Newsletter
In this edition:
- Expanding the reach of research with citizen science
- ICYMI: CCA to examine advanced materials innovation and what it could mean for Canada’s future
- From national evidence to regional conversations
- In the news
Expanding the reach of research with citizen science
Citizen science takes many forms, tackling complex questions and contributing to research that matters to communities. The CCA has been asked to examine the opportunities and challenges associated with citizen science in Canada. While that work is underway, we’ll be sharing examples of the diverse ways researchers and the public are working together—and the contributions those collaborations are making to science and society.
Tiger mosquitoes are one of the world’s most successful invasive species, and it’s going to require a collective effort to keep track of them in Canada. The Tiger Mosquito Citizen Science study, a pilot project led by the Public Health Agency of Canada, in collaboration with Let’s Talk Science Outreach, is encouraging the public to help identify the presence of tiger mosquitoes in their local areas.
ICYMI: CCA to examine advanced materials innovation and what it could mean for Canada’s future
At the request of the National Research Council of Canada, the CCA will undertake a new assessment of Canada’s advanced materials landscape. The assessment will provide decision-makers with an evidence base to better understand Canada’s position in this rapidly evolving and strategically important global field.
From national evidence to regional conversations
MaRS Mornings panel discussion led by panel chair Ilse Treurnicht (left) and the Halifax event with expert panel members Jeffrey R. Taylor and Alexandra McCann, panel chair Ilse Treurnicht, and CCA portfolio director Jeff Kinder (right).
What fuels Canada’s innovation performance depends on where you’re looking at it from.
In Ontario, MaRS Discovery District hosted a panel discussion on Canada’s innovation performance (Is this Canada’s moment of reckoning?). Drawing on insights from our State of Science, Technology, and Innovation in Canada 2025 report, experts from Blue J, the Canadian Shield Institute, the University of Toronto, and North South Ventures considered persistent questions about how to turn this country’s R&D strengths into commercial success. The report informed a similar gathering of business, government, and academic leaders in Halifax in March 2026 where participants considered the findings and their local implications, amid growing attention on the region’s innovation ecosystem.
These discussions prompted us to take a closer look at the data from a regional perspective. Curious how each province is fuelling its STI ecosystem? Check out the provincial snapshots and how they compare to each other and Canada as a whole.
Interested in hosting a discussion about a CCA report for your community or network? Let us know.