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April 23, 2008 by Tracey | No comments
I was reading some of the web accessible INDU submissions by Canadian groups and individuals posted on Michael Geist’s Blog, and a common theme is open & free access to data and scientific research! Very Niiiiice!
You can access them and M. Geist’s here: Industry Committee on Canada’s Science and Technology Strategy
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