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Discusses the possible halt of plans to construct the Canadian Neutron Facility (CNF) at Chalk River, Ontario, to replace the National Reactor Universal (NRU). Lack of funds from the Canadian government, which has approved the facility in principle; Implications of the facility's joint construction by Atomic Energy of Canada Limited and the National Research Council of Canada.

Describes the financial challenges faced by the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIAR). CIAR founded by Fraser Mustard; Proposal about funding made to the Canadian government; How CIAR merges the hard sciences with the social sciences; CIAR inability to secure a firm funding base; Other problems at CIAR; Leadership of Stefan Dupre; Concerns about the future of basic research there; Details about how CIAR programs are run; The CIAR public profile.

Reports on the Canadian government's plans to produce a national strategy for science and technology. Allegations that process is coverup for proposed cuts in federal science budget; Scientists' contention that science strategy is necessary to stem drain of scientific talent to the United States; Reasons behind delay in preparation of draft strategy document.

Abandoning an earlier pretense that research misconduct is too rare to matter, the scientific community is trying to figure out how to minimize and police it. Could broadening the definition be the key?