Why must Canadian researchers adhere to ethical guidelines that are set by the Tri-Council

A)  to be promoted within their university 
B)  to have their research funded by the national granting agencies 
C)  to have their research approved by independent provincial ethical boards 
D)  to avoid criminal prosecution

Canadian researchers must adhere to ethical guidelines set by the Tri-Council to have their research funded by the national granting agencies. The Tri-Council includes the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. These agencies fund a majority of research in Canada, and they have set ethical guidelines to ensure that the research they fund is conducted responsibly and with integrity. Adhering to these guidelines is a requirement for receiving funding, so researchers must take them seriously if they want to secure support for their work.