The CAP’s Science Policy Committee* has completed an analysis of physics-related highlights from the proposed 2024 Federal Budget, entitled “Fairness for Every Generation”. Throughout the year, the CAP will continue to monitor government policy that could affect physics in Canada. In particular, the CAP, and the Canadian physics community at large, will need to follow… Read more »
Grouping: Science Policy
Update on CAP Advocacy plus Email MP; support 2024 federal budget asks
CAP Science Policy Update – 2 items CAP Advocacy meetings held in December 2023 Contact your MP before Jan.15/24 – support asks in CAP brief to Finance Committee re 2024 Federal Budget! CAP Team holds three advocacy-related meetings in December 2023 In early December the CAP sent letters to Prime Minster Trudeau, Deputy Prime Minster Freeland,… Read more »
CAP Submission to HoC Finance Committee re 2024 Federal Budget; contact your MP to add your voice!
CAP submits brief to House of Commons Finance Committee (FINA) re 2024 Federal Budget Contact your MP! – register your support for the CAP recommendations Report of the Advisory Panel on the Federal Research Support System CAP Submits brief to House of Commons Finance Committee (FINA) re 2024 Federal Budget As every year, the… Read more »
2023 Federal Budget
The CAP’s Science Policy Committee* has completed an analysis of science-related highlights from the proposed 2023 Federal Budget, entitled “A Made-in-Canada Plan: Strong Middle Class, Affordable Economy, Healthy Future.” Throughout the year, the CAP will continue to monitor government policy that could affect physics in Canada. In particular, the CAP, and the Canadian physics community at large,… Read more »
CAP Science Policy Update – email MP re student support ; Advisory Panel seeking input; CAP brief re 2023 Federal budget
Contact your MP! – increased support for students is needed CAP Submits brief to Finance Committee re 2023 Federal Budget Advisory Panel on the Federal Research Support System – input accepted until December 1st Contact your MP! – increased support for students is needed You have probably noticed a significant initiative, led by the… Read more »
CAP Submission to HoC Finance Committee re 2023 Federal Budget
As every year, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance has invited Canadians to participate in the planning of the 2023 Federal Budget. CAP’s Science Policy Committee prepared a strong submission stating that the financial status of HQC trainees be reviewed with a view to ensuring adequate Government investment in this important resource. It… Read more »
CAP Submission to HoC Finance Committee re 2022 Federal Budget
As every year, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance has invited Canadians to participate in the planning of the 2022 Federal Budget. CAP’s Science Policy Committee prepared a strong submission stating that the competitiveness of Canada’s economy critically depends on its investment in and support of research, including discovery-driven fundamental research, and training… Read more »
CAP Submission to HoC Finance Committee re 2021 Federal Budget
As every year, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance has invited Canadians to participate in the planning of the 2021 Federal Budget. This year’s overshadowing topic was of course the current pandemic. As such, the committee was interested in measures the federal government could take to restart the Canadian economy, as it recovers… Read more »
SciPol News: Proposed 2019 Federal Budget provides new funding for science and students
Proposed 2019 Federal Budget provides new funding for science and students The following is a quick analysis of science-related highlights from the proposed 2019 Federal Budget, entitled “Investing in the Middle Class”, prepared by the CAP’s Science Policy Committee. Throughout the year, CAP will continue to monitor government policy that could affect physics in… Read more »
NSERC seeking input of research community on two consultations
The CAP-NSERC Liaison Committee would like to draw your attention to the following two consultations launched by NSERC. Participation from the Canadian research community is valuable, so the Committee encourages you to take a few minutes to provide your views. Canada Research Coordinating Committee consultation Deadline: August 27, 2018 The Canada Research Coordinating Committee (CRCC)… Read more »