The amendment reads:That Bill C-49, in Clause 2, be amended by replacing line 25 on page 2 with the following: (f) undertake or sponsor any research, including fundamental or basic research and theoretical and applied research, related...”
The idea here is to include the words “fundamental or basic research” in the museum's mission once again. Not only was the word “research” removed, but also the words “fundamental or basic research”. Right now, archeologists, for example, are in charge of their own research. They can decide on the excavation site.
Even though we were told that this would not be the case, I am afraid that research will only focus on collections. In other words, I am afraid that, because of the amendments to this bill, research will only be possible as part of exhibitions. I don't think that is how things should work. I think research should be broader in scope in this large museum, which was the Canadian Museum of Civilization, after all.
That is why I want the words “fundamental or basic research” to be included in the museum's mission again.