Economic prosperity and competitiveness can be linked to a country's ability to finance and benefit from novel research, experimental development and innovation. Governments can be important agents in this regard. In 2020, the federal government increased spending related to scientific and technological activities, which was reported in the Federal Budget 2019, as a means to support businesses and research institutions and to ultimately benefit the Canadian population.
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