Statement on the Harper Government's Support for Science, Technology and Innovation
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 07/10/12 -- The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), today issued the following statement:
"The Harper government has made historic investments in science, technology and research to create jobs, grow our economy and improve the quality of life for Canadians.
"Support for science and technology has been a fundamental priority of our government since 2006. This year, through Economic Action Plan 2012, we enhanced federal government support for leading-edge research.
"As a world leader in post-secondary research with a highly skilled workforce, Canadahas strong fundamentals for innovation. While several countries around the world are reducing funding in science and research, our government continues to invest in research, development and technology. In fact, Canadian higher-education research and development expenditures are higher than any other G7 country, as a percentage of GDP.
"While the government is returning to a balanced budget, science, technology and innovation remain a strong priority with an added $1.1-billion investment over five years. University presidents, academic leaders and industry leaders have praised our government's leadership in recognizing the important role that research and innovation play in our economic prosperity.
"Economic Action Plan 2012 funding allocated to science, technology and innovation includes:
"Our government is investing in science and research that is leading to breakthroughs that are strengthening our economy and the quality of life of all Canadians. Our investments are enabling Canadian scientists in universities, colleges, businesses and other organizations to help secure Canada's prosperity today and into the future."
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Michele-Jamali Paquette
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Gary Goodyear
Minister of State (Science and Technology)
613-947-2956
Media Relations
Industry Canada
613-943-2502
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Datum: 10.07.2012 - 12:22 Uhr
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