Rey D. Pagtakhan on Research And Development

In the House of Commons on March 2nd, 1999. See this statement in context.

Research And DevelopmentOral Question Period

March 2nd, 1999 / 3 p.m.

Liberal

Rey D. Pagtakhan Liberal Winnipeg North—St. Paul, MB

Mr. Speaker, research and innovation are key to the excellence of Canada's health care system and to the prosperity of our nation.

Could the Secretary of State for Science, Research and Development tell the House how the 1999 budget will prevent the loss of our medical, nursing and basic research scientists who leave Canada?

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