​Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has selected Ottawa heart researcher Mona Nemer to be the country's top scientist. Canada has been without a national science adviser since 2008.

While America closes its borders, its northern neighbor is poaching some of the best tech talent in the world.

Cardiology researcher Mona Nemer, is vice president for research at the University of Ottawa.

The proportion of researchers who only conducted fundamental research collapsed, declining from 24% to 1.6% between 2006 and 2015.

The number of researchers who work on basic science questions has dropped precipitously.

All research findings at the Montreal Neurological Institute are being shared publicly to accelerate scientific discovery.

Panel recommends hefty boost for curiosity-driven research

Highly anticipated independent review also calls for better oversight and coordination of government research spending.

Justin Trudeau, 23rd Prime Minister of Canada, answers the question "What is your stance on AI research given Canada's privileged position in the field?" in an online forum.

Emphasis on innovation overshadowed by funding freeze for key research councils.

In its new federal budget, Canada invests in machine learning and teaching kids to code, but offers no real plan for how to address workplace automation.

Support for science comes through reallocated money in “innovation” programs.

Universities across the country are struggling with rising journal prices

As United States and British legislators tighten the screws on travel and visa rules, they might be squeezing out international researchers and students. Canadian universities, meanwhile, are seeing surging interest from both groups.

Scientists ponder functionality of open science approach in the wake of Tanenbaum Open Science Institute announcement

The Canadian government is again in the midst of its annual consultations on innovation. It seems our efforts to find the magic key to an “innovative economy” just never go away. By Aled Edwards, CEO of the Structural Genomics Consortium and professor at the University of Toronto.

The government will accept applications for the job until 27 January 2017. It is not yet clear how large the adviser’s staff will be, or how the post will be funded.

A judge has ordered Marie-Ève Maille to provide names and transcripts from her study on a wind farm

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In a dramatic move, Trudeau says Canada will put a price on carbon

Researchers had rebelled against shift to online-only reviews.

The publicly funded agency responsible for policing scientific fraud is keeping secret the details surrounding these researchers. Their names, where they worked, and what they did wrong is protected under privacy laws.

Reforms by nation’s lead biomedical funder draw harsh critique.

The largest funding competition in Canadian science history is hitting obstacles, as almost 3,000 biomedical and health scientists apply for money to keep their research going.