Science in the Yukon: Advancing a Vision for Evidence-based Decision Making

Recent public policy announcements-including the appointment of Canada's first Federal Minister of Science (November 2015), the release of the Government of Yukon Science Strategy (January 2016), the release of the Pan-Northern Approach to Science (April 2016), and the pending appointment of a National Chief Science Officer-indicate that both federal and territorial governments recognize the value of timely and robust knowledge in informing decision making. Scientific research and knowledge-gathering activities that provide sound and reliable evidence-based information and contribute to innovative solutions are essential to help manage these challenges.