Times-Colonist: Politicized Science a Growing Problem in Canada

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Read this piece in the Times-Colonist about the muzzling of scientists in Canada from sharing their findings with the media and public who fund their work.

“Politicians of all stripes need to remember that it’s our government,
not theirs, and that only those with something to hide suppress and
control information. Politicians have the right – the responsibility – to decide what to do with the message, but not to muzzle the messenger. ” (August 13, 2011).

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About Damien Gillis

Damien Gillis is a Vancouver-based documentary filmmaker with a focus on environmental and social justice issues - especially relating to water, energy, and saving Canada's wild salmon - working with many environmental organizations in BC and around the world. He is the co-founder, along with Rafe Mair, of The Common Sense Canadian, and a board member of both the BC Environmental Network and the Haig-Brown Institute.