REVISED - FONTANA HIGHLIGHTS CANADA'S COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION AT OECD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MINISTERIAL

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January 30, 2004ImmediateCanada's Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister for Science and Small Business, the Honourable Joe Fontana, met from January 29 and 30 with science and technology ministers from over 30 countries at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) . They discussed a range of policy challenges calling for increased international cooperation."Canada's goal is to continue to be one of the most innovative countries in the world, by investing in research and development and life-long learning. This OECD meeting is an important step toward achieving a 21st Century knowledge economy and knowledge society" said Mr. Fontana.The key themes that were raised at the two-day meeting included improving the links between public and private research as well as measures to ensure appropriate training, development and mobility of scientists and other highly qualified personnel. Attention was also paid to the increasingly important role of science and technology in responding to global challenges of safety and security.Mr. Fontana stressed the importance of the Government of Canada's continued focus on science and technology as a critical element to build a vibrant 21st Century economy. He added that collaboration between the private sector, universities and governments was key in order to be able to harness the power of innovation.Ministers agreed on the critical importance of international scientific cooperation to achieve sustainable development worldwide and to work together to address the issues of a diverse and mobile workforce for science and technology with an objective of reaching a healthy equilibrium between countries.-30-

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