The Canadian government’s top scientist has released a new report on unidentified flying objects.
Published Monday, the report from the Office of the Chief Science Advisor of Canada recommends the creation of a new federal body to standardize, collect and investigate UFO reports.
“The mystery of unidentified phenomena in the sky has long fascinated humanity, capturing the public imagination and arousing both skepticism and curiosity,” the new report states. “Together, the analysis presented in this report suggests that Canada would benefit from an improved process for reporting, collecting, and studying UAP sightings.”
The acronym UAP stands for “unidentified aerial (or anomalous) phenomena,” which has largely replaced the terms “UFO” and “unidentified flying objects” in official circles. After decades of dismissal and denials, the unusual subject has become the focus of recent investigations by both the Pentagon and NASA.
Known as the Sky Canada Project, the Office of the Chief Science Advisor of Canada launched its UAP research effort in 2022 and released a preliminary report in January. Cardiovascular scientist Dr. Mona Nemer has been Canada’s chief science advisor since the role was created in 2017.
Tasked with providing impartial scientific advice to the government, Nemer reports directly to the prime minister and minister of innovation, science and industry.
“Our goal was to find the current resources and processes in place for handling and following up on UAP reports, to compare them with the best practices in other countries, and to make recommendations for potential improvements,” Nemer said in the new report’s introduction. “The preparation of this report has garnered more public anticipation than any project in the history of this office.”
Don't get yer hopes up, Canuks.
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