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Policy documents related to open science
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Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) (the Tri-Agencies) Tri-Agency Research Data Management Policy In 2021, the Tri-Agencies released the Tri-Agency Research Data Management Policy to support Canadian research excellence by fostering sound digital data management and data stewardship practices. Tri-Agency Research Data Management Policy
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) (the Tri-Agencies) Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications In 2015, the Tri-Agencies released a harmonized open access policy on publications that helps to achieve greater access to research publications and data. Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) CIHR Statement on Preprints Since the early 2000’s, CIHR has recognized preprints as an important vehicle for the dissemination of research results. Preprints at CIHR
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) CIHR Health Research and Health-Related Data Framework and Action Plan The CIHR Health Research and Health-Related Data Framework and Action Plan provides a shared vision, guiding principles, desired outcomes, objectives and actions to guide current and future data-related activities so as to maximize impact. CIHR Health Research and Health-Related Data Framework and Action Plan
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Fisheries and Oceans Canada National Policy for Science Publications Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has a long and prolific science publishing tradition that has advanced aquatic and marine scientific knowledge. DFO is committed to the open communication of science and to the mobilization of scientific knowledge, both internally and externally, to the benefit of Department policies, programs and services for the Canadian public.A national policy ensures a consistent treatment of scientific publications across DFO regions, recognition of the scientific impact of the Department through the use of a standard affiliation, and effective tracking of our publications to better integrate science into departmental processes. Fisheries and Oceans Canada National Policy for Science Publications
Transport Canada Scientific integrity at Transport Canada We are committed to maintaining the integrity of the research and science we conduct. Our Scientific Integrity Policy provides the principles that enshrine integrity in the way our employees design, conduct, review, manage, communicate and use research and science. Scientific integrity at Transport Canada
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Canada Tri-agency Open Access Policy (DRAFT) N/A Tri-agency Open Access Policy (DRAFT)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency CFIA Scientific Integrity Policy The CFIA Scientific Integrity Policy reaffirms our commitment to openness, transparency and public dissemination of science and research to give Canadians confidence in government decision-making. CFIA Scientific Integrity Policy
Environment and Climate Change Canada Environment and Climate Change Canada Policy on Scientific Integrity This policy upholds integrity in designing, conducting, managing, reviewing, communicating or using research and science. Environment and Climate Change Canada Policy on Scientific Integrity
Health Canada The Health Canada Scientific Integrity Policy / [issued by the] Science Policy Directorate. The purpose of the Policy is to promote the ethical practices of scientific research, regulatory assessment, and in the use of scientific information. The Health Canada Scientific Integrity Policy / [issued by the] Science Policy Directorate
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Policy on science integrity As a science-based department, scientific integrity is essential to the work of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and its employees. Scientific integrity is critical to the decision-making process, from the planning and conduct of research to the production of advice and the application of advice to the departmental decision-making processes. This Scientific Integrity Policy was developed in conjunction with Canada’s Chief Science Advisor, the Treasury Board and the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) along with other science-based departments. Policy on science integrity
Natural Resources Canada Natural Resources Canada Policy on Scientific Integrity Adopted at NRCan Science & Technology Board on December 20th, 2018. Natural Resources Canada Policy on Scientific Integrity
National Defence Science Integrity Policy and Instructions to the Department of National Defence (DND) Employees and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Members The Science Integrity Policy and Instructions aims to ensure that expectations regarding the ethical conduct of research are clear, that our research is trustworthy, and that we make decisions based on sound science.  Science Integrity Policy and Instructions to the Department of National Defence (DND) Employees and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Members
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada ISED’s Scientific Integrity Policy N/A ISED’s Scientific Integrity Policy
Office of the Chief Science Advisor / Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Model Policy on Scientific Integrity N/A Model Policy on Scientific Integrity
Health Canada / Public Health Agency of Canada Health Canada and Public Health Agency of Canada scientific integrity policy. N/A Health Canada and Public Health Agency of Canada scientific integrity policy
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Policy on Scientific and Indigenous Knowledge Integrity N/A Policy on Scientific and Indigenous Knowledge Integrity
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Agency Policy on Scientific Integrity N/A Agency Policy on Scientific Integrity
Canadian Grain Commission Science Integrity Policy N/A Science Integrity Policy
Canadian Heritage Policy on scientific integrity N/A Policy on scientific integrity