1.7: Science Renewal
Enhance delivery of scientific information, advice and services in support of better policy development and decision-making
and improved service to Canadians.
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As a science-based department, the rigours of scientific excellence must be applied to provide high-quality, timely and relevant
scientific advice in support of sound policy development and informed decision-making. Science is essential to support departmental
strategic objectives and a number of federal priorities. Through science-policy integration, and in collaboration with other
science organizations, the Science program supports the achievement of DFO's outcomes and government-wide priorities by providing
an understanding of Canada's waters, and the factors that influence the sustainable development of living and non-living aquatic
resources. The demand for relevant scientific information and advice on complex issues of importance to Canadians will increase.
To better respond to these increasing expectations, DFO must align its Science program with emerging priorities, while continuing
to provide scientific advice on long-standing mandated responsibilities.The Science program needs to be flexible, relevant
and sustainable to respond to the needs of DFO and other federal priorities. This necessitates a more innovative and adaptive
approach to the way science is performed, and to the way collaborative partnerships are established. It also has implications
for the delivery of scientific advice, services and products to clients and stakeholders. Science Renewal initiatives will
contribute to the increased scope and depth of scientific activities, build a national capacity for aquatic science, ensure
transparency and credibility of scientific advice, and contribute to scientific innovation and commercialization of technology.
The work on Science Renewal will include two major initiatives: strategic and operational planning and program re-engineering
and realignment. Long-term strategic and multi-year operational planning will be carried out in collaboration with clients
and partners, and will be based on the ongoing risk assessment of priorities needing science support. Strategic and operational
planning will be supported through national enabling strategies, including strategies for human resources, funding, partnering,
Science vessels and equipment acquisition and maintenance. Science Renewal will focus on stability for long-term public good
monitoring and data management, while maximizing flexibility in the areas of scientific research, advice, services and products
to respond to evolving departmental and federal government priorities. Implementation of a renewed program will be supported
by the realignment of the Science budget, including strategic investments to better address the highest priorities. Science
Renewal will result in an adaptive organization that is strategic and responsive to the needs of clients, and better aligned
with strategic priorities and outcomes. Science delivery systems will be modernized and human and financial resources will
be used more effectively and efficiently. DFO Science will reflect the expertise, multi-disciplinary skills, and technological
advances required to address new and emerging departmental and federal challenges.
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