Natural Resources Canada

Mission

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) seeks to enhance the responsible development and use of Canada’s natural resources and the competitiveness of Canada’s natural resources products. We are an established leader in science and technology in the fields of energy, forests, and minerals and metals and use our expertise in earth sciences to build and maintain an up-to-date knowledge base of our landmass.

NRCan develops policies and programs that enhance the contribution of the natural resources sector to the economy and improve the quality of life for 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 the sustainable development of natural resources.

Our vision is to improve the quality of life of Canadians by creating a sustainable resource advantage .

One of NRCan’s primary responsibilities is to monitor natural hazards in Canada and to provide information about hazards events, as well as to provide information to help Canadians understand and prepare for natural hazards, and to reduce the losses from hazards events.