Canada announces $9.2 billion for science and technology:
May 22, 2007
The federal government has announced a $9.2 billion fund for science and technology. A tax incentive program will encourage the private sector to invest in research and development, to help get innovation out of the labs and into the market. Science program bursaries will also be increased, and there are plans for regulations that will promote research that benefits the public interest. Maclean’s