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NRC Corporate Publications
To find out more about the National Research Council's (NRC) accomplishments, performance, plans and priorities, browse our corporate reports and publications section by A to Z or by type.
Most of these publications, of interest to researchers, businesses, research organizations and students, can be ordered in paper format at:
National Research Council of Canada
NRC Corporate Communications
1200 Montreal Road, Bldg. M-58
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1A 0R6
Toll-free 1-877-NRC-CNRC (1-877-672-2672)
Phone: (613) 993-9101
Fax: (613) 952-9907
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E-mail: info@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
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| Annual Reports |
- 2004-2005 – Annual Report
Available in print, PDF, Interactive and HTML versions
- 2003-2004 – Annual Report
Available in print, PDF version and online
Accompanied by:
Directory of NRC Institutes, Programs and Technology Centres
- 2002-2003 – Highlights
Available in print and online
Accompanied by:
Value for Canada: Growth – Taking Technology to Market
Research Excellence: Knowledge – At the Frontiers of Discovery
Global Reach: Access – At Work on the World Stage
Outstanding People: Creativity – Talent for Canada
Community-Based innovation: Teamwork – Building Technology Clusters Across Canada
- 2001-2002 – Science at Work for Canada (2002)
Available in print and online.
- 2000-2001 – Value for Canada (2001)
Available in print, in English or French.
- 1999-2000 – A Catalyst for Growth(2000)
Available in print, in English or French.
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| Atlantic Initiative (NRC) |
2004, report
This 48-page progress report (English and French, tumble format) describes the background of the NRC Atlantic Initiatives and how NRC and its Atlantic partners are developing technology clusters across the region.
Available in print and in PDF format.
2003, brochure
This 32-page publication (English and French, tumble format) describes the 2000 NRC Atlantic Initiative, designed to forge partnerships and build on Atlantic Canada's existing strengths to create dynamic technology clusters.
Available in print.
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| Audit |
(Web site)
NRC carries out audits and evaluations of its institutes, programs and initiatives, led by a team of well-qualified professionals. This external Web site provides access to published audit and evaluation reports.
Available online. |
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| Biology – Bacteria and Viruses |
(2005, divider for 3-ring binder)
This 4-page divider (English and French, side-by-side) describes basic facts about bacteria and viruses for students. Suitable for grades 5-11.
Available in print. |
Biology – Plant and Animal Cells |
(2005, divider for 3-ring binder)
This 4-page divider (English and French, side-by-side) describes basic facts about plant and animal cells for students. Suitable for grades 5-11.
Available in print. |
| Building Technology Clusters across Canada (NRC) |
(2005, report)
This 68-page document (English-French, tumble format) describes NRC technology clusters created in 13 regions of Canada.
Available in print, PDF and HTML formats |
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| Canadian Innovation - NRC Sets the Pace |
(2003, supplement)
This 16-page supplement, published as an insert to the Canadian Technology and Business Magazine, provides a general overview on NRC and its recent accomplishments.
Available in print. |
| Canadian Skies |
(2005 poster)
NRC's Canadian Skies poster is designed to educate Canadian youth about astronomy. It was developed in collaboration with NRC Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics, TEACH Magazine, and Industry Canada's Schoolnet.
Available in print. |
| Creating New Companies - Taking Technology to Market |
(2002, poster)
This poster (English/French two sided) lists 50 NRC spin-off and start-up companies created since April 1995, in five technology sectors.
Available in print. |
| Creating Value Through NRC Technologies |
(2004, fast facts card)
This 4-page fast facts card describes the financial value of NRC technologies as of year 2004. A map of Canada pinpoints where NRC institutes, programs and technology centres are located.
Available in print, in English or in French. |
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| Directory of NRC Institutes, Programs and Technology Centres |
(2006, report)
This 48-page directory (English and French, tumble format) offers a brief description of the objectives and main areas of research of the NRC institutes, programs and technology centres, with their contact information.
Available in print, online and in a PDF format |
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| Evaluations (NRC) |
(Web site)
This Web site provides a listing of NRC evaluations from 2000-2001 to now. Executive summaries are offered.
Available online. |
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| From Discovery to Innovation - Science at Work for Canada (NRC) |
(1996, insert)
This 4-page publication provides a general overview on NRC and its accomplishments.
Published in 1996. |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador: Ocean and Marine Technologies |
(2003, fact sheet)
This 4-page fact sheet (English and French, tumble format) describes NRC's strong presence throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. Highlights include the NRC Institute for Marine Dynamics.
Available in print and online. |
| News Releases |
(1998 till now, news releases)
News Releases are issued by Corporate Services to the media to announce key NRC events, activities, discoveries and collaborations.
Available online from 1998 on. |
| Nova Scotia: Life Sciences and Aquaculture |
(2003, fact sheet)
This 4-page fact sheet (English and French, tumble format) describes NRC's strong presence throughout Nova Scotia. Highlights include the NRC Institute for Marine Biosciences.
Available in print and online. |
| NRC at Work in Alberta – From Discovery to Innovation |
(2002, fact sheet)
This 6-page fact sheet (English and French, tumble format) describes NRC's strong presence throughout Alberta. Highlights include the National Institute for Nanotechnology in Edmonton.
Available in print. |
| NRC at Work in British Columbia – Science at Work for Canada |
(2002, fact sheet)
This 6-page fact sheet (English and French, tumble format) describes NRC's strong presence throughout British Columbia. Highlights include the NRC Institute for Fuel Cell Innovation in Vancouver and the NRC Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics in Victoria and Penticton.
Available in print. |
| NRC at Work in Manitoba – Science at Work for Canada |
(2002, fact sheet)
This 6-page fact sheet (English and French, tumble format) describes NRC's strong presence throughout Manitoba. Highlights include the NRC Institute for Biodiagnostics in Winnipeg.
Available in print. |
| NRC at Work in Saskatchewan – Science at Work for Canada |
(2002, fact sheet)
This 6-page fact sheet (English and French, tumble format) describes NRC's strong presence throughout Saskatchewan. Highlights include the NRC Institute for Plant Biotechnology in Saskatoon.
Available in print. |
| NRC-IRAP – Sharing the Risk of Innovation |
(2003, fact sheet)
This 4-page fact sheet (English and French, tumble format) describes the services offered by the NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) to small- and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) in Atlantic Canada.
Available in print and online. |
| NRC Quick Reference |
(2006, fast facts card)
This 4-page fast facts card provides a brief overview of NRC as of year 2005. A map of Canada pinpoints where NRC institutes, programs and technology centres are located.
Available in print, in English and French. |
| NRC Scientific Achievement – Continuing the Tradition |
(2002, fact sheet)
This 4-page publication (English and French, tumble format) lists contributions of NRC scientists that have had a positive impact on the lives of Canadians such as: infant meningitis vaccine, virtualized reality, wind tunnel testing and more.
Available in print. |
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| Performance Report 2004-2005, National Research Council Canada |
(2005, report, Web site)
This Web site provides access to all Government of Canada Performance Reports, including the National Research Council's.
Report available in print from Renouf Books and online on Treasury Board Secretariat's Web site. |
| Periodic Table of the Elements |
(2005, poster and letter-size format, 2003 Web site)
This bilingual periodic table poster links various chemical elements to real life applications and current research at NRC. It has been popular with Canadian educators. The Web site offers information on all 114 elements, as well as highlights of real-world applications, and links to relevant research. Connections and hyperlinks to leading-edge research at NRC for more than forty elements are provided.
Available in various formats: poster, student handout and online. |
| Prince Edward Island - Bioresources |
(2003, fact sheet)
This 4-page fact sheet (English and French, tumble format) describes the investigation of the creation of a joint bioresources technology cluster in Prince Edward Island. Highlights include NRC's presence in the province through the NRC Institute for Marine Biosciences and the NRC Information Centre.
Available in print and online. |
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| Report on Plans and Priorities 2005-2006, National Research Council Canada |
(2005, report, Web site)
Access to all Government of Canada Reports on Plans and Priorities, including the National Research Council's is available through this Web site.
Available in print from Renouf Books and online on Treasury Board Secretariat's Web site.
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| Science at Work for Canada |
(2004, poster)
This poster (English, French, two-sided) depicts where NRC's research and support facilities are located on a map of Canada.
Available in print. |
| Student Science & Tech |
(Web site)
Web site designed specifically for Canadian students and teachers, in English and French. Features sections on the Periodic Table of the Elements, Canadian Skies, Biology and Science & Tech Innovations. |
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| Taking Technology to Market: On the Business Side of NRC |
(2002, fact sheet)
This 6-page fact sheet (English and French, tumble format) describes NRC's entrepreneurial approach to stimulate innovations needed by Canada and Canadian firms to succeed in the global knowledge economy.
Available in print. |
| Technology Licensing - Taking Technology to Market |
(2002, poster)
This poster (English/ French two sided) depicts major NRC licenses signed with industry since April 1995 in five major technology sectors.
Available in print |
| Time After Time |
(1996, brochure)
This 10-page publication highlights Canadian innovations in S&T from 1916 to 1996 that were made possible by NRC research.
Available in print, in English or French. |
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| Vision 2006: Science at Work for Canada |
(2002, vision statement)
Vision 2006 is a bilingual statement of what NRC is, how it is positioned, what it aspires to be and to see in the future.
Available in print (English and French versions, 20-page and 8-page formats) and online. |
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| Web site (National Research Council Canada) |
(Web site)
NRC's Web site, updated daily, provides information about NRC programs and services as well as a gateway to NRC institutes Web sites. Every month, new success stories are featured on the front page of the site.
Available online. |
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