On June 1, 1987, the Prime Minister requested that given the critical importance of the technological challenge and of mobilizing the support of the Canadian taxpayer for increased spending on science and technology, NABST come forward on September 18, 1987, with a plan for public awareness, which would recommend ways of making the Canadian public more aware of NABST's role and ongoing work. The Public Awareness Committee of NABST made a preliminary review of existing federal and provincial public awareness programs, as well as initiatives being considered by both levels of government. This document presents the Public Awareness Committee report.