CMC (Canadian Microelectronics Corporation) is pleased to contribute to Canada's Innovation Strategy with "Strategies for Innovation in Research": http://www.cmc.ca/about/corporation/strategies_innovations.pdf

CMC's contribution as a "4^th Pillar" organization focuses upon issues impacting research, education, training and the development of highly qualified people with microsystems expertise. It has three strategic thrusts:

1. Integrate Canada's Innovation and Economic Strategies
2. Identify and integrate strategic "4^th Pillar" innovation-enabling technologies and multiplier organizations into Canada's Innovation Strategy
3. Identify microsystems as a key enabling technology of Canada's future economy, and ensure that supporting investments in research, education and training are managed strategically, with full integration into Canada's Innovation Strategy

CMC is proud to play a key role in implementing Canada's Innovation Strategy, and in increasing the impact of microsystems research on Canadian innovation objectives, industrial and economic performance, and quality of life.  For more information, please contact Sonya Shorey at 613.851.9416 or shorey@cmc.ca.

Dr. Brian Barge

President and CEO, CMC