Canadian budget proposal emphasizes industry connections
DOI: 10.1063/PT.5.028820
Nature : Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Conservative government released its budget proposal on 21 April. With modest increases in scientific spending in some areas, the budget continues the Conservative Party’s push for more applied research and connections between government, universities, and industry. The budget includes Can$1.33 billion (US$1.09 billion) for new university and hospital research facilities. The money is to be spread out over 6 years beginning in 2017. Many of the increased areas of funding have language specifically related to business and industry. The budget also includes Can$243 million to support Canada’s involvement over the next 10 years in the international Thirty Meter Telescope project in Hawaii.