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Section III – Supplementary Information
NRC's Link to the Government of Canada Outcome Areas
NRC has a long history of making valuable scientific discoveries that strengthen Canadian industry and contribute to the well being of Canadians and others worldwide. NRC's priorities for 2008-2009 support two main Government of Canada priorities as outlined below.
A Sustainable Economy
Global leadership in science and technology, education and commercialization are the cornerstones to achieving a sustainable economy. Through its dedication to excellence in research and development and its focus on technology cluster growth, knowledge transfer and the development of outstanding people through education and training, NRC is a key contributor to a sustainable,
innovative and prosperous economy.
Canada's Place in the World
Canada seeks to play a major role in meeting the economic, health, environmental and security challenges facing the world. NRC supports all of these goals –combining leading-edge research in key areas such as genomics, health, sustainable technologies and the environment with a strong focus on global reach and international research collaborations. The aim is to
develop scientific and technological advances needed to enhance the quality of life of Canadians and others around the globe.
| The Government of Canada NRC contributes to the Government of Canada’s desired outcomes of strong economic growth, an innovative and knowledge based economy, and a clean and healthy |
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| NRC’s Strategic Outcome An innovative, knowledge based economy for Canada through research and development, technology commercialization and industry support |
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| NRC’s Priorities: 2008-2009 to 2010-2011 | ||
| 1. R&D in Key Sectors and Areas Critical to Canada’s Future | 2. Community Technology Clustering Initiatives | 3. Integrated Industry Support that Engages Key Players |
| NRC will create value for Canada and build sustainability through focused research and development in areas critical to Canada’s future: environmental science and technologies, natural resources and energy, health and related life sciences and technologies, and information and communication technologies. NCR will invest in leading edge research and related infrastructure, while facilitating increased horizontal and multi-disciplinary R&D. | NRC will contribute to the economic viability of Canada’s communities, focusing on cluster growth to create critical mass and build community innovation capacity. It will do this by connecting industry and key innovation players, facilitating regional delivery of national initiatives. | NRC will provide integrated and comprehensive support to increase the innovative capacity of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). This encompasses S&T information and intelligence, commercialization support around technology transfer and IP management, including helping to manage risks as new products are developed and marketed. |
| 4. Program Management for a Sustainable & Agile Organization | ||
| NRC will be a sustainable and agile national research and innovation organization for Canada. As it continues to implement of its Strategy to 2011, it will move forward with established priorities to help ensure sustainability, clear and consistent corporate direction and relevant program support to achieve its goals in alignment with federal S&T priorities. It will additionally continue to address its accountability commitments and recommendations of the Auditor General of Canada | ||
Table 3-1: Departmental links to the Government of Canada Outcomes
| Strategic Outcome: An innovative, knowledge-based economy for Canada through research and development, technology commercialization and industry support | |||||
| Expected Results | Planned Spending | Alignment to Government of Canada Outcome Area | |||
| 2008–09 | 2009–10 | 2010–11 | |||
| Program Activity Research and Development |
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478.0 | 474.9 | 396.0 |
A Sustainable Economy Canada's Place in the World |
| Program Activity Technology and Industry Support |
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222.4 | 217.3 | 209.9 |
A Sustainable Economy Canada's Place in the World |
