News tagged with canadian government

Disease-carrying colonizers on the move: Predicting the spread of ticks across Canada

Researchers are watching as ticks that carry Lyme disease colonize Canada, but their research aims to predict the communities most likely to be hit by this sickness. "Our findings will help community groups and government ...

Biology / Ecology

created Mar 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Journal urges Ottawa to stop muzzling scientists

The science journal Nature called on the Canadian government in an online editorial Friday to "set its scientists free" and allow them to speak about their research.

Other Sciences / Other

created Mar 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 3

After cyber attack, Canada unveils network changes

The Canadian government announced plans Thursday to consolidate email programs and network services to boost cyber security, after revelations of breaches in network security.

Technology / Internet

created Aug 05, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

World's first mandatory national nanotech rule pending

The Canadian government reportedly is planning to release in February the world's first national regulation requiring companies to detail their use of engineered nanomaterials, according to environmental officials. The information ...

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

created Jan 28, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0