Biotechnology scientific activities in selected federal government departments and agencies, 2002-2003

Data on science and technology (S&T) expenditures and person-years allocated to biotechnology for the year 2002-2003 were collected from selected federal departments and agencies. The criterion for selection was significant activity in this field. Survey results contribute to the work of the Canadian Biotechnology Strategy. The data collected for biotechnology are composed of research and development (R&D) and related scientific activities (RSA) expenditures, for intramural and extramural activities, by performer, and also the person-years associated with these activities.