Science and Research committee  Yes, we did make the suggestion for a parliamentary science officer for pretty much the exact reason you just outlined. The parliamentary science officer could be there to directly serve parliamentarians and really provide more scientific expertise in the House of Commons itself.

Science and Research committee  I'm not quite sure where to start with that one. In a sense, you've sort of made the case for our transparency framework. As my colleague mentioned, unfortunately we didn't find that there was a strong demonstration often in the relationship between the evidence and information b

Science and Research committee  Yes, that work was done by our predecessors at Evidence for Democracy. We stand by that work. It was important work, particularly at that time. Since that time, there has been a huge effort around rolling out science integrity policies across federal departments and agencies, w

Science and Research committee  I'll speak for a few seconds and then pass it over to my colleague. She led the Eyes on Evidence work specifically. I mentioned off the top that since 2015, mandate letters have all stated a commitment to the use of science and evidence-based decision-making. We really apprecia

Science and Research committee  I am going to pass this over to my colleague Farah Qaiser, who actually led Evidence for Democracy's work on our review that you mentioned on the fundamental science report.

Science and Research committee  Thank you, Madam Chair and members of this new standing committee, for the opportunity to be here. My name is Rachael Maxwell. I am the executive director at Evidence for Democracy. I am joined today by my colleague Farah Qaiser. Evidence for Democracy is a national, non-parti