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

Contents

• Message from the Prime Minister
• Message from the Minister of Industry
• Message from the Minister of Finance
• Message from the Minister of State (Science and Technology)
• Mobilizing Science and Technology to Canada's Advantage — Executive Summary
  • Moving Quickly to Achieve Enduring Results
  • About This Report
• Entrepreneurial Advantage — Making Canada a World Leader in Innovation Through Science and Technology
  • Creating a Competitive and Dynamic Business Environment
  • Strengthening Public–Private Research and Commercialization Partnerships
  • Increasing the Impact and Efficiency of Federal Research and Development Assistance
• Knowledge Advantage — Positioning Canada at the Leading Edge of Global Science and Technology
  • Targeting World-Class Research Excellence in Areas of Health, Social, Environmental and Economic Opportunity
  • Maintaining Canada's G-7 Leadership in Public Sector Research and Development Performance
  • Enhancing Accountability and Value for Money From the Granting Councils
  • Exploring New Approaches to Federally Performed Science and Technology
• People Advantage — Growing Canada's Base of Knowledge Workers
  • Creating a Competitive Labour Market Environment
  • Developing the Next Generation of Science and Technology Workers
  • Attracting the Best Minds from around the Globe
  • Expanding Opportunities for Canadians in a Changing Economy
  • Fostering a Strong Science and Technology Culture
• A Modern Approach to Science and Technology Management
  • Making Canada a World Leader through Stronger Domestic and International Partnerships
  • Revitalizing Our External Science and Technology Advisory Bodies
  • Improving Science and Technology Impact Measurement and Reporting
• Conclusion — Working Together to Create a Better Life for Canadians