Here are a few highlights from the Canadian Science Policy Centre’s (CSPC) September 24, 2026 announcement (received via email),
European Union: Inaugural International Partner
CSPC is thrilled to announce the European Union as the inaugural Featured International Partner of the Canadian Science Policy Conference!
This exciting milestone comes at a pivotal moment for the Canada-EU partnership, as both partners deepen their strategic cooperation across science, research, and innovation, emerging technologies, economic security, climate, and security and defence.
As our inaugural Featured International Partner, the EU will bring an exciting new international dimension to the CSPC Conference, connecting Canadian and European policymakers, researchers, innovators, and leaders at a time when international collaboration is increasingly important to addressing shared challenges and advancing innovation.
We look forward to welcoming the European Union and celebrating this historic first with the CSPC community!
Stay tuned for more announcements about the EU delegation, speakers, and Featured Country programming: www.CSPC2026.ca [Note: The theme for the 2026 CSPC is “Sovereignty by Design: Mobilizing Action to Reshape Canada’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Capacity,” the curious can check out my June 30, 2026 posting]
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Science Meets Parliament 2027: Applications Now
Open for BC, Ontario, and the Northwest Territories
[Note: Science Meets Parliament is modeled on a UK programme where scientists/researchers meet Members of Parliament to discuss their work]
Following successful programs in 2026, Science Meets Parliament (SMP) returns to British Columbia and Ontario in the spring of 2027. CSPC is also pleased to launch the inaugural SMP Northwest Territories program in partnership with the Government of the Northwest Territories.
Tentatively scheduled for March 2027 at the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly in Yellowknife, the program will bring together approximately 20 researchers with Members of the Legislative Assembly, Indigenous leaders, and government officials. Preference will be given to researchers working on northern priorities identified in the NWT Knowledge Agenda.
For more information and eligibility criteria, please visit Science Meets Parliament on the CSPC website.
The deadline for applications for all three programs is December 20, 2026.
We look forward to welcoming you to SMP in 2027!
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Upcoming Virtual Panels
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Oct 13 [2026]: The Arctic & Northern Sovereignty: Infrastructure as a Catalyst
Join us for a panel on for a timely webinar exploring how Canada’s Arctic defence investments can strengthen continental security while supporting long-term economic self-reliance in Northern and Indigenous communities.Panelists will examine practical solutions—including remote telecommunications, resilient green-energy microgrids, and multi-purpose transportation corridors—and discuss how Canada can overcome jurisdictional and permitting challenges to build a secure, connected, and self-sustaining North.
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Oct 15 [2026]: Who Defines Research Impact?
Join us for a panel on October 15 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. ET. This panel will bring together leaders from academia, policy, research funding, and administration to examine how research excellence and impact are defined, measured, and rewarded. Panelists will explore how current assessment systems influence funding, careers, equity, researcher well-being, collaboration, and public value—and discuss practical alternatives that recognize diverse forms of research contribution while maintaining rigour, accountability, and public trust.
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Lots of science policy.