Canadian Experience
Technology policy adviser (Interim Director, Technology Policy Unit, April to July, 1989)
June 1988 to Nov. 89:
Department of Industry, Commerce and Technology, Government of Quebec, Canada
 | Planning of technology policies |
| Design of technology innovation, transfer and diffusion programs |
| Identification and promotion of strategic technologies |
| Development of a data base on R&D in Quebec |
| Writing of budgetary reports and notes for ministerial speeches |
| Publication: "Scientific research and experimental development in Quebec", 260 pages, 3000 copies. |
Technology development adviser
Sept 1986 to June 1988
Department of External Trade and Technology, Government of Quebec, Canada
| Needs assessment and technological choices |
| Studies of technological potential and positioning |
| Supervision and coordination of research |
| Evaluation of projects and financial aid applications |
| Initiation of a technology Fund |
| Preparation of a $500 million R&D tax credit program |
| Participation in an international development network |
| Publication: "Technology in Quebec: meeting the challenge of the future, a plan of action, Quebec 1988-1992" , 107 pages, 4000 copies |
Development officer
Jan. 1986 to Aug. 1986
Department of Manpower and Income Security, Government of Quebec, Canada
| Realization of consultation programs |
| Sectoral studies |
Project coordinator
Feb.1983 to Jan. 86: -
General secretariat, Privy Council (Ministère du Conseil Executif)
| Project planning and coordination of working groups |
| Organization of ministerial meetings and follow-up |
| Assistance to committee and commission chairmen |
| Organization of socio-economic conferences |
| Consultation on governmental policies |
| Participation in Committees and commissions: |
- Commission informatique du GRAEF (Groupe de Réflexion et d'Action sur les Enjeux de la Francophonie)
- Commission on the expansion of electronics industries
- Commission on the computerization of companies and public administrations
- Committee on governmental procurement
- Committee on manpower training in electronics and information technologies
Planning and development agent
Dec. 1979 to Feb 83: -
Planning and Development Council of Québec, Canada
| Research for various committees |
| Organization of meetings |
| Drafting recommendations for discussion at Council |
| Drawing up studies and research project guidelines |
| Participation in various Committees: |
- Committee on socio-economic inequalities
- Committee on the jobs of the future
- Committee on the participation of workers in company management, profits and ownership
Research and planning agent
July 1977 to Dec. 79: -
Planning and Development Office of Quebec
| Participation in various studies and research programs: |
- inter-regional flows of goods and services,
- evolution of the manufacturing sector,
- development of the North ,
- regional development, urban systems,
- the economic balance sheet of federalism