Overview
The National Research Council Canada (NRC; ) is the primary national agency of the Government of Canada dedicated to science and technology research and development. It is the largest federal research and development organization in Canada.
The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development (currently, François-Philippe Champagne) is responsible for the NRC.
Mandate
NRC is an agency of the Government of Canada, and its mandate is set out in the National Research Council Act.
Under the Act, the NRC is responsible for:
Undertaking, assisting or promoting scientific and industrial research in fields of importance to Canada;
Providing vital scientific and technological services to the research and industrial communities;
Investigating standards and methods of measurement;
Working on the standardization and certification of scientific and technical apparatus, instruments and materials used or usable by Canadian industry;
Operating and administering any astronomical observatories established or maintained by the Government of Canada;
Establishing, operating and maintaining a national science library; and
Publishing and selling or otherwise distributing such scientific and technical information as the Council deems necessary.
Close to 4,000 people across Canada are employed by the NRC. In addition, the NRC also employs guest workers from universities, companies, and public and private-sector organizations.
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