Vision:
Improving the quality of life of Canadians by creating a sustainable resource advantage.
Areas of expertise
- Conduct leading-edge science and technology research to provide Canadians with ideas, knowledge, and technologies. This helps Canadians use their country's resources wisely, reduce costs, protect the environment, and create new products and services.
- Build and maintain a national knowledge infrastructure on Canada's land and resources, so all Canadians can easily access the latest economic, environmental, and scientific information.
- Ensure that federal policies and regulations on issues such as the environment, trade, the economy, Canadian land, and science and technology enhance the natural resources sector's contribution to the economy while at the same time protect the environment and the health and safety of Canadians.
- Together with international agencies and other nations, promote Canada's international interests. This helps Canada meet its commitments related to natural resources and keeps access open to global markets for Canadian products, services, and technology.