Loss of science centres undermines efforts to build public trust

The Ontario Science Centre closed in June, while New Brunswick lost its centre in February. The loss of these vital bridges is short-sighted, and presents a significant blow to public engagement with science and technology.

Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne. Federal funding for science in Canada plays a critical role in earning and maintaining public trust in science and technology, write Mary Wells, Donna Strickland and Ashley MehlenbacherThe Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY MARY WELLS, DONNA STRICKLAND, ASHLEY ROSE MEHLENBACHER

August 7, 2024

Visiting sciences centres as kids was formative for each of us.

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