Table 4 A comparison of the structure, membership and output of NABST and ACST

From: Reflections on science advisory systems in Canada

The National Advisory Board on Science and Technology (NABST)

The Advisory Council on Science and Technology (ACST)

• Chaired by PM

• 41 members initially then 24 (with government ministers ex-officio)

• Four to six meetings per year

• 24 reports

• Reports on gender in science, public awareness, government science, national priorities

• Chaired by PM once, then Secretary of State for Science, R&D

• 11 members including ex-officio ministers

• Six meetings per year

• Four reports published on commercialization of university research, international, skills and indirect costs

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