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A New Direction for Science Policy in Canada? Get Science Right town hall

November 27, 2014

On November 27, join us for an evening with journalist Mike De Souza to discuss the impact of the federal government's current approach to science policy, examine ways to protect science in the public interest, and hear the views of representatives from the three main political parties on what should be the role of the federal government with respect to research and post-secondary education.

Confirmed panelists include:
Béla Joós, Physics Professor, University of Ottawa
Diane Beauchemin, Chemistry Professor, Queen’s University
Christina Muehlberger, PhD Candidate, Sociology & Political Economy, Carleton University
Ted Hsu, Science & Technology Critic, Member of Parliament, Liberal Party of Canada
Kennedy Stewart, Science & Technology Critic, Member of Parliament, New Democratic Party of Canada

Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm (Reception to follow)
Venue: 11 Colonel By Drive
Location: Ottawa, ON
Website: http://www.getscienceright.ca
For information contact: Angela Regnier - regnier@caut.ca
Phone: 613-726-5186
Categories: Science & Technology

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