Reaching out : Canada, international science and technology, and the knowledge-based economy / [by] the Expert Panel on Canada's Role in International Science and Technology ; presented to the Prime Minister's...: C2-531/2000E-PDF

In today's globalized, knowledge-based economy, science and technology (S&T) are key determinants of wealth creation and improvements in the quality of life. Competitive advantage among countries is primarily determined by the extent to which a country can develop, obtain, and skilfully apply scientific and technological information. Knowledge and new technologies arising through scientific advances are the basis of technological innovation which in turn is the primary driver of wealth creation and economic growth.--Executive summary

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Department/Agency Canada. Advisory Council on Science and Technology.
Title Reaching out : Canada, international science and technology, and the knowledge-based economy / [by] the Expert Panel on Canada's Role in International Science and Technology ; presented to the Prime Minister's Advisory Council on Science and Technology.
Publication type Monograph
Language [English]
Other language editions [French]
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Other formats Paper-[English | French]
Note(s) "In today's globalized, knowledge-based economy, science and technology (S&T) are key determinants of wealth creation and improvements in the quality of life. Competitive advantage among countries is primarily determined by the extent to which a country can develop, obtain, and skilfully apply scientific and technological information. Knowledge and new technologies arising through scientific advances are the basis of technological innovation which in turn is the primary driver of wealth creation and economic growth."--Executive summary.
The catalogue number (C2-531/2000) and ISBN (0-662-65310-6) for the bilingual print edition have been incorrectly copied in this electronic publication.
Publishing information Ottawa - Ontario : Industry Canada. [2000].
Description 107p.figs., glossary, graphs, references, tables
Catalogue number
  • C2-531/2000E-PDF
Departmental catalogue number 53249B
Subject terms Knowledge based economy
Scientific research
Technological innovation
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