With a federal election just around the corner, a growing number of Canadians are calling for major changes in the government’s approach to science and scientists. From cutbacks in research funding to the muzzling of government scientists, from library closures to the erosion of environmental protections, many argue that evidence-based decision-making, and even science itself, are under attack.
To explore these issues, the DFA has joined forces with the Association of Nova Scotia University Teachers (ANSUT) and the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) for a town hall meeting on Tuesday, September 29 entitled “Get Science Right”. The event, which will take place at 7 p.m. at the new Halifax Central Library on Spring Garden Road, is part of a national campaign by CAUT to raise awareness about science policy.
The event will kick off with a panel discussion, moderated by University of King’s College science historian Ian Stewart, followed by an opportunity for questions and discussion. The panelists are:
- Katie Gibbs, Executive Director, Evidence for Democracy. Lead organizer of the “Death of Evidence” march
- Thomas Duck, ĢAV atmospheric scientist. Featured in CBC Fifth Estate’s “Silence of the Labs”
- Britt Hall, University of Regina biologist and Experimental Lakes Area (ELA) advocate
- Peter Wells, retired Environment Canada marine scientist and adjunct professor, ĢAV
The event is open to the public and admission is free of charge.
There is a car traveling from Dal-Faculty of Agriculture. We will meet at 5:30pm in front of Cumming Hall. Let Kathleen Kevany know if you plan to attend and would like a ride.
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