Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat (CSAS)

Science advisory schedule, policies and directives, national and regional contact information.

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The Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat (CSAS) coordinates the scientific peer review and science advice for Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO).

CSAS directives on publication distribution, consensus, peer reviews, translation and more.

Learn about DFO peer-reviewed science.

This searchable online tool provides details on past advisory processes and upcoming reviews.

The Committee is engaged to provide recommendations on external science experts and co-chairs for CSAS peer-review meetings.

Database of science experts interested in participating in the CSAS peer-review process.

Take our free online course to learn more about DFO's stock assessment process and the principles of stock assessment.

Phone numbers, email and mailing addresses for national headquarters and regional offices.