Medicine and Health

Mobilization of science advice by the Canadian federal government to support the COVID-19 pandemic response

D. Bhatia, S. Allin, et al.

This paper delves into how Canada mobilized federal science advice in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, exploring the evolution of its science advisory ecosystem. The research conducted by Dominika Bhatia, Sara Allin, and Erica Di Ruggiero emphasizes the importance of institutionalizing science advisory bodies for future pandemic preparedness.

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Abstract

This paper examines the mobilization of federal science advice in Canada's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It describes the pre-existing federal science advice "ecosystem" and how it evolved during the pandemic's first two years. The authors reviewed publicly available government documents and publications. The study concludes that while cross-departmental engagement was promising, institutionalizing science advisory bodies for public health is crucial for future pandemic preparedness. Further research is needed to assess the independence of advisory actors and the interaction between federal and subnational authorities.

Publisher

Humanities & Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Jan 17, 2023

Authors

Dominika Bhatia, Sara Allin, Erica Di Ruggiero

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