Chief science adviser wants position to become ‘part of the fabric of our country’

The chief science adviser position has never been institutionalized and for the majority of Canadian history one has not existed. As science continues to be at the forefront of political debate during the pandemic, the current CSA said its time to make the position permanent.
Chief Science Adviser Dr. Mona Nemer has been a 'key player' in Canada's fight against COVID-19, according to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Canada's Chief Science Adviser Dr. Mona Nemer says the chief science adviser position should be a permanent fixture within the Canadian government, the strongest statement to date and in line with calls from the science community to enshrine the post in legislation. "...

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