Publications
ISSP Publications
- ISSP members. (2021) Transforming Decision-Making to Meet the Grand Challenges of Our Time: The ISSP Member Blogs. (PDF file). Institute for Science, Society and Policy
- ISSP members. (2020) Understanding and Responding to Covid-19: The ISSP Member Blogs. (PDF file). Institute for Science, Society and Policy
- Dufour, Paul. (2019) Paul Dufour's Opinion Pieces and Blogs. (PDF file). Institute for Science, Society and Policy
- McCuaig-Johnston, M. (2018) From Field Surgery to Advanced Robotics: Sino-Canadian Relations in Science and Technology. (PDF file) Institute for Science, Society and Policy and University of Alberta's China Institute.
- Quirion, R. et al. (2016) Reflections on science advisory systems in Canada. (PDF, 275 KB) Palgrave Communications. 2:16048 doi: 10.1057/palcomms.2016.48.
- McCuaig-Johnston, M. & Zhang, M. (2015) China's Innovation Incubators: Platforms for Partnerships. (PDF, 1.1 MB) Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and Institute for Science, Society and Policy.
- McCuaig-Johnston, M. & Zhang, M. (2015) China Embarks on Major Changes in Science and Technology. (PDF, 2.5 MB) Institute for Science, Society and Policy and University of Alberta's China Institute.
- Submission to Industry Canada's Science and Technology Consultation. (PDF, 8.4 MB) (2014). Institute for Science, Society and Policy.
- Hawkins, R., Gault, F., Dufour, P., Geelen, J. & Saner, M. (2013). Canada’s Future as an Innovation Society: A Decalogue of Policy Criteria. (PDF, 8.1 MB) Institute for Science, Society and Policy.
- Saner, M. & Stoklosa, A. (2013). Commercial, Societal and Administrative Benefits from the Analysis and Clarification of Definitions: The Case of Nanomaterials. (PDF, 89 KB) Creativity and Innovation Management. 22(1): 26-36.
- Dufour, P. (2012). Advancing Knowledge at the Frontier: The AAAS and the Saga of Science Societies in Canada. (PDF, 4.8 MB) Institute for Science, Society and Policy.
- Hawkins, R. (2012). Looking at Innovation from a Uniquely Canadian Perspective: The Case for a New Alliance of Practice, Policy and Scholarship. (PDF, 350 KB) Institute for Science, Society and Policy (2 page Executive Summary and 16 pages of text and references).
- Christou, C. & Saner, M. (2012). Governance of Emerging Technologies: Scan of International Institutions. (PDF, 558 KB) Institute for Science, Society and Policy.
- Institute for Science, Society and Policy. (2012). Synthetic Biology at the Interface of Science and Policy. (PDF, 683 KB) Institute for Science, Society and Policy.
- Saner, M. & Heafey, E. (2011). A Primer on Nanomaterials Regulation. (PDF, 403 KB) Institute for Science, Society and Policy.
- University of Ottawa’s Office of the Vice-President, Research. (2011). Our post-human future. (PDF, 5.3 MB) Research Perspectives. University of Ottawa Press: Ottawa.
This issue explores post-humanism and profiles ISSP Director Marc Saner, ISSP Advisory Committee member Errol Mendes, ISSP Core Group member Ian Kerr, ISSP Affiliates Andrew Pelling and Rocci Luppicini, and SSP Network member Emil Petriu.
Science Council of Canada Archive
- Science Council of Canada Archive
CSTA - Council of Science and Technology Advisors Archive
- (1999) BEST - Building Excellence in Science and Technology (BEST): The Federal Roles in Performing Science and Technology
- (1999) SAGE - Science Advice for Government Effectiveness
- (2000) A Framework for Science and Technology Advice: Principles and Guidelines for the Effective Use of Science and Technology Advice in Government Decision Making
- (2001) READ - Reinforcing External Advice to Departments
- (2001) STEPS - Science and Technology Excellence in the Public Service
- (2002) EDGE - Employees Driving Government Excellence: Renewing S&T Human Resources in the Federal Public Service
- (2003) SCOPE - Science Communications and Opportunities for Public Engagement
- (2005) LINKS - Linkages in the National Knowledge System: Fostering a Linked Federal S&T Enterprise
Annual Reports
- ISSP Annual Report 2014-2015 (PDF, 1.2 MB)
- ISSP Annual Report 2013-2014 (PDF, 2.2 MB)
- ISSP Annual Report 2012-2013 (PDF, 845 KB)
- ISSP Annual Report 2011-2012 (PDF, 888 KB)
- ISSP Annual Report 2010-2011 (PDF, 1.4 MB)
Policy Briefs on the Science/Policy Interface
- Researchers are from Mars; Policymakers are from Venus: Collaboration across the System. (PDF, 499 KB) By Matthew Gaudreau and Marc Saner
- From Many to One: Integration of Knowledge and Values in Decision-making. (PDF, 552 KB) By Matthew Gaudreau and Marc Saner
- Dealing with Not Knowing: Evaluating and Communicating Uncertainty at the Science/Policy Interface. (PDF, 580 KB) By Matthew Gaudreau, Michael Bordt and Marc Saner
- (Workshop Backgrounder) Making it Work: Incentives to Improve the Science/Policy Interface. (PDF, 766 KB) By Sasha Kebo and Marc Saner
- (Workshop Report) Top Five Management Incentives to Improve the Science/Policy Interface. (PDF, 739 KB) By Michael Bordt and Marc Saner
- A Map of the Interface between Science & Policy. (PDF, 601 KB) By Marc Saner
- The Role and Responsibilities of the Scientist in Public Policy: A Discussion Paper on Science and Government. (PDF, 1.1 MB) By Bill Jarvis
- A Question of Balance: New Approaches for Science Based Regulations. (PDF, 450 KB) By Bill Jarvis
Technology Policy Timelines
- Timeline: Bioenergy: Policy and Regulation in Canada and the United States. (PDF, 692 KB) By Alin Charrière and Moxi Zhang
- Timeline: Nanotechnology: Policy and Regulation in Canada, Australia, the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States. (PDF, 878 KB) By Alin Charrière and Beth Dunning
- Timeline: Synthetic Biology: Science, Policy and Regulation in Canada, Australia, the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States. (PDF, 660 KB) By Barbara Kubica