As highlighted in the SSHRC consultation document produced in October of last year, I believe we would benefit hugely in Canada from developing a more forward-looking digital research environment. Specifically that document calls for the development of a coordinated plan to establish and operate a number of world-class centres specializing in data management. Indeed, I think $3 million was already targeted toward the Open Data Institute in Waterloo at last budget.
On April 3rd, 2014. See this statement in context.