Mandate

The Science, Technology and Innovation Council is an important element of the Government of Canada's Science and Technology Strategy, announced in May 2007, which encourages a more competitive Canadian economy and improved quality of life for Canadians through science and technology.

The Council's mandate is to provide the Government of Canada with evidence-based science and technology advice on issues critical to Canada's economic development and Canadians' social well-being. The Council will also produce regular national reports that measure Canada's science and technology performance against international standards of excellence.