Arctic lab on thin ice
Canada's science minister says the Trudeau government has "time" to consider the future of government support to a critical Arctic research lab.
Kirsty Duncan
Grumblings become cheers as Trudeau names Mona Nemer as chief scientist
Recent grumblings about the Trudeau government's commitment to evidence-based decisions turned into cheers on Tuesday after the long-awaited introduction of Canada's new chief scientist.
World's climate scientists 'park their canoes' for Montreal conference
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is spending the week in Montreal, where it will pool together the climate science expertise of its 195 member states.
Trudeau Liberals change their tune on ozone monitoring
The Liberal government says it can still carry out "robust" atmospheric ozone monitoring, even after its members criticized the Harper government for closing two stations.
Kirsty Duncan in hot seat over pressure to fix Harper-era science mistakes
A new report shows support for Canadian researchers largely plummeted under the watch of Stephen Harper’s Conservative government.
Science minister mulls forcing universities to attract more female researchers
Canada’s science minister says universities aren’t doing the heavy lifting to appoint more female research chairs, so she wants to force their hands.
Trudeau government proceeds with plan to free Canada’s scientists
The Trudeau government has officially unmuzzled thousands of scientists across Canada. It's been one year... now what?
"His dying wish was that no one else had to die this way."
A tearful Michelle Côté, whose father died as a result of asbestos exposure, thanked the federal government, unions, and health workers for their hard work in banning the toxic substance.
Stéphane Dion removed from Trudeau's environment committee
The Trudeau government has shaken up its cabinet committees and removed Global Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion from the environment, climate change and energy committee which he chaired.
Liberal ministers announce steps to fix Harper's environmental overhaul
Six federal cabinet ministers launched a sweeping review of Canada’s environmental laws on Monday pledging to restore what the previous government took away.