How has government intervention in media coverage of publicly funded science changed in recent years? What does it mean to silence scientists, and what are the implications?
In partnership with the Canadian Science Writers Association (CSWA), this panel discussion will examine specific cases of how the government has silenced Canadian scientists, and consider the consequences of withholding scientific knowledge from the public sphere.
Panelists
Prof. L. D. Danny Harvey, Department of Geography, University of Toronto
Stephen Strauss, President of the Canadian Science Writers Association
Pippa Wysong, award-winning science, technology and medical journalist, and CSWA board member
Moderated by Bruce Walsh.
This event is part of Non-Speak Week (October 11-17, 2012) , focusing on current challenges to freedom of expression in Canada.
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL
(Seating is limited.)