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Perimeter Institute donation may pave way for golden era in Canadian philanthropy supporting basic research

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November 3, 2000

A contribution of $120 million by three Research in Motion Ltd (RIM) executives to establish an institute for theoretical physics is being viewed as a powerful incentive that could trigger a massive increase in philanthropy dedicated to fundamental research.

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