Implementing the Health Canada and Public Health Agency

Implementing the Health Canada and Public Health Agency of Canada Scientific Integrity Policy: Update NUMCC December 3, 2019 Presented by Health Canada’s Science Policy Directorate and the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Chief Science Officer

Update on Implementation of the HC-PHAC Scientific Integrity Policy Context • HC-PHAC Scientific Integrity Policy effective December 31, 2018 – Adapted from the Model Scientific Integrity Policy – Highlights: • • Fostering a culture of science integrity Public communication and dissemination of research and scientific findings Contributions to the scientific community Role of employees in science advice and evidence-informed decisionmaking • Responsible conduct of research and science • Appointment of Science Integrity Leads: – Health Canada: Executive Director of the Science Policy Directorate – PHAC: Chief Science Officer 2

Update on Implementation of the HC-PHAC Scientific Integrity Policy Implementation of the Scientific Integrity Policy • Phased implementation plan includes: – Engagement with employees – Review, assessment and updating of existing policies, processes – Development of guidance documents and tools – Development of training – Creation of process for addressing allegations of breach of scientific integrity – Monitoring and performance evaluation for the policy 3

Update on Implementation of the HC-PHAC Scientific Integrity Policy Implementation of the Scientific Integrity Policy: Recent and Current Initiatives • Engagement with employees through armchair discussions and branch committees • Release of the Science and Research Communications Handbook (October 2019) • Development of the process for addressing allegations of breach of scientific integrity (ongoing) • Development of e-learning modules on scientific integrity, responsible conduct of research and science in the government context (ongoing) • Review of current policies and guidance on the dissemination of scientific and research findings (ongoing) 4

Update on Implementation of the HC-PHAC Scientific Integrity Policy Next Steps • Work with the federal Chief Science Advisor on a compliance monitoring and reporting plan • Develop promotional materials on the Scientific Integrity Policy in collaboration with Communications Branch – E. g. The Top 5 Things You Should Know About the Scientific Integrity Policy (short article for internal dissemination) • Continue engagement with employees, union representatives and management 5