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Science advice is built over time, Québec’s chief scientist says

The architect of one of the world’s longest-running science advisory systems reflects on trust, uncertainty, and how evidence reaches decision-makers.

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John Heilprin
Apr 20, 2026
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Rémi Quirion meeting with students during a fireside chat at the University of Toronto’s Massey College in 2022. (Massey College)

Science advice does not operate as a simple bridge between research and policy, according to Québec’s chief scientist Rémi Quirion. It is a system that must be built and maintained over time.

“The role was created because there…

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