Eleven federal departments and agencies make up the Industry Portfolio. Together, these organizations are uniquely positioned to further the government's goal of building a knowledge-based economy in all regions of Canada and to advance the government's jobs and growth agenda.
Industry Canada works in partnership with the members of the Industry Portfolio to leverage resources and exploit synergies in a number of specific areas:
The Industry Portfolio includes:
Business Development Bank of Canada Canadian Space Agency Canadian Tourism Commission Competition Tribunal Copyright Board Canada Industry Canada National Research Council Canada Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Standards Council of Canada Statistics Canada
As well, the following organizations are associated with the Industry Portfolio: