Centre for Inquiry Canada – Toronto branch is co-hosting an event with the U of T School of Public Policy. There will be a screening of the CBC Fifth Estate documentary called “Silence of the Labs” followed by a panel discussion.

This documentary highlights the ongoing challenges facing scientists and researchers as a result of federal budget cuts, presented by Evidence for Democracy. In the past five years, hundreds of Canadian scientists have been forced to discontinue their work as a result of lack of funding. The result is less informed policy making and potentially severe issues overlooked or misunderstood.

The event is free but you will need to go to Eventbrite by clicking “Register Now” below to select your ticket quantity, print and bring your  registration to the event entrance:

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Location

CG-160
Canadiana Gallery
14 Queen’s Park Crescent West, Toronto

The film presentation will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with:

• Prof. Steve Easterbrook, Department of Computer Science, U of T
• Prof. Richard Peltier, Department of Physics, U of T
• Prof. Margrit Eichler, OISE and Executive Director of Scientists for the Right to Know

Agenda

5:30 pm: Opening remarks
5:35 – 6:20 pm:   Presentation of the film
6:20 – 7:00 pm:  Panel discussion and Q&A

Evidence for Democracy (E4D) is a national, non-partisan, and non-for profit organization that advocates for the transparent use of science and evidence in public policy and government decision-making.