The creation of Ontario’s Ministry of Research and Innovation (MRI) in 2005 signalled that the provincial government had prioritized an agenda of research and innovation.
MRI’s mandate sought to:
- develop an integrated innovation strategy and guide its delivery;
- invest in policies and programs to deliver on the innovation strategy; and
- foster a culture of innovation and showcase Ontario’s culture nationally and internationally.
Overall, this agenda represented a commitment to build an economy where innovation is a driver of regional economic growth.
