Canada does invest in research eh…
Hmmmm…. who said our government doesn’t invest (and here) in university research? Yes, we do!… when the topic is not about the climate but religion!
March 23, 2010
Canada Announces Four New Major Research Partnerships in Key Areas of Interest to Canadians
OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – March 23, 2010) – Canada will have a leading voice in developing an innovative response to the opportunities and challenges posed by religious diversity. A new multidisciplinary research project at the University of Ottawa will examine how religion affects our legal, political and social environment and will propose strategies to enhance equality and public policy.
This project is one of four Major Collaborative Research Initiatives announced today by Royal Galipeau, Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Orleans, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology). These four projects, supported with approximately $10 million in funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), will bring some 140 Canadian and international researchers and experts together to build knowledge on social, cultural and economic issues of importance to Canadians. Each initiative will receive close to $2.5 million over seven years.
“Our government is investing in research and innovation to create jobs, strengthen the economy and improve Canadians’ quality of life,” said Mr. Galipeau. “These grants are fostering collaborative research that will move our research agenda forward.”
“These grants highlight the excellence of our country’s talented researchers and recognize the importance of fostering international collaboration to keep Canada at the forefront of research, development and innovation in the 21st century,” said Dr. Chad Gaffield, President of SSHRC.
Major Collaborative Research Initiative grants support leading-edge, multidisciplinary research projects led by scholars at Canadian institutions, with the participation of top international scholars. This collaborative approach enables research excellence, helping the best minds examine and find solutions to global issues.
SSHRC is the federal agency that promotes and supports university-based research and training in the humanities and social sciences. Through its programs and policies, SSHRC enables the highest levels of research excellence in Canada and facilitates knowledge-sharing and collaboration across research disciplines, universities and all sectors of society.
Still don’t get it? Well, turn your attention to distinguishing the meaning between “weather” and “climate” and why the “climate” side got muzzled and the “weather” got trumpeted. Here’s another press release from the gov today:
March 23, 2010
Environment Canada Celebrates World Meteorological Day
OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – March 23, 2010) – The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment, has released the following statement in celebration of World Meteorological Day:
“As Minister of the Environment, I am pleased to celebrate World Meteorological Day along with World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and its partners, including Environment Canada. This year’s WMO theme of ’60 years of service for your safety and well-being’ reminds us of how important reliable, accurate weather information is in helping Canadians and our international partners better anticipate and prepare for future weather conditions.
“Weather has shaped our history, our economy, and our very character as Canadians. Whether you’re planning emergency response, pouring concrete to build new infrastructure, navigating a ship through icy waters, planning an outdoor festival, or just deciding how to dress your children for recess today, there is hardly any aspect of Canada’s industry or society that is not in some way affected by weather. Environment Canada responds to that need by providing forecasts and hourly updates of current conditions from coast to coast to coast, through our media partners, our automated telephone service, through Weatheradio, or through the 1,000,000 users who access weather information on our web site every day.
“After over a century of operations, Environment Canada’s Meteorological Service of Canada is home to some of the best weather forecasting and climate experts in the world. And indeed, the world looks to Canada to lead the way with advanced research and state-of-the-art forecasting equipment that are models for our fellow meteorological partners around the globe.
Here’re some reasons why conservatives don’t like to talk about climate change.
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