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Publication Date: August 12, 2026 - 04:00
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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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