The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has transformed into an industry-focused research and technology organization. The refocused NRC will work with Canadian businesses to bridge technology gaps, helping build a more innovative economy.
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It will do this by investing in large-scale research projects that are directed by and for Canadian businesses. NRC will also develop international networks to ensure timely access to primary research, scientific infrastructure, technical expertise and people.
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“The government’s top priority is jobs, growth and long-term prosperity for all Canadians,” says Claude Carignan, deputy leader of the Government at the Senate. “By refocusing the NRC into a research and technology organization, our government is ensuring that Canadian firms have the instruments and tools they need to become even more successful on the global stage.”