Other Reports
The Council of Canadian Academies is dedicated to providing science advice in the public interest. From time to time, the Council undertakes a variety of shorter, specialized reports to further its mission. These reports follow the same guidelines of independent, evidence-based analysis and peer review that the Council's full assessments follow.
40 Priority Research Questions for Ocean Science in Canada
In March 2011 the Council was asked by the Canadian Consortium of Ocean Research Universities (CCORU) to undertake a two-part initiative on ocean science in Canada. The first phase was to identify priority research themes with the support of a Core Group of 22 ocean experts from Canada and abroad. This activity culminated in the development of the workshop report, 40 Priority Research Questions for Ocean Science in Canada. The report was publicly released on July 17th, 2012. The full report can be viewed here:
Canadians Making a Difference
In the fall of 2010 the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) asked the Council to manage the process for an evidence-based assessment on Canada’s current role in global health, to assess its comparative advantage in the context of global health needs and to articulate a rationale for Canada to play a more significant role in global health leadership. The report, Canadians Making a Difference, was publicly released on November 13th, 2011. The full report can be viewed here:
Catalyzing Canada's Digital Economy
The Council assembled a seven-member expert panel to provide input into the government’s Digital Economy Strategy. The expert panel was chaired by Dr. Peter J. Nicholson, Inaugural President of the Council of Canadian Academies.
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