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Research at Canada’s colleges a boon for business and social innovation

Given the strong presence of colleges across Canada, and the breadth of college expertise in these disciplines, their work will offer significant benefit to faculty, to students, and to local businesses and communities throughout the country and well into the future.

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BY BRENT HERBERT-COPLEY
February 21, 2015

News | BY BRENT HERBERT-COPLEY | February 21, 2015

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Research at Canada’s colleges a boon for business and social innovation

Given the strong presence of colleges across Canada, and the breadth of college expertise in these disciplines, their work will offer significant benefit to faculty, to students, and to local businesses and communities throughout the country and well into the future.

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