Goodyear says feds' top priority is economy, boosting innovation

Science Minister Gary Goodyear says the federal government knows Canada is No. 1 in many areas, but not in competitiveness and has made it a priority to reverse the trend.

By THE HILL TIMES

Published November 16, 2009

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