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Science Meets [Canadian] Parliament (SMP) 2025

This September 19, 2024 announcement (received via email) from the Canadian Science Policy Centre (CSPC) features an application deadline for the 2025 Science Meets Parliament (SMP) initiative and information about two upcoming provincial editions,

CSPC is excited to announce that applications for Science Meets Parliament (SMP) 2025 are now open! 
 
This year, CSPC is thrilled to expand the program with the inaugural launch of Science Meets Parliament in Ontario, along with the continued success of the Federal and British Columbia programs.
 
Science Meets Parliament is a transformative program designed to foster stronger connections between the science and policy communities. The program provides unique opportunities for Early Career Researchers to engage with policymakers, gain a deeper understanding of the policymaking process, and contribute to evidence-informed decisions.
 
This year’s deadline to apply for the SMP programs is November 8, 2024!

SMP Federal
Interested in connecting with federal policymakers and experiencing the heartbeat of national decision-making? SMP Federal is a joint program with the Office of Chief Science Advisor and is a platform for researchers to learn about policymaking at the Federal Parliament and interact with Members of Parliament. 
 
Click here to find out more information and to apply for SMP Federal.

SMP Ontario – New!
We are excited to introduce the first-ever Science Meets Parliament Ontario! This new program offers Ontario-based researchers the opportunity to connect with provincial policymakers and learn about policymaking at the provincial level.
 
Click here to find out more information and to apply for SMP Ontario.

SMP British Columbia
SMP BC continues to provide opportunities to meet with provincial policymakers, build relationships, and learn about policymaking at the provincial level.

Click here to find out more information and to apply for SMP BC.

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There’s also the French language version,

Le CPSC est heureux d’annoncer que les candidatures pour l’édition 2025 du programme la SRP sont présentement acceptées!
 
Cette année, le CSPC est ravi d’élargir la portée du programme avec le lancement du programme La science rencontre le Parlement – Ontario qui vient s’ajouter aux programmes fédéral et de la Colombie-Britannique. 
 
Le programme la SRP est une initiative novatrice visant à renforcer les liens entre les communautés scientifique et politique. Il offre aux chercheurs en début de carrière une opportunité exceptionnelle d’interagir avec des décideurs politiques, de mieux comprendre le processus d’élaboration des politiques et de contribuer à une prise de décisions éclairées, fondées sur des données probantes. 
 
La date limite pour soumettre votre candidature pour l’un des programmes la SRC est le 8 novembre 2024!

La SRP – programme fédéral
Vous souhaitez entrer en contact avec les décideurs politiques fédéraux et découvrir le rythme cardiaque de la prise de décision nationale ? SRP Federal est un programme conjoint avec le Bureau du conseiller scientifique en chef et constitue une plate-forme 
permettant aux chercheurs de se renseigner sur l’élaboration des politiques au Parlement fédéral et d’interagir avec les députés.
 
Cliquez ici pour en savoir plus et soumettre votre candidature au programme fédéral la SRP.

La SRP – Ontario Nouveauté!
Nous sommes ravis de vous présenter le tout premier programme La science rencontre le Parlement de l’Ontario ! Ce nouveau programme offre aux chercheurs basés en Ontario l’occasion d’entrer en contact avec les décideurs politiques provinciaux et d’en apprendre davantage sur l’élaboration des politiques au niveau provincial
 
Cliquez ici pour en savoir plus et soumettre votre candidature pour le programme La SRP- Ontario.

La SRP – Colombie-Britannique 
SRP BC continue d’offrir des occasions de rencontrer des décideurs politiques provinciaux, d’établir des relations et d’en apprendre davantage sur l’élaboration de politiques au niveau provincial.

Cliquez ici pour en savoir plus et soumettre votre candidature pour le programme La SRP- Colombie-Britannique.

Here’s a little more about the federal SMP programme, from the Science Meets Parliament webpage on the CSPC website,

The Canadian Science Policy Centre (CSPC) and the Office of the Chief Science Advisor (OCSA) are pleased to announce the fifth edition of the Science Meets Parliament Program. The applications are now being accepted for the program and the program is scheduled to take place in Ottawa in spring (late April/early May) 2025 [emphasis mine], with the in-person event taking place over two days (Monday-Tuesday), subject to Parliament being in session. In the event of an election, the timing of the program may be delayed.

CSPC and OCSA are pleased to present the 2025 edition of Science Meets Parliament (SMP) to continue to strengthen the connection between the science and policy communities. This program provides an excellent opportunity for researchers to learn about the inclusion of scientific evidence in policymaking in Parliament.

This year marks the fifth Science Meets Parliament program since its inauguration in 2018. During these events, more than 150 emerging leaders of the scientific community from across Canada were brought to the Canadian Parliament for extensive meetings with Parliamentarians, and attendance at the House and Senate standing committees. Scientists were able to learn first-hand about Parliamentary work, and the role of science in policymaking, and discuss their research with Parliamentarians.

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The application deadline is November 8th, 2024.

From the Science Meets Parliament Ontario 2025 webpage, Note: I couldn’t find a deadline for applications,

The Canadian Science Policy Centre (CSPC) is pleased to announce the inaugural edition of the Science Meets Parliament Program in Ontario with the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario Honourable Ted Arnott. The applications are now being accepted for the program and the program is scheduled to take place in Toronto in spring (mid/late March) 2025 [emphasis mine], with the in-person event taking place over two days (Monday-Tuesday), subject to Parliament being in session. In the event of an election, the timing of the program may be delayed.

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From the Science Meets Parliament BC 2025 webpage, Note: I couldn’t find a deadline for applications,

The Canadian Science Policy Centre (CSPC) is pleased to announce the second edition of the Science Meets Parliament Program in BC with the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. The applications are now being accepted for the program and the program is scheduled to take place in Victoria in spring (mid/late April) 2025 [emphasis mine], with the in-person event taking place over two days (Monday-Tuesday), subject to Parliament being in session. In the event of an election, the timing of the program may be delayed.

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From La science rencontre le Parlement webpage,

Le Centre canadien des politiques scientifiques (CCPS) et le Bureau de la conseillère scientifique en chef (BCSC) sont heureux d’annoncer la cinquième édition du programme La science au service du Parlement. Les demandes sont maintenant acceptées et le programme devrait se dérouler à Ottawa au printemps (fin avril/début mai) 2025, l’événement en personne se déroulant sur deux jours (du lundi au mardi), sous réserve que le Parlement soit en session. En cas d’élection, le calendrier du programme pourrait être retardé.

Le CSPC et l’OCSA sont heureux de présenter l’édition 2025 de Science Meets Parliament (SMP) afin de continuer à renforcer les liens entre les communautés scientifiques et politiques. Ce programme offre une excellente occasion aux chercheurs d’en apprendre davantage sur l’inclusion des preuves scientifiques dans l’élaboration des politiques au Parlement.

Cette année marque la cinquième édition du programme La science à la rencontre du Parlement depuis son inauguration en 2018. Au cours de ces événements, plus de 150 leaders émergents de la communauté scientifique de partout au Canada ont été invités au Parlement canadien pour des réunions approfondies avec des parlementaires et pour assister aux travaux des comités permanents de la Chambre et du Sénat. Les scientifiques ont pu en apprendre davantage sur le travail parlementaire et le rôle de la science dans l’élaboration des politiques, et discuter de leurs recherches avec les parlementaires.

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La date limite de candidature est Novembre 8th, 2024.

From La science rencontre le Parlement de l’Ontario 2025 webpage, no dealine mentioned,

Le Centre canadien sur les politiques scientifiques (CCPS) est heureux d’annoncer la première édition du programme La science au service du Parlement en Ontario, avec le président de l’Assemblée législative de l’Ontario, l’honorable Ted Arnott. Les candidatures sont maintenant acceptées et le programme devrait avoir lieu à Toronto au printemps (mi-/fin mars) 2025, l’événement en personne se déroulant sur deux jours (du lundi au mardi), sous réserve que le Parlement soit en session. En cas d’élection, le calendrier du programme pourrait être retardé.

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From La science rencontre le Parlement BC 2025 webpage, no deadline mentioned,

Le Centre canadien sur les politiques scientifiques (CCPS) est heureux d’annoncer la deuxième édition du programme « La science rencontre le Parlement » en Colombie-Britannique avec le président de l’Assemblée législative de la Colombie-Britannique. Les candidatures sont maintenant acceptées et le programme devrait avoir lieu à Victoria au printemps (mi-/fin avril) 2025, l’événement en personne se déroulant sur deux jours (du lundi au mardi), sous réserve que le Parlement soit en session. En cas d’élection, le calendrier du programme pourrait être retardé.

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Good luck!

Canadian Science Policy Centre appeals to BC scientists: please apply for 2024 Science Meets ‘Parliament/Legislative Assembly’

A January 11, 2024 Canadian Science Policy Centre (CSPC) notice (also received via email) makes a special announcement,

Science Meets Parliament BC Applications [in BC, it’s not a provincial Parliament, it’s the Legislative Assembly]
Deadline Extended to Jan 19th, 2024!

The SMP-BC application deadline has been extended to Friday, January 19th, 2024, with expanded eligibility!

SMP-BC is an invaluable opportunity for scientists in BC to engage with the legislative process. The non-advocacy program provides researchers with the opportunity to interact with MLAs, attend committee meetings, and delve into political decision-making. The program will be open to three groups of researchers who are working in an academic institution in BC:

  • Faculty members within their first 10 years of appointment
  • Indigenous researchers 
  • Postdoctoral fellows and have been directly awarded either a Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship or a CIHR [Canadian Institutes of Health Research] / NSERC [Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada] / SSHRC [Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada] Tri-agency Postdoctoral Fellowship 

For more information on the program, eligibility, and how to apply, please click the [on the link] below

Read More and Apply Here

According to the SMP program webpage, applications for the standard SMP program in Ottawa, which will take place May 6-7, 2024 (see 2024 program brochure, PDF), are closed.

Here’s a little more about this special version of Science Meets Parliament (Legislative Assembly), from the SMP-BC 2024 webpage,

The Canadian Science Policy Centre (CSPC), with the honourary patronage of the Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable Janet Austin, and made possible with the support of the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, the Honourable Raj Chouhan, are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the first edition of Science Meets Parliament – British Columbia! This program is scheduled to take place in Victoria in April 22-23, 2024.

Apply now! Deadline Extended: January 19, 2024
Eligibility expanded!

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There’s more, from the SMP-BC 2024 webpage,

The objective of the Science Meets Parliament (SMP) – British Columbia program is that scientists in BC learn about the process of policy making at the provincial legislature and become familiar with the provincial parliamentary process. In addition, it serves as an opportunity for BC MLAs [Members of the Legislative Assembly] to explore the application of scientific evidence in policy making.

The program helps to strengthen the connections between Canada’s scientific and political communities, enable a two-way dialogue, and promote mutual understanding. Delegates will gain practical knowledge of the inner workings of political policy making, broaden their professional networks to include influential members of the science and policy communities, enhance their communication skills for new contexts and audiences, and carry their experiences back to share with their home institutions. The program is NOT an advocacy exercise for science or for the scientific community.

The program has been a great success, receiving positive feedback from both Science Meets Parliament delegates and participating Parliamentarians. We are delighted to expand our program to the provincial level with Science Meets Parliament – British Columbia.

This program is funded only through registration fees and sponsorship. We invite interested organizations to consider sponsorship opportunities – please contact sciencemeetsparliament@sciencepolicy.ca for more information.

Good luck!