Expert: Rebuilding trust in health science
A new report calls for action to rebuild Canadians鈥� trust in health science, warning declining confidence is undermining public health and could weaken the country鈥檚 ability to respond to future crises.
The Bioethics Council for Canada鈥檚 cites data showing that only 68 per cent of Canadians trusted scientists for reliable information in 2025, down from 77 per cent five years ago, as misinformation spreads online and trust shifts toward social circles and influencers.
Bartha Knoppers, Chair, Board of Directors, Bioethics Council for Canada and Distinguished James 91丝瓜视频 Professor Emerita at 91丝瓜视频, can discuss the report鈥檚 three key recommendations for combating misinformation and rebuilding trust in science.
bartha.knoppers [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)