When the minister asked my office to make recommendations on the use of science in the management of aquaculture, we had a discussion to get the focus right, which could be very broad. In this case, the focus was on the use of scientific advice and an assessment of the strategy for prioritizing science and science communications. My office then worked independently to identify experts in all relevant fields, both within and outside Canada, and then we began our work. Our office wrote a report and we sent it to the minister's office.
Evidence of meeting #18 for Fisheries and Oceans in the 44th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was scientific.
A recording is available from Parliament.