Create a Chief Science Officer.

What success looks like

Following an open, transparent and merit-based process, the Chief Science Advisor, Dr. Mona Nemer, was appointed by the government on September 26, 2017.

Government's narrative on progress

As the Chief Science Advisor, Dr. Nemer helps to improve dissemination and use of independent scientific information and strengthened evidence-based policy-making within government. Dr. Nemer also advises the government on ensuring that government science is fully available to the public, that scientists are able to speak freely about their work, and that scientific analyses are considered when the government makes decisions. Dr. Nemer reports to the Prime Minister and Minister of Science. The first annual report of the Chief Science Advisor was published on March 11, 2019.

Note: this is the government's own description, not an independent assessment.