STM submits comment on Canada’s open access plan

STM, along with cOAlition S and library organisations across the globe, provided feedback on the new draft revised Tri-Agency Open Access (OA) Policy on Publications. Our comment supported the flexibility in the draft policy while making several suggestions for changes or clarifications:

  • Maintain recognition of publisher investments in vetted, validated, peer-reviewed articles
  • Find ways to minimise researcher burdens
  • Ensure Canadian researchers have appropriate funding and opportunities to publish

We’ll continue engaging, in coordination with our members, to support an OA policy that works.

Access the draft here