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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Chrystia Freeland have relied heavily on the science-based advice of Chief Medical Officer Theresa Tam during the coronavirus pandemic. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Politicians and scientists need strong connections during the coronavirus crisis — and beyond

Dominique Robert, Université du Québec à Rimouski (UQAR); Adam T. Ford, University of British Columbia; Albrecht Schulte-Hostedde, Laurentian University; Amanda J. Moehring, Western University; Angela Kaida, Simon Fraser University; Arjun Krishnaswamy, McGill University; Catherine L. Mah, Dalhousie University; Cole Burton, University of British Columbia; Erin Bertrand, Dalhousie University; Heather Sparling; Jackie Dawson, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa; Jiaying Zhao, University of British Columbia; Kin Chan, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa; Mary A De Vera, University of British Columbia; Matt McTaggart, Royal Military College of Canada; Meghan B. Azad, University of Manitoba; Sheldon Williamson, Ontario Tech University; Stephanie Waterman, University of British Columbia; Trushar R. Patel, University of Lethbridge, and Valorie A. Crooks, Simon Fraser University

The effective integration of science into policy-making improves legislation and leads to effective solutions for society — and not only during times of crisis like the coronavirus pandemic.
La ministre de la Santé, Patty Hajdu, en compagnie de l'administratrice en chef de l'Agence de la santé publique du Canada, Theresa Tam, et du premier ministre Justin Trudeau, lors d'une conférence de presse sur le coronavirus qui s'est tenue à Ottawa, le 11 mars. La Presse Canadienne/Adrian Wyld

De l'importance des relations entre politiciens et scientifiques

Dominique Robert, Université du Québec à Rimouski (UQAR); Adam T. Ford, University of British Columbia; Albrecht Schulte-Hostedde, Laurentian University; Amanda J. Moehring, Western University; Angela Kaida, Simon Fraser University; Arjun Krishnaswamy, McGill University; Catherine L. Mah, Dalhousie University; Cole Burton, University of British Columbia; Erin Bertrand, Dalhousie University; Heather Sparling; Jackie Dawson, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa; Jiaying Zhao, University of British Columbia; Kin Chan, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa; Mary A De Vera, University of British Columbia; Matt McTaggart, Royal Military College of Canada; Meghan B. Azad, University of Manitoba; Sheldon Williamson, Ontario Tech University; Stephanie Waterman, University of British Columbia; Trushar R. Patel, University of Lethbridge, and Valorie A. Crooks, Simon Fraser University

Que l’on soit ou non en situation de crise, l’intégration efficace de la science dans la prise de décisions politiques améliore les projets de loi et mène à des solutions efficaces pour la société.
Various vegetables are on display at the Jean Talon Market in Montreal as the new Canada Food Guide was unveiled. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

In defence of Canada’s Food Guide

Catherine L. Mah, Dalhousie University; J. Nicole Arsenault; Nathan Taylor, Dalhousie University, and Rebecca Hasdell, Dalhousie University

Canada’s Food Guide makes nutrition recommendations. But the revamped guide does much more. It directs us to consider the broader set of circumstances —the social determinants —of how we eat.
Lisa MacLeod, Ontario’s minister of children, community and social services, announces an end to the province’s basic income pilot project on July 31, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Basic income: A no‑brainer in economic hard times

Catherine L. Mah, Dalhousie University

Research shows that guaranteed basic income programs spur economies and improve mental and physical health. That’s why Ontario’s decision to scrap the province’s pilot project is such a bad idea.

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