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April 18, 2002
LEADING EDGE ENDOWMENT FUND TO ADVANCE RESEARCH IN B.C.
VANCOUVER — The government has launched its $45-million Leading Edge Endowment Fund as part of its New Era commitment to establish 20 permanent B.C. leadership chairs across the province in medical, social, environmental and technological research.
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April 15, 2002
825 NEW HIGH-TECH SPACES TO HELP DOUBLE GRADUATES
VANCOUVER — The government will fund 825 new high-tech student spaces as the first phase of its commitment to double the number of graduates in computer science and electrical and computer engineering over five years.
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