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Innovation review welcomed, but funding needed: post-secondary research experts

Denise Amyot, president and CEO of Colleges and Institutes Canada, says her members are only tapping into one-third of grant proposals because of the funding constraints within the College and Community Innovation Program currently under review by Treasury Board.

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BY EMILY HAWS
November 22, 2017

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Innovation review welcomed, but funding needed: post-secondary research experts

Denise Amyot, president and CEO of Colleges and Institutes Canada, says her members are only tapping into one-third of grant proposals because of the funding constraints within the College and Community Innovation Program currently under review by Treasury Board.

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Carney announces pay raises for Canadian Armed Forces members

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Innovation review welcomed, but funding needed: post-secondary research experts

Denise Amyot, president and CEO of Colleges and Institutes Canada, says her members are only tapping into one-third of grant proposals because of the funding constraints within the College and Community Innovation Program currently under review by Treasury Board.

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