-pour-l...
💚 A vote for science is a vote for safer communities 🏡
Science belongs in government. Let’s make sure the next Parliament is built on facts, not ideology. Join us & take action today: evidencefordemocracy.ca/vote-science/
Science belongs in government. Let’s make sure the next Parliament is built on facts, not ideology. Join us & take action today: evidencefordemocracy.ca/vote-science/
April 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
💚 A vote for science is a vote for safer communities 🏡
Science belongs in government. Let’s make sure the next Parliament is built on facts, not ideology. Join us & take action today: evidencefordemocracy.ca/vote-science/
Science belongs in government. Let’s make sure the next Parliament is built on facts, not ideology. Join us & take action today: evidencefordemocracy.ca/vote-science/
Un grand merci aux candidat·e·s qui ont signé le Plaidoyer pour la science et qui s’engagent à défendre une prise de décision fondée sur les données probantes au sein du gouvernement.
Merci pour votre appui à la science et à la transparence.
Merci pour votre appui à la science et à la transparence.
April 22, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Un grand merci aux candidat·e·s qui ont signé le Plaidoyer pour la science et qui s’engagent à défendre une prise de décision fondée sur les données probantes au sein du gouvernement.
Merci pour votre appui à la science et à la transparence.
Merci pour votre appui à la science et à la transparence.
Thank you to the candidates who have signed the Science Pledge and committed to championing evidence-informed decision-making in government.
We’re grateful for your support of science and transparency.
We’re grateful for your support of science and transparency.
April 22, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Thank you to the candidates who have signed the Science Pledge and committed to championing evidence-informed decision-making in government.
We’re grateful for your support of science and transparency.
We’re grateful for your support of science and transparency.
🇨🇦 Salut Canada, mettons la science à l’ordre du jour!
Le vote par anticipation est ouvert : Du 19 au 21 avril, de 9 h à 21 h
Utilisez nos outils pour en apprendre plus sur les partis, poser des questions axées sur la science, et faire entendre votre voix!
evidencefordemocracy.ca/votez-pour-l...
Le vote par anticipation est ouvert : Du 19 au 21 avril, de 9 h à 21 h
Utilisez nos outils pour en apprendre plus sur les partis, poser des questions axées sur la science, et faire entendre votre voix!
evidencefordemocracy.ca/votez-pour-l...
April 18, 2025 at 12:04 PM
🇨🇦 Salut Canada, mettons la science à l’ordre du jour!
Le vote par anticipation est ouvert : Du 19 au 21 avril, de 9 h à 21 h
Utilisez nos outils pour en apprendre plus sur les partis, poser des questions axées sur la science, et faire entendre votre voix!
evidencefordemocracy.ca/votez-pour-l...
Le vote par anticipation est ouvert : Du 19 au 21 avril, de 9 h à 21 h
Utilisez nos outils pour en apprendre plus sur les partis, poser des questions axées sur la science, et faire entendre votre voix!
evidencefordemocracy.ca/votez-pour-l...
🇨🇦 Hey Canada, let’s get science on the agenda!
Advance voting is open on:
April 19 - April 21 from 9am to 9pm
Use our resources and tools to learn about the parties, ask science-focused questions, and make your voice heard!
evidencefordemocracy.ca/vote-science/
Advance voting is open on:
April 19 - April 21 from 9am to 9pm
Use our resources and tools to learn about the parties, ask science-focused questions, and make your voice heard!
evidencefordemocracy.ca/vote-science/
April 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🇨🇦 Hey Canada, let’s get science on the agenda!
Advance voting is open on:
April 19 - April 21 from 9am to 9pm
Use our resources and tools to learn about the parties, ask science-focused questions, and make your voice heard!
evidencefordemocracy.ca/vote-science/
Advance voting is open on:
April 19 - April 21 from 9am to 9pm
Use our resources and tools to learn about the parties, ask science-focused questions, and make your voice heard!
evidencefordemocracy.ca/vote-science/
🩺 Voter pour la science, c’est voter pour la santé ⚕️
NOUS AVONS BESOIN DE VOUS pour nous aider à placer la science au centre des élections!
Comment pouvez-vous agir?
- Envoyez un courriel à vos candidats et demandez-leur de signer le plaidoyer pour la science.
NOUS AVONS BESOIN DE VOUS pour nous aider à placer la science au centre des élections!
Comment pouvez-vous agir?
- Envoyez un courriel à vos candidats et demandez-leur de signer le plaidoyer pour la science.
April 17, 2025 at 9:52 PM
🩺 Voter pour la science, c’est voter pour la santé ⚕️
NOUS AVONS BESOIN DE VOUS pour nous aider à placer la science au centre des élections!
Comment pouvez-vous agir?
- Envoyez un courriel à vos candidats et demandez-leur de signer le plaidoyer pour la science.
NOUS AVONS BESOIN DE VOUS pour nous aider à placer la science au centre des élections!
Comment pouvez-vous agir?
- Envoyez un courriel à vos candidats et demandez-leur de signer le plaidoyer pour la science.
🩺 A vote for science is a vote for healthcare⚕️
WE NEED YOU to help us put science at the center of the election!
WE NEED YOU to help us put science at the center of the election!
April 17, 2025 at 9:48 PM
🩺 A vote for science is a vote for healthcare⚕️
WE NEED YOU to help us put science at the center of the election!
WE NEED YOU to help us put science at the center of the election!
📚Un vote pour la science est un vote en faveur d’une meilleure éducation ✏️
NOUS AVONS BESOIN DE VOUS pour nous aider à placer la science au centre des élections!
Comment pouvez-vous agir?
- Envoyez un courriel à vos candidats et demandez-leur de signer le plaidoyer pour la science.
NOUS AVONS BESOIN DE VOUS pour nous aider à placer la science au centre des élections!
Comment pouvez-vous agir?
- Envoyez un courriel à vos candidats et demandez-leur de signer le plaidoyer pour la science.
April 16, 2025 at 4:22 PM
📚Un vote pour la science est un vote en faveur d’une meilleure éducation ✏️
NOUS AVONS BESOIN DE VOUS pour nous aider à placer la science au centre des élections!
Comment pouvez-vous agir?
- Envoyez un courriel à vos candidats et demandez-leur de signer le plaidoyer pour la science.
NOUS AVONS BESOIN DE VOUS pour nous aider à placer la science au centre des élections!
Comment pouvez-vous agir?
- Envoyez un courriel à vos candidats et demandez-leur de signer le plaidoyer pour la science.
📚A vote for science is a vote for better education✏️
WE NEED YOU to help us put science at the center of the election!
WE NEED YOU to help us put science at the center of the election!
April 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
📚A vote for science is a vote for better education✏️
WE NEED YOU to help us put science at the center of the election!
WE NEED YOU to help us put science at the center of the election!
🌱Un vote pour la science est un vote en faveur de la qualité de l’air et de l’eau💧
La science façonne nos vies : soins de santé, action climatique, croissance économique, sécurité publique, mais elle est souvent ignorée lors des élections.
La science façonne nos vies : soins de santé, action climatique, croissance économique, sécurité publique, mais elle est souvent ignorée lors des élections.
April 15, 2025 at 9:02 PM
🌱Un vote pour la science est un vote en faveur de la qualité de l’air et de l’eau💧
La science façonne nos vies : soins de santé, action climatique, croissance économique, sécurité publique, mais elle est souvent ignorée lors des élections.
La science façonne nos vies : soins de santé, action climatique, croissance économique, sécurité publique, mais elle est souvent ignorée lors des élections.
🌱A vote for science is a vote for clean air and water💧
Science shapes our lives; healthcare, climate action, economic growth, public safety—yet it’s often ignored in elections. WE NEED YOU to help us put science at the center of the election!
Science shapes our lives; healthcare, climate action, economic growth, public safety—yet it’s often ignored in elections. WE NEED YOU to help us put science at the center of the election!
April 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
🌱A vote for science is a vote for clean air and water💧
Science shapes our lives; healthcare, climate action, economic growth, public safety—yet it’s often ignored in elections. WE NEED YOU to help us put science at the center of the election!
Science shapes our lives; healthcare, climate action, economic growth, public safety—yet it’s often ignored in elections. WE NEED YOU to help us put science at the center of the election!
Le moyen le plus efficace de faire de la science une priorité lors de ces élections est d’en parler directement à vos candidats.
April 7, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Le moyen le plus efficace de faire de la science une priorité lors de ces élections est d’en parler directement à vos candidats.
The most powerful way to make science a priority this election is to tell your candidates directly. Our bilingual letter-writing tool makes it quick and easy to contact your local candidates and let them know that science, research, and evidence-informed decision-making matter.
April 7, 2025 at 11:44 PM
The most powerful way to make science a priority this election is to tell your candidates directly. Our bilingual letter-writing tool makes it quick and easy to contact your local candidates and let them know that science, research, and evidence-informed decision-making matter.