State of the Nation 2008

State of The Nation 2008 - Canada's Science, Technology and Innovation System
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Table of Contents

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Innovation, the Innovation System and Innovation Performance

Innovation in Canada takes place in many sectors and stages of the value chain

Role of the Report

Context and Executive Summary

1. Introduction

2. Overall Assessment of Indicators

• 2.1 Business Innovation Indicators Assessment
• 2.2 Knowledge Development and Transfer Indicators Assessment
• 2.3 Talent Indicators Assessment

3. Foundations for Innovation — Elements of the Innovation System

• 3.1 Supporting Good Performance
• 3.2 The Importance of Healthy Communities
• 3.3 International Realities and Opportunities
• 3.4 Building Innovation Strengths — Research and Development Sub-Priorities
• 3.5 Resources for Research and Development
• 3.6 Canada's Principal Research and Development Performing Sectors and their Roles

4. Digest of Key Indicators

• 4.1 Canada's Business Innovation Indicators
• 4.2 Canada's Knowledge Development and Transfer Indicators
• 4.3 Canada's Talent Indicators

Annex : Building Canada's Advantages

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