As I understand it from some of the researchers connected with CIHR, in the recent granting period they had to cut the research budgets of a number of approved researchers by 21.5%. When we look at that, we say, well, this is 20% less research that people can do; this is 21% less productivity they can do in looking for treatments and cures for diseases like multiple sclerosis. We find this alarming in terms of the lack of overall budgetary support for CIHR.
On September 20th, 2006. See this statement in context.