Just the Facts

Strength in People

NRC employs close to 4,000 people across Canada, providing substantial resources to help Canada become one of the world's top five R&D performers by 2010.

NRC also benefits from the efforts of guest workers, drawn from Canadian and foreign universities, companies and public and private sector organizations. In 2004-2005, the number of guest workers was approximately 1,200, reflecting exciting research collaborations and partnerships. 

Areas of Research and Industry Support

Aerospace
1 research institute, one technology centre

Biotechnology
6 research institutes

Engineering and Construction
3 research institutes, 3 technology centres

Fundamental Sciences
3 research institutes

Industry Support
One institute, one national program

Information and Communications Technologies
2 research institutes

Manufacturing
4 research institutes, one technology centre