Woke Science Under Fire: SRSR Meeting No. 2 Breakdown (Sept 15, 2025)

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SRSR Meeting No. 2: Science Funding Faces Scrutiny – “Woke Science” Debate? (2022) Description: Dive into Meeting No. 2 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research (SRSR), where MPs tackle the future of Canada’s science and research funding. Amid growing public debate over “woke science,” this session explores how federal grants are allocated and whether research priorities align with scientific excellence or ideological agendas. Featuring MPs like Corey Tochor (Conservative) and Maxime Blanchette-Joncas (Bloc Québécois), the meeting delves into the balance between innovation, equity, and accountability in Canadian science policy. Watch key moments and hear the arguments shaping this critical discussion. Source Attributions: Content sourced from: Official House of Commons SRSR Meeting No. 2 broadcast via ParlVu (parl.ca). Context on SRSR mandate and activities from House of Commons records (ourcommons.ca). Public sentiment on “woke science” from posts on X (2024–2025). General science policy insights from news reports (e.g., Globe and Mail, 2022–2023). Fair Dealing Statement (Canada): This video is created for informational, educational, and critical commentary purposes under the fair dealing provisions of the Copyright Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-42, sections 29, 29.1, and 29.2). It uses limited excerpts from the House of Commons SRSR Meeting No. 2 broadcast via ParlVu (parl.ca), transformed through analysis and commentary to discuss science funding and public policy debates. The use of brief clips is minimal, does not reproduce the entire broadcast, and has no adverse effect on the market value of the source material. The video complies with House of Commons broadcast usage policies; for specific permissions, contact parl.ca. Links: Watch Full Session: ParlVu – SRSR Meeting No. 2 SRSR Committee Info: House of Commons Subscribe for more Canadian politics and science policy updates!