1 no 48 november 2006 contents what s happening in 2 s&t policy and innovation federal economic fiscal update mentions possible changes to management of laboratories 23 06 canadian foundation for cfi announce further c 422 million investment infrastructure 27 life sciences 3 national research council nrc opens bioaccess commercialization centre saskatoon 16 4 another stem cell breakthrough by canada university health network 19 energy environment 5 sustainable development technology sdtc releases reports on clean tech business opportunities conventional renewable fuels 28 6 water alberta benefits from 30 funds 7 advances into alternative 8 statistics produce second environmental sustainability indicators report miscellaneous 9 atomic limited aecl signs agreement with argentina expanded candu programme events contact s&i section tel 613 364 6153 email susan farrag fco gov uk the information this document is believed correct at time distribution however hm government accepts