Introduction to stock assessment
Unit 4.1: Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat
Science advisory process overview
Video transcript
[Background music begins]
[Visual: The words, “Science Advisory Process Overview” appear.]
Narrator: Let's take a closer look at the steps that the Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat uses to determine participation, scope, and other elements in Science Advisory Processes.
[Visual: A circular figure appears (similar to a pie chart) that has 8 multi-coloured sections, each representing a step in the process. The title “CSAS Process” appears in the centre of the figure.]
[Visual: section 1 of the circular figure is highlighted. The following text appears on the right half of the screen: Step 1. A call for requests for science advice is launched within Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Requests are driven by decision-making needs of the Department, which are based on Departmental priorities and engagement with stakeholders and other partners.]
Narrator: Step 1. A call for requests for science advice is launched within Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Requests are driven by decision-making needs of the Department, which are based on Departmental priorities and engagement with stakeholders and other partners.
[Visual: section 2 of the circular figure is highlighted. The following text appears on the right half of the screen: Step 2. Requests for science advice come from various programs within the Department including: Fisheries Management, Aquaculture, Aquatic Ecosystems (including Species at Risk), and Ecosystems and Oceans Science.]
Narrator: Step 2. Requests for science advice come from various programs within the Department including: Fisheries Management, Aquaculture, Aquatic Ecosystems (including Species at Risk), and Ecosystems and Oceans Science.
[Visual: section 3 of the circular figure is highlighted. The following text appears on the right half of the screen: Step 3. Scientists and CSAS staff review requests to determine capacity to deliver.
Narrator: Step 3. Scientists and CSAS staff review requests to determine capacity to deliver.
[Visual: section 4 of the circular figure is highlighted. The following text appears on the right half of the screen: Step 4. Steering Committees are convened to guide CSAS peer review processes. Steering Committees are internal bodies that organize all aspects of peer review meetings in order to respond to specific requests for science advice. Steering Committees are also responsible for identifying and inviting experts to participate in peer review meetings.]
Narrator: Step 4. Steering Committees are convened to guide CSAS peer review processes. Steering Committees are internal bodies that organize all aspects of peer review meetings in order to respond to specific requests for science advice. Steering Committees are also responsible for identifying and inviting experts to participate in peer review meetings.
[Visual: section 5 of the circular figure is highlighted. The following text appears on the left half of the screen: Step 5. Scientists collect and analyze data and prepare working papers for peer review. Working papers include technical and scientific information. They are not science advice, but contain the supporting information and analyses needed to generate advice. They do not recommend policy options.]
Narrator: Step 5. Scientists collect and analyze data and prepare working papers for peer review. Working papers include technical and scientific information. They are not science advice, but contain the supporting information and analyses needed to generate advice. They do not recommend policy options.
[Visual: section 6 of the circular figure is highlighted. The following text appears on the left half of the screen: Step 6. Peer review meetings are where the technical review and challenge of working papers occur. This leads to the development of consensus-based science advice. The objective of peer review meetings is to provide sound, objective, and impartial science advice. They are not consultations.]
Narrator: Step 6. Peer review meetings are where the technical review and challenge of working papers occur. This leads to the development of consensus-based science advice. The objective of peer review meetings is to provide sound, objective, and impartial science advice. They are not consultations.
[Visual: section 7 of the circular figure is highlighted. The following text appears on the left half of the screen: Step 7. After peer review meetings, Science Advisory Reports, Research Documents, and Science Responses are completed and submitted to the CSAS office.]
Narrator: Step 7. After peer review meetings, Science Advisory Reports, Research Documents, and Science Responses are completed and submitted to the CSAS office.
[Visual: section 8 of the circular figure is highlighted. The following text appears on the left half of the screen: Step 8. All CSAS products are available through DFO's public-facing website.]
Narrator: Step 8. All CSAS products are available through DFO's public-facing website.
[Music ends]
[Visual: Text fades out to black.]
[Visual: The Fisheries and Oceans Canada logo appears.]
[Visual: The Government of Canada logo appears.]
- Date modified: