Canada has also become a prime destination for top researchers and skilled workers from around the world. In fact, it ranks first among G-7 countries in spending on research and development in universities and colleges as a share of its gross domestic product. … On December 4, 2014, the Government of Canada launched an updated strategy: Seizing Canada’s Moment: Moving Forward in Science, Technology and Innovation 2014 which … will leverage the expertise and resources of post-secondary institutions, industry and government to translate brilliant theories and ideas into applications that will improve the day-to-day lives of Canadians and generate economic growth and jobs across the country. It will be guided by four core principles: promoting world-leading excellence, focusing on targeted priorities, fostering partnerships and enhancing accountability. More specifically, Seizing Canada’s Moment will focus on:
- People, by attracting and retaining the highly-qualified and skilled individuals, and top experts and leaders needed for Canada to thrive in the global knowledge economy. The strategy will also enhance opportunities for innovators and researchers whose ambitions and creativity generate discoveries that improve social and economic outcomes for Canadians. Link
December 08 – Education and training programmes have the potential to become drivers for UK-UAE relations, according to UK Trade and Investment (UKTI). Sunita Mirchandani, an advisor at the UKTI, tells AMEinfo, “There is huge potential in UAE-UK partnerships in knowledge transfer, capacity building, innovation, the emiratisation programme and talent building. If you hear what UAE rulers always talk about, there is so much interest in developing a knowledge-based economy, local talent, national innovation and so on.” Link