It would be competence-based. I think it has to be someone with research credentials, for sure, but also with past leadership accomplishments. This is going to be a big job, and I'm sure that there are many qualified applicants in the country.
November 5th, 2024 / 4:55 p.m.
Chief Science Advisor of Canada, Office of the Chief Science Advisor of Canada
It would be competence-based. I think it has to be someone with research credentials, for sure, but also with past leadership accomplishments. This is going to be a big job, and I'm sure that there are many qualified applicants in the country.
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