Canadian Federal budget ignites debate over what science is for - IVAN SEMENIUK, The Globe and Mail

A federal budget that further cements the Harper government’s stance on research and development is fuelling a growing debate over what science is for and the best way to support it. “Science powers commerce,” Mr. Harper has said – a catch phrase that is reflected in the details of the 2013 budget. But many worry that the budget’s emphasis on applied research and commercial outcomes is weakening the country’s scientific capability in the long term. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/federal-budget-ignites-science-debate/article10274702/