Walsh and Gibbs: Why Doug Ford's science cuts could hurt Ontario

Ontario Premier Doug Ford promised to provide “value for money” when it comes to tax dollars spent on the public service. Days after taking office, he required the public service to cancel all subscriptions to newspapers and other sources of information, and freeze all travel outside the province.
What might sound like small cuts translates into serious impacts within the public service, especially for government scientists. Without access to the necessary subscription-based scientif