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The hurdles facing Canada's planned pandemic-busting lab

August 12, 2026

Ottawa's plan for a state-of-the-art lab to help tackle emerging health threats is commendable on paper. But top health researchers say long-term funding gaps, recent staff cuts and red tape could threaten its real-world success.



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