Silence of the Labs: Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion
January 27, 2015 | By Public Policy Admin |
Join us for a free public screening of the CBC documentary, Silence of the Labs, followed by a panel discussion
This important film investigates the changing landscape of public funding for scientific research and its relationship to public policy. Scientists across the country are expressing growing alarm that federal cutbacks to research programs monitoring areas that range from climate change and ocean habitats to public health will deprive Canadians of crucial information. This is a must see documentary that raises important issues about public-interest science and the state of our democracy.
The evening will begin with a few opening remarks, followed by a screening of the documentary, and end with a panel discussion moderated by Maurice Bitran (CEO at Ontario Science Centre and School of Public Policy and Governance Research Fellow). Panelists include:
- Dr. Steve Easterbrook (Department of Computer Science, University of Toronto)
- Dr. Margrit Eichler (Social Justice Education, OISE, University of Toronto)
- Dan Weaver (Evidence for Democracy Board of Directors)
Evidence for Democracy (E4D) is a non-partisan organization advocating for the transparent use of evidence in government decision-making. Learn more on our website or follow us on Twitter.
Register NowEvent Date
January 27, 2015
5:30pm to 7:00pm
Location
CG-160
Canadiana Gallery
14 Queen’s Park Crescent West
Toronto