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When a leading team of scientists is concerned that science is not being used correctly by decision-makers, you better be paying attention.

A letter released in early October signed by 85 researchers, points out examples of how the federal government has distorted, suppressed and undermined scientific research.

“When faced with scientific evidence that was contrary to its ideological position, the Harper government has adopted the deceptive strategy of suggesting that there was scientific uncertainty when, in fact, there was none,” said Dr. Stephen Hwang of St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto and associate professor at the University of Toronto. “These are the kind of tactics used by the tobacco lobby to delay policies to protect people from second-hand smoke.”

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