Council of Canadian Academies

The Council of Canadian Academies (CCA) convenes the best experts in their respective fields to assess the evidence on complex scientific topics of public interest to inform decision-making in Canada.

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Overcoming Resistance

Resistant bacterial infections kill an estimated 1.27 million people every year. In 2018, about one...

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Vulnerable Connections

The proliferation of ever-changing digital technologies has led to substantial cyber-enabled harms for those in...

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Fault Lines

Misinformation can cause significant harm to individuals, communities, and societies. Because it’s designed to appeal...

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News Release
September 14, 2023

CCA Expert Panel to Examine Evidence-Based Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Practices for Impactful Change in the Post-Secondary Research Ecosystem

Despite efforts to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) by postsecondary research institutions across Canada,...

Blog Post
September 8, 2023

In Memoriam: Karen Bakker

We are profoundly saddened to learn of the passing of Karen Bakker, PhD, from the...

News Release
September 7, 2023

Expert Panel describes path to bring critical antibiotics to Canadian market

The global pipeline for new antimicrobials isn’t keeping pace with the rise of antimicrobial resistance,...

Assessing Evidence. Informing Decisions.

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Our Experts

To date, over 1,500 expert volunteers have made contributions to the important work of the CCA as expert panelists, peer reviewers, and members of our Board of Directors, and Scientific Advisory Committee. Their commitment of knowledge, expertise, leadership, and time in support of evidence-based decision-making is vital to the work of the CCA.

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Our Process

Convening experts. Assessing evidence. Informing decisions. Our rigorous process ensures quality and objectivity.

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