Chief Science Advisor (Canada)

The Government of Canada Chief Science Advisor is Mona Nemer. Dr. Nemer is a specialist in the genetics of heart disease and was vice-president of research at the University of Ottawa for 11 years.

In her introductory speech on September 26, 2017, she stated "I'm taking this job to make a difference, and I intend to do so."

In its September 26, 2017 announcement, the Government of Canada defined the following key functions for the Chief Science Advisor:

The Advisor is also to provide an annual report to the Prime Minister and the Minister of Science on the state of federal government science. This report will be made public.

The Office of the Chief Science Advisor will be housed at Innovation, Science and Economic Development and supported by a secretariat. The term of office is three years.

The Chief Science Advisor reports to both the Prime Minister and the Minister of Science.

The Chief Science Advisor has different reporting and key functions than the discontinued National Science Advisor.

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