The role of science in Canada’s national security strategy
Canada’s growing focus on defence research and international competitiveness has renewed calls for a national science diplomacy strategy, linking science and technology more closely to foreign policy. The op-ed argues any strategy must move beyond the outdated idea of science as politically neutral, noting global examples that show research is deeply tied to geopolitics, security and economic interests. The authors urge Ottawa to base future policy on evidence and existing Canadian research to ensure science diplomacy delivers practical results.
