National Capital Region (Canada) has a mandate and mission to build the NCR into a source of pride and unity for Canadians through involvement in political, cultural, and land use planning matters that are typically powers reserved for the provincial government under the Constitution of Canada. In the Supreme Court of Canada case of "Munro v. National Capital Commission", it was decided the NCC had the power to be involved in matters relating to zoning in the NCR. In 2006, the NCC completed work on the long-discussed Confederation Boulevard, a ceremonial route linking key attractions in the NCR on both sides of the Ottawa
Science capital of science capital: what you know (scientific literacy); how you think (attitudes and dispositions); what you do (science-related activities and behaviours); and who you know (social contacts and networks). The first three 'types' include habitus and cultural capital and the fourth, social capital. Research shows that measuring science capital provides a better prediction of science aspirations than a general measure of capital. The concept of science capital draws on Pierre Bourdieu’s work about capital and social reproduction. Science capital builds on, but is distinct from, how Pierre Bourdieu used the terms scientific, technical or technological capital. Science Capital is not