General Session: Perspective on Canada's growth momentum in research and science teaching

How goes the impressive Canadian investment in research and development? Here, Dr. Phillipson provides an update on recent trends and developments in the funding of Canadian scientific infrastructure projects. He profiles particular projects of note, assesses Canada’s progress in becoming a higher profile player in international collaborative research programs, with more scientists from around the globe coming to Canada, and highlights the results of recent award competitions. He also summarizes concerns, current dialogue, and possible future developments on the question of funding initiatives for science building operations and maintenance.

• Eliot A. Phillipson, MD , President & CEO - Canada Foundation for Innovation