Mobilizing Science and Technology to Canada's Advantage: Progress Report 2009

Conclusion — Working Together to Create a Better Life for Canadians

In May 2007, the S&T Strategy, Mobilizing Science and Technology to Canada's Advantage, was released. It is a multi-year plan developed in consultation with Canadians and has been well received by the research community. As part of the government's long-term plan to build a globally competitive economy, the S&T Strategy aims to help increase the prosperity of Canadians and improve their quality of life. More specifically, the Strategy provides a vision to create highly skilled job opportunities, a cleaner environment and healthier communities.

In every year since the Strategy's launch, the Government of Canada has been systematically implementing policies and programs to advance the S&T agenda. In fact, the government has committed billions of dollars in a succession of federal budgets to transform the S&T Strategy's vision into reality.

The Strategy itself — together with the scope and imagination of the government's flagship activities — has also drawn the interest of the world's scientific and business communities. From everyone working together, remarkable results have been achieved in creating value for Canadians.

While Canada is already seeing the early outcomes of a shared, forward-looking approach, we must continue to use the potential of S&T to make a lasting difference in the lives of Canadians.

In the year ahead, the Government of Canada will continue to be guided by the S&T Strategy and bring forward new investments to make Canada a world leader in science and technology.