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Natural Resources Canada provides access to a rich and diverse array of information on the responsible development of Canada's natural resources, including maps, image and data collections, publications, and library and reference collections.
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- Aerial Survey Data Base
- Contains approximately three million photogrammetric control points (used to compile map sheets for the National Topographic System) and 250,000 aerial photographs and diapositives, covering roughly 60 percent of Canada's landmass.
- Aeronautical Digital Data products
- A variety of digital aeronautical data, aeronautical publications and a selection of aeronautical charts.
- Atlas of Canada Digital Data Base
- Contains data and base maps used to compile The Atlas of Canada. Components include federal and provincial boundaries, populated places, national parks, and drainage and transportation systems.
- Canada's National Forest Inventory
- Includes specific information on the characteristics and quantity of Canada's forests, including their distribution and structure.
- Canadian Geographical Names Data Base
- A database of Canada's official geographical names, which can be used for mapping and charting, gazetteer production, World Wide Web reference and other geo-referenced digital systems.
- Canadian Spatial Reference System
- Fundamental reference values that are the foundation for Canada's evolving positioning and navigation activities, including latitude, longitude, height and gravity, as well as Earth's orientation parameters and rotation rate in space.
- Directory of Energy Efficiency and Alternative Energy Programs in Canada
- Provides information on the efficiency and alternative-energy programs of the Canadian government, provincial and territorial governments, major electric and gas utilities, and companies and major municipalities in Canada.
- GeoConnections
- A national partnership program to evolve and expand the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure, providing access to geographic information (e.g. maps, satellite images) and related services and applications.
- GeoGratis
- Access to geospatial data for all of Canada.
- Geoscience Data Repository
- A collection of Earth Sciences Sector geoscience databases, including on-line maps, geophysical surveys and geochemical data.
- Large Fire Database
- A compilation of data on Canadian forest fires greater than 200 hectares from 1959 to 1999.
- Minerals and Mining Statistics On-line
- Comprehensive statistics on the Canadian mineral industry and a list of all mineral producers in Canada.
- National Energy Use Database
- A collection of comprehensive data on energy use, including energy, greenhouse gas emissions, activity and price data used by the Office of Energy Efficiency.
- National Forestry Database Program
- Comprises data and statistics on forests provided by provincial and territorial resource management organizations and Government of Canada departments.
- National Topographic Data Base
- A digital database of Canada's landmass containing the features normally found on topographic maps at the scales of 1:50 000 and 1:250 000.
- Statistics on Natural Resources
- A statistical snapshot of the importance of Canada's natural resources and natural resource industries.
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- Canada Centre for Remote Sensing Image Showcase
- Selection of satellite images in Canada, including a mosaic of North America and a composite image of Canada.
- Canadian Landscapes Photo Collection
- Contains more than 1,000 scenic images of Canada taken by scientists of the Geological Survey of Canada over the last 30 years.
- Earth Sciences Information Centre Photo Gallery
- Digitized images representing the diversity of the 520,000 negatives in the photo collection of the Geological Survey of Canada.
- Earth Sciences Photo Collection
- A collection of more than 500,000 negatives and prints from the mid-1800s to the present day taken by geologists in the field. Subjects covered include geology, ethnology, anthropology, history and biology.
- National Air Photo Library
- Contains more than 6 million aerial photographs covering all of Canada, some of which date back to the 1920s.
- Tour Canada from Space!
- Canada through the "eyes" of a satellite, including major urban centres, a diamond mine and a flooded river.
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Libraries and Reference Materials
- Biotechnology in Forestry Glossary
- Terms and definitions relating to biotechnology in forestry.
- Canadian Forest Service Library Network
- The network's catalogue, Metafore2.ca, provides access to more than one million documents available at the Canadian Forest Service's offices throughout Canada.
- Earth Sciences Information Centre Library Catalogue
- Provides access to the Earth Sciences Information Centre in Ottawa (geology, geomatics, map and photo collections) and the libraries of the Geological Survey of Canada in Québec, Calgary and Vancouver.
- Energy, Minerals and Metals Information Centre
- An on-line library providing information services to support research at Natural Resources Canada.
- Forestry Glossary
- Terms and definitions relating to forestry and the forestry industry.
- GEOSCAN Database
- An on-line bibliographic database containing scientific publications by the Geological Survey of Canada, the Canada Centre for Remote Sensing and external publications authored by departmental scientists and specialists.
- Glossary of remote sensing terms
- Contains definitions for more than 1,000 terms and acronyms related to remote sensing.
- NRCan Libraries Network
- Consists of 16 libraries across Canada that develop and preserve collections relevant to Canada's mineral, forest and energy resources and landmass.
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- Atlas of Canada
- Canada 's premier on-line mapping resource, offering a wealth of geographical and thematic maps.
- Cadastral Products on Canada Lands: Thematic Mapping
- Maps include locations of all Canada Lands, all settled and unsettled Comprehensive Land Claim agreements, and location of all producing mines, Aboriginal communities and reserves.
- Canadian Wildland Fire Information System
- Daily fire weather and fire behaviour maps and hot spot maps throughout the forest fire season, generally between May and September.
- Geological Maps
- A collection of thousands of maps, including digital geoscience maps.
- Geoscience Data Repository
- A collection of Earth Sciences Sector geoscience databases, including on-line maps, geophysical surveys and geochemical data.
- National Topographic System of Canada
- Maps depicting in detail ground relief, drainage, forest cover, populated areas, transportation routes and facilities and other human-made features.
- On-line Mining Maps
- Maps showing the producing mines and resource-dependent communities in Canada. You can search for maps by commodity.
- Plant Hardiness Zones Map
- Outlines the different zones in Canada where various types of trees, shrubs and flowers will most likely survive.
- Surficial Materials of Canada – Map 1880A
- Shows the distribution of surficial materials in Canada, on land and in extensive offshore areas, at 1: 5 000 000 scale.
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General
- A Guide to Natural Resources Canada Programs and Activities in Canada’s North
- Developed to help northerners learn about and access the Department's programs and initiatives.
- Audit and Evaluation Reports
- The department's audits, evaluations, special studies and concurrent reviews in areas of significance or risk, according to established government standards.
- Canadians' Attitudes Towards Natural Resources Issues, 2002
- A public opinion survey, commissioned by Natural Resources Canada in early 2002, which provides an update on the attitudes of Canadians on the economic contribution of the natural resources sector, environmental impacts, energy supply, and science and technology.
- Corporate Brochure
- Natural Resources Canada works to ensure that our natural resources continue to provide environmental, social and economic benefit to Canadians, now and in the future.
- Government On-Line 2005 Final Report
- Natural Resources Canada's initiatives to share information and services with Canadians on-line.
- Natural Elements
- A newsletter highlighting NRCan's research, achievements and special expertise in energy, minerals, metals, landmass and forest resources.
- Regional Brochures
- Information on what Natural Resources Canada does to improve the quality of life for Canadians in all regions through the sustainable development of our natural resources.
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Earth Sciences
- Freshwater: the role and contribution of Natural Resources Canada
- Demonstrates how NRCan activities help Canadians make sound decisions on the sustainable development and stewardship of Canada's freshwater resources.
- Geological Survey of Canada Bookstore
- Contact information for the bookstore and sales outlets across Canada.
- GeoPub
- Numerous geoscience publications available for download for free.
- GEOSCAN Database
- An on-line bibliographic database containing scientific publications by the Geological Survey of Canada, the Canada Centre for Remote Sensing and external publications authored by departmental scientists and specialists.
- Geoscape Canada
- A series of posters explaining the landscapes, earth and water resources and natural hazards of Canadian communities.
- Posters from the Canada Centre for Cadastral Management
- Commemorative, historical, operational and research posters pertaining to Canada's cadastral framework (internal boundaries).
- Waterscapes
- A poster series that illustrates water issues for communities across Canada.
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Energy
- Canada’s Energy Outlook: The Reference Case 2006
- Provides a reference outlook for Canadian energy supply and demand up to 2020.
- CANMET Energy Technology Centre (Ottawa) Publications
- On-line fact sheets, scientific papers and technical reports in the field of clean energy technologies.
- CANMET Energy Technology Centre (Varennes) Publications
- Publications that demonstrate how CETC-Varennes' research and development initiatives encourage efficient energy use by targeted sectors of the Canadian economy.
- Climate Change in Canada posters
- A series of seven posters depicting the regional impacts of climate change in Canada.
- Energy Efficiency Trends in Canada, 1990 to 2004
- Eleventh edition which delivers on Canada's commitment to track trends in energy efficiency, energy use and related greenhouse gas emissions.
- Energy Use Data Handbook, 1990 and 1998 to 2004
- Statistical overview of Canada’s sectoral energy markets.
- Fuel Consumption Guide
- Interactive tool for comparing the fuel consumption of various makes and models of a specific model year.
- NRCat's Energy Saving Habits poster
- Can you identify what NRCat is doing to save energy?
- Office of Energy Efficiency Publications
- On-line access to publications about energy efficiency, alternative energy and clean fuels for residential, commercial, industrial and transportation uses.
- Petroleum Product Market Outlook – September 2005
- An analysis of the petroleum product market for September 2005, produced by Natural Resources Canada.
- Report of the National Advisory Panel on Energy Science and Technology
- Powerful Connections – Priorities and Directions in Energy Science and Technology in Canada highlights a number of areas that should be strengthened if Canada is to remain a key energy player in the world.
- The State of Energy Efficiency in Canada, Office of Energy Efficiency Report 2006
- An annual assessment of trends in energy use and related greenhouse gas emissions in Canada since 1990.
- Uranium and Radioactive Waste Publications
- Access to publications pertaining to uranium and nuclear energy.
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Forestry
- Canadian Forest Fire Danger Rating System posters
- Downloadable posters that depict fire behaviour.
- Canadian Forest Service National Bookstore
- An on-line catalogue of the Canadian Forest Service's publications.
- Forestry Publications
- Information reports, leaflets, brochures, proceedings and annual reports of the Canadian Forest Service.
- National Forest Fire Situation Report
- A summary of current and historical fire activity.
- State of Canada's Forests 2005-2006
- The most comprehensive and up-to-date national information on Canada’s forests and forest sector.
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Minerals, Metals, and Mining
- Canadian Minerals Yearbook
- A comprehensive review of developments in the mineral industry published annually.
- Canadian Mining Industry and Mineral Technology Publications
- Includes newsletters, fact sheets, posters, information bulletins, annual reports, catalogues and publications on explosives.
- Mining Information Kit for Aboriginal Communities
- Informs Aboriginal communities across Canada about all the stages of the mining cycle from early exploration to mine closure.
- Posters on the Mining Industry
- Bilingual posters with detailed illustrations about the mining industry.
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