Super Awesome Science Show: Celebrating Canada in science
On this week’s Super Awesome Science Show, we’re joined by Canada’s first-ever minister of science, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan. Continue reading
Kirsty Duncan
Georgian College receives $2M grant
The announcement was made on Thursday by Minister of Science and Sport Kirsty Duncan at Georgian College’s Barrie campus. Continue reading
McMaster researchers awarded $17.8M through NSERC Discovery Grants Program
The research at McMaster University covers a range of fields, from physics and civil engineering to neuroscience, molecular medicine and astronomy. Continue reading
Wilfrid Laurier University to receive funding for equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives
Federal Minister of Science and Sport Kirsty Duncan announced that the school will receive $384,700 in funding over two years. Continue reading
Caster Semenya ruling shows ‘total disregard for human dignity:’ Canadian sport minister
The world’s governing body of track and field can now impose limits on the testosterone naturally produced in the body of a female athlete — a decision MP Kirsty Duncan says she’s disappointed with. Continue reading
Sex abuse, harassment cases lead feds to develop code of conduct for sports in Canada
The government says the code of conduct will serve as a model that can be used in all sports at all levels, from national sports organizations to community teams. Continue reading
Federal science minister in Guelph as researchers receive $1.5 million
By Matt Carty Reporter
The university said the three projects will end up receiving $4.2 million with additional funding from public and private partners. Continue reading
Federal government investing $5.6M in Indigenous research
By Nicole Stillger Reporter
Science and Sport Minister Kirsty Duncan announces Indigenous research funding while in Saskatoon. Continue reading
Nenshi says Calgary shouldn’t contribute more than province to hosting Olympics
Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi says the prospect of his city paying more than the Government of Alberta to host the 2026 Winter Games is “not a good deal.” Continue reading
McMaster secures $10.5M grant for commercialization of biotech breakthroughs
The Centre for Probe Development and Commercialization on the west end of the campus will receive $10.5 million over four years for its work with medical isotopes. Continue reading