Title page
Contents
Acknowledgements 4
Message from Our Deputy Ministers 5
Message from Our Assistant Deputy Minister of Science & Technology 6
Executive Summary 7
1. Context for ECCC Science 10
2. Our People, Our Values 13
2.1. Scientific Excellence Upheld by Core Values 15
3. Our Focus, Our Science Directions 19
3.1. Our Science Vision 20
3.2. Our Mandate-Driven Science Directions 20
4. Foundational Supports For Science Excellence 30
4.1. Foundational Focus Areas 31
4.2. Performance Measurement 36
5. Our Path Forward 37
Bibliography 38
Appendix A: Glossary of Terms 41
Appendix B: Overview of Our Mandate and Legislative Obligations 44