Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 9, 2022
• Invested on: October 03, 2024

Timothy Allen Caulfield, C.M.
Edmonton, Alberta

Timothy Caulfield is dedicated to building robust health policy and countering scientific misinformation. Research director of the University of Alberta’s Health Law Institute, and Canada Research Chair in Health Law and Policy, he explores the legal and ethical issues within science and medicine. His interdisciplinary expertise, bestselling books and documentary series aim to debunk pseudoscientific claims, promote evidence-based decision making and encourage critical examination of data. A policy influencer in Canada and beyond, he has been involved in such initiatives as #ScienceUpFirst, which has helped create more discerning media consumers.