Kirsty Duncan on Business of Supply

In the House of Commons on March 9th, 2009. See this statement in context.

Opposition Motion -- Science, Research and InnovationBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders

March 9th, 2009 / 4:15 p.m.

Liberal

Kirsty Duncan Liberal Etobicoke North, ON

Mr. Speaker, I am glad the hon. member brought up the economy.

Over the last month our focus has been a stimulus package for the economy. Universities contribute $15 billion per year, 2% of GDP.

The question I have, then, is why would we cut back on funding to this fundamental research, $148 million cut back to our three granting agencies, when the U.S. is investing $10 billion? This will surely hurt Canada's competitiveness.

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