Natural Resources Canada
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Departments of the Government of Canada |
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| Natural Resources | |
| Ressources Naturelles | |
| Minister | Gary Lunn |
| Established | 1842 |
| Responsibilities |
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| Employees | ... |
| Department Website | |
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is a department of the
government of Canada responsible for natural resources,
energy, minerals and metals,
forests, earth sciences, mapping and
The department is governed by the Resources and Technical Surveys Act, R.S.C., c.R-7 and the Department of Natural Resources Act, S.C. 1994, c. 41.
Sectors
Natural Resources Canada is "structured along business lines according to types of natural resources and areas of interest."[1] The department currently has 6 sectors:
- Canadian Forest Service
- Corporate Management Sector
- Earth Sciences Sector
- Energy Policy Sector
- Energy Technology and Programs Sector
- Minerals and Metals Sector
- Strategic Policy Sector
- Shared Services Office
See also
References
- ^ About Us: Natural Resources Canada. Accessed February 10, 2007.
External links
| Departments of the Government of Canada | ||
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| Principal Departments: |
Agriculture
and Agri-Food · Canadian Heritage · |
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| Major Agencies: | ||
| Other Departments: | Infrastructure · Library and Archives | |
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