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

PublishedAugust 2016
PublisherGovernment 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 atOttawa, Ontario
URLhttp://www.science.gc.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=F6765465-1
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