Clarification

The May 10/04 issue of RE$EARCH MONEY carried an editorial containing an assertion that may have been misleading. The editorial discussed recent data from Statistics Canada showing that the number of industrial R&D performers has declined over the past seven years. The statement that many people have reacted to the data with shock and surprise – including officials at Statistics Canada – was not based on discussions with any officials at that organization. We regret any misunderstanding. — EDITOR