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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) works to ensure the responsible development of Canada's natural resources, including energy, forests, minerals and metals. We also use our expertise in earth sciences to build and maintain an up-to-date knowledge base of our landmass and resources.

NRCan develops policies and programs that enhance the contribution of the natural resources sector to the economy and improve the quality of life of all Canadians.

We conduct innovative science in facilities across Canada to generate ideas and transfer technologies. We also represent Canada at the international level to meet the country's global commitments related to natural resources.

NRCan is structured along business lines according to types of natural resources and areas of interest. NRCan's headquarters is in Ottawa, and it has offices and laboratories across Canada.

• Organizational structure
• 6 Sectors
  • Canadian Forest Service
  • Corporate Management Sector
  • Earth Sciences Sector
  • Energy Policy Sector
  • Energy Technology and Programs Sector
  • Minerals and Metals Sector
• Regional Offices

Many people work at NRCan, including specialists in almost every resource-related area, to serve the needs of Canadian industry and promote the interests of Canadians.

• Our Minister
• Our Parliamentary Secretary
• Our Deputy Minister
• Our Associate Deputy Minister
• Directory of People and Services: Search for NRCan employees by name, phone number, organization or service.

NRCan encourages transparency and accountability by publishing its budgets, plans and priorities, performance reports and other documents.

• Access to Information and Privacy
• Audit and Evaluation Reports
• Budget 2005: Expenditure Review
• Departmental Performance Reports
• Management Accountability Framework
• Proactive Disclosure
• Reports on Plans and Priorities

Our natural resources sectors and related industries make enormous contributions to Canada's history and economy.

• Fact Sheets
• Statistics: Canada's natural resources

NRCan's history closely follows the history of Canada itself and includes many Canadian firsts. Learn more about the people — both past and present — who have made outstanding contributions to Canada.

• The Evolution of NRCan
• Firsts and Fascinating Facts
• Trailblazers