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The torch is lit and burning, thank you! CMAJ 1998; 158:1013 Re: First the bad news . . ., CMAJ 1997;157[12]:1675-6 [full text] In response to: E. Baris It was not our intention to slight the efforts of Dr. Baris and his (few remaining) colleagues at IDRC who have a strong interest in the health sciences. Indeed, their accomplishments with dwindling resources should be applauded and their continued excellent work encouraged.
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Our "barb" was directed neither at Baris nor even at his counterparts at CIDA (although the latter could invest their funds more wisely by supporting projects like those outlined by Baris). Rather, it was aimed at the wrong-headed parsimony of the federal policy-makers who have set international aid at a shamefully low 0.31% of the gross national product,1 a level well below the mean for developed countries. Our prime minister likes to trumpet Canada's recent recognition as the world's best place to live. How can a country that is among the least generous be the best? Brian J. Ward, MD, CM Reference
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