This Guy Ho Just Ended DEI in Science Committee

MP Ho Grills Chief Science Advisor: "What is a Woman?" + Federal DEI Quotas Exposed | SRSR CommitteeIn this intense exchange from the Standing Committee on Science and Research, Conservative MP Vincent Neil Ho presses Canada’s Chief Science Advisor Mona Nemer on the definition of a woman in science policy and the impact of federal DEI requirements and quotas on research excellence.MP Ho questions whether ideological targets and demographic goals are taking priority over merit in university funding, research chair appointments, and federal hiring — sparking heated debate about scientific integrity, political influence in science, and whether merit is being sidelined.Source: Official proceedings from the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research (SRSR), Meeting No. 40, held June 8, 2026 in West Block, Room 125-B. Available via ParlVu (parlvu.parl.gc.ca).Fair Use / Transformative Statement: This video provides edited highlights and context from public parliamentary proceedings to help Canadians better understand federal science policy, hiring practices, and accountability. It adds value through curation, timing, and accessibility while presenting full exchanges without misleading edits or out-of-context clipping.Was MP Ho right to push hard on merit vs. quotas? Should science policy be based on biological reality and excellence — or demographic targets? Watch and decide for yourself. Drop your thoughts in the comments below Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more unfiltered breakdowns of Canadian federal politics and committee work. New videos weekly.#MPHo #VincentHo #MonaNemer #WhatIsAWoman #DEI #MeritVsQuotas #ScienceAndResearch #SRSR #CanadianScience 0:00 - The "What is a Woman?" Definition 0:50 - Redefining Science vs. Political Ideology 1:35 - The Death of Merit: Excellence or Demographic Targets? 2:45 - DEI Quotas & University Funding Threats 3:50 - Does Race Factor into Federal Hiring? 5:05 - The Definition of a Woman: A Biological Answer? 6:45 - Scientific Freedom: Can Researchers Oppose DEI? 8:10 - The "Merit" Debate: Defending Federal Hiring Rules 9:40 - Rapid Fire: Demographic Targets in Science 10:45 - The $200M Spaceport & Scientific Consultation 12:15 - Closing: Scientific Integrity or Misinformation?