OTTAWA, October 18, 2007 — The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Industry, today announced the appointment of 17 members to the new Science, Technology and Innovation Council.
"These highly regarded and talented Canadians come from a variety of sectors and have the range of expertise required to advise on science and technology issues of national importance," said Minister Prentice. "I am pleased that they have agreed to serve on the Council and to provide the government with objective advice on Canada's science and technology issues and challenges."
Canada's Science and Technology Strategy, Mobilizing Science and Technology to Canada's Advantage, committed the Government of Canada to consolidate external science and technology advisory bodies and launch the Science, Technology and Innovation Council. The Council will provide the government with policy advice on science and technology issues and will produce regular national reports that measure Canada's science and technology performance against international standards of excellence. It will play a vital role in providing science and technology advice on issues, identified by government, which are critical to Canada's economic development and social well-being.
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Canada's Science and Technology Strategy, Mobilizing Science and Technology to Canada's Advantage, committed to the establishment of a new Science, Technology and Innovation Council reporting to the Minister of Industry. The Council is an advisory body that will provide the Minister of Industry with evidence-based policy advice on science and technology issues and will produce regular national reports that measure Canada's Science and Technology performance against international standards of excellence.
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