Canada Science and Technology Overview

Author: Cao Hengzhong
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: "The Global Science and Technology Series" is a key publishing project of the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China. The authors of the series are science and technology diplomats stationed abroad by the Ministry of Science and Technology. Based on accurate and comprehensive first-hand materials, they comprehensively introduce major achievements and new advancements in science and technology of various countries, as well as science and technology policies and regulations, development plans and strategies. This series holds extremely important reference value for science and technology administrators, faculty and students of universities and colleges, and researchers and administrators of scientific research institutions. This book is based on years of research, especially recent years, by science and technology diplomats of the Chinese Embassies and Consulates in Canada. It briefly introduces Canada's politics, economy, military, education, press and publications, and foreign relations, and summarizes Canada's path to breaking through "scientific and technological colonialism" and achieving leapfrog development in science and technology from the perspective of the history of science and technology development. The book includes information on major research institutions, key science and technology publications, and major science and technology statistical data in Canada, providing a comprehensive introduction to Canada's science and technology administrative agencies, management systems, and national innovation system. It focuses on analyzing Canada's science and technology development strategies and policies, as well as development plans and key areas of science and technology advantages. The book also introduces international science and technology cooperation in Canada, particularly cooperation with China. This book can serve as a reference for Chinese science and technology workers, government employees, personnel engaged in science and technology management and foreign affairs, faculty and students of universities and colleges, and others who wish to learn about Canada or engage in science and technology cooperation with Canada.