Save the Date for CSPC 2026!
CSPC 2026 will be held from November 25th to 27th at the Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa.
Canada’s Largest Science and Innovation Policy Hub
The Canadian Science Policy Centre is a non-profit, non-partisan, and non-advocate organization. It serves as an inclusive Connection Hub, Knowledge Mobilizer, and Talent Incubator to bridge the systematic gaps in the Canadian Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) ecosystem.
Connection Hub
To facilitate cross-sectoral, cross-regional, and multidisciplinary connection
Knowledge Mobilizer
To enhance STI policy interface
Talent Incubator
To train a new generation of multidisciplinary STI policy professionals
CANADIAN SCIENCE AND INNOVATION POLICY CONFERENCE
Join the most comprehensive Science and Innovation Policy Conference in Canada
It brings together diverse voices from across the science, innovation, and policy communities to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and address the challenges and opportunities shaping our future.
Join Canada’s largest science policy gathering, where experts, decision-makers, and innovators come together to explore ideas, share insights, and shape the future of science and innovation.
UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENTS
Explore upcoming events from the Canadian Science Policy Centre (CSPC), bringing together leaders, researchers, policymakers, innovators, students, and industry professionals from across Canada and beyond.
LATEST EDITORIALS
CSPC Editorials provide a platform for diverse voices to share ideas, spark discussion, and contribute to evidence-informed conversations on science policy and innovation.
Chad Andrews, Ph.D.
Dr. Warren Wakarchuk
Nancy Cummings
Shanthi Johnson, PhD, RD, FDC, FACSM, FGSA
Diana Danilevskaia
Grace Lee Reynolds
Thomas Hansen
Aminah Robinson Fayek, PhD
Dr. Renata Thiébaut
Raywat Deonandan, PhD
Andrew Kemle
CSPC PROGRAMS
Explore CSPC’s diverse programs designed to strengthen connections between science and policy, showcase emerging ideas, and engage communities in shaping Canada’s future.
Congratulations to the CSPC 2025 Science Policy Award Winners:
Lifetime Achievement Award Winner:
Trailblazer Award (Policy for Science) Winner:
Trailblazer Award (Science for Policy) Winner:
Trailblazer Award (Innovation Policy) Winner:
Trailblazer Award (Science & Society) Winner:
Science Policy Youth Award Winner:
2025/26 Featured Editorials
CSPC Magazine
Conference Editorial Series
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May 20, 2026
Chad Andrews, Ph.D.
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May 20, 2026
Dr. Warren Wakarchuk
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May 20, 2026
Nancy Cummings
See the latest CSPC editorials
GET INVOLVED
Become a Partner
The Canadian Science and Innovation Policy Conference is Canada’s most comprehensive, multi-sectoral, and multidisciplinary forum for emerging issues of science, technology and innovation (STI) policy.
CSPC’s Partnership Program provides an exciting array of possibilities for public, private and not-for-profit sector stakeholders to showcase their importance in Canada’s STI ecosystem.
Become a Science Meets Parliament Sponsor
Science Meets Parliament is a transformative program designed to foster stronger connections between the science and policy communities.
The program provides unique opportunities for researchers to engage with policymakers, gain a deeper understanding of the policymaking process, and contribute to evidence-informed decisions.
Become a Volunteer
CSPC has served as a gateway for volunteers to gain experience in the Science, Technology and Innovation policy landscape since its inception in 2009, with 1500+ graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and early career professionals across Canada having served on various CSPC committees.
CSPC is pleased to present its Strategic Plan for the period 2025-2030.
Imagining Canada’s Future: Connecting Science, Innovation and Policy for Greater Prosperity.
