The latest Federal Budget was introduced in Canadian parliament
on March 22, 2017, with a focus on, among other things, science and
innovation. Budget 2017 proposes to elevate the importance of
science in government, with the establishment of a Chief Science
Advisor and related secretariat. The Chief Science Advisor will be
responsible for providing advice to the Prime Minister and the
Minister of Science, and to ensure that science is effectively
communicated across government. In addition, over the coming year,
the Government has pledged to work to develop a new federal science
infrastructure strategy, including a review of existing investments
in federal science infrastructure, such as federal laboratories and
testing facilities, and the provision of a roadmap for future
investments. Investments to support innovation and economic growth
in stem cell research, space exploration, quantum information,
social innovation and international research collaborations have
been
