NEWS RELEASES
November 24, 2004 (3:00 p.m. EST) No. 137
CANADA RELEASES STUDY ON CANADA-INDIA
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade (Emerging Markets) Mark
Eyking today released the results of a study on institutional linkages between Canada
and India in science and technology (S&T) in academia, government and the private
sector. The study shows the two countries have numerous complementary areas of
expertise that could lead to further cooperation and exchanges.
“Canada and India have identified science and technology as areas of cooperation that
hold immense commercial opportunity,” said International Trade Minister Jim Peterson.
“This study is an excellent example of the relationship that already exists between our
two countries and highlights the opportunities that lie ahead.”
“Science and technology are key components of the Government of Canada’s
emerging markets strategy,” said Mr. Eyking. “This study on institutional linkages
between Canada and India could be used as a model in developing an S&T approach
for China and Brazil.”
The study, which was based on broad consultation in both Canada and India,
recommends enhancing Canada’s S&T representation in India and identifying areas for
better coordination of Canada’s existing collaboration with India in S&T. It also suggests
ways that key stakeholders could avoid duplication of effort.
Results of the study show that Canadian-Indian cooperation in research and
development, which has grown steadily since 1990, is led by universities, followed by
government, hospitals and business. Between 1990 and 2001, there were 1,653
collaborative projects between Canadian and Indian institutions. McMaster University
was the most active, followed by the University of Toronto and McGill University.
The Canada-India S&T Study on Institutional Linkages in Academic, Government and
Private Partnerships was commissioned in 2003 by Foreign Affairs Canada,
International Trade Canada and Industry Canada. University of Waterloo President Dr.
David Johnston co-chaired the year-long project along with consultant Mr. Ravi
Seethapathy.
The Executive Summary of the study can be found
athttp://www.international.gc.ca/asia/country/india-en.asp.
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