The objectives of this Policy are to:
Foster a culture that supports and promotes scientific integrity in the design, conduct, management, review and communication of research, science, and related activities.
Increase public, employee and stakeholder trust in the credibility and reliability of GAC research and scientific activities.
Set out expectations regarding the design, conduct, management, review and communication of research, science, and related activities.
Enhance employee understanding of the contributions of research and science to evidence-informed decision-making, as well as the role of managers, communication specialists, researchers and scientists in the development of government policy and advice.