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| Mobilizing Science and Technology to Canada’s Advantage | | | In 2007, the Government of Canada set out a comprehensive multi-year science and technology strategy for the country. “Mobilizing Science and Technology to Canada’s Advantage” is based on three fundamental convictions:- Canada needs a strong private sector commitment to S&T
- Canada must continue to strengthen its knowledge base by setting international standards of excellence
- Canada must be a magnet for world-wide talent
To meet these objectives, the strategy is guided by four core principles: - Promote world-class excellence
- Focus on priorities
- Encourage partnerships
- Enhance accountability
It applies these principles in three policy areas in order to build for Canada:- A knowledge advantage
- A people advantage
- An entrepreneurial advantage
The strategy also sets out priority research areas based on existing strengths and opportunities for international leadership as well as social and economic interest:- Environmental sciences and technologies
- Natural resources and energy
- Health and related life sciences and technologies
- Information and communication technologies
For more information on Canada’s S&T strategy, please visit:
http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/ic1.nsf/en/h_00231e.html | | |
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