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Calgary, Alta. – November 6 - Year-long surgery wait times. Months-long waiting lists for nursing homes. Day-long emergency room holdups. These common (mis)perceptions of Canada’s health care system shape the public’s response to — and attitudes toward — developing sustainable health care policies.

Three of Canada’s top experts in the health care field will gather at this year’s Canadian Science Policy Conference to share their understanding of the reality of the Canadian health system and how we can create resilient policy options for this important sector of society.

Ottawa, October 16, 2012 — The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), announced a significant investment by the Government of Canada in cutting-edge research infrastructure that will lead to more high-quality jobs in the knowledge and resource sectors. This investment also has the potential to result in new, innovative spin-off companies.

Ottawa, ON – October 3, 2012 – Canada has the longest coastline in the world and its national identity, economic prosperity and way of life have been shaped by three oceans. Recognizing the importance of better understanding and sustaining these oceans, the Government of Canada today announced an investment in ocean science and technology research conducted by Ocean Networks Canada (OCN).

Vancouver, BC – August 23, 2012 – In an effort to gain a competitive edge, some athletes at the Paralympic Games have taken to a risky and banned form of performance enhancement.

While not as widely publicized as during the Olympic Games, performance enhancement is an issue among disabled athletes who compete in the Paralympics. However, the practice of performance enhancement is often taken to extremes by disabled athletes who are trying to give themselves a competitive edge.