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2012 federal budget: “We in Canada have yet to learn, so it seems”
My friend had called from Ottawa right after the budget lock-up to “re-assure me” that the three research councils did OK. The AUCC president, Paul Davidson, had also issued a press release offering praise for “investments (that) will preserve current levels of … Continue reading
Posted in Op-eds, R&D Policy
Tagged 2012 federal budget, Basic research, discovery grants, Innovation, NSERC, Research Partnerships
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