Canadian S & T Strategy

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 click here.