Alexandre Bourque-Viens
abourqueviens.bsky.social
Alexandre Bourque-Viens
@abourqueviens.bsky.social
I am a senior policy advisor in the Office of Canada's Chief Science Advisor, with a broad scientific background and years of science policy experience. This is a personal account, opinions expressed are my own.
Reposted by Alexandre Bourque-Viens
Today we’re releasing the International AI Safety Report 2026: the most comprehensive evidence-based assessment of AI capabilities, emerging risks, and safety measures to date. 🧵

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February 3, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Live!!! from freshwater data strategy webinar. Recording and presentations should be available within the next couple weeks. #freshwater
January 28, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Tomorrow: hear about freshwater data governance, including my humble remarks on scientific data governance at large.
January 27, 2026 at 10:24 PM
#OpenScience is accelerating discovery and promoting science literacy according to the study released last month by the Open Science Impact Pathways (PathOS) project. But, authors were surprised not to find more proof of measurable economic and social benefits.

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January 3, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Involved in national #quantum technology policy? Take a look at the recent @oecddigital.bsky.social economy paper providing an overview of national strategies and policies. #scipol www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
Full Report: An overview of national strategies and policies for quantum technologies
This paper takes stock of the ambitious national strategies and policy instruments countries are introducing to support the development and uptake of quantum technologies. It reviews the timelines, mo...
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December 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Celebrating eight years since the appointment of Canada's Chief Science Advisor, happy to have been part of five of them. www.linkedin.com/posts/mona-n...
#scienceforcanada | Mona Nemer
🎉Celebrating 8 years of scientific advice and collaboration!🎂 Proud of how far we've come: Advancing open science, building stronger research-policy connections, and facing challenges together. Here’...
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September 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM