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OTTAWA, October 14, 2010  —  The University of Ottawa welcomes the Government of Canada’s Expert Review Panel on Research and Development initiative, announced today by Canada’s minister of State (Science and Technology), Gary Goodyear. The panel will solicit the advice of Canadians and business leaders on how the federal government can bolster support for business research and development.

“Innovation is the cornerstone of Canada’s economic and social success,” says Mona Nemer, vice-president, Research at the University of Ottawa. “As one of Canada’s most research-intensive universities, we welcome the opportunity for a constructive dialogue focused on improving the participation of the private sector in Canadian research and innovation.”

The University of Ottawa is committed to research excellence and encourages an interdisciplinary approach to knowledge creation, which attracts the best academic talent from across Canada and around the world.

For more information about the Expert Review Panel on Research and Development, visit Industry Canada’s website.