There's no question that researchers go after the money that exists in the priority areas. There has been some criticism of SSHRC right now, in terms of what its priority areas are, but I think we have everything to gain by really promoting the idea of special areas. Right now there is one on sport that has made a huge difference in relation to what researchers are able to build into their work.
The other side of that is that if we don't have these priority areas, we really will lose out.
I don't know what else to say other than that I think this study has a tremendous role to play in bringing some pressure on organizations like SSHRC. I know the cuts are going to be absolutely detrimental, and so I think having the kind of study you're doing and showing these kinds of economic possibilities is critical.