MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Friends,
It is an absolute honour and pleasure that we present to you the 11th annual Canadian Science Policy Conference. With more than 800 participants, and over 250 speakers from across the country (and for some panels, across the globe), this year promises to offer an excellent venue to set the science and innovation policy agenda in Canada moving forward. This couldn’t occur at a more opportune time, following the 2019 federal election and new government mandates and priorities looking forward to the next four years.
Together, we will build stronger bridges between science policy and society and ensure the use of evidence in policy making turning great ideas into great policy. Over the next three days, participants will discuss and debate issues related to science and policy, science and society, science, innovation and economic development, science, international affairs and security, and science and the next generation; and I am confident that the takeaways from your discussions will carry into your important work moving forward.
Looking back, the past ten conferences have all been remarkable and have contributed greatly to the science and innovation community. Now more than ever, we are seeing science and innovation at the forefront of policy and decision making – whether it be in climate change, artificial intelligence, or the endless other applications that are changing the way we live. I am so proud to see how far the Canadian Science Policy Conference has come and I am greatly appreciative to all of the organizations who have supported this endeavour as well as the many wonderful minds who have contributed to the betterment of science policy here in Canada. I thank you all for participating in this year’s exceptional Conference, whether as speakers, partners, exhibitors, or attendees, and wish you all the very best here at CSPC 2019.
Sincerely, Mehrdad Hariri C E O & P R E S I D E N T Canadian Science Policy Centre
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Your badge is your passport to all Conference events, and it is not transferable. Please wear your badge at all times.
Location All Conference activities take place at the Westin Hotel, with the exception of the CSPC Gala Dinner and the Science Social.
The Science Social will take place at the Metropolitan Brasserie Restaurant, located at 700 APATHY. INGENUITY. Sussex Drive. The CSPC Gala Dinner, taking place the evening of Thursday, November 14th, will be held at the Shaw Centre (55 Colonel By Drive), which is located right beside the Westin Hotel.
Registration and Information Desk The Registration and Information Desk (one for participants, and one for speakers) is located in the Nunavut Room, near the escalators on the Fourth Level: Wednesday, November 13th…………………………….. 7:00am – 5:30pm Thursday, November 14th………………………………... 7:00am – 5:00pm Friday, November 15th ………………………………….... 7:00am – 3:00pm
Dress Business Casual attire is recommended for all sessions and functions with the exception of the CSPC Gala Dinner, where Business Professional attire is suggested. Please remember that meeting room temperatures may vary; it is advised to bring a jacket, scarf/shawl, or sweater with Ryerson is rewriting the future. you just in case. Building healthy cities is key to creating a Coat Racks better future. That’s why we apply our research There will be unsupervised coat racks available for use, located in the Confederation Ballroom. and creativity to doing just that. ryerson.ca Exhibition The Exhibit Booths are located in the Provinces Ballroom, next to the Confederation Ballroom (Main Plenary, fourth level), as well as in the foyer. Exhibits will be open for visits during all scheduled breaks, breakfasts and lunches during the Conference, as well as during the reception on the first evening.
Social Media Twitter: Follow us at @sciencepolicy and join the conversation during the Conference using #CSPC2019. Facebook: Find us at facebook.com/canadiansciencepolicy LinkedIn: Find us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadian-science-policy-centre/
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Board of Directors Program Committee Evaluation Committee CSPC 2019 is grateful to have an incredible team of volunteers. Janet E. Halliwell, Co-chair: Alina Chan Co-chair: Jessica McQuiggan Chair Co-chair: Homa Kheyrollah Pour Co-chair: Uzma Urooj Principal Naveed Aziz Stephanie Cheung J.E. Halliwell Anne Ballantyne Christina Cook Associates Inc. Masha Cemma Ayda Elhage Denise Amyot Christina Cook Conor Meade President & CEO Shweta Ganapati Noushin Nabavi Colleges & Institutes Maria Giammarco Noah Poulin of Canada Sarah King Erika Siren Kin Kuok Fatima Tokhmafshan Mehrdad Hariri Amy Lemay CEO & President Shuang Liang Science Policy Youth Award Canadian Science Megan Mahoney of Excellence Committee Policy Conference Shawn Marshall Co-Chair: Naveed Aziz Matt McTaggart Jeff Kinder Co-Chair: Sandra Noel Deni Ogunrinde Director, Hamed Babazadeh Trushar Patel Innovation Lab Shelley Deeke Fatou Sarr Institute on Majid Naji Peter Serles Governance Jenny Smith Rupali Sharma Janet King Pooja Shree Mishra Associate Deputy Naomi Shuman Minister Anca-Maria Tugulea Grant Writing Committee Public Services and Uzma Urooj Chair: Angela Zhou Procurement Canada Jenny Zhang Alina Chan Dave Watters Angela Zhou Linden Fairbairn President Shweta Ganapati Global Advantage Social Media and Outreach Dana Gasumova Consulting Group Committee Aileen Gracias Pooja Shree Mishra Chair: Aaron Maxwell Editorial Committee Renata Osika Linden Fairbairn Evan Pacey Co-chair: Andrew Harris Dana Gasumova Fatou Sarr Co-chair: Peter Serles Emily Jacobs Peter Serles Dylan Archer Alexander Kostenko Mathieu Seyfrid Farhana Cheema Louise Moyle Rupali Sharma Edward Cruise Kate Sedivy-Haley Sidhra Yakub Shweta Ganapati Hoda Soleymani Abyaneh Rachel Kratofil Fatima Tokhmafshan Sarah Laframboise Spencer Weinstein Maria Loza-Correa Pooja Shree Mishra Jai Persaud Clara Alexandra Stafford Alessandra Zimmermann
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At the intersection of industry, À l’intersection de l’industrie, du academia, and government, milieu universitaire et du gouverne- NRC research informs science ment, les recherches du CNRC infor- policy to advance creative, ment la politique scientifique en vue relevant, and sustainable de faire avancer des solutions créatives, solutions for Canada. pertinentes, et viables pour le Canada. Commitment to research L’engagement du CNRC envers l’excel- and innovation underpins lence en recherche et en innovation everything the NRC does. étaie tout ce qu’il entreprend.
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Panel Organizers by Company/ • National Alliance of Provincial Health Research Community Friends Exhibitors Organizations Organization Name • National Research Council Canada • Association francophone pour le savoir • Canada Foundation for Innovation • American Association for the Advancement of • Natural Sciences and Engineering Research • Canadian Nutrition Society • Canadian Institutes of Health Research Science Council of Canada • Canadian Political Science Association • Canadian Science Publishing • Art the Science • Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute & • The Canadian Society of Evidence-Based Policing • Canadian Space Agency • Canadian Association of Science Centres Hospital) (CAN-SEBP) • Carleton University • Canada Foundation for Innovation • NIVA Inc. Canadian Society for the History and Philosophy • • Council of Canadian Academies • Canada Research Coordinating Committee • Office of the Chief Science Advisor of Canada of Science • Genome Canada Secretariat • Office of the Chief Scientist, Alberta • Carleton University School of Public Policy and Global Advantage Consulting Group • Canadian Institutes of Health Research Environment and Parks Administration • Oceans Research in Canada Alliance (ORCA) • Canadian Science Policy Centre • Office of the Chief Scientists, Natural Resources • Cybera • Canada Ontario Centres of Excellence • The Centre for the Study of Science and • Health Science Inquiry • Innovation Policy • Pixels & Plans • Institute On Governance • The Leaders Circle • Colleges and Institutes Canada • Privy Council Office • Life Sciences Ontario • Mitacs • Compute Ontario • Public Services and Procurement Canada • Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research • National Research Council of Canada (NRC) • Council of Canadian Academies • The Oceans Research in Canada Alliance • RE$EARCH MONEY • Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) • David Johnston Research & Technology Park • Queen’s University • Science & Policy Exchange • NIVA Inc. • Digital Mi'kmaq • Ryerson Diversity Institute • Society for Canadian Women in Science & Nuclear Waste Management Organization • Embassy of Switzerland in Canada • Ryerson University, Office of Vice President Technology • Research and Innovation Queen’s University • European Commission’s Joint Research Centre • Science & Technology Awareness Network • School of Public Administration & Gustavson Ryerson Urban Water Evidence for Democracy • • Techsploration • • School of Business, University of Victoria Social Sciences and Humanities Research • FACIT • • School of Journalism and Communication, Council (SSHRC) • The Fathom Fund Carleton University • University of Ottawa Federation for the Humanities and Social Simon Fraser University • • University of Toronto Sciences • • Spindle Strategy Corp. • Fonds de recherche du Québec • Social Sciences and Humanities Research • Genome British Columbia Council of Canada • Genome Canada • UK Research and Innovation • Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. • UK Research and Innovation North America • International Development Research Centre • University of Alberta • Ingenium • University of Waterloo • INGSA North America • University of Toronto, Office of the Vice- • Institute for Science, Society and Policy, President, Research and Innovation University of Ottawa • VISTA Science & Technology Inc. • Institute of Environment, University of Ottawa • Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy
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Third Level Legend Exhibitor Level
Nunavut - Registration and Information Desk Ontario, Governor General I, II, & III - Breakout Rooms Confederation Ballroom - Main Plenary Provinces & Confederation Ballroom Foyer - Exhibitor Hall
Fourth Level
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CSPC Themes 2:30PM – 3:45PM Panel Sessions 314 - A Winning Formula for Building Regional Innovation Capacity: THEME 1 : THEME 4: Skills, Research and Collaboration (Governor General II) Science and Policy Science and International Affairs 317 - Bridging the Gap: Timely Patient Access to Innovative THEME 2: THEME 5: Medicines in the Rare Disease and Disorder Space Science and Society Science and the Next Generation (Governor General III) THEME 3: 304 - Toward a Quantum Strategy for Canada Science, Innovation and Economic (Confederation Ballroom) Development 103 - Bringing the social sciences into new policy spaces: solution- oriented case studies and dialogue (Ontario) 112 - Risk, Uncertainty, Unknowns and Nonsense – Engagement with Wednesday, November 13th the Public on Radiation, Nuclear, and Climate (Governor General I)
7:00AM – 5:30PM Registration and Information Desk (Exhibitor Hall) (Nunavut Room) 3:45PM – 4:15PM Coffee Break
4:15PM – 5:30PM Panel Sessions 7:00AM – 8:00AM Breakfast (For Symposium Registered Delegates Only) (Confederation Ballroom) 309 - Ontario-First in the innovation economy: impacts of a $1B public-private-partnership on Canadian healthcare 8:00AM – 11:45AM Symposiums commercialization (Governor General II) Acting for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Canadian Science and Research 408 - Personhood rights for water bodies: A fad or path to (Governor General II) Sustainable Development Goals? (Ontario) Future Skills and Talent Development (Governor General I) Meet the Executives - An Interactive Session for Early Career Professionals (Governor General 1) Oceans Research in Canada Alliance – Oceans Science & Policy Symposium (Confederation Ballroom) 116 - How the sciences of human behavior can help us put knowledge at the heart of policymaking (Governor General III) Science advice for foresighting: the slow burn (Ontario) 123 - International Research Collaboration in a Polarized World Science Policy 101 Workshop (Governor General III) (Confederation Ballroom)
9:30AM – 10:45AM Coffee Break (For Symposium Registered Delegates Only) 5:30PM – 6:30PM Reception: Hosted by UK Research and Innovation North America (Foyer) (Foyer & Exhibitor Hall)
11:45AM – 1:00PM Lunch (For Symposium Registered Delegates Only) 6:30PM – 7:30PM Keynote Session (Governor General I, II and III) Not a palaver! How can interdisciplinary, intersectoral and international collaboration can be successful? 1:00PM – 2:15PM Opening Plenary Session (Confederation Ballroom) Leveraging data for science advice and rapid response to health emergencies (Confederation Ballroom) 7:30PM – 9:00PM Science Social Finish off the first day of the Conference in a casual and relaxing ambiance, 2:15PM – 2:30PM Coffee Break (Exhibitor Hall) chatting with delegates. Appetizers to be served. (The Metropolitan Brasserie Restaurant, 700 Sussex Drive)
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Thursday, November 14th 134 - Precision Policy – Advances in Big Data Analytics and 7:00AM – 5:00PM Registration and Information Desk Government Policy (40 min) (Governor General III) (Nunavut Room) 102 - Policy Lessons in the Age of Technological Disruption (40 min) (Governor General III) 7:45AM – 8:25AM Breakfast Session 211 - Convergence science and tackling grand challenges Hosted by Simon Fraser University - DATA FOR IMPACT: How trusted (40 min) (Ontario) partners can advance Canada’s digital transformation (Confederation Ballroom) 217 – Moving from Place to Purpose: Science Centres, Social Impact and UN SDGs (40 min) (Ontario) 8:30AM – 9:50AM Plenary Session 518 - The Role of the Next Generation in Science Diplomacy (40 min) (Governor General I) Global Relationships in an Innovation Economy: Capitalizing on Canada’s Strengths in Collaboration and Partnership 209 - Creating SciComm: An interactive session connecting (Confederation Ballroom) scientists, policy makers and the public (40 min) (Governor General I) 9:50AM – 10:30AM Coffee Break 308 - AI as an Enabler of Innovative Competitiveness (Exhibitor Hall) (80 min) (Governor General II)
2:50PM – 3:30PM Coffee Break 10:30AM – 11:50PM Panel Sessions (Exhibitor Hall) 404 - Research without borders: funding agency case studies on international collaboration (Governor General II) 3:30PM – 4:50PM Panel Sessions 106 - The PROMISE OF SCIENCE and Its Implications for Science 403 - Science Diplomacy in a Changing Arctic Policy: Perspectives of Canada’s STI Community (Ontario) (Governor General II) 213 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) – How interdisciplinary AI 135 - Artificial Intelligence and Natural Resources Management contributes to resilient and just societies (Governor General III) (Ontario) 207 - Harnessing the power of the crowd: innovative solutions to 118 - Evidence in Practice: How do Decision-Makers Obtain and engaging communities in research (Governor General I) Use Information? (Governor General III) 203 - The Public Record: Enabling scientists to be honest brokers 126 - The Influence of Indigenous Knowledge on Policy and of evidence & information in an age of popular misinformation Practice (Confederation Ballroom) (Confederation Ballroom) 222 - Making Science Communication Happen – moving from 11:50PM – 1:30PM Luncheon Session good intentions to getting the job done (Governor General I) A Conversation with Dr. Mona Nemer, Canada’s Chief Science Advisor (Confederation Ballroom) 5:30PM – 6:30PM Pre-Gala Dinner Reception For Gala Dinner RSVPs only. 1:30PM – 2:50PM Panel Sessions Shaw Centre, 306 - Whose Facts actually Matter? How to Truly Embrace 6:30PM CSPC 2019 Gala Dinner 55 Colonel By Drive Inclusiveness in Science, Innovation and Policy (40 min) For Gala Dinner RSVPs only. (Confederation Ballroom)
504 - From the perspective of a new generation of Indigenous 9:00PM Post-Gala Dinner Reception professionals, what would an Inclusive Innovation Agenda look For Gala Dinner RSVPs only. like? (40 min) (Confederation Ballroom) 16 | NOVEMBER 13-15, 2019 - OTTAWA, ONTARIO 11TH CANADIAN SCIENCE POLICY CONFERENCE | 17 PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
th Friday, November 15 1:00PM – 2:20PM Panel Sessions 7:00AM – 3:00PM Registration and Information Desk 515 – What future for young science policy practitioners? (Nunavut Room) (40 mins) (Governor General III) 302 – Supports for women entrepreneurs: discussion on existing 7:45AM – 8:25AM Breakfast Session knowledge, research and innovative methods to dismantle Hosted by Public Services and Procurement Canada - Building barriers (40 min) (Governor General III) Collaborative Opportunities with Federal Science (Confederation Ballroom) 315 – Examining the Role of Data Trusts in Smart Cities Governance (80 min) (Confederation Ballroom) 8:30AM – 9:50AM Plenary Session 131 – Fishing for Open Science Innovation – Should Canada join cOAlition/Plan S? (80 min) (Governor General I) 138 - The Future of Research Excellence: A Conversation with Canada’s Granting Agencies (Confederation Ballroom) 514 – Empowering youth through self-led and experiential learning (80 min) (Governor General II) 9:50AM – 10:30AM Coffee Break (Exhibitor Hall) 508 – SING’ing Indigenous Technoscience: An Encounter with the Summer Internship for INdigenous peoples in Genomics Canada 10:30AM – 11:50AM Panel Sessions (SING) (3 hour demonstration) (Ontario)
305 – Open Science is transforming the research landscape 2:20PM – 2:45PM Coffee Break (Exhibitor Hall) (40 min) (Governor General I) 215 – Eating right, living better: Building healthier food systems 2:45PM – 4:00PM Closing Plenary Session worldwide (40 min) (Governor General I) 136 – Municipalities: terrain for innovation 410 – Lines in the Sand: The Struggle for National Security in a (Confederation Ballroom) World of Globalized Technology (40 min) (Ontario) 409 – Artificial Intelligence: Building Resilience Against Cyber Threats (40 min) (Ontario) 221 – Scientists in the public space: when discussion turns into a media storm (40 min) (Governor General III) 214 – Fighting the opioid crisis by reducing stigma in the media and using media to reduce stigma (40 min) (Governor General III) 130 - Mapping dynamic research ecosystems: tapping into new indicators, big data, and emerging technologies (80 min) (Confederation Ballroom) Short Talks Series (80 min) (Governor General II)
11:50AM – 1:00PM Lunch (Confederation Ballroom) Remarks from Simon Kennedy, Deputy Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Daan du Toit, Deputy Director-General, International Cooperation and Resources, Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) of the Republic of South Africa
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The Canadian Science Policy Centre (CSPC) has made significant contributions in elevating the status of science and innovation policy in Canada by becoming the focal point for connecting various disciplines, sectors, regions, and generations. The CSPC has become the main source of information sharing and has linked the science policy debate to the mainstream media, engaged youth, and brought new faces into the science policy discourse. The Centre has energized the Canadian science policy community.
With a ten-year track record of success, the Centre is now primed for much needed growth to fill the gaps in the quickly changing landscape of science policy and to respond to the community’s evolving needs. The Centre continues its operation in particular around the following areas:
• Strengthen Canadian democratic involvement in public policy in science; • Bridge formal structures to look at science & innovation policy issues in new ways; • Convene and promote dialogue among diverse stakeholders in science policy (public, private, academic, NGO, Parliamentary); • Connect organizations and people, share insights and resources, harness grassroots engagement, act as a bridge among sectors; • Build human capital, engage youth, train the future leaders of science policy; and, • Catalyze research to map and enhance the science policy landscape in Canada. L’Université d’Ottawa : The University of Ottawa: The annual Conference has become Canada’s most comprehensive, multisectoral, and Une force de frappe en A force driving public interdisciplinary forum for addressing emerging and urgent issues of science and innovation policy in the 21st century. It is used as a major platform for various reports and projects from the matière de politiques policy in the heart of main science related organizations in the country, where they are presented to be discussed. publiques au cœur de the nation’s capital la capitale nationale
Forte de ses talents et par sa vision en matière With our wealth of talent, our strong d’innovation, son bilinguisme et sa proximité vision for innovation, our commitment to stratégique avec les décideurs nationaux, bilingualism and our strategic access to l’Université d’Ottawa se distingue en tant national decision-makers, the University of que partenaire incontournable pour façonner les Ottawa stands out as a vital partner in shaping politiques publiques d’aujourd’hui et de demain. public policy for today and tomorrow.
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Annual Canadian Science Policy Conferences 2009-2019: A Decade of Impact Science Meets Parliament Impacting National Discourse
• An inclusive forum for fostering • Linking science and innovation to Pioneering new dialogue on pressing issues of public policy and societal issues insights on topical • Connecting scientists science and innovation policy • Bringing the science and innovation issues through to parliamentarians, Twitter • National focal point for connecting, discussion into mainstream media symposiums and cultivating meaningful 10.5K Followers 14.5K of tweets exchanging ideas, and networking panel discussions discussions • Introducing scientists Facebook to policy making at the 1,300+ Followers political level th 11 Annual Canadian Science Policy Conference 2019 Statistics • Providing an opportunity CSPC website/ editorial reach Panelists Breakdown for parliamentarians 28,000+ page views in Q4 2018 Students / to learn about various Male Female Post-Doctoral Fellows Speakers Speakers research topics and how 7% Executive 45% 55% they may be used in CSPC Newsletter 900 attendees (record-breaking numbers) Other 34% 13% policy making 5000+ subscribers 250+ speakers Positional Gender Breakdown Breakdown panels 55 TO BUILD CAPACITY FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
Senior Scientists / Management Researchers 21% 25% • A gateway for young professionals into science policy; Delegates Breakdown 1000+ volunteers engaged since 2009 • Developing leadership, management, and communication skills in science policy • Workshops to train the next generation of science policy experts
IN THE HORIZON
Science Meets Parliament 2020 1st CSPC Annual Magazine Science Meets Government 2020
12th Annual Canadian Science 6-Part Workshop Module Policy Conference 2020
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Opportunity for government departments Opportunité pour les ministères du gouvernement to connect with academic research de se lier à la recherche universitaire
Support policy solutions in Canada Soutenir les solutions de politiques au Canada
Enhance science communication, Améliorer la communication scientifique, collaboration, and policy in departments la collaboration et l'élaboration de politiques and agencies dans les ministères et organismes
Read about Canadian Science Policy Fellowship at: mitacs.ca/canadian-science-policy-fellowship Lisez sur Bourse pour l’élaboration de politiques scientifiques canadiennes à : mitacs.ca/fr/programmes/bourse-politiques
How can we maximize the uptake of ocean science in Canadian public policy and decision-making?
Ocean Science &
Join the Conversation! Policy Symposium Canadian Science Policy Conference November 13, 2019 Westin Hotel, Ottawa @CanOceanSci Register: [email protected]
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Noteable Sessions Hosted by CSPC, 2009-2018
Science and Policy • Workshop/Symposium: Evidence Based Private Sector and Innovation • Increasing Canadian Productivity Using Science Decision Making (2015, Ottawa) and Technology (2010, Montreal) • What are Canada’s likely challenges in the next • Workshop: Science Communication (2013, • A New Innovation Agenda for Canada (2016, • Scientific Research in Economic Growth and 50 years, and how can scientific knowledge be Toronto) Ottawa) Recession (2009, Toronto) used to solve them? (2017, Ottawa) • Workshop: K* (Knowledge, Mobilization and • The Impact of Transformative and Converging • Workshop: The Start-Up Meet-Up: A Lean • How does Canada get the new scientific Dissemination (2010, Montreal) Technologies on Private Sector Innovation and Entrepreneurship Approach to Advancing knowledge it needs? (2017, Ottawa) Productivity (2015, Ottawa) • Canadian Science and Technology Strategy: Innovation (2014, Halifax) • How do we strengthen the environment for the Looking Towards 2020 (2014, Halifax) • Innovation and Partnerships: A Recipe for production and integration of new scientific Success (2014, Halifax) Science & International Affairs knowledge? (2017, Ottawa) • Emerging Issues in Canadian Science Policy (2013, Toronto) • Advancing Economic Development and • How can we more effectively bring new and Prosperity with S&T (2014, Halifax) • Canada’s Return to the International Stage: How existing scientific knowledge to bear on • Major Issues in Canadian Science Policy (2011, Can Science Help Foreign Policy (2016, Ottawa) Canada’s challenges? (2017, Ottawa) Ottawa) • Private Sector R&D and Innovation: New Realities and Models (2013, Toronto) • Science and Innovation for Development (2015, • Science Funding Review: New Visions and New • Major Issues in Canadian Science Policy (2010, Ottawa) Ottawa) Directions (2016, Ottawa) Sector Specific • Emerging Trends in International Trade and • Major Issues in Canadian Science and Diplomacy: The Role of Science and Technology Science and Society Technology Policy (2009, Toronto) • Clean Energy and Climate Change as Global (2013, Toronto) Priorities: Implications for Canada? (2016, Global Perspectives in Science and Technology How do we engage the public in Canada’s • Science and Technology and Canada’s Future • • Ottawa) (2010, Montreal) science system? (2017, Ottawa) Challenges (2009, Toronto) • Big Science in Canada, Realizing the Benefits Science and Technology in the Global Village A New Culture of Policy Making And Evidence- • • Science and the Next Generation (2015, Ottawa) (2009, Toronto) Based Decision-Making: Horizons and • The Art and Science of Risk Assessment: A Challenges (2016, Ottawa) • Graduate Studies and Research Training: • Workshop/Symposium: Science Diplomacy Global Conversation Risk (2014, Halifax) (2016, Ottawa) • Evidence Based Decision Making (2015, Ottawa) Prospects in a Changing Environment (2013, Toronto) • Food, Fuel and Farmers: Agriculture at the Workshop/Symposium: Diaspora Scientists Transformation of Science Society and Research • • Convergence of Multi-Disciplinary Science (2015, Ottawa) in the Digital Age; Open Science Participation • Creating and Retaining Scientific Talent in Policy Issues (2012, Calgary) Security and Confidentiality (2015, Ottawa) Canada (2010, Montreal) • Workshop/Symposium: Science Diplomacy • Innovating on Energy Supply and Demand (2013, Toronto) • Communicating Science and Technology (2013, • Workshop: Science Policy 101 (2017, Ottawa) for More Sustainable Resource Management: Toronto) • Workshop: Nuts and Bolts of Science Policy A Critical Test for the Integration of Science, • Science-Technology-Society-Nexus (2012, (2016, Ottawa) Technology and Policy (2012, Calgary) Calgary) • Workshop: Entrepreneurship and Career • Re-Imagining Canadian Health Care: How • Science, Politics and Culture in Canada (2011, Development (2010, Montreal) Innovation in Science and Policy Can Contribute to a More Sustainable System (2012, Calgary) Ottawa) • Workshop: Nuts and Bolts of Science Policy • Science and Public Engagement (2009, Toronto) (2015, Ottawa) • Exploring the True North, Reflections on Northern Science Policy (2011, Ottawa) • Workshop/Symposium: Achieving Diversity in • Workshop: Nuts and Bolts of Science Policy STEM, Advancing Innovation (2016, Ottawa) (2013, Toronto) • Special Focus: International Year of Chemistry (2011, Ottawa) • Workshop/Symposium: Evidence-Based • Workshop: Science Policy 101 (2012, Calgary) Decision-Making (2016, Ottawa) • A Glance at Bioscience in Canada (2010, • Workshop: Science Policy 101 (2011, Ottawa) Montreal) • Workshop/Symposium: Achieving Diversity in STEM, Advancing Innovation (2016, Ottawa) • Workshop/Symposium: 1st Canadian Symposium on Space Policy (2016, Ottawa) • Workshop/Symposium: Evidence-Based Decision-Making (2016, Ottawa) • Enabling Private Sector Innovation (2011, Ottawa)
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH
Sandra Corbeil 7:00am – 5:30pm NUNAVUT ROOM Director, Strategic Partnerships and Networks, Ingenium Registration and Information Desk Symposium Agenda: Acting for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Canadian Science and Research
7:00am – 8:00am CONFEDERATION BALLROOM Brittany Grimsdale TIME ACTIVITY Breakfast Acting Program Head, Women in Trades and (For Symposium Registered Delegates Only) Technology, Saskatchewan Polytechnic 8:00AM – 8:10AM Land acknowledgment; Introduction by Eden Hennessey 8:00am – 11:45am GOVERNOR GENERAL II 8:15AM – 9:00AM How Can Multiple Layers of Society Collaborate to Dismantle Barriers to Gender Eleanor Haine-Bennett Equity in STEM? (including Q&A) Symposium 1: Acting for Equity, Diversity, and Program Officer for Natural Sciences, Canadian Inclusion in Canadian Science and Research Commission for UNESCO Chair: Eleanor Haine-Bennett Speakers: Sandra Corbeil, Brittany Grimsdale, Liette Vasseur Symposium Organizer: The Canadian Science Policy Centre (CSPC) Eden Hennessey 9:05AM – 10:25AM Minority integration into the Canadian STEM Workforce (including summary of This pre-conference symposium focuses on Research and Programs Director, Laurier findings) strategies, actions, and perspectives related Centre for Women in Science (WinS) Chair: Bhairavi Shankar, Krishana Sankar to acting toward greater equity, diversity, and Speakers: Ana Sofia Barrows, Vanessa Sung, Roopali Chaudhary, Ryan Anderson inclusion (EDI) in Canadian research, science and policy. While we continue to face systemic Jessica Kolopenuk barriers to inclusion, it is an exciting time to Assistant Professor, Faculty of Native Studies, 10:25AM – 10:40AM Coffee Break tackle challenges given the recent launch of the University of Alberta Dimensions Charter. Hear from the Tri-agencies, 10:40AM – 11:30AM Better Together: Promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Dialogue among researchers, and policymakers as they discuss how Karine Morin Scientists, Social Scientists, and Policymakers & Tri-Agency Panel: The Dimensions to advance EDI across sectors. The first portion of Director, Policy and Interagency Affairs, Natural Charter and working on EDI across agency sectors (including Q&A). the symposium will focus on dismantling barriers to Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Chair: Eden Hennessey inclusion. The second portion will feature strategies Canada (NSERC) Speakers: Imogen Coe, Mahadeo Sukhai, Jessica Kolopenuk, Karine Morin, Tammy and takeaways for embedding EDI into policy and Clifford *social science informing tri-agency work in EDI* practice using social science and collaboration. Krishana Sankar Doctoral Fellow, University of Toronto Speakers 11:35AM - 11:45AM Summary of recommendations by Eden Hennessey and Chairs (Karine Morin, Eleanor Haine-Bennett, Krishana Sankar)
Ryan Anderson Founder and President, Satellite Canada Ana Sofia Barrows Innovation Network Project Coordinator, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto Roopali Chaudhary Co-founder, Women of Colour in STEAMM Mahadeo Sukhai Canada (WoCScan); Founder and CEO, Louts Head of Research and Chief Accessibility STEMM Officer, Canadian National Institute for the Blind Tammy Clifford Vice President, Research Programs, Canadian Vanessa Sung Institutes of Health Research Science Policy Analyst, Office of the Chief Science Advisor of Canada
Imogen R. Coe Professor, Faculty of Science, Ryerson Liette Vasseur University UNESCO Chair, Community Sustainability: from Local to Global; Professor, Department of Biological Sciences and the Women and Gender Program, Brock University 28 | NOVEMBER 13-15, 2019 - OTTAWA, ONTARIO 11TH CANADIAN SCIENCE POLICY CONFERENCE | 29 AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH
8:00am – 11:45am GOVERNOR GENERAL I Symposium Agenda: Future Skills and Talent Nana Lee Development Assistant Professor and Director of Symposium 2: Future Skills and Talent Graduate Professional Development, Development University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine TIME ACTIVITY Symposium Organizer: The Canadian Science Policy 8:00AM Opening remarks Centre (CSPC) Vivian Nguyen Assistant Professor, Carleton University Canada’s economy is in a time of disruptive Institute of Environmental and 8:05AM First Panel: Program change. New technologies, shifting markets, the Interdisciplinary Science Implementation rise of precarious employment, and the rapidly Peter Severinson; Nana Lee; Vivian evolving needs of industry create new challenges Nguyen; Bruce Seet Jeff Ollinger for employment and innovation, challenges Senior Manager, Early Talent Acquisition, which require major investments in talent and Royal Bank of Canada 8:35AM Brainstorming skills-building. But what do graduates need? The two interactive panels will offer perspectives on projections, innovative professional development 8:55AM General Discussion Bruce Seet programming, work-integrated learning initiatives Director of Medical Affairs, and priorities for research and innovation Sanofi Pasteur Inc. 9:20AM Closing stakeholders around talent. Participants will be Peter Severinson Meet the leaders who invited to participate in group-brainstorming and are translating academic consultative discussion with panelists, with an Peter Severinson 9:30AM Break research into a sustainable emphasis on cross-sectional perspectives. Policy Team Manager, Mitacs Canada commercial industry 9:45AM Second Panel: Innovative that contributes to Moderator Programming Canada’s job creation and Sandra Lapointe; Wendy Cukier; Sandra Lapointe Tim Wilson Kamilla Karoli; Jeff Ollinger; Brian economic prosperity Associate Professor and Director of The/La Executive Director, Grants and Robson; Tim Wilson Collaborative, McMaster University Canada’s global life sciences venture, Partnerships, Social Sciences and adMare BioInnovations, is unique Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) 10:15AM Instructions and Team in the world. We are a single-stop Discussion destination offering comprehensive commercialization resources to drive the translation of early-stage, Speakers 11:15AM Summary, Outcomes and Next health-related technologies into Steps companies of scale. We are changing Wendy Cukier the landscape of the Canadian life Associate Professor and Director of the sciences ecosystem from sea to sea. Diversity Institute, Ryerson University
Kamilla Karoli Senior Advisor, Program Development, Mitacs Canada
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH
8:00am – 11:45am ONTARIO Eric M. Meslin 8:00am – 11:45am CONFEDERATION BALLROOM President and CEO, Council of Canadian Academies Symposium 3: Oceans Research in Canada Symposium 4: Science advice for foresighting: Alliance – Ocean Science & Policy Symposium the slow burn Symposium Organizer: INGSA North America, in Symposium Organizer: The Oceans Research in Canada Kevin Page Alliance (ORCA) coordination with the Council of Canadian Academies President and CEO, IFSD Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy, University of Ottawa The Oceans Research in Canada Alliance (ORCA) is Slow-burn problems are those where, despite a community of experts whose goal is to advance scientific consensus, public interest is low, the coordination of ocean science and technology responsibilities are dispersed, and there is a high in Canada through collaborative, cross-sectoral, cost to inaction. Slow-burn problems are unique Kristel van der Elst Executive Head, Policy Horizons Canada efforts. One challenge being addressed by this challenges for the science advice community. Can community is how to bridge the science-policy foresighting be effectively used to tackle slow gap on key ocean issues. Given the magnitude of burns? How can engagement with decision makers changes occurring in our oceans, cutting-edge be maintained? How can trust with the public be Canadian ocean science has an essential role to developed? We will consider these and related Symposium Agenda: Science advice for play in informing our public policies and regulations questions through featured speakers and a short foresighting: the slow burn in every domain from coastal resilience to public case study using antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as health. Join us and help to identify innovative and an example. TIME ACTIVITY collaborative solutions to maximize the uptake of ocean science in Canadian public policy. 8:45AM Introduction – Framing the DATA FOR Moderator challenges of science advice on slow burn problems and an Moderator Johannes Klumpers European Commission DG RTD - Head of introduction to AMR as a case BETTER Unit RTD.03 – Chief Scientific Advisors, study David J. Scott Kristiann Allen, INGSA; Rees Kassen, President and CEO, Polar Knowledge SAM-EGE Canada GOVERNMENT uOttawa 9:05AM Expert panel discussion Speakers Johannes Klumpers; Eric M. Meslin; Like precision medicine, precision policy Kristel van der Elst; Kevin Page; Speakers to be announced. is changing how governments serve Karen Akerlof Karen Akerlof their citizens. Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Science and Policy, George Simon Fraser University and our Mason University government partners are leveraging the 10:00AM Break power and promise of big data. Kristiann Allen 10:05AM Facilitated role-playing case Addressing the opioid crisis. Improving Senior Investigator, Centre for Science in mental health. Enhancing economic study Policy, Diplomacy and Society (SciPoDS), Participants will participate in a forecasting. Big data is improving the University of Auckland business of government. role-playing scenario where there is strong political motivation to JOIN US ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 AT 7:30AM Rees Kassen act and similarly strong potential AS SFU EXPLORES HOW TRUSTED PARTNERS CAN Chair of the Partnership Group for Science for conflict portfolios. ADVANCE CANADA’S DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION. and Engineering
11:15AM Report back and debrief CANADA’S ENGAGED UNIVERSITY Find out more at sfu.ca/data-for-good 11:30AM Questions and panelist reactions
32 | NOVEMBER 13-15, 2019 - OTTAWA, ONTARIO 11TH CANADIAN SCIENCE POLICY CONFERENCE | 33 AGENDA For 60 years, TH University Affairs WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 MAKE UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS has been the trusted source of YOUR NEWS SOURCE. higher education news and careers. Follow us on social 8:00am – 11:45am GOVERNOR GENERAL III Alice Raine Director, Arrell Food Institute, University media or subscribe to our e-newsletter Symposium 5: Science Policy 101 Workshop of Guelph and bilingual Symposium Organizer: The Canadian Science Policy magazine – it’s free! Centre (CSPC) Marc Saner Curious about science policy? Full Professor and Chair, Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, This pre-conference workshop will provide a University of Ottawa 1959 – 2019 gateway into the world of science policy and is targeted particularly to those new to the field. You will gain an understanding of what science policy is and how it works through a morning of Symposium Agenda: Science Policy 101 presentations, interactive exercises and discussion. Workshop The workshop will help you understand the science policy landscape and expand your network. We TIME ACTIVITY welcome active participants from all backgrounds
with an interest in science policy, whether in 8:00AM Welcome and ice-break exercise universityaffairs.ca the sciences, engineering, public policy and administration, business, communications, arts or 8:30AM Introduction to science policy something else entirely. 9:30AM Thinking about opportunities in Moderator science policy
Jeff Kinder 10:15AM Health Break WE’RE BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS Executive Director, Science and Innovation, Institute on Governance 10:30AM Science Policy Art The University of Toronto fosters “ At U of T, there are thousands of collaborative research initiatives scientists all in one place and access 10:45AM Panel discussion on INGSA to address today’s most challenging to an almost unlimited talent pool. science policy workshops issues. We partnered with the Speakers National Research Council In Toronto, my imagination and time are the only limitations.” Paul Dufour 11:15AM Stakeholder identification Canada to create the Centre for Principal, Paulicyworks exercise Research and Applications in — Milica Radisic, Canada Research Chair Fluidic Technologies (CRAFT): Functional Cardiovascular Tissue Engineering a microfl uidics innovation hub 11:45am – 1:00pm GOVERNOR GENERAL I, II, III that catalyzes new discoveries Learn more about our leadership Mehrdad Hariri to deliver higher quality patient in collaborative research at Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Science Lunch (For Symposium Registered Delegates Only) Policy Centre care at a lower cost. uoft.me/CRAFT
Rachael Maxwell Manager of Public Affairs and Communications, Genome Canada
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH
7:00am – 5:30pm NUNAVUT ROOM 2:30pm – 3:45pm GOVERNOR GENERAL II
Registration and Information Desk 314 - A Winning Formula for Building Moderator Regional Innovation Capacity: Skills, 1:00pm – 2:15pm CONFEDERATION BALLROOM Research and Collaboration Jeffrey Crelinsten CEO, Research Money Inc. Moderator Opening Plenary: Leveraging data for science THEME 3 advice and rapid response to health emergencies Mona Nemer Panel Organized by: Colleges and Institutes Panel Organized by: Office of the Chief Science Advisor Chief Science Advisor of Canada Canada | National Alliance of Provincial Health of Canada Research Organizations Speakers Emergencies are becoming increasingly frequent Canada needs to balance its recent investments in and complex, causing great damage to the skills and innovation to ensure they work together Diane Burt Associate Vice President, Research and economy, infrastructure and human lives. When to build the research capacity and job skills needed facing these challenges, science and technology are Speakers Program Innovation, New Brunswick today, and yet prepare us as a nation for the Community College used to respond, recover and prevent emergencies. Kamran Khan innovation challenges we will face tomorrow. This From the critical, early moments following a crisis, Founder and CEO, Blue-Dot; Professor at panel will present various approaches to building to the recovery stage and mitigation planning, the University of Toronto regional research and innovation capacity through Pamela Gray Vice President of Project Development, access to relevant scientific data is crucial to collaborations between government programs, BioTalent Canada decision-makers and responders. This panel research funding agencies, industry associations will explore how data have been used in health Yasmin Khan and post- secondary education institutions. The emergencies to inform science advice, as well Consultant Physician, Public Health audience will be engaged by facilitator-led small as what needs to change to allow for faster and Ontario; Emergency Physician, University group discussions to shed light on the innovation Kevin Holmes Managing Director, Social Innovation Lab, smarter use of data in emergencies. Health Network; Assistant Professor, capacity building challenges identified by the Algonquin College University of Toronto participants either in their community or sector of Rolf Heur expertise. Chair of the European Commission's Group of Scientific Advisors Christina Weise Chief Executive Officer, Research Manitoba
Sir Patrick Vallance Chief Science Adviser to the Government of UK
2:15pm – 2:30pm EXHIBITOR HALL
Coffee Break Coffee, tea, water and juice will be available for CSPC participants, in addition to a variety of snacks. We encourage you to visit our exciting Exhibitors.
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH
2:30pm – 3:45pm GOVERNOR GENERAL III 2:30pm – 3:45pm CONFEDERATION BALLROOM
317 - Bridging the Gap: Timely Patient Access Moderator 304 - Toward a Quantum Strategy for Moderator to Innovative Medicines in the Rare Disease Canada and Disorder Space Bill Dempster Geneviève Tanguay CEO, 3Sixty Public Affairs THEME 3 VP-Emerging Technologies, National Research Council of Canada THEME 3 Panel Organized by: Christina Stachulak and Nicole Panel Organized by: Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. Arbour, National Research Council Canada Rare diseases have a significant impact on This panel aims to explore Canada’s current role individuals, their families and society, yet in the global quantum ecosystem – touching on Speakers Speakers treatments are only available for approximately innovative skills development, current research 200 rare diseases. The unmet need in rare diseases Judith Glennie excellence through investments in the Canada First David Cory is a pressing concern that must be addressed. The President, J.L. Glennie Consulting Inc. Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) and Canada Professor & Canada Excellence Research lack of a Canadian Rare Disease Framework means Excellence Research Fund (CERC) awards and Chair Laureate, Quantum Information drugs for rare diseases (DRDs) are subject to the investments into this innovation space. It will touch Processing, Institute for Quantum same review, evaluation framework and evidence on developments that need to be considered in Computing, University of Waterloo requirements as other drugs. Evaluating DRDs with Tania Stafinski regulatory and policy development as well as the Aimee Gunther the current review process and recommendation Co-Founder and Director, Health value of being part of setting global standards. The Policy Officer, Defence Research and framework limits decision making. Technology and Policy Unit, School of goal being to engage the audience and energize Development Canada Public Health at the University of Alberta a discussion about Canada’s role in the broader This panel aims to explore how novel mechanisms development of quantum technologies globally, and innovative constructs, effectively applied in Adrian Thorogood building on existing leadership and research Gail Murphy other markets, may enable Canadian regulators Lawyer and Academic Associate, Centre strengths in this space. Vice-President, Research and Innovation, and health technology assessment bodies to bridge of Genomics and Policy (CGP), McGill University of British Columbia the gap; overcoming systemic barriers and lengthy University delays, in patients accessing life altering drugs for rare disease. Durhane Wong-Rieger Christian Sarra-Bourne President and CEO, Canadian Organization Executive Director, Institute Quantique, for Rare Disorders Université de Sherbrooke
Arman Zaribafiyan Head of Quantum Computing, 1Qbit
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH
2:30pm – 3:45pm ONTARIO 2:30pm – 3:45pm GOVERNOR GENERAL I
103 - Bringing the social sciences into new Moderator 112 - Risk, Uncertainty, and Nonsense – Moderator policy spaces: solution-oriented case studies Engagement with the Public on Radiation, and dialogue Vik Pant Nuclear, and Climate Margot Hurlbert Chief Scientist & Chief Science Advisor, Tier 1, Canada Research Chair, Climate THEME 1 Natural Resources Canada THEME 1 Change, Energy and Sustainability Policy, Centre for the Study of Science and Panel Organized by: Office of the Chief Scientist, Panel Organized by: The Centre for the Study of Science Innovation Policy, Johnson-Shoyama Natural Resources Canada with the Institute of and Innovation Policy (CSIP) | Johnson Graduate School of Public Policy, Environment, University of Ottawa Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy University of Regina Speakers There is growing recognition that social science How do perceptions of and the science surrounding research has an important role to play in decision- radiation exposure impact policy surrounding Speakers making. However, bringing the social sciences into Elisabeth Gauthier cancer, Parkinson’s, climate change, and energy Research Director, Canadian Forest science-policy domains raises questions about Service, Natural Resources Canada justice? It is assumed that exposure to radiation can Anne T. Ballantyne interdisciplinarity, expertise, and the weights and only be detrimental and the health risks resulting Strategic Research Planning and Facilitation types of evidence that inform decision-making. from exposures are linearly proportional to harm. Officer, Office of the Vice-Dean Research, However, low dose radiation health interventions Scholarly and Artistic Work, College of Arts The panel brings together perspectives from Chris McPhee such as X-rays and cancer treatments, and the and Science, University of Saskatchewan Innovation Management Specialist, Living government agencies and academia to discuss case Laboratories Initiative, Agriculture and daily exposure through activities such as flying, are Holly Laasko studies on bringing the social sciences into new Agri-Food Canada examples of social acceptability on the spectrum Research Associate, Canadian Nuclear policy spaces. Participants are invited to engage of uncertainty, unknowns and nonsense. Certain Laboratories in dialogue to share tools and practices that have perceptions are nonsense in relation to new worked in their respective organizations, and to Brian Pentz research that challenges the current linear toxicity PhD Candidate, University of Toronto create greater networking opportunities for peer- paradigm. This fun interactive collaborative session Michaela Neetz to-peer learning. explores nonsense. MPP Candidate, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy
Nathan Young Professor of Sociology, University of Ottawa Bethany Penn Strategic Research Officer, Centre for the Study of Science and Innovation Policy
Larissa Shasko MPP Candidate, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH
3:45pm – 4:15pm EXHIBITOR HALL 4:15PM – 5:30PM ONTARIO
Coffee Break 408 - Personhood rights for water bodies: Moderator Coffee, tea, water and juice will be available for CSPC A fad or path to Sustainable Development participants, in addition to a variety of snacks. We Goals? Nancy Goucher encourage you to visit our exciting Exhibitors. Knowledge Mobilization Specialist, THEME 4 University of Waterloo’s Water Institute Panel Organized by: Nancy Goucher | University of 4:15pm – 5:30pm GOVERNOR GENERAL II Waterloo 309 - Ontario-First in the innovation Moderator This panel examines whether new legal tools can Speakers economy: impacts of a $1B public-private- enhance protection of water bodies around the Christine Williams partnership on Canadian healthcare world and contribute to achieving the Clean Water Caleb Z. Behn Deputy Director, Ontario Institute for commercialization Special Advisor-Water, Assembly of First Cancer Research and Sanitation Sustainable Development Goal. The discussion will draw on international and Nations THEME 3 local case studies to examine their applicability in Panel Organized by: FACIT protecting water bodies such as Lake Erie, which faces numerous complex environmental issues. Lynda M Collins FACIT, an Ontario business accelerator focused on The panel will also discuss if and how these tools Professor, Centre for Environmental Law oncology innovations, and its strategic partner, Speakers can strengthen the water science agenda in Canada & Global Sustainability, Faculty of Law, the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR), to address problems such as curtailing ongoing University of Ottawa have laid the foundation for an innovation Rima Al-awar pollution or launching restoration programs. commercialization pathway through public-private- Director and Senior Principal Investigator, Drug Discovery Program, Ontario Institute Anastasia Lintner partnerships (PPPs). In early 2019, FACIT and one for Cancer Research Special Projects Counsel, Healthy Great of its portfolio companies, Triphase Accelerator, Lakes, Canadian Environmental Law announced a historic $1B USD partnership with Association Celgene for an OICR-discovered blood cancer Grant Gibson therapy. This transaction demonstrates the Chief Financial Officer, Triphase Accelerator Peter Wood realization of a “discovered and developed” National Campaign Manager, commercialization pathway created by Ontario Environmental Rights, David Suzuki partners over the last decade. The panel will discuss Foundation how this pathway came to fruition and illustrate Kevin Leshuk the importance of PPPs to generate meaningful Vice President & General Manager, Celgene Canada innovation outcomes.
David O’Neill President, FACIT
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH
4:15pm – 5:30pm GOVERNOR GENERAL III 4:15pm – 5:30pm CONFEDERATION BALLROOM
116 - How the sciences of human behaviour Moderator 123 - International Research Collaboration in Moderator can help us put knowledge at the heart of a Polarized World policymaking Kristiann Allen Vivek Goel Senior Investigator, Centre for Science in THEME 1 Vice-President, Research and Innovation, and THEME 1 Policy, Diplomacy and Society (SciPoDS), Strategic Initiatives, University of Toronto; University of Auckland Panel Organized by: The University of Toronto, Office of Professor in the Institute of Health Policy, Panel Organized by: European Commission's Joint the Vice-President, Research & Innovation Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana Research Centre We are living in an increasingly connected world School of Public Health We understand the world through systematic Speakers and, as Canadians, we pride ourselves on our observation. But to change it, issues and solutions global connections, diversity and openness. Speakers must be identified and policies enacted. Advances Elizabeth Hardy Breakthroughs in Canada depend on knowledge in the behavioural sciences show that the idea Senior Lead, Behavioural Insights, Impact that is produced here and in global research Chad Gaffield of human decision-making as purely rational is and Innovation Unit, Privy Council Office centres. Announced in the 2018 Budget, the President, The Royal Society of Canada inaccurate. Political targeting, disinformation, $275M Tri-Council Research Fund has been set to the rise of populism and polarisation make this support international, interdisciplinary and high- issue more pressing than ever. During the debate, Nat Rabb risk research. However, governments have also participants will discuss the evolving role of science Researcher begun to scrutinize and regulate collaborations Lissa Matyas and scientists in policymaking and exchange ideas for potential risks in areas such as research Vice-President of International Partnerships, about how the inclusion of values, emotions and integrity, data access and sharing, and IP. A keynote Mitacs social relations can allow evidence and reason to speaker and a panel will explore best practices and play their legitimate part in liberal democracies. Laura Smillie opportunities to build and continue international Project Leader of the European collaborations. Adam Segal Commission's Enlightenment 2.0 research Ira A. Lipman chair in emerging technologies programme and national security and director of the Digital and Cyberspace Policy Program, Council on Foreign Relations James Owen Weatherall Professor of Logic and Philosophy of Kimberly Skead Science, University of California University of Toronto, Doctoral Student, Department of Molecular Genetics
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH
4:15pm – 5:30pm GOVERNOR GENERAL I 5:30pm – 6:30pm FOYER & EXHIBITOR HALL 6:30pm – 7:30pm CONFEDERATION BALLROOM Reception – Hosted by UK Research and Meet the Executives - An Interactive Session for 137 - Keynote Session: Not a palaver! How Moderator Innovation North America Early Career Professionals can interdisciplinary, intersectoral and international collaboration be successful? Jean Lebel President, International Development Panel Organized by: The Canadian Science Policy Research Centre Centre (CSPC) THEME 1 This session is designed for early career Panel Organized by: UK Research and Innovation North professionals to have the chance to meet with America a few executives at government and academic Increasingly, complex research problems are not Speakers sectors for an interactive Question and Answer solved by single disciplines and research at the Session. In this session, each group has 10 minutes Please join UKRI for a reception frontiers of disciplines can be transformative. Joy Johnson to ask questions of each leader. Vice-President Research and International, celebrating international Bridging another gap – that which can exist between research and innovation – is the next and Professor Health Sciences, Simon collaboration from 17:30-18:30 necessary transformation but can be a difficult Fraser University on November 13th, 2019 at the process. As public funders we have a responsibility Westin Ottawa to help these transformative outcomes flourish Ted Hewitt by fostering collaboration not only at disciplinary President, Social Science and Humanities interfaces, but between sectors and where there is Research Council of Canada; Chair of the Fostering excellence and mutual benefit between nations. Canada Research Coordinating Committee
collaboration globally In the 21st century research is firmly accepted as a John Laughlin global enterprise, with increasingly interdisciplinary Chief Technology Officer, Next Generation Encourager l’excellence underlying questions, and solutions requiring cross- Manufacturing Canada (NGen) sector collaboration. With so many actors involved, et la collaboration how do we handle the complexity and mitigate the potential for confusion? Melanie Welham à l’échelle mondiale Executive Chair, UKRI Biotechnology and This panel will explore how funders, business Biological Sciences Research Councel @UKRI_News @UKRI_USA and academia can work together to develop shared languages, clear objectives and simplified www.ukri.org structures. We will explore how national strategies for research and innovation can shape 7:30PM – 9:00PM collaboration, how structural changes can help organisations achieve their ambitions, identify Science Social challenges and solutions for working across disciplines, sectors and nations, and give examples Metropolitan Brasserie Restaurant of how this plays out in practice. (700 Sussex Dr, Ottawa) Finish off the first day of the Conference in a casual and relaxing ambiance, chatting with delegates. Appetizers to be served.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH
7:00am – 5:00pm NUNAVUT ROOM 9:50am – 10:30am EXHIBITOR HALL
Registration and Information Desk Coffee Break Coffee, tea, water and juice will be available for CSPC 7:45am – 8:25am CONFEDERATION BALLROOM participants, in addition to a variety of snacks. We Moderator Breakfast Session - DATA FOR IMPACT: How encourage you to visit our exciting Exhibitors. trusted partners can advance Canada’s digital Joy Johnson transformation Vice-President Research and International, Panel Organized by: Simon Fraser University and Professor Social Sciences, Simon 10:30am – 11:50am GOVERNOR GENERAL II Fraser University Exchanging data and knowledge between 404 - Research without borders: funding Speakers government and non-government organizations agency case studies on international has huge potential value. But hard conversations collaboration Jennifer E. Decker around data security, trust, privacy, and measuring Speakers Executive Advisor to Chief Digital Research the value derived from the exchange are greatly THEME 4 Officer, National Research Council of Canada Anil Arora needed. Chief Statistician of Canada Panel Organized by: UK Research and Innovation
How do federal departments navigate the complex As stated in Canada’s 2017 Naylor report, “research Monica Gattinger issues around data sharing in order to maximize is a global enterprise”. International collaboration Full Professor, School of Political Studies, the social and economic benefits? What strategies not only allows the best to work with best, but Director, Institute for Science, Society and Len Garis also access to unique environments and facilities, Policy, University of Ottawa work to create conditions for such partnerships to Adjunct Professor in the School of Criminology and permits research to be conducted at scale. succeed? and Criminal Justice & Associate to the Centre for Social Research at the University of the This panel will address the issue of how funders Rainer Gruhlich This panel will discuss how Simon Fraser University Fraser Valley contribute to the internationalisation efforts of Director, North America Office, German brings together government, industry and their national research systems, from the unique Research Foundation Luba Petersen perspective of speakers who have spent time communities to share and mobilize data responsibly Associate Professor of Economics, Simon based in a partner country in order to support to address the country’s most pressing social Fraser University issues, and help position Canada as an innovation their agency’s global engagement. The panel will Claire A. Hemingway leader. illustrate their points with case studies and share Program Officer, Office of International information on collaborative opportunities for the Science and Engineering, National Science Carolyn Watters research community. Foundation Vice-President and Chief Digital Research Officer, National Research Council of Canada Jean-Christian Lemay Scientist in residence, Québec Government Office in London
8:30am – 9:50am CONFEDERATION BALLROOM Chloë Somers Director, UKRI North America Plenary - Global Relationships in an Innovation Economy: Capitalizing on Canada's Strengths in Collaboration and Partnership
Panel Organized by: Ryerson University, Office of Vice President Research and Innovation
Speakers to be announced.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH
10:30am – 11:50am ONTARIO 10:30am – 11:50am GOVERNOR GENERAL III
106 - The PROMISE OF SCIENCE and Moderator 213 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) – How Moderator Its Implications for Science Policy: interdisciplinary AI contributes to resilient Perspectives of Canada’s STI Community Amy Lemay and just societies Paul Nightingale Independent Science Advisor, Vista Director of Strategy and Operations, THEME 1 Science & Technology THEME 2 Economic and Social Research Council, UK Research and Innovation Panel Organized by: Amy Lemay, VISTA Science & Panel Organized by: Social Sciences and Humanities Technology Inc. | Rob Annan, Genome Canada Research Council of Canada | UK Research and The increasing expectations for science to provide Innovation – Economic and Social Research Council Speakers the solutions for a variety of socio-economic Speakers The broader societal, cultural and economic challenges is a testament to our belief in the implications of AI are multifaceted and not confined Rob Annan Rebecca Finlay PROMISE OF SCIENCE. Yet, few in the science and VP Public Affairs and Communications, to national boundaries. Canada’s and the United Vice-President, Engagement & Public Policy, innovation community are aware of the power Genome Canada Kingdom’s AI strategies recognize the importance The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research of the PROMISE OF SCIENCE in shaping policy of these implications and strive to support their decisions and outcomes. full inclusion in the design and development of AI tools and technologies. Organized by SSHRC and Alice Cohen Christine Foster Join this unique interactive OPEN FISHBOWL Associate Professor, Department of Earth & UKRI-ESRC, this panel represents key stakeholders Managing Director for Innovation, The Alan panel, where the audience are the speakers, as Environmental Science, Acadia University from Canada and the UK and aims to discuss key Turing Institute we critically reflect on and discuss the power of questions with regard to the societal, cultural and the PROMISE OF SCIENCE and its implications for economic implications of AI and explore research science policy. Collectively, we will recommend and interdisciplinary approaches in this space. Sally Greenwood Allison Gardner potential policy actions for managing the PROMISE Vice President, Communications and Societal Lecturer in Bioinformatics, Keele University; OF SCIENCE in science policy. Engagement, Genome BC Co-founder of ‘Women Leading In AI’
Ivan Semeniuk Jason Millar Science Journalist, Globe & Mail Canadian Research Chair in Ethical Engineering of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, Faculty of Engineering’s School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Ottawa
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TH THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 19-0181-Queens-Bringing-Research-Into-Focus-CSPC-HalfPgAdVert-FINAL-1ptKeyline.pdf 1 2019-09-16 1:53 PM
10:30am – 11:50am GOVERNOR GENERAL I 10:30am – 11:50am CONFEDERATION BALLROOM 207 - Harnessing the power of the Moderator crowd: innovative solutions to engaging 203 - The Public Record: Enabling communities in research scientists to be honest brokers of evidence Katie Gibbs & information in an age of popular Co-founder and Executive Director, THEME 2 misinformation Evidence for Democracy Panel Organized by: The Fathom Fund THEME 2 This panel argues that bridging the divide between Panel Organized by: Officef o the Chief Scientist, science and the public creates considerable benefit Alberta Environment and Parks not just to end users, but to science itself. But how Speakers can that engagement be achieved in meaningful, In a time when we have instantly available, yet Nancy Hamzawi useful and innovative ways? This international mostly non-adjudicated, information at our Assistant Deputy Minister, Science & panel of award-winning practitioners will discuss fingertips how are scientists being seen and heard Technology, Environment and Climate Change the use of crowdsourcing to engage the public, by the public? Does the scientific community enable Canada exploring innovative ways that crowd involvement scientists to be seen & heard? Do we need more, can positively influence scientific research. We less or difference ways of supporting scientific Aynslie Ogden focus on two types of crowdsourcing: tapping information in public discourse? Senior Science Advisor, Executive Council into the crowd for ideas and project development, Office, Government of Yukon and using crowdfunding to finance part or all of a This interactive panel will give participants a project’s cost. change through round table discussions to directly engage in conversation with panelists across the Rémi Quirion country who hold positions as trusted scientific Chief Scientist of Quebec Moderator advisors. Dialogue will focus on supports needed Stefan Leslie to encourage greater engagement of scientists in Chief Executive Officer, Research Nova public discourse on relevant societal issues. Scotia Frederick Wrona Chief Scientist, Alberta Environment and Parks, Government of Alberta
Speakers
Bayleigh Murray Researcher, Experiment.com 11:50pm – 1:30pm CONFEDERATION BALLROOM Luncheon Session – A Conversation with Dr. Mona Nemer, Canada’s Chief Science Advisor
Andrew Pelling Join us for a one-on-one conversation with Canada's Professor, University of Ottawa Chief Science Advisor, on her engagements in the past year and her plans for the next year.
Henry Sauermann Mona Nemer Director, Institute for Endowment Chief Science Advisor of Canada Management and Entrepreneurial Finance
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH
1:30 PM - 2:50 PM - BACK TO BACK PANELS - CONFEDERATION BALLROOM 1:30 PM - 2:50 PM - BACK TO BACK PANELS - GOVERNOR GENERAL III 1:30pm – 2:10pm CONFEDERATION BALLROOM 2:10pm – 2:50pm CONFEDERATION BALLROOM 1:30pm - 2:10pm GOVERNOR GENERAL III 2:10pm - 2:50pm GOVERNOR GENERAL III
306 - Whose Facts actually Matter? How 504 - From the perspective of a new 134 - Precision Policy – Advances in Big 102 - Policy Lessons in the Age of to Truly Embrace Inclusiveness in Science, generation of indigenous professionals, Data Analytics and Government Policy Technological Disruption (40 min) Innovation and Policy (40 min) what would an inclusive Innovation (40 min) Agenda look like? (40 min) THEME 1 THEME 3 THEME 1 Panel Organized by: Dr. Tina McDivitt, Spindle Strategy Panel Organized by: Dr. Marisa Beck, Institute for THEME 5 Panel Organized by: Simon Fraser University Corp. Science, Society and Policy, University of Ottawa Panel Organized by: Digital Mi'kmaq | Marni Fullerton Big data is changing the way information is Thomas Friedman in his book “Thank You for Being and Chris Googoo Terms like traditional knowledge, co-production, collected, organized, processed and stored. These Late: An Optimist’s Guide to Thriving in the Age of and inclusive innovation have become buzzwords This panel discussion will provide new insights on changes have presented great opportunities for Acceleration”, notes that the planet’s three largest in science policy circles. But focus is more on how to expand the number of young Indigenous economic growth, productivity, innovation, and forces―Moore’s law (technology), the Market ‘the what’ of these terms than ‘the how’. What professionals participating in the Innovation governments are beginning to embrace big data. (globalization), and Mother Nature (climate change progress has been made toward truly embracing Agenda in Canada today. and biodiversity loss)―are all accelerating at once. different ways of knowing, and different views, Like precision medicine, we can achieve precision These accelerations are transforming our entire values and experiences in knowledge production, Moderator policy. We have the potential to develop policies world across the dimensions of work, politics, technological innovation, and public policymaking? based on what was previously unimaginable geopolitics, ethics, and community. The critical This panel will discuss leading experiences and Marni Fullerton accuracy and to visualize the impact before question that we will address is whether Canada’s Director, Digital Mi'kmaq examples in the ‘how’ of inclusion. We will identify implementation. This panel will explore the policies and models as related to technology practical recommendations on how to turn terms possibilities and demonstrate the steps needed development, regulation and public education like inclusive innovation, co-production and the to create an environment where we treat will help us to successfully navigate this new 21st interweaving of traditional knowledge and Western research data as a tool for public good and where century landscape. science from aspirations into common practice. Speakers governance, privacy and security concerns can be overcome. Stephenie Bernard Moderator Moderator Member, Treaty Education Committee, Nova Moderator Scotia Tina McDivitt Monica Gattinger Dugan O’Neil President, Spindle Strategy Corp. Full Professor, School of Political Studies, Associate Vice-President, Research, Simon Director, Institute for Science, Society and Fraser University Policy, University of Ottawa Chris Googoo Chief Operating Officer of Ulnooweg, and Director of Digital Mi’kmaq Speakers Speakers Speakers Brenda Kenny Saadia Muzaffar Aaron Prosper Lynn Barr-Telford Founder, TechGirls Canada Board Chair, Alberta Innovates President, Dalhousie Student Union Assistant Chief Statistician, Social, Health and Labour Statistics, Statistics Canada
Jeff Kinder Mark Poznansky Tyler Sack Ruby Mendenhall Senior Advisor, Spindle Strategy Corp Executive Director, Science and Innovation, Group Product Manager, Orenda Software Associate Professor of Sociology, African Institute on Governance Solutions American Studies, Urban and Regional Planning, Gender and Women’s Studies and Social Work, University of Illinois Christina Tessier Angel Ransom Evan Syliboy Julian Myles Somers President & CEO, Ingenium – Canada’s Museums Director of Operations, The First Nations Major Member of the Millbrook First Nation Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon of Science and Innovation Projects Coalition Fraser University
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH
1:30 PM - 2:50PM - BACK TO BACK PANELS - ONTARIO 1:30 PM - 2:50PM - BACK TO BACK PANELS - GOVERNOR GENERAL I
1:30pm – 2:10pm ONTARIO 2:10pm – 2:50pm ONTARIO 1:30pm - 2:10pm GOVERNOR GENERAL I 2:10pm - 2:50pm GOVERNOR GENERAL I
211 - Convergence science and tackling 217 – Moving from Place to Purpose: 518 - The Role of the Next Generation in 209 - Creating SciComm: An interactive grand challenges Science Centres, Social Impact, and UN Science Diplomacy session connecting scientists, policy SDGs makers and the public THEME 2 THEME 5 Panel Organized by: Julie Greene, Privy Council Office | THEME 2 Panel Organized by: Fonds de recherche du Québec THEME 2 Christina Stachulak, National Research Canada Panel Organized by: Marianne Mader, Canadian Panel Organized by: Julia Krolik, Pixels and Plans | Art Association of Science Centres The future of science diplomacy - the use of the Science How is the Government of Canada helping to international scientific collaborations to solve address complex public policy challenges, and The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) common problems and build mutually beneficial With growing divides in public and scientific what is the role for outcomes-based approaches are expansive and can be difficult for people partnerships - lies in the hands of the next opinion on controversial science policy issues like in incentivizing partnerships? This panel will touch to personally relate to, both in terms of lived generation as they will be the ones undertaking data privacy, vaccinations, and climate change, on horizontal mechanisms to address some of the experience and how they as individuals can make most of its activities in the coming century. Hence, there has never been a more pressing time to most pressing problems addressing Canadians - a difference. Essential to moving from awareness and following the Comité intersectoriel étudiant improve how we communicate science. Join this from using data and drug checking technologies to action is public accessibility to the science and (CIE)’s recommendation, the Fonds de recherche du session and take a step toward achieving this goal. to stop death by opioid overdose to bringing clean inclusive dialogue. Science centres and museums Québec (FRQ) launched a pilot fellowship program In this interactive panel, we will offer a hands- technologies to market. play a critical role in this effort. The panel will consisting of a “residency” within the network of on approach to communicating science through address lessons learned from current SDG public Québec government offices abroad and within visual, participatory methods. Attendees will use Using Challenge Prizes, backed by data and science, engagement programs, reflection on how to improve international organizations. The panel will highlight a creative approach to engage with four themes linked to entrepreneurship and building new interventions going forward, and ideas for a holistic the next generation’s involvement in science chosen by the public in advance of the session. markets for Canadian products that can help solve informal science learning strategy and policies that diplomacy in Canada based on concrete examples The aim is to build stronger connections among global problems – are concrete examples of how could promote collaboration and partnerships. and informed perspectives of actors in the field. scientists, policy makers, and the public whom their the Government is converging to tackle today’s work affects. “wicked problems”. Moderator Moderator Moderator Moderator Marianne Mader Jean-Christophe Bélisle-Pipon Julie Greene Executive Director, Canadian Association PhD, President of the CIÉ; Postdoctoral Julia Krolik Lead, Partnerships, Impact and Innovation of Science Centres Fellow, Harvard Law School Founder, Pixels and Plans | Art the Science Unit, Privy Council Office
Speakers Speakers Speakers Speakers
Julie Angus Tracey Calogheros Patricia Gruver-Barr Alice Fleerackers CEO and Co-Founder, Open Ocean Robotics CEO, Exploration Place Museum + Science Research & Innovation Attaché, Quebec Researcher, Scholarly Communications Lab Centre Government Office in Boston
Shahab Shahnazari Eleanor Haine-Bennett Jean-Christian Lemay Cat Lau Director, Innovation Challenges, MaRS Program Office for Natural Sciences, Scientist in residence, Quebec Government Program Evaluation Officer (ATS) / Knowledge Partnerships Canadian Comssion for UNESCO Office in London Translation Coordinator, CHILD-BRIGHT Network
Roman Szumski Tanya Woods Rémi Quirion Dorina Simeonov Vice-President, Life Sciences, National CEO & Chief Impact Office, Kind Village Inc. Chief Scientist of Quebec Policy and Knowledge Mobilization Manager, Research Council AGE-WELL
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH
1:30pm – 2:50pm GOVERNOR GENERAL II 3:30pm – 4:50pm GOVERNOR GENERAL II
308 - AI as an Enabler of Innovative Moderator 403 - Science Diplomacy in a Changing Moderator Competitiveness Arctic Carolyn Watters David J. Scott THEME 3 Vice-President and Chief Digital Research THEME 4 President and CEO, Polar Knowledge Officer, National Research Council of Canada Panel Organized by: Christina Stachulak and Nicole Canada Panel Organized by: Dr. Urs Obrist, Senior Science and Arbour, National Research Council Canada Technology Counsellor, Embassy of Switzerland in Canada This panel examines the development/evolution of Artificial Intelligence and the opportunities and Speakers This panel sets out to discuss key scientific Speakers challenges to bring novel products to society and activities of the United Kingdom, Switzerland, markets. Presentations will focus on case studies Miroslava Cuperlovic-Culf the United States, France, and Norway in the Xavier Grosmaître for the application of AI assisted design, in the Senior Research Officer and Team Leader, Arctic region. It will delineate current bilateral Science and Higher Education Attaché, context of industry 4.0 and global grand challenges. National Research Council of Canada scientific co-operations with Canada and within Embassy of France It will also look at the challenges and opportunities the multilateral Arctic Council framework. It of bringing AI to market in a responsible way, using aims to elucidate and discuss the role of science the strong Canada-UK bilateral relationship in AI Sebastian Hadjiantoniou diplomacy for Arctic research and its relevance Robert Kadas as an example of an open dialogue on the policy Co-Founder and CEO, Incuvers in the context of climate change. Possibilities of Deputy Director, Nordic and Polar Relations, and regulatory frameworks relevant to bringing AI further cooperation may be evaluated and funding Global Affairs Canada products to market. questions addressed.
Ted Hewitt Urs Obrist President, Social Science and Humanities Senior Science and Technology Counsellor, Research Council of Canada; Chair of the Embassy of Switzerland in Canada Canada Research Coordinating Committee
Rab (Robin) Scott Anne Kari Ovind Professor of Industrial Digitalisation; Head of Ambassador of Norway to Canada Digital at the AMRC, University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre
Hwasue Sung Political and Environment Officer, Embassy of South Korea in Canada 2:50pm – 3:30pm EXHIBITOR HALL We’re meeting the challenges of Coffee Break a changing world - a world that is Robert Tibbetts Coffee, tea, water and juice will be available for CSPC looking to science to answer tough Economic Officer, Embassy of the United participants, in addition to a variety of snacks. We States encourage you to visit our exciting Exhibitors. questions about our future. Whether INNOVATION HAPPENS WHEN SCIENCE, they’re about digital economies, HEALTH AND POLICY INTERSECT personalized health, or energy in transition - we are searching for answers today and into the future.
Find out more at science.ucalgary.ca
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH
3:30pm – 4:50pm ONTARIO 3:30pm – 4:50pm GOVERNOR GENERAL III
135 - Artificial Intelligence and Natural Moderator 118 - Evidence in Practice: How do Moderator Resources Management Decision-Makers Obtain and Use Warren Mabee Information? Preston Manning THEME 1 Associate Dean and Director of the School Founder, Manning Foundation for of Policy Studies, Queen’s University THEME 1 Democratic Education; Manning Centre for Panel Organized by: Queen's University Building Democracy Proper management of Canada’s renewable and Panel Organized by: Kimberly Girling, Evidence for non-renewable natural resources – including land, Democracy air, water, and diversity of plants and animals The Government of Canada emphasizes the Speakers Speakers – is critical to maintaining our quality of life. To importance of evidence-informed decision- do so effectively, we must employ new tools to Joshua Marshall making. How does evidence feed in to government Karen Akerlof monitor, model, and manage these resources. What Associate Professor and Interim Director, decisions in practice? When decision-makers need Assistant Professor, Department of role will artificial intelligence play in scientific Ingenuity Labs, Queen's University information, where do they get it? Who informs Environmental Science and Policy, George decision-making leading to thoughtful policy? their decisions? How do they weigh information Mason University Can AI accelerate solutions to climate change, from different sources? What kinds of data can they sustainable development and conservation efforts Vik Pant take into account and why? Kimberly Girling while minimizing damage and costs of exploration Chief Scientist & Chief Science Advisor, Research and Policy Director, Evidence for and exploitation? What are the barriers to using Natural Resources Canada Panelists will discuss results from three new Democracy AI to support responsible and safe economic studies investigating how evidence is gathered and development - and protection - of Canada’s natural used by decision-makers, based on one-on-one resources? Bruce Ringrose interviews with Members of Parliament, public Ted Hsu Head of Sustainability and Stakeholder servants, and the US Senate. A former MP will Former Member of Parliament Relations, Farmers Edge Inc. also share firsthand experience. The panel will aim to demystify the process of evidence-informed decision- making and examine how the process Elissa Strome differs across sectors, countries and contexts. Briony M. Lalor AVP Research and Executive Director, Pan- Panelists will also discuss what could be improved Co-founder/Director, Nature Hudson Canadian AI Strategy, The Canadian Institute in the cycle and provide solutions for how experts for Advanced Research can better engage in the process.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH
THE FACULTY OF 3:30pm – 4:50pm CONFEDERATION BALLROOM 3:30pm – 4:50pm GOVERNOR GENERAL I PUBLIC AFFAIRS 126 - The Influence of Indigenous Moderator 222 - Making Science Communication Knowledge on Policy and Practice Happen – moving from good intentions to Kim TallBear getting the job done 12 academic units Associate Professor, Faculty of Native Studies, THEME 1 that directly relate to University of Alberta; Canada Research Chair THEME 2 Panel Organized by: Genome BC | Federation for the in Indigenous Peoples, Technoscience & government and civil Humanities and Social Sciences Environment Panel Organized by: Sean Young-Steinberg, NIVA Inc. society. Indigenous knowledge can have a large and While most science and technology-based meaningful impact on policy making, both organizations have a strong desire or obligation Speakers Our exceptional researchers at the societal level through public policy, as to mobilize knowledge for decision makers, well as through the practices of organizations Gary Q Bull stakeholders, and the public, many of them are funded by agencies and individuals that interact with Indigenous Professor and Head of Forest Resources lack the tools, training, or internal resources such as the Social Sciences populations. Management Department, University of to do so effectively. In 2019, it is one thing to and Humanities Council, British Columbia say that science communication is a priority, the National Science and In this session, panelists drawn from industry, and another to make a genuine commitment to Engineering Research academia, and the not-for-profit sectors will Nadine Caron developing clear, understandable, and relevant Council, Genome Canada, describe their experiences working with policy Associate Professor, UBC Northern Medical communication products that will connect with the Canada Research Chairs makers, or as policy makers themselves, to Program; Co-Director, UBC Centre for your target audiences. Anton Holland has 30 years Program and the Canadian incorporate Indigenous knowledge into how Excellence in Indigenous Health of experience in helping clients transform complex organizations and individuals make decisions. scientific and technical information into powerful Foundation for Innovation. Panelists and participants will discuss challenges, Stephen F. Cross communications. In this mini workshop, he will opportunities and successes in modifying policies Director of Applied Research Chair at share some important concepts, best practices, and practices to accommodate Indigenous Conestoga College Institute of Technology & lessons learned, and case studies that will inspire perspectives and address Indigenous concerns, Advanced Learning; Associate Professor at you to finally move forward with delivering especially when examining scientifically-based the University of Victoria; Adjunct Professor messages and narratives that will engage, inform, in Vancouver Island University’s Department and motivate action. questions and technologies. of Fisheries and Aquaculture Pitseolak Pfeifer Community Engagement Advisor & Owner, Speakers Inuit Solutions Thomas Davis Manager within the Science Policy Branch (Strategic Policy), Science and Research Manon Tremblay Sector, Innovation, Science and Economic Director, Indigenous Research, Social Development Canada Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Anton Holland President and CEO, NIVA Inc. To learn more about our Vanessa Watts Academic Director, Indigenous Studies research and degree Program, McMaster University programs, visit www.carleton.ca/fpa
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For delegates who have previously RSVPed for the CSPC Gala Dinner, please join us on Thursday, November 14th, 2019 at the Shaw Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive. TIME EVENT
5:30PM TO 6:30PM Reception (Rideau Canal Atrium South + Centre) 6:30 PM TO 9:00 PM Dinner (Trillium Ballroom) BEYOND 9:00PM Post-Gala Reception (Rideau Canal Atrium South + Centre)
OPENING REMARKS KEYNOTE SESSION: Perspective Mehrdad Hariri Her Excellency the Dr. Donna Strickland CEO and President Right Honourable Professor, University CHRISTINE MUSCHIK Canadian Science Julie Payette of Waterloo, Nobel ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY, INSTITUTE FOR QUANTUM COMPUTING Policy Centre Governor General and Laureate in Physics 2019 ALFRED P. SLOAN RESEARCH FELLOW IN PHYSICS
Commander-in-Chief 2018 of Canada Christine Muschik is taking a quantum MODERATOR Can emerging quantum perspective on high-energy physics to answer Janet E. Halliwell Dr. Avery E. Broderick technologies revolutionize some of science’s most elusive questions. Chair, Board Delaney Family John A Wheeler Chair in Theoretical Physics our understanding and of Directors Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, Canadian Science Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy control of matter? Policy Centre University of Waterloo C017745
5TH SCIENCE POLICY AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE – YOUTH CATEGORY
Winner: Emily De Sousa Policy Paper Title: Eliminating Seafood Fraud: A Fishy Approach to Food Policy
Runner up: Mahzad Sharifahmadia Runner up: Sabrina Bedjera At CIHR, we collaborate with partners and Les IRSC collaborent avec des partenaires et researchers to support the discoveries and des chercheurs pour appuyer les découvertes Policy Paper Title: Scientist entrepreneur Policy Paper Title: A holistic approach innovations that improve our health and et les innovations qui améliorent la santé de la - the engines of economic growth to measuring drinking water success in strengthen our health care system. population et le système de soins du Canada. Indigenous communities www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca www.irsc-cihr.gc.ca
ST Canadian Institutes Instituts de recherche 1 CSPC AWARD FOR EXCEPTIONAL CONTRIBUTION TO SCIENCE POLICY of Health Research en santé du Canada To be announced live
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH
7:00am – 3:00pm Nunavut Room 8:30am – 9:50am CONFEDERATION BALLROOM
Registration and Information Desk 138 - The Future of Research Excellence: Moderator 7:45am - 8:25am CONFEDERATION BALLROOM A Conversation with Canada’s Granting Agencies Liette Vasseur UNESCO Chair, Community Sustainability: Breakfast Session: Building Collaborative Speakers THEME 1 from Local to Global; Professor, Department Opportunities with Federal Science of Biological Sciences and the Women and Organized by: Public Services and Procurement Canada Janet King Panel Organized by: Canada Foundation for Innovation Gender Program, Brock University Associate Deputy Minister, Public Services | Canadian Institutes of Health Research | The Canada Science is evolving rapidly and is increasingly multi- and Procurement Canada Research Coordinating Committee Secretariat | Natural disciplinary and collaborative, leveraging capacity Sciences and Engineering Research Speakers from across the S&T ecosystem. Canada continues Council of Canada | Social Sciences and Humanities Research to take steps to strengthen science collaboration. Council of Canada Alejandro Adem Kate Moran The panel will discuss initiatives to support science President, Natural Sciences and Engineering President and CEO, Ocean Networks Canada The concept of research excellence is dynamic. Research Council outcomes by facilitating collaboration within the It evolves with society, technology, resources federal government, and with key external partners and research itself. It is fundamental to Canada’s such as universities, other government research granting agencies who engage continuously, in organizations and additional stakeholders. The Tammy Clifford Iain Stewart conversation with their research communities, in intent is to share experiences related to diverse Vice-President, Research Programs, Canadian President, National Research Council determining what excellence is, how to recognize it Institutes of Health Research collaborative approaches that enhance science and how to inspire it. excellence and enables scientists to advance the important work that they do. On the Canada Research Coordinating Ted Hewitt Committee and within their communities, the President, Social Science and Humanities agencies are exploring how best to recognize Research Council of Canada; Chair of the internationalization and interdisciplinarity; equity, Canada Research Coordinating Committee diversity and inclusion; Indigenous knowledge and ethics; and a broader range of activities and outputs Roseann O’Reilly Runte as elements of research excellence. President and CEO, Canada Foundation for Innovation Join the agencies’ senior executives in discussing the future of research excellence.
9:50am – 10:30am EXHIBITOR HALL
Coffee Break Coffee, tea, water and juice will be available for CSPC participants, in addition to a variety of snacks. We encourage you to visit our exciting Exhibitors. As signatories of the À titre de signataires de la San Francisco Declaration on Déclaration de San Francisco sur Research Assessment (DORA), l’évaluation de la recherche (DORA), we reaffirm our commitment to nous réaffirmons notre engagement à l’égard meaningful assessment of excellence d’une évaluation rigoureuse de l’excellence in research funding. dans le financement de la recherche.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH
10:30AM - 11:50AM - BACK TO BACK PANELS - GOVERNOR GENERAL 1 10:30AM - 11:50AM - BACK TO BACK PANELS - GOVERNOR GENERAL 1
10:30am - 11:10am GOVERNOR GENERAL I 11:10am - 11:50am GOVERNOR GENERAL I
305 - Open Science is transforming the Moderator 215 - Eating right, living better: Building Moderator research landscape healthier food systems worldwide André Picard Greg Hallen THEME 3 Health Columnist, The Globe and Mail THEME 2 Program Leader, Food, Environment and Health, International Development Panel Organized by: Damien Chalaud, The Neuro Panel Organized by: Christel Binnie, International Research Centre (Montreal Neurological Institute & Hospital) Development Research Centre (IDRC) Open Science is fundamentally changing the way Over the past five decades, global food systems we do science. It is disrupting the entire “business and human diets have changed substantially. The cycle” to become more open, inclusive and Speakers food people eat—and the policies, economies, Speakers interdisciplinary. These trends are irreversible, and Alan Bernstein and natural ecosystems necessary to sustain Mary L’Abbé have grown beyond individual projects and across President and Chief Executive Officer, The these diets—profoundly impact the health and Professor, Department of Nutritional research disciplines worldwide. Canadian Institute for Advanced Research sustainability of communities worldwide. Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto Using The Neuro and the Structural Genomics Join our expert panel for a discussion about the Consortium as case studies, this panel will explore Aled Edwards bold and innovative actions that are improving Jean-Claude Moubarac the methodologies, infrastructure for collaboration Chief Executive Officer, Structual Genomics health, preventing chronic disease, and ultimately Assistant Professor at the Department of and governance used, and the resulting outcomes Consortium promoting human development and environmental Nutrition, Université de Montréal and benefits. Panel members will also explain wellbeing. From improved food marketing how Open Science spurs innovation and creates regulations and better labeling policies for economic benefits. Inez Jabalpurwala prepackaged foods, to community mobilization of Marcela Reyes President and Chief Executive Officer, Brain farmers, schools, and grassroots organizations, Assistant professor at the Institute of Canada Foundation policymakers are drawing on evidence-backed Nutrition and Food Technology, University development research to make concrete progress. of Chile
Viviane Poupon Alafia Samuels Director, Scientific Development and Director of the Chronic Disease Research Partnerships, Neuro - the Montreal Centre of the Caribbean Institute for Health Neurological Institute and Hospital, McGill Research (CAIHR); Deputy Dean for Research University and Graduate Studies, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, Barbados
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH
10:30AM - 11:50AM - BACK TO BACK PANELS - ONTARIO 10:30AM - 11:50AM - BACK TO BACK PANELS - ONTARIO
10:30am - 11:10am ONTARIO 11:10am - 11:50am ONTARIO
410 - Lines in the Sand: The Struggle for Speakers 409 - Artificial Intelligence: Building Speakers National Security in a World in a World of Resilience Against Cyber Threats Zalina Gappoeva Globalized Technology Lewis Humphreys Managing Director, Cyber Security & Privacy THEME 4 Principal Security Architect, Cyber Security Institute, University of Waterloo Solution Architecture THEME 4 Panel Organized by: Simon Fraser University Panel Organized by: Mike Pereira, David Johnston The complexity and speed at which the cyber Research + Technology Park Bessma Momani domain has evolved has taken society by surprise. Dominic Vogel The world is seeing an unprecedented blurring of Fellow, Centre for International Governance Government, industry and citizens of nations Founder & Chief Strategist, Cyber.sc national and international boundaries, accelerated Innovation around the globe are scrambling to understand by global technologies that are deeply imbedded cyberspace and, more importantly, how to manage in infrastructure vital to nations and their citizens. the security challenges it poses. Breaches are This is playing out in real-time, with complex Patrick Rhude inevitable. The question is how do we mitigate Zahra Zohrevand ramifications we scarcely understand – human Head of Product Management, Nokia Security these risks and build long-term resiliency. Senior Member of Technical Staff, Oracle Labs behaviour is increasingly monitored, tracked, analyzed, and all too often, manipulated. This panel presents a roadmap for public and private institutions to respond to the growing How do we protect ourselves from the threat of complexities of cybersecurity and public mis/disinformation? What do we do when the infrastructure. It will explore how advances in data of citizens is gathered and stored outside our artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and coalitions borders? What happens when global technology of partners from government, industry, universities intersects national security? and non-profits can increase the capacity of all sectors to assess and mitigate risks from a This panel takes an interactive dive into what Think BIG. technological, organizational process and individual Canadian’s and our government need to consider perspective. about the integration of technology into the fabric of our democracy. Start small. Moderator Moderator Learn fast. Uwe Glässer Professor, Computing Science, Simon Mike Pereira Fraser University Manager, David Johnston Research + Learn more about Technology Park Genome Canada’s precision health strategy at Genomecanada.ca
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH
10:30AM - 11:50AM - BACK TO BACK PANELS - GOVERNOR GENERAL III 10:30AM - 11:50AM - BACK TO BACK PANELS - GOVERNOR GENERAL III
10:30am – 11:10am GOVERNOR GENERAL III 11:10am – 11:50am GOVERNOR GENERAL III
221 - Scientists in the public space: when Moderator 214 - Fighting the opioid crisis by reducing Moderator discussion turns into a media storm stigma in the media and using media to Mehrdad Hariri reduce stigma Sarah Everts THEME 2 President and Chief Executive Officer, TV Chair in Digital Science Journalism, Canadian Science Policy Centre THEME 2 Carleton University School of Journalism Panel Organized by: Fonds de recherche du Québec and Communication As keepers of knowledge, scientists have a Panel Organized by: Sarah Everts, School of Journalism responsibility to inform the public. However, the & Communication, Carleton University debate sometimes turns into a media storm: the Canada is in the midst of a grave and growing discussion enters such emotional territory that it Speakers opioid crisis. Since January 2016, more than Speakers becomes difficult to demonstrate the value of facts Eve Beaudin 11,500 Canadian lives have been lost due to opioid Gord Garner and evidence. How can scientists intervene while Journalist at Détecteur de rumeurs, Agence overdoses, and the death rate is still on the rise. Executive Director, Community Addictions maintaining their scientific integrity, their private Science-Presse Reducing stigma about opioid use is consistently Peer Support Association lives and… their mental health? The panelists have listed as an essential component of any strategy for been called on to intervene in the public space on fighting this complex crisis, by both government controversial topics. Some have been pressured, Olivier Bernard agencies and organizations that advocate on behalf Kim Kellemans others have received threats, but all wish to Health Columnist, The Pharmafist of people who use drugs. Panelists will discuss Senior Instructor & Chair of the Department continue their work. They will present one of the what journalists can do to reduce stigma in their of Neuroscience, Carleton University most challenging situations they have faced and reporting, as well as how new media and social discuss the best ways to navigate through media media platforms can be used to fight opioid stigma. turbulence. Katie Gibbs Garth Mullins Co-founder and Executive Director, Evidence Drug user activist and award-winning radio for Democracy Alliance Grants. documentarian Connecting university Rémi Quirion researchers with private, Carly Weeks Chief Scientist of Quebec public and not-for-profit Health Reporter, Globe and Mail partners.
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10:30am - 11:50am CONFEDERATION 10:30am - 11:50am GOVERNOR GENERAL II 5. Journal of Science Policy & Governance: BALLROOM Engaging Students & Early Career Short Talks Series Researchers in S&T policy 130 - Mapping dynamic research Moderator The Short Talks Series will include six 10-minute ecosystems: tapping into new indicators, Jean-Christophe (JC) Mauduit Eric M. Meslin presentations: big data, and emerging technologies University College London President and CEO, Council of Canadian Lecturer in Science Diplomacy THEME 1 Academies 1. Translating Research to Impact Policy – Our Journey in Concussion Policy in Canada Panel Organized by: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Sandhya Mylabathula 6. Why pro-LGBT policies can turn out to Researchers and granting councils are facing CIHR Fellow, Public Health Policy Speakers be Innovation policies? Evidence-based a growing deluge of data, which creates both arguments to support diversity in Canada challenges and opportunities. This interactive Adam Bradley panel will engage different perspectives on the Research Scientist, Visualization for Renan Gadoni Canaan future of research data analytics and on how Information Analysis Lab (Vialab), Ontario Swapna Mylabathula Visiting Researcher, Carleton new technologies like artificial intelligence can Tech University MD/PhD Candidate and University be leveraged to visualize dynamic research McLaughlin Scholar ecosystems. What data gaps remain, and how can Stefanie Haustein diverse data sources be pooled to be inclusive of Assistant Professor, University of Ottawa’s diverse researchers and research outputs? NSERC School of Information Studies 2. Mobilizing Change from Within: A Case is interested in better understanding the Canadian Study on Gender Equity and Internal research landscape, to identify gaps and overlaps, Research Funding as well as to ensure that emerging disciplines are Xiaodan Zhu not lost in the cracks between disciplinary silos. Assistant Professor of the Department of Elizabeth Russell-Minda Electrical and Computer Engineering, Research Development Officer, Queen's University Western University
3. Global Governance and Emerging 'High- Risk' Technologies
Nathan Alexander Sears PhD Candidate in Political Science, University of Toronto SSHRC IS A PROUD SUPPORTER OF CSPC 2019 4. Wikipedia Editing & Edit-A-Thons: A Form LE CRSH EST FIER DE of Science Advocacy SOUTENIR LA CPSC 2019 Farah Qaiser Graduate Student, University of Toronto; President, Toronto www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca Science Policy Network
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11:50am - 1:00pm CONFEDERATION BALLROOM
Luncheon Session
Remarks from Simon Kennedy, Deputy Minister of Innovation, Science & Economic Development (12:40 pm) Remarks from Mr Daan du Toit Deputy Director-General, International Innovators welcome here Bienvenue aux innovateurs Cooperation and Resources, Department navigator.innovation.ca/innovators navigateur.innovation.ca/innovateurs of Science and Innovation (DSI) of the Republic of South Africa (12:40 pm)
1:00PM - 2:20PM - BACK TO BACK PANELS - GOVERNER GENERAL III 1:00PM - 2:20PM - BACK TO BACK PANELS - GOVERNER GENERAL III
1:00pm – 1:40pm GOVERNOR GENERAL III 1:40pm – 2:20pm GOVERNOR GNEERAL III
515 - What future for young science policy Speakers 302 - Supports for women entrepreneurs: Speakers practitioners? discussion on existing knowledge, Tina Gruosso research and innovative methods to Wendy Cukier THEME 5 Scientist, Forbius dismantle barriers Associate Professor and Director of the Panel Organized by: Jean-Christophe Mauduit | Diversity Institute, Ryerson University American Association for the Advancement of Science THEME 3 This session aims to highlight how young Panel Organized by: Dr. Wendy Cukier | Ryerson Patricia Gruver-Barr Diversity Institute Vicki Saunders practitioners can participate in science policy and Research & Innovation Attaché, Québec Founder, SheEO diplomacy, both domestically and internationally. Government Office in Boston This panel will examine the current state of The panel will feature young speakers involved in entrepreneurship, barriers that women and diverse science policy at academic institutions, non-profits, groups face, and evidence-based strategies to drive governments and the UN system. They will address Donovan Guttieres change and the enablers to an inclusive innovation Nora Cottrill the intergenerational issue and challenges that Organizing Partner, UN Major Group for ecosystem at the macro, meso, and micro levels. Programs Associate, Scadding Court young practitioners face and will provide their own Children & Youth The discussion will explore new methods making Community Centre view of what solutions can be implemented to Canada’s innovation and entrepreneurship provide more opportunities and career paths and ecosystem more inclusive for women and other will also provide their own vision for what they Jean-Christophe (JC) Mauduit under-represented groups as understanding the believe the future holds. University College London Lecturer in Science innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem is of Diplomacy growing importance to jurisdictions around the world. Panelists will also share new insights from the newly-formed the Women Entrepreneurship Uzma Urooj Knowledge Hub (WEKH). Advisor, Science Strategy, Canadian Institutes of Health Research
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1:00pm – 2:20pm CONFEDERATION BALLROOM 1:00pm – 2:20pm GOVERNOR GENERAL I
315 - Examining the Role of Data Trusts in Moderator 131 - Fishing for Open Science Innovation Moderator Smart Cities Governance – Should Canada join cOAlition/PLAN S? David Castle Kevin Fitzgibbons THEME 3 Professor, School of Public Administration THEME 1 Executive Director of the Corporate and Gustavson School of Business, Planning and Policy Division, Natural Panel Organized by: Monique Crichlow, Compute University of Victoria Panel Organized by: Natural Sciences and Engineering Sciences and Engineering Research Council Ontario | Dr. David Castle, School of Public Research Council | Social Sciences and Humanities of Canada Administration & Gustavson School of Business, Research Council | Canadian Institutes of Health University of Victoria Research In Canada, policymakers are grappling with a Speakers Canada’s three federal granting agencies (NSERC, Speakers CIHR and SSHRC) promote and encourage open rapidly shifting dynamic between advancing Monique Crichlow Monica Granados innovation strategies and ensuring the public good. Director, Strategy & Policy Development, science through policies like the Tri-Agency Open Mitacs Canadian Science Policy Fellow; Policy Data trusts have emerged as a possible solution for Compute Ontario Access Policy on Publications and the upcoming Analyst at Environment and Climate Change managing the vast amount of data that smart cities Tri-Agency Research Data Management Policy. At Canada will generate, in a way that provides accountability CSPC, the agencies want to hear from you, in the interactive Open Science Fishbowl! We invite you for a wide variety of stakeholders with different Karen Hand Angela Holzer interests. Director of Research Data Strategy, Food for to join our panelists in the Fishbowl to discuss, Programme Officer, Scientific Library Services Thought, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada debate, pose new questions, and pitch new ideas. and Information Systems, German Research Examining the data governance models proposed The Fishbowl will start on the benefits, challenges, Foundation by Smart Cities Challenge winners Nunavut and feasibility of Plan S (in which all publications funded by public grants are immediately open Communities and the City of Guelph and Wellington Ryan Oliver Suzanne Kettley County, this panel will draw on a variety of Executive Director, Pinnguaq Association access) for Canada. From there it’s up to you! Executive Director, Canadian Science perspectives to discuss the merits of data trusts, Publishing and policy considerations for the accountable advancement of data exchange in the context of the smart city. Angela Orasch Dominique Roche PhD Candidate, McMaster University Postdoctoral Researcher, Fish Ecology and Conservation Physiology Lab, Carleton University
Teresa Scassa Guy Rouleau Canada Research Chair in Information Law and Director, Montreal Neurological Institute and Policy, University of Ottawa Hospital
David Sweeney Executive Chair, Research England
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1:00pm – 2:20pm GOVERNOR GENERAL II 1:00pm – 4:00pm ONTARIO 2:45pm – 4:00pm CONFEDERATION BALLROOM
514 - Empowering youth through self-led 508 - SING'ing Indigenous Technoscience: 136 - Closing Plenary: Municipalities: terrain and experiential learning An Encounter with the Summer Internship for innovation for INdigenous peoples in Genomics THEME 5 Canada (SING) (3 hour demonstration) THEME 1 Panel Organized by: Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Panel Organized by: Fonds de recherche du Québec THEME 5 Science and Innovation As the level of government closest to the people, Delivering research We are all born with a natural instinct to learn Panel Organized by: Jessica Kolopenuk, University of municipalities make decisions that have a direct and explore. Self-led and experiential learning Alberta / Université de l'Alberta impact on all our daily lives and can form the excellence between are powerful tools for education, as they promote SING’ing Indigenous Technoscience uses digital starting point for major societal change. What are personal reflection and a deeper connection with story-telling to introduce viewers to the Summer the distinctive features of this political terrain when the United Kingdom the world. Panelists will explore programs which internship for INdigenous peoples in Genomics it comes to governance and decision making, and design fun, immersive opportunities for young Canada (SING Canada). A series of recorded what is the place of science advice, research and and Canada people to enjoy learning by doing. How can we interviews with SING Canada participants and innovation in this environment? The panelists—elected scaffold self-directed learning to encourage the faculty explain why Indigenous-led technoscientific officials, municipal employees and researchers—will UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) development of skills that young people will need research and training are vital for operationalizing demonstrate the unique characteristics of municipal in the future? And how can these approaches to Indigenous knowledge in science policy. Using art administration and politics, and the research and knows that the UK and Canada have learning empower the youth of today to tackle the exhibition as a medium to transport the stories of innovation needs that arise from them. a strong history and bright future biggest challenges in the world, such as climate SING Canada and its people, the CSPC audience based on research collaboration. change, food security and space exploration? will meet and hear from the next generation of Moderator The UK is Canada’s second most Indigenous scientists and policy makers: those frequent collaborator worldwide. who are changing national and international Moderator Brooke Struck conversations about genomics. Research Director, The Decision Lab In 2018, Canada was the UK’s ninth Christina Tessier most frequent collaborator, a 39.6% growth since 2013. President & CEO, Ingenium – Canada’s Moderators Museums of Science and Innovation In 2018, UKRI and the National Jessica Kolopenuk Speakers Research Council of Canada (NRC) Assistant Professor Faculty of Native Studies, signed a MoU to facilitate the delivery University of Alberta Nancy Deziel of collaborative, jointly funded CEO, CNETE; City Councillor for District de la research and innovation programmes. Speakers rivière, City of Shawinigan In 2019, UKRI and the Canada Céline Auclair Julia Krolik Research Coordinating Committee Co-Founder, First Peoples Innovation Center Founder, Pixels and Plans | Art the Science (CRCC) signed a LoU to strengthen Julie-Maud Normandin bottom-up collaboration between UK Co-director, research and communications, and Canadian researchers. Cité-ID Living-lab Mary Anne Moser President and CEO, Telus Spark Calgary 2:20pm – 2:45pm EXHIBITOR HALL Maxime Pedneaud-Jobin Mayor of Gatineau Coffee Break Coffee, tea, water and juice will be available for CSPC Diana Wang-Martin @UKRI_News @UKRI_USA Chemistry teacher, STEM Teacher Advisor participants, in addition to a variety of snacks. We and International Baccalaureate Middle Years encourage you to visit our exciting Exhibitors. Rémi Quirion www.ukri.org Program Coordinator, Glenforest Secondary Chief Scientist of Quebec School
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