Refine by MP, party, committee, province, or result type.

Results 1-4 of 4

Finance committee  I think it is. First of all, we've said $350 million ramped up over three years. This is actually what CIHR itself is seeking. The important point here is that we have been ramping up the research enterprise, as you know. The CFI alone has allowed us to construct new buildings and to buy new equipment, develop huge infrastructure, and that has been really good for the country.

September 26th, 2006Committee meeting

Dr. Ronald Worton

September 26th, 2006Committee meeting

Dr. Ronald Worton

Finance committee  It would be hard for me to comment specifically on the cuts announced yesterday, but I think in general we have to continue to support the health care system. We have to continue to support the research that underpins that system. There's no question that going forward, some of the inefficiencies in health care need to be dealt with.

September 26th, 2006Committee meeting

Dr. Ronald Worton

Finance committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. Good morning. My name is Ron Worton, and I'm chair of Research Canada: An Alliance for Health Discovery. I'm also the CEO and scientific director of the Ottawa Health Research Institute at the University of Ottawa. It's a pleasure to be here to speak to you on the important role that health research plays in Canada.

September 26th, 2006Committee meeting

Dr. Ronald Worton