But it appears the program may take on new life. Colleagues at Environment Canada are optimistic that the CNTC will be re-funded in the spring of 1997 and beyond. It seems that the many students, scientists and collaborators affiliated with the CNTC have demonstrated the value of the network. The project, which will draw on the important work of a number of our theme teams and collaborators at university and government laboratories, is attracting considerable interest. It's expected that there will be significant industry support and collaboration, and many CNTC members have expressed an interest in this exciting new venture.
Educational initiatives constitute another success for the network.
In January 1996, the CNTC released an educator's resource manual and accompanying video which was developed in cooperation with Alberta's Environmental Protection, Education Branch. While a warm reception was expected, no one anticipated the enthusiasm with which educators responded to the toxicology study units. Already, more than 1,300 of the educational resource units have been requested by school boards and universities from across Canada and the United States. The CNTC has also launched itself into cyberspace. It seems that a feature of getting older is the recurring need to bid farewell to friends and colleagues.