Ms. Nemer, Quebec has enshrined the position of chief science adviser in the Loi sur le ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur, de la Recherche, de la Science et de la Technologie. As I understand it, Canada's chief science adviser position does not have equivalent protection.
You mentioned the importance of having a chief science adviser to accompany the government in various aspects of science and research.
Wouldn't the fact that your position is enshrined in legislation represent not only a voice for scientists, but also the inclusion of science in government decisions?