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Published online 18 December 2008 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news.2008.1321
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Canada's scientists face an uncertain future
Political turmoil leaves key positions in doubt.
Canadian researchers are wondering what 2009 will bring for science, as an unprecedented shutdown of parliament has left the country's political future in limbo.
Earlier this month, three unlikely political partners united to take down the minority Conservative (centre-right) government of prime minister Stephen Harper.
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