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Industry Canada

Partner:

Industry Canada (IC)

Key Mandate and Goals:

Industry Canada's mandate is to help make Canadians more productive and competitive in the knowledge-based economy, thus improving the standard of living and quality of life in Canada. The Department's policies, programs and services help grow a dynamic and innovative economy that:

  • provides more and better-paying jobs for Canadians;
  • supports stronger business growth through continued improvements in productivity and innovation performance;
  • gives consumers, businesses and investors confidence that the marketplace is fair, efficient and competitive; and
  • ensures a more sustainable economic, environmental and social future for Canadians.

Through its three strategic objectives (a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace; an innovative economy; and competitive industry and sustainable communities), Industry Canada aims to help Canadians contribute to the knowledge economy and improve productivity and innovation performance.

Key Technology Development and Transfer Mechanisms:

Information is being updated.

Contact:

Sidney Featherman
Senior Policy Analyst, Science and Technology Strategy
Industry Canada
Tel: 613-952-2705
Fax: 613-996-7887
E-mail: featherman.sidney@ic.gc.ca