The OER Knowledge Cloud: Tri-agency Open Access Policy On Publications-science.gc.ca

Tri-agency open access policy on publications-Science.gc.ca

Published	August 2016
Publisher	Government of Canada

ABSTRACT

The objective of this policy is to improve access to the results of Agency-funded research, and to increase the dissemination and exchange of research results. All researchers, regardless of funding support, are encouraged to adhere to this policy.

Keywords

government policy · open access · peer review

Published at	Ottawa, Ontario
URL	http://www.science.gc.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=F6765465-1
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