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Stay up to date with the latest news and events from CASC.
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CASC COVID-19 Update: Redoubling our Efforts to serve our Communities
April 23, 2020 In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the Canadian Science Centre sector we are redoubling our efforts to serve our communities even while our facilities are closed. You are the science champions reaching Canadians in their homes each day during this crisis. CASC ADVOCACY EFFORTS > Culture and heritage groups seek targeted COVID-19…
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Culture and heritage groups seek targeted COVID-19 support
OTTAWA, April 22, 2020 —Associations representing Canada’s museums, science centres, zoos, aquaria, public and botanical gardens and historic places have all joined forces and today issued the following open letter to the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage. The open letter highlighted the critical risk to the safety and security of collections across the country and asked…
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CASC COVID-19 Update: Helping Canadians during COVID-19
April 16, 2020 In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the Canadian Science Centre sector we are redoubling our efforts to serve our communities even while our facilities are closed. You are the science champions reaching Canadians in their homes each day during this crisis. Here at CASC we are thankful for the tremendous work of our…
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CASC COVID-19 Update: Your continued commitment to Planking the Curve.
April 9, 2020 As many of us move into a long weekend, we hope you are able to spend time with family and loved ones (at home or while practicing social distancing!). It’s an opportunity for reflection and gratitude. Here at CASC we are thankful for the tremendous work of our members and your continued…
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CASC COVID-19 Update: We are here to support you.
April 2, 2020 As we all continue to navigate this rapidly-evolving global situation, CASC is here to support you in advocacy efforts to the Government of Canada, sharing helpful resources, amplifying science communication offerings of our members, and connecting our community. CANADIAN COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENTS > The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy On April 1, 2020, Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, proposed the new Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy. This…
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CASC COVID-19 Update: We will get through this together.
We know these are difficult times and there is no doubt that the next while will be challenging for all. As we continue to navigate this rapidly-evolving global situation, CASC is here to support you in advocacy efforts to the Government of Canada, sharing helpful resources, amplifying science communication offerings of our members, and connecting…
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Invitation to Affiliate Supporters: We’d like to share your COVID-19 resources
March 25, 2020 We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. We know that the past week has been a whirlwind for all of us. Here at CASC, we have profound hope in our collective action. Together, we all have a role to play in confronting this global pandemic. We’ve added a page on our website for…
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CASC COVID-19 Update: Message from the Executive Director
We know that the past week has been a whirlwind for all of us. The closure of schools, science centres and museums, international border restrictions, and new social distancing measures have understandably created challenges and uncertainty. However, these are necessary steps to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. And, they are only the beginning. Together, we…
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CASC 2020 Conference Rescheduled
CASC 2020 Conference will be Rescheduled Canadian Association of Science Centres – Rescheduling 2020 Conference in Ottawa Sudbury, ON. March 13, 2020 – The Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC) 2020 Conference, hosted by Ingenium: Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation in Ottawa, ON from May 27-29, 2020 will be rescheduled. This rescheduling is in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as several provincial health authorities…