Author: Canada. Parliament. House of Commons. Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology

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Published: 2001

Total Pages: 129

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This report presents & discusses findings from hearings on science & technology (S & T) and its impact on a knowledge-based economy. Issues considered include: the contributions of S & T to a knowledge-based economy; measurement of innovation world-wide and in Canada; the Canadian innovation system, including knowledge sources & flows and the government-university-industry relationship; the innovation policy framework and the role of the federal government; strategic S & T investment opportunities in such areas as biotechnology, astronomy, and high energy physics; value for money in federal S & T support programs; the role of federal research agencies; the intellectual property rights regime; university research & commercialization; and financing of innovation start-up firms. Recommendations are made throughout regarding S & T policy. Appendices include dissenting opinions.