M-19.1.2 - Act respecting the Ministère de la Recherche, de la Science et de la Technologie

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2. The mission of the Minister is to promote research, science, technology and innovation by promoting synergy between the various players in the fields concerned through the establishment of mechanisms to facilitate concerted and integrated action.
The mission includes preparing and implementing a policy on research, science, technology and innovation, in collaboration, in particular, with partners in the university, college, industrial and government sectors. The policy shall set out measurable objectives in social, cultural and economic terms and take into account the characteristics of the various regions in Québec.
The policy shall be submitted to the Government for approval. It shall be evaluated regularly to assess the degree to which its objectives have been achieved, the effectiveness of the strategies it promotes, its responsiveness to new needs and its impact on individuals and on society as a whole. Each evaluation shall be brought to the attention of the Government.
1999, c. 8, s. 2.