Ontario's Premier Doug Ford announced intentions to legislate against medical research using dogs and cats, calling for researchers using beagles in cardiac studies to stop their work. This has raised concerns among scientists regarding the potential for political interference in research practices. Felix Proulx-Giraldeau, executive director of Evidence for Democracy, criticized Ford’s threats to individual researchers, stressing the importance of independent ethics committees that regulate humane research. He cautioned that such political engagement might compromise established ethics in scientific inquiry and bypass necessary review processes.
Ford's comments marked a significant political engagement with the scientific community, as he expressed his intention to 'hunt down' researchers conducting studies on dogs and cats. This raised alarms among scientists regarding the potential for political interference in scientific research and adherence to ethical guidelines.
Felix Proulx-Giraldeau voiced concern over Ford's threats, emphasizing the role of independent ethics boards in overseeing research. He warned that political directives could undermine established processes and ethical standards in scientific research.
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