Science and Technology for Canadians

An Update on Nutrition Survey in Isolated Northern Communities

Read a report that presents revised results of nutrition surveys of Inuit and First Nations women of childbearing age in 1992 and 1993.

Canadian Arctic Contaminants Assessment Report II

Read about the state of contaminants in Canada’s Arctic regions through this major research report on the health benefits and risks of consuming traditional/country foods; developing effective community communication; and continuing work on international agreements to control contaminants.

Change in Nutrition and Food Security in Two Inuit Communities, 1992 to 1997

Access the results of surveys of Inuit women of childbearing age in Pond Inlet and Repulse Bay, conducted to determine possible changes in nutrition and food security due to refinements to the Food Mail Program.

Conserving Wildlife Through the Application of Inuit Traditional and Scientific Knowledge

Access information on a program that helps ensure the protection and wise use of wildlife and wildlife habitat for the long-term benefit of Inuit and the rest of the public of Nunavut and Canada.

Cosmic Quest: Discovering Astronomy Through Science and Culture

Learn about astronomy, the oldest and most far-reaching science. Find information about the stars, planets, galaxies, methods for observing and the astronomical knowledge of indigenous peoples.

First Scientists : Ashkui Project

Find out how Innu elders are providing the scientists studying northern ecosystems with insights into effective research subjects (text and video).

First Scientists : Co-planting and Zone Tillage

Learn about farming methods of Native Canadians and discover why modern farming is benefiting from integrating these practices (text and video).

First Scientists: Bras d'Or Lakes Project

Find out how the Mi'Kmaq community and modern scientists are working together to research the Bras d'Or lakes, one of the most complex and delicate ecosystems in the world (text and video).

First Scientists: Natural Health Products

Learn about Native healing practices and the holistic method of gathering, preparing and using nature’s remedies (text and video).

First Scientists: Non-Timber Forest Products

Discover that forests have much more to offer than just trees. Non-timber forest products are used in medicines, food, clothing and much more (text and video).

Native Plant Crossroads

Discover the important role that native plants play in biodiversity and participate in native plant conservation in Canada.

Northern Science and Technology

Understand Northern science and technology, a key Canadian science issue, through this overview article and relevant Web sites. Find information on climate change, natural resources and the how issues related to both are being addressed through the use of local traditional knowledge.

Uqausiit: Inuktitut Language Technologies

Learn about the challenges in adapting computers to use Inuktitut, the main language for Nunavut and the major language for the Circumpolar region, and find out how researchers in Canada are using technology to help meet these challenges.

Acid Rain Program

Provides the facts about acid rain and describes what is being done. The "Kid's Corner" presents the information reformatted for children.

Canadian Lakes Loon Survey

Find out how you can help monitor the effects of acid rain and other human disturbances on loons.

Canadian Upstream Petroleum Industry

Link to information about the upstream petroleum industry, which includes all activities that find, produce, and process oil and natural gas, including the treatment of liquid petroleum gas, condensates, crude oil, heavy oil, and crude bitumen.

Electric Power

Learn about the electricity industry, including activities that involve the production, transmission and distribution of electricity, through methods such as thermal, hydro, nuclear and wind generation.

Experimental Lakes

Visit the experimental lakes area, where scientists are trying to replicate potential environmental risks, such as acidification and flooding that usually occur on a much larger scale (text and video).

National Environmental Indicator Series - Acid Rain

Selected key statistics on acid rain. Documents provide information on the topic and statistical trends for Canada and the world.

Turkey Lakes Watershed Study

Find information on a study that evaluates aquatic and terrestrial effects of acid rain and other anthropogenic pollutants on Canadian Shield ecosystems.

Canada’s Drug Strategy

Access Canada’s Drug Strategy to find information on different types of drugs and people affected by substance abuse.

Mental Health Problems and Disorders

Link to information on various mental health problems and disorders, such as substance abuse, suicide and schizophrenia.

Tobacco – Research

Read descriptions of several reports on smoking or access the full pdf versions.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Find a variety of information about agriculture, including the Agricultural Policy Framework, up-to-date news and several other resources.

Buckwheat Industry - Canada

Learn about buckwheat, a broad leaf plant that grows well under a wide range of soil conditions, and the industry that produces it.

Inventory of Canadian Agri-Food Research

Visit the Inventory of Canadian Agri-Food Research, a comprehensive and up-to-date database for agriculture and food research in Canada.

Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada

Visit the The Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada, which is dedicated to enhancing the environmental and social integrity of agriculture.

Vegetables: A Growing Industry

Read about opportunities for producers diversifying into vegetable production in Saskatchewan.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Find a variety of information about agriculture, including the Agricultural Policy Framework, up-to-date news and several other resources.

Animal Biotechnology Unit

Learn about the organization responsible for establishing animal health standards and enhancing regulatory controls for the development of biotechnology-derived animals.

Barley Breeding Program

Learn about barley research. Link to research highlights to discover a variety of topics under study.

Basics of Corn Breeding: Inbreds and Hybrids

Learn how researchers are working to improve the adaptation of corn to temperate and short season environments.

Biotechnology

Access information on biotechnology, including the approval process, reports and information for consumers.

Biotechnology

Link to information about biotechnology on topics such as agriculture and agri-food research, food inspection and novel foods.

Biotechnology Products: Plants that Tolerate Herbicides

Learn about herbicide tolerant plants, whose growth and development are not significantly affected by herbicides used on the weeds growing around them.

Breeding Improved Oilseeds

Find out about research that aims to develop new, agronomically improved high-quality canola and mustard.

Canadian Plant Germplasm System

Learn about the network of centres and people dedicated to preserving the genetic diversity of crop plants, their wild relatives and other plants that enhance Canada’s biodiversity.

Cherries

Learn about the Stella variety of cherry, which transformed the sweet cherry industry by becoming the world's first self-fertile variety with high-quality fruit (text and video).

Coproducts and Near Coproducts of Fuel Ethanol Fermentation from Grain

Learn about the fuel ethanol industry and discover how ethanol can be produced from wheat, corn, oats and barley.

Energy Generation From Agricultural and Municipal Wastes

Review research projects to develop technologies that generate energy from agricultural and municipal waste.

Exploring Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's National Science Programs

Visit the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada science site to find contacts and information on the department's science programs, facilities, and staff.

Flax Facts

Find out how researchers are attempting to increase the healthy properties of flax, a multi-use crop that can reduce heart disease and lower cholesterol.

Forage Crop Research Program

Learn about the Forage Crop Research Program, which develops new forage products and new technologies for the production, management, harvesting, and conservation of forage crops.

Inventory of Canadian Agri-Food Research

Visit the Inventory of Canadian Agri-Food Research, a comprehensive and up-to-date database for agriculture and food research in Canada.

ManureNet

Find information about manure, including environmental issues, manure treatment and odour management.

Marquis Wheat

Learn how Charles Saunders developed Marquis wheat, a crop that flourishes under Canadian weather conditions (text and video).

Methane Emissions

Find out how changes in a cow’s diet could reduce its methane emissions, making these animals more environmentally friendly (text and video).

Nutrient use and management

Find information on the national trends for the use of nutrients such as fertilisers and manure.

Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada

Visit the The Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada, which is dedicated to enhancing the environmental and social integrity of agriculture.

Plant Breeders' Rights Office

Find the most up-to-date information on the granting of plant breeders' rights for new, distinct, uniform and stable varieties.

Resistance to Wheat Midge for Canadian Wheats

Discover how researchers are attempting to make wheat resistant to the wheat midge, an insect pest.

Safflower Production on the Canadian Prairies

Access a complete book about safflower production. Read about the safflower plant, different varieties, seeding, diseases and much more.

Seed Testing - Canadian Methods and Procedures

Link to the complete text of Canadian Methods and Procedures for Testing Seed.

Shepody Potato

Learn about the Shepody potato, which has been adapted for Canada’s short growing season and is becoming one of the most popular potato varieties for French Fries (text and video).

Soils and Crops Research and Development Centre – Our Achievements and Discoveries

Link to information on achievements and discoveries of the Soil-Water-Air and the Forage Crops research programs.

Variety Registration

Visit a site designed to provide the seed industry, and Canada's agri-food sector in general, with the most up-to-date information on the registration status of plant varieties in Canada.

Veterinary Biological Products Licensed in Canada

Click on one of the species listed to find the relevant veterinary biological products licensed in Canada.

Wheat Breeding at the Cereals Research Centre

Find out what measures are taken to ensure that new wheat varieties meet or exceed established quality, agronomic and disease resistance standards.

Agricultural Best Management Practices

Learn about impacts of agriculture on water quality and erosion and find out about proper farm management practices.

Agriculture – Canadian Statistics

Link to statistical information on Canadian agriculture to find information on farms, farmers, farm finance, crops and livestock.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Find a variety of information about agriculture, including the Agricultural Policy Framework, up-to-date news and several other resources.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Research Centres

Discover the many research studies in agricultural science undertaken by Government of Canada scientists by linking to Research Centres across Canada.

Animal Feeds

Find out how livestock feeds manufactured and sold in Canada or imported into Canada are verified to be safe, effective and labelled appropriately.

Animal Health

Learn about Animal Health Laboratory Services, which provide laboratory testing, develop technologies, conduct research projects and provide information and advice on disease epidemiology, detection and prevention.

Animal Health - National Animal Health Program

Find information on The National Animal Health Program, which protects Canadian livestock and poultry from serious diseases that could restrict trade or pose a risk to human health.

Atlantic Food and Horticulture Research Centre Publications

Link to publications about berry crops, tree fruit and post harvest handling.

Barley Breeding Program

Learn about barley research. Link to research highlights to discover a variety of topics under study.

Bean diseases and their control

Read about the many types of diseases, such as bacterial, fungal and viral that affect beans, and learn about causes and prevention.

Beef Production Systems Program

Find information on the Beef Production Systems Program, whose aim is to develop alternative systems for environmentally sound and profitable production of beef.

Beneficial Insects and Common Pests on Strawberry and Raspberry Crops

Link to information about several different types of beneficial insects.

Biodiversity Research

Link to information on the biodiversity issues facing Canadian agriculture, including habitat conservation, species at risk, diversity of domesticated species, biotechnology and invasive alien species.

Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in North America

Access information on BSE, including news releases, disease information and policies and procedures to contain this disease.

Breeding Improved Oilseeds

Find out about research that aims to develop new, agronomically improved high-quality canola and mustard.

Bridging Canada's Science and Water Policy

Read about issues that scientists are facing to ensure protection of the Canadian aquatic environment.

Buckwheat Industry - Canada

Learn about buckwheat, a broad leaf plant that grows well under a wide range of soil conditions, and the industry that produces it.

Canada's Agriculture, Food and Beverage Industry

Link to the pdf and HTML versions of several fact sheets about the agriculture, food and beverage industries.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Visit this main page of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, which provides links to numerous resources on food production, quality, safety, labelling, and biotechnology.

Canadian Plant Germplasm System

Learn about the network of centres and people dedicated to preserving the genetic diversity of crop plants, their wild relatives and other plants that enhance Canada’s biodiversity.

Canadian Potato Varieties – Descriptions

Find detailed descriptions and pictures of potato varieties produced in Canada.

Canary Seed Industry - Canada

Learn about canary seed, a major component of feed mixtures for caged and wild birds.

Chickpea Industry - Canada

Find information about the chick pea industry, such as types, where they are produced, yield and statistics.

Climate Change in Atlantic Canada

Find out how climate change affects Atlantic Canada, such as how ecosystems in the ocean are impacted or the damage of coastal flooding caused by storm surges.

Climate Change in Ontario

Find out about climate change in Ontario and how it affects health, water, farms and forests.

Climate Change in Quebec

Discover how people can help prevent climate change in order to reduce its detrimental effects on ecosystems, such as that of the St. Lawrence River region in Québec.

Climate Change in Southwestern British Columbia

Discover how climate change poses a threat to salmon, water levels, air quality and forests in British Columbia.

Colorado Potato Beetle: Life Stages

Learn about the Colorado potato beetle, which has become the most significant pest on potato crops across Canada.

Common Diseases of Corn in Canada

Learn about corn diseases, which are caused by bacteria, fungi and viruses, that reduce yields and grain quality.

Crop Rotations for the Brown Soil Zones

Read a paper that discusses strategies for diversifying crop rotations in the water-limited Brown and Dark Brown soil zones of the Canadian Prairie.

Crops and Livestock Research Centre - Current Studies

Read report descriptions and access contact information for researchers studying several specific crop and livestock topics.

Cucumber diseases

Access the complete text of a book on cucumber diseases, which included sections on types of diseases, causes and control.

Diseases of carrots in Canada

Find information about the diseases that affect carrot crops.

Diseases of onions in Canada

Read about the different types of diseases that affect onions in this complete on-line book.

Dry Bean Industry - Canada

Learn about Canada’s dry bean industry, such as where dry beans are produced, their yield and their disposition.

Dry Pea Industry - Canada

Find information on the dry pea industry, which has the largest production of all special crops in Canada.

Energy Research in Agriculture

Learn about the research being done to reduce the use of fossil fuel energy intensity of the agri-food sector by developing efficient farming practices and food processing systems.

Examples of GM (genetically modified) Crops

Access information on various food and agriculture products that are affected by biotechnology, including canola, flax, soybean and wheat.

Exploring Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's National Science Programs

Visit the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada science site to find contacts and information on the department's science programs, facilities, and staff.

Field Beans

Access a study about field beans and link to information on Manitoba’s field bean industry.

Field Peas

Find information about field peas, an important crop in western Canada, which is extensively used as food and feed throughout the world.

Flax

Discover how researchers are studying the yielding ability of flax to make it more competitive with other crops and ensure a more stable production of flax seed for export.

Forage Crop Research Program

Learn about the Forage Crop Research Program, which develops new forage products and new technologies for the production, management, harvesting, and conservation of forage crops.

Forage Industry - Canada

Find information on forages, which are any plants consumed by livestock, including pasture and browse plants, baled hay, silage, alfalfa pellets and cubes, immature cereals, as well as cereal straw.

Ginseng Industry - Canada

Find information on the industry that produces ginseng, a slow-growing herbaceous perennial plant cultivated for its medicinal qualities.

Grains and Field Crops

Access information from the group responsible for preventing the introduction and spread into Canada of regulated quarantine pests of grains and field crops.

Grass Grows Green on the Range

Discover how deep-rooted perennial grasses, such as Rough Fescue, help protect prairie landscapes from drought and wind and water erosion (text and video).

Growing Successful Pea Crops in the Southwest

Read a paper about pea crops that discusses field selection, optimal spring seeding date and recropping issues.

Health of Our Air - Toward Sustainable Agriculture in Canada

A document about Canadian agriculture and greenhouse gases, ozone, and other links between agriculture and the atmosphere.

Health of Our Soils: Toward sustainable agriculture in Canada

Read this on-line book to discover how the well-being of people depends in part on the health of soil.

Health of Our Water – Towards Sustainable Agriculture in Canada

Review this report on water quality and management for an overview of the relationship between agricultural practices, water quality, water quantity, and ecology.

Herb and Spice Industry - Canada

Learn about the herb and spice industry in Canada.

How Thirsty are Canola and Mustard?

Discover how scientists are pooling their knowledge and resources to investigate drought response in several crops.

Insects damaging corn in Eastern Canada

Learn about the types of insects that attack corn and the control techniques for various types of corn.

Insects Infesting Seed Alfalfa in the Prairie Provinces

Find information on both the insects that infest alfalfa, as well as the insects that benefit this crop.

Integrating Trees with Prairie Agriculture

Learn about research at a federal tree nursery and shelterbelt centre to integrate trees with prairie agriculture.

Inventory of Canadian Agri-Food Research

Visit the Inventory of Canadian Agri-Food Research, a comprehensive and up-to-date database for agriculture and food research in Canada.

Lentil Industry - Canada

Learn about the lentil industry in Canada. Find out what the lentil plant yields and where it grows, or link to industry statistics.

Managing Land Resources

Discover research initiatives on resource conservation and the management of lands, crops and livestock in support of agricultural production from the Parkland areas of the prairies of Western Canada.

ManureNet

Find information about manure, including environmental issues, manure treatment and odour management.

Mustard Seed Industry - Canada

Find information on mustard seed, an annual, cool season crop that can be produced in a short growing season, commonly in rotation with small grains.

Natural enemies of pests associated with prairie crops

Discover which insects attack the pests known to infest prairie crops.

New Apple Cultivars

Find numerous links to information about new types of apples.

New Strawberry Cultivars

Read about several new types of strawberries and learn about origins, descriptions and availability.

Nitrogen Management in Field Vegetables - A guide to efficient fertilisation

Access the complete text of a document that explains how to efficiently fertilize field vegetables.

Nutrient use and management

Find information on the national trends for the use of nutrients such as fertilisers and manure.

Oats

Find information on oats, which are useful in crop rotation and are readily sold into the feed or milling trade.

Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada

Visit the The Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada, which is dedicated to enhancing the environmental and social integrity of agriculture.

Peas Are Drought Tolerant!

Discover how peas enable diversification from the spring wheat systems in the semi-arid prairie.

Plant Gene Resources of Canada

Find information on germplasm, or the living tissue from which new plants can be grown, that contains the genetic information for the plant’s hereditary makeup.

Planting for the Future: Preparing, planting and caring for new shelterbelts

View videos that demonstrate how prepare for, plant and maintain a new shelterbelt of trees.

Potato Section

Find information on the federal Seed Potato Certification Program, including the pdf and html versions of Plant Protection Policy Directives.

Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative

Find information on climate change impact research from this collaborative project by the Government of Canada and the Prairie provinces.

Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration - Biodiversity

Explore the issue of biodiversity as it relates to agriculture, including habitat conservation, species conservation, and beneficial agricultural practices.

Producing Apples in Eastern and Central Canada - Planning a commercial orchard

Discover how to plan a commercial orchard in eastern and central Canada. Find out how to select location, size and soils among many other factors.

Pruning fruit trees in your home garden

Refer to this on-line book to find out how to prune fruit trees in your home garden.

Publications of the Eastern Cereal and Oilseed Research Centre

Access documents on a variety of agricultural products, such as barley, corn, wheat and soybeans.

Pulse Crop Production on the Canadian Semi-Arid Prairies

Find out how grain producers in the semiarid prairie have substantially increased their per acre income by including pulse crops as well as spring wheat in their rotations.

Pulse Crops Research Summary

Access the results of the 1992 Alternative Crops X Tillage small-plot experiment.

Raising chicken and turkey broilers in Canada

Link to a complete book about raising chicken and turkey broilers, with topics such as the source of birds, hatchery practices and environmental needs.

Research on Water Quality

Learn about initiatives that address water issues, including research on agricultural impacts on water and the importance of on-farm environmental planning.

Safflower Production on the Canadian Prairies

Access a complete book about safflower production. Read about the safflower plant, different varieties, seeding, diseases and much more.

Safflower Seed Industry - Canada

Read about safflower, an annual broadleaf oilseed crop produced primarily as oilseed and birdseed.

Securing Acceptable Erosion Risks after Pulses and Oilseeds

Find out why producers have been diversifying their crop rotations with significant acreage planted to canola, mustard, field pea, lentil and chickpea.

Seed Industry - Canada

The Canadian seed industry produces a wide variety of quality seeds to sustain the vibrant Canadian and foreign agriculture sectors.

Seed Section

Find information provided by the organization responsible for ensuring that seeds sold in, imported into and exported from Canada meet established standards for quality and proper labelling.

Seed Testing - Canadian Methods and Procedures

Link to the complete text of Canadian Methods and Procedures for Testing Seed.

Should Oilseed and Pulse Crops Be Seeded Sooner Than Spring Wheat In The Semi-Dry Prairie

Find out about an experiment done to determine the ideal seeding time for oilseed and pulse crops to ensure maximum yield.

Soil

Learn about the issue of how to maintain the capacity or fitness of soils to support crop growth without becoming degraded or otherwise harming the environment.

Soil Taxonomy and Databases

Read about a study to research soil taxonomy and develop, manage and apply a comprehensive and integrated national database of soil, climate, land use, crop yield and socioeconomic information.

Soils and Crops Research and Development Centre – Our Achievements and Discoveries

Link to information on achievements and discoveries of the Soil-Water-Air and the Forage Crops research programs.

Species at Risk Game

Explore this Flash Game, in which Ferruginous Hawk promotes awareness of ways that agriculture and species at risk can co-exist.

Strawberries in the Home Garden: A Guide For Atlantic Canada

Find out how to grow strawberries in the home garden, such as how to prepare the soil and when to plant.

Success Stories – Dairy and Swine Research and Development Centre

Read about the results of several successful experiments for the dairy and swine industries, such as enhancements to food intake and promotion of good environmental practices.

Sugar Beet Industry - Canada

Learn about the sugar beet industry, from which eight percent of household sugar is produced.

Sunflower Seed Industry - Canada

Find information on the sunflower seed industry, which produces seeds for the confectionary, baking, birdseed and animal feed industries.

Swine production and management

Read about swine production and management, including information on herd management, production and health records and managing of pigs through each life stage.

Tomato Diseases

Learn about the different types of diseases that affect tomato crops.

Tree fruit production for the Prairie Provinces

Learn about tree fruit production for the prairie provinces, including the factors influencing planting success and how to control pests and diseases.

Using Pulse Crops to Boost Wheat Protein in the Brown Soil Zone

Access a paper about the ability of pulse crops to boost grain protein when grown in sequence with cereal crops.

Vegetables: A Growing Industry

Read about opportunities for producers diversifying into vegetable production in Saskatchewan.

Veterinary Biological Products Licensed in Canada

Click on one of the species listed to find the relevant veterinary biological products licensed in Canada.

Veterinary Drugs

Discover who is responsible for ensuring the safety of foods such as milk, meat, eggs, fish, and honey derived from animals treated with veterinary drugs.

Wheat

Learn about wheat, the types grown in Canada and the products in which it is used.

Wild Rice Industry - Canada

Link to information about wild rice on topics such as its history, production and disposition.

HIV and AIDS

Access several resources on HIV and AIDS, such as information on how it is transmitted, incidence and reports.

HIV and AIDS in Canada - Surveillance Reports

Read the main findings observed in the HIV and AIDS surveillance data for Canada.

HIV/AIDS Epi Update Series

Link to the Epi Updates, which are compiled on an annual basis to summarize recent trends and developments related to the HIV epidemic in Canada.

Clean Air Online

Learn about clean air, take action to reduce air pollution and make informed decisions as consumers and citizens.

Clean Air Online (CAOL) – Pollution Issues

CAOL is Environment Canada’s comprehensive Web site on air pollution and issues linked to other important environmental challenges such as climate change and stratospheric ozone depletion.

EnviroZine - Air

Articles on what the Government of Canada is doing to address air pollution, smog, and air quality issues. Find out what you can do to make a difference for cleaner air.

Science and Environment Bulletin - Air

The air section of the Science & Environment Bulletin - keeping you up to date on current environment issues.

Biodiesel

Discover biodiesel, a new fuel that is better for the environment than gasoline and is made from renewable sources such as soybeans or used french fry oil.

CO2 Capture and Storage

Learn about cutting-edge Government of Canada research at a massive facility in western Canada where carbon dioxide emissions are safely buried underground, protecting the atmosphere.

Initiative on the Potential Impact of Sulphur in Gasoline on Motor Vehicle Pollution Control and Monitoring Technologies

Discover the findings reached by a task group regarding the effect of sulphur in gasoline on the emission control and monitoring technologies of Low Emission Vehicles.

Air Quality Forecasts

Air quality forecasts for each province and territory.

Air Quality Guidance Maps

Canadian maps, useful to people with a meteorology background, depicting forecasts for ventilation, mixing layer depth, wind mileage, Canadian Hemispheric and Regional Ozone and NOx System, and the UV index.

Canadian Upstream Petroleum Industry

Link to information about the upstream petroleum industry, which includes all activities that find, produce, and process oil and natural gas, including the treatment of liquid petroleum gas, condensates, crude oil, heavy oil, and crude bitumen.

Electric Power

Learn about the electricity industry, including activities that involve the production, transmission and distribution of electricity, through methods such as thermal, hydro, nuclear and wind generation.

Federal Environmental Activities on Gasoline, Diesel and Fuel Oils

Find out about the initiatives taken in the past decade by government and industry directed towards providing cleaner gasoline for Canadians, such as the removal of lead and reductions of summer vapour pressure, benzene and sulphur levels.

Forecasting Air Quality for Canadians

Describes the development of daily air quality and smog forecasting in Canada as a tool to inform and warn citizens.

Fraser River Valley

Find out what impact ground-level pollution, or smog, has on crop production in B.C.’s Fraser Valley (text and video).

Health of Our Air - Toward Sustainable Agriculture in Canada

A document about Canadian agriculture and greenhouse gases, ozone, and other links between agriculture and the atmosphere.

Industrial Ecology

Read about Eco-Industrial Parks, synergistic projects that are cost-effective, reduce most pollutants simultaneously, provide benefits to health and the ecosystem and create investment and value-added jobs.

Level of Sulphur in Gasoline and Diesel Fuels

Access studies and reports on reducing the level of sulphur in gasoline and diesel fuels, with reports on topics such as atmospheric science and health impacts assessment.

Ozone Layer - What's Going On Up There?

A kid's page with facts about good and bad ozone, important scientific discoveries, CFCs, UV radiation, and things you can do to help protect yourself and the environment.

Respiratory Disease in Canada

Read the summary and key points of a report entitled Respiratory Disease in Canada.

Smog and Your Health

About the issue of smog, the types of air pollution, potential health effects, and what you can do.

Task Force on Cleaner Vehicles, Engines and Fuels

Read the report from the Task Force on Cleaner Vehicles and Fuels, which was created to develop options on a national approach to new vehicle emission and efficiency standards and fuel reformulations for Canada.

Urban Air Quality

Selected key statistics on urban air quality. Documents provide information on the topic and statistical trends for Canada and the world.

Vehicle Emissions

Find out how looking at the smallest particles of vehicle exhaust helps scientists to understand the effects of pollution on human respiration (text and video).

What is Smog?

Discusses the issue of smog and it's ingredients: ground-level ozone, fine airborne particles, and other main pollutants.

Aerospace Manufacturing Technology Centre

Learn about new technologies being developed in areas related to aerospace manufacturing, including metal forming, liquid composite moulding, resistance welding and aircraft assembly.

Alternative Fuels

Discover how alternative fuel vehicles produce up to 30% less C02 than their gasoline counterparts (text and video).

Biodiesel

Discover biodiesel, a new fuel that is better for the environment than gasoline and is made from renewable sources such as soybeans or used french fry oil.

Bioenergy

Learn about research being done on bioenergy, which could reduce the negative environmental impacts that result when fossil fuels are used to obtain energy.

Bioenergy

Access information about bioenergy, produced by the release of stored chemical energy contained in fuels made from biomass, a product of solar energy that is stored by the photosynthetic activity of plants.

Bioenergy Research at the Canadian Forest Service

Discover the ways that biomass, plant material that is the product of photosynthesis, can be used as a fuel to supply heat and electricity.

Buildings Group - CANMET Energy Technology Centre

Visit the Buildings Group, which develops and deploys building technologies and innovations to reduce energy consumption and lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Canadian Renewable Energy Network

Link to information on renewable energy. Discover how to reduce energy costs in the home and learn about technologies such as hydroelectric and solar energy.

CO2 Capture and Storage

Learn about cutting-edge Government of Canada research at a massive facility in western Canada where carbon dioxide emissions are safely buried underground, protecting the atmosphere.

Combined Heat and Power Systems

Learn how combined heat and power facilities, using gas turbines, reciprocating engines, industrial boilers and future fuel cells can provide significant improvements to the long term mix of energy production.

Coproducts and Near Coproducts of Fuel Ethanol Fermentation from Grain

Learn about the fuel ethanol industry and discover how ethanol can be produced from wheat, corn, oats and barley.

Earth and Geothermal Energy

Find information about the two types of energy that can be obtained from the earth, earth energy and geothermal energy.

Energy Consumption

View several charts that graph Canada's energy consumption over time and read about the factors that influence the statistics, such as climate and standard of living.

Energy Generation From Agricultural and Municipal Wastes

Review research projects to develop technologies that generate energy from agricultural and municipal waste.

Energy Technologies for High Temperature Processes Group

Find out what research is being conducted to support Canadian coal producers and ironmakers, in areas including coal injection into blast furnaces, extending the life of coke ovens and improving the quality of coke.

Fuel Cell Research - NRC Institute for Fuel Cell Innovation

Read about the four strategic areas that are the focus of the Institute for Fuel Cell Innovation's research program, that are important in advancing fuel cell science and technology and facilitating the commercialization of fuel cells.

Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Learn about how Government of Canada research and development is helping manufacturers produce hydrogen fuel-cell-powered vehicles and tools for industry, home and commercial markets.

Industrial Ecology

Read about Eco-Industrial Parks, synergistic projects that are cost-effective, reduce most pollutants simultaneously, provide benefits to health and the ecosystem and create investment and value-added jobs.

Office of Energy Efficiency

Find out how to reduce energy use and save money at home, at work and on the road. Discover incentives and rebates and read numerous energy-saving tips.

Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells

Learn about the Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells Program, whose research is aimed at increasing reliability and durability while improving performance, manufacturability and operational flexibility while decreasing costs.

Publications - Canada Centre for Minerals and Energy Technology Energy Technology Centre – Varennes

Link to publications about energy from the buildings, industry and renewable energy sectors to find information on topics such as refrigeration and waste gas recovery.

Renewable Energy - Canada Centre for Minerals and Energy Technology Energy Technology Centre – Varennes

Find information on renewable energy, such as solar heating, wind energy and alternative fuels from sources including water, biomass, wind, sunlight, earth and waste.

Renewable Energy Technologies Group

Learn about the Renewable Energy Technologies Program, which supports Canadian industry's efforts to develop and deploy renewable energy technologies.

Solar Energy

Read about solar energy, and find out how it can be used effectively for heating and cooling, electricity production and chemical processes.

Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

Find information on research of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC), which is aimed at improving durability and lowering costs by reducing operating temperatures and system complexity.

Stationary Gas Turbines

Read about gas turbines, which are thermodynamic engines that create a high pressure mixture of fuel to generate output power for thrust in an aircraft engine, for marine propulsion, or as shaft power for stationary energy applications.

Transportation Energy Technologies Program

Read about the program that works with industry to develop and deploy transportation technologies that minimize environmental impacts, increase job potential and wealth creation and extend the lifespan of our energy resource base.

Vehicle Fuels - Biodiesel

Learn about biodiesel, an alternative to diesel fuel that is made from vegetable oils, waste oils or animal fats. It combusts better than conventional diesel and produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change.

Vehicle Fuels - Ethanol

Find information about ethanol. When processed from its liquid form into fuel ethanol, it burns more completely than gasoline, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Wind Energy

Find information on wind energy, a pollution-free, infinitely sustainable form of energy that converts kinetic energy present in the wind into more useful forms such as mechanical energy or electricity.

Advisories, Warnings and Recalls

Access an archive of health-related warnings and advisories from 1995 to present.

Canada Health Portal

Visit the Canada Health Portal to access information on several health topics, such as addictions, conditions and diseases, occupational health and healthy lifestyles.

First Scientists: Natural Health Products

Learn about Native healing practices and the holistic method of gathering, preparing and using nature’s remedies (text and video).

Ginseng Industry - Canada

Find information on the industry that produces ginseng, a slow-growing herbaceous perennial plant cultivated for its medicinal qualities.

Natural Health Products

Visit the Natural Health Products Directorate, whose mission is to ensure that all Canadians have ready access to natural health products that are safe, effective and of high quality.

Animal Biotechnology Unit

Learn about the organization responsible for establishing animal health standards and enhancing regulatory controls for the development of biotechnology-derived animals.

Animal Disease Information

Access a list of zoonotic diseases, which are diseases transmissible from animals to humans. Find out about programs in place to prevent and control their spread.

Animal Disease Surveillance

Learn about the unit set up to improve Canada's ability to recognize and deal with emerging animal disease problems. Access annual reports on the health status of Canadian livestock and poultry.

Animal Feeds

Find out how livestock feeds manufactured and sold in Canada or imported into Canada are verified to be safe, effective and labelled appropriately.

Animal Health

Learn about Animal Health Laboratory Services, which provide laboratory testing, develop technologies, conduct research projects and provide information and advice on disease epidemiology, detection and prevention.

Animal Health - National Animal Health Program

Find information on The National Animal Health Program, which protects Canadian livestock and poultry from serious diseases that could restrict trade or pose a risk to human health.

Avian Botulism

Learn about avian botulism, a form of poisoning of wild and domestic birds. Find out what you can do to help.

Beef Production Systems Program

Find information on the Beef Production Systems Program, whose aim is to develop alternative systems for environmentally sound and profitable production of beef.

Birds Oiled at Sea

Learn about the fatal effects of oil pollution on seabirds, through text, images and video.

Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in North America

Access information on BSE, including news releases, disease information and policies and procedures to contain this disease.

Canada’s National Wildlife Disease Strategy

Learn about the objectives of this strategy to respond to the threats posed to human health, agriculture production, ecosystem integrity, biodiversity and world economy by the increasingly serious impact of wildlife diseases.

Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre

Visit the centre that coordinates Canada's national wildlife health surveillance program by providing educational programs, information, and consultation.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency Science and Technology

Read information about the Science and Technology Unit, which is responsible for managing the review and selection of research and development projects at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Crops and Livestock Research Centre - Current Studies

Read report descriptions and access contact information for researchers studying several specific crop and livestock topics.

Endocrine Disrupting Substances in the Environment

Learn about endocrine systems, which coordinate and regulate internal communication among cells. Discover the cause and effects of disruptions to these systems.

Great Lakes Fact Sheet - Fish and Wildlife Health Effects in the Canadian Great Lakes Areas of Concern

Read the results of research into the health of wildlife and species at risk in the Great Lakes area.

Inventory of Canadian Agri-Food Research

Visit the Inventory of Canadian Agri-Food Research, a comprehensive and up-to-date database for agriculture and food research in Canada.

Loons and Mercury

Find out what factors may have led to the high levels of mercury found in Nova Scotia loons in 1995 (text and video).

National Microbiology Laboratory

Visit Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory, the world's first to accommodate both human and animal health facilities at the highest level of biocontainment under one roof.

Pets and Petting Zoos - Tips for Preventing Infections

Learn about zoonoses, which are diseases that are passed from animals to humans, and find out how they are transmitted.

Saint Lawrence Belugas Program - Faculté de médecine vétérinaire

Find out about the Fisheries and Oceans Canada program supporting Beluga whale disease research.

Success Stories – Dairy and Swine Research and Development Centre

Read about the results of several successful experiments for the dairy and swine industries, such as enhancements to food intake and promotion of good environmental practices.

Success Stories in Dairy and Swine Research

Review the findings of several succesful research studies undertaken at the Dairy and Swine Research and Development Centre.

Swine production and management

Read about swine production and management, including information on herd management, production and health records and managing of pigs through each life stage.

Veterinary Biological Products Licensed in Canada

Click on one of the species listed to find the relevant veterinary biological products licensed in Canada.

Veterinary Drugs

Discover who is responsible for ensuring the safety of foods such as milk, meat, eggs, fish, and honey derived from animals treated with veterinary drugs.

Wildlife Diseases

Understand wildlife diseases, a key Canadian science issue, through this overview article and relevant Web sites. Find information on zoonoses and how they impact agriculture and human health.

Animal Biotechnology Unit

Learn about the organization responsible for establishing animal health standards and enhancing regulatory controls for the development of biotechnology-derived animals.

Beef Production Systems Program

Find information on the Beef Production Systems Program, whose aim is to develop alternative systems for environmentally sound and profitable production of beef.

Canada's Agriculture, Food and Beverage Industry

Link to the pdf and HTML versions of several fact sheets about the agriculture, food and beverage industries.

Raising chicken and turkey broilers in Canada

Link to a complete book about raising chicken and turkey broilers, with topics such as the source of birds, hatchery practices and environmental needs.

Success Stories – Dairy and Swine Research and Development Centre

Read about the results of several successful experiments for the dairy and swine industries, such as enhancements to food intake and promotion of good environmental practices.

Success Stories in Dairy and Swine Research

Review the findings of several succesful research studies undertaken at the Dairy and Swine Research and Development Centre.

Swine production and management

Read about swine production and management, including information on herd management, production and health records and managing of pigs through each life stage.

Integrated Fisheries Management Plan Atlantic Mackerel - 2002-2006

Discover many characteristics of the Atlantic mackerel, such as its habitat and method of reproduction. Also, find information on the mackerel fishing industry.

Integrated Fisheries Management Plan: Northern Shrimp

Read the Integrated Fisheries Management Plan, which includes an overview of the fishery, information on stock status, the long-term objectives for the fishery and much more.

Animal Feeds

Find out how livestock feeds manufactured and sold in Canada or imported into Canada are verified to be safe, effective and labelled appropriately.

Barley Research in Eastern Canada

Read about current research activities in barley breeding in Eastern Canada, which are resulting in the development of varieties with high grain yield, improved disease resistance and high protein.

Beef Production Systems Program

Find information on the Beef Production Systems Program, whose aim is to develop alternative systems for environmentally sound and profitable production of beef.

Biotechnology

Access information on biotechnology, including the approval process, reports and information for consumers.

Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in North America

Access information on BSE, including news releases, disease information and policies and procedures to contain this disease.

Crops and Livestock Research Centre - Current Studies

Read report descriptions and access contact information for researchers studying several specific crop and livestock topics.

Designer Pigs

Discover how the diet of pigs can be adjusted to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus, two of the pollutants contained in pig manure (text and video).

Forage Crop Research Program

Learn about the Forage Crop Research Program, which develops new forage products and new technologies for the production, management, harvesting, and conservation of forage crops.

Methane Emissions

Find out how changes in a cow’s diet could reduce its methane emissions, making these animals more environmentally friendly (text and video).

Raising chicken and turkey broilers in Canada

Link to a complete book about raising chicken and turkey broilers, with topics such as the source of birds, hatchery practices and environmental needs.

Success Stories – Dairy and Swine Research and Development Centre

Read about the results of several successful experiments for the dairy and swine industries, such as enhancements to food intake and promotion of good environmental practices.

Success Stories in Dairy and Swine Research

Review the findings of several succesful research studies undertaken at the Dairy and Swine Research and Development Centre.

Swine production and management

Read about swine production and management, including information on herd management, production and health records and managing of pigs through each life stage.

Canadian Atlantic Pelagic Shark Integrated Fisheries Management Plan

Read the Canadian Atlantic Pelagic Shark Integrated Fisheries Management Plan to find information on several topics including a biological synopsis, current management issues, and long-term objectives for this fishery.

Canadian Atlantic Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) Fishery

Access the Integrated Management Plan for the Canadian Atlantic swordfish fishery to find information on topics including scientific advice on stock status, current fishery management issues and financial responsibilities.

Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat - Research Documents

Link to the research documents that discuss the scientific basis for the evaluation of fisheries resources in Canada.

Frog Watch

Select your province or territory to find out how to participate in a program to help increase the knowledge of frogs and toads in Canada.

Integrated Fisheries Management Plan – Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

Access the Integrated Fisheries Management Plan for Atlantic bluefin tuna to read an overview, information on stock status and enforcement measures, among several other topics.

Integrated Fisheries Management Plan Atlantic Mackerel - 2002-2006

Discover many characteristics of the Atlantic mackerel, such as its habitat and method of reproduction. Also, find information on the mackerel fishing industry.

Integrated Fisheries Management Plan: Northern Shrimp

Read the Integrated Fisheries Management Plan, which includes an overview of the fishery, information on stock status, the long-term objectives for the fishery and much more.

Understanding Seals and Sealing in Canada

Learn about seal management, which is founded on sound conservation principles to ensure harvest opportunities at the present time and in the future.

Animal Biotechnology Unit

Learn about the organization responsible for establishing animal health standards and enhancing regulatory controls for the development of biotechnology-derived animals.

Animal Health

Learn about Animal Health Laboratory Services, which provide laboratory testing, develop technologies, conduct research projects and provide information and advice on disease epidemiology, detection and prevention.

Animal Health - National Animal Health Program

Find information on The National Animal Health Program, which protects Canadian livestock and poultry from serious diseases that could restrict trade or pose a risk to human health.

Beef Production Systems Program

Find information on the Beef Production Systems Program, whose aim is to develop alternative systems for environmentally sound and profitable production of beef.

Biotechnology Helping Colour Salmon Production and Reduce Costs

Learn how biotechnology is used to make farmed salmon flesh pink like wild salmon.

Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in North America

Access information on BSE, including news releases, disease information and policies and procedures to contain this disease.

Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat - Research Documents

Link to the research documents that discuss the scientific basis for the evaluation of fisheries resources in Canada.

Crops and Livestock Research Centre - Current Studies

Read report descriptions and access contact information for researchers studying several specific crop and livestock topics.

Inventory of Canadian Agri-Food Research

Visit the Inventory of Canadian Agri-Food Research, a comprehensive and up-to-date database for agriculture and food research in Canada.

Risk Assessment Studies on Transgenic Salmon

Discover what research is being done to ensure that any organism developed for aquaculture and destined for introduction into Canada’s food supply poses no risks to human health.

Space Life Sciences

Link to information about space life sciences – discovering the changes and adaptations of human physiology in the weightlessness of space.

Success Stories – Dairy and Swine Research and Development Centre

Read about the results of several successful experiments for the dairy and swine industries, such as enhancements to food intake and promotion of good environmental practices.

Success Stories in Dairy and Swine Research

Review the findings of several succesful research studies undertaken at the Dairy and Swine Research and Development Centre.

Understanding Seals and Sealing in Canada

Learn about seal management, which is founded on sound conservation principles to ensure harvest opportunities at the present time and in the future.

Veterinary Drugs

Discover who is responsible for ensuring the safety of foods such as milk, meat, eggs, fish, and honey derived from animals treated with veterinary drugs.

Worm Watch

Learn about the Worm Watch program and discover more about the important contribution of earthworms to soil ecology (text and video).

Canadian Wildlife Service: Current Activities in the Northwest Territories / Nunavut

Access an overview of Canadian Wildlife Service northern programs and projects. Learn about polar bears, several types of birds and more.

Earthworms

Learn all about Canadian earthworms, including their importance in agriculture and tips on how make an earthworm farm.

Biotechnology

Learn about aquatic biotechnology and link to several fact sheets on the ways biotechnology is influencing the fisheries industry.

Fuel Cell Research - NRC Institute for Fuel Cell Innovation

Read about the four strategic areas that are the focus of the Institute for Fuel Cell Innovation's research program, that are important in advancing fuel cell science and technology and facilitating the commercialization of fuel cells.

Microgravity Sciences

Find out how scientists are working to understand the laws of physics and chemistry by use of the weightlessness of space in order to research topics such as fluid physics, crystal growth, ceramics, composite materials and biotechnology.

Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells

Learn about the Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells Program, whose research is aimed at increasing reliability and durability while improving performance, manufacturability and operational flexibility while decreasing costs.

Publications - Canada Centre for Minerals and Energy Technology Energy Technology Centre – Varennes

Link to publications about energy from the buildings, industry and renewable energy sectors to find information on topics such as refrigeration and waste gas recovery.

Renewable Energy - Canada Centre for Minerals and Energy Technology Energy Technology Centre – Varennes

Find information on renewable energy, such as solar heating, wind energy and alternative fuels from sources including water, biomass, wind, sunlight, earth and waste.

Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

Find information on research of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC), which is aimed at improving durability and lowering costs by reducing operating temperatures and system complexity.

Success Stories – Dairy and Swine Research and Development Centre

Read about the results of several successful experiments for the dairy and swine industries, such as enhancements to food intake and promotion of good environmental practices.

A Fish With a Pedigree – How New DNA Techniques Can Strengthen Natural Selection

Find out about the unique challenges of assisted natural selection in the aquatic industry.

Aquaculture

Access information about Aquaculture science, which consists of research and the transfer of the latest technologies to the rapidly growing aquaculture industry.

Aquaculture – Atlantic Salmon in British Columbia

Find out why Atlantic salmon, and not Pacific salmon, are preferred for aquaculture in British Columbia.

Aquaculture – Keeping Fish Healthy

Discover what precautions are taken to prevent diseases in fish at aquaculture sites.

Aquaculture - What is Aquaculture?

Learn about aquaculture, the farming of fish, shellfish and aquatic plants in fresh, brackish or salt water.

Aquaculture Action Plan

Read about the aquaculture industry in Canada, including its evolution, where it occurs and the economic and employment contribution.

Biotechnology

Learn about aquatic biotechnology and link to several fact sheets on the ways biotechnology is influencing the fisheries industry.

Biotechnology Helping Colour Salmon Production and Reduce Costs

Learn how biotechnology is used to make farmed salmon flesh pink like wild salmon.

Biotechnology Helping Shellfish Conservation and Protection of their Biodiversity

Learn about the issue of and research on the exploitation of alternative species in the fishing and aquaculture industries on Canada’s west coast.

Biotechnology Sheds New Light on Fish Pathogens

Find out how a better understanding of fish pathogens can prevent their spread through the transfer of fish and eggs to new locations.

Biotechnology to Help Breed Better Scallops

Find out why and how researchers are using biotechnology in order to improve the quality of scallop meat.

Biotechnology to Help Develop Better Salmon Feeds

Discover how biotechnology is being used to find cheaper, but equally palatable and digestible alternatives to fish meal in order to significantly reduce one of the major costs of salmon aquaculture production.

Biotechnology to Help Protect Wild Salmon Stocks – The All-Female Approach

Discover how developing all-female strains of Atlantic salmon could be one of the possible solutions to the risk of farmed salmon escaping into the ocean and breeding with wild salmon.

Biotechnology to Help Protect Wild Salmon Stocks - The Triploid Approach

Learn about the Triploid Approach -- how biotechnology is being used to address the issue of farmed salmon escaping into the ocean and breeding with wild salmon.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Visit this entry point to Fisheries and Oceans Canada to find general information on scientific research, the latest news, relevant reports and a list of several subjects and resources.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada Science

Explore scientific research on such topics as oceanography, aquaculture, fisheries and hydrography.

Halibut Aquaculture gets Boost from Biotechnology

Read about halibut and the challenges involved in developing new species for aquaculture.

Marine Biotechnology Partnership to Help Preserve Biodiversity of Key Marine Species

Learn about the importance of biodiversity and find out what is being done to protect fish species from threats to biodiversity.

Multinucleate Sphere X Disease of American (Eastern) Oysters

Find information on MSX, a parasitic disease that affects only oysters, posing no risk to other bivalve molluscs, or to human health.

NRC Institute for Marine Biosciences

Learn about the Institute for Marine Biosciences, an integrated systems biology institute with the capability to study life from the level of the genome to the whole organism.

Oceans Science

Understand oceans science, a key Canadian science issue, through this overview article and relevant Web sites. Find information on Canada’s aquaculture industry, sustainable fishing and oil and gas exploration.

Risk Assessment Studies on Transgenic Salmon

Discover what research is being done to ensure that any organism developed for aquaculture and destined for introduction into Canada’s food supply poses no risks to human health.

Seaside Organism Disease of American (Eastern) Oysters

Learn about SSO, or “Seaside Organism” Disease, in which oysters are infected by a microscopic parasite that does not pose any danger to human health.

Sustainable Aquaculture

Find information on aquaculture and the factors Canada is taking into consideration to ensure sustainability.

Aquatic Species at Risk

Access a searchable database to find information on the aquatic species at risk in Canada.

Canadian Waters – Big Blue Bus Kids Corner

Kids, take a ride on the Big Blue Bus to find contests, games, facts, and more on oceans and many other things watery!

NRC Institute for Marine Biosciences

Learn about the Institute for Marine Biosciences, an integrated systems biology institute with the capability to study life from the level of the genome to the whole organism.

Sea Lamprey Control

Find information on the program responsible for keeping sea lamprey populations in the Great Lakes basin at a minimum.

Sponge Reef Project

Explore the sponge reefs on the continental shelf. Learn about sponges and the habitat they provide for other creatures.

Underwater World

Take a tour of the underwater world to learn about the fish and other aquatic creatures found in salt and freshwater in Canada.

Birds Oiled at Sea

Learn about the fatal effects of oil pollution on seabirds, through text, images and video.

Canadian Lakes Loon Survey

Find out how you can help monitor the effects of acid rain and other human disturbances on loons.

Aquaculture

Access information about Aquaculture science, which consists of research and the transfer of the latest technologies to the rapidly growing aquaculture industry.

Aquaculture – Keeping Fish Healthy

Discover what precautions are taken to prevent diseases in fish at aquaculture sites.

Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat

Find a variety of scientific information on the fishing industry, including publications, events, links and resources such as maps and definitions.

Experimental Lakes

Visit the experimental lakes area, where scientists are trying to replicate potential environmental risks, such as acidification and flooding that usually occur on a much larger scale (text and video).

Impacts of Water Level and Flow Fluctuations in the St. Lawrence River - Program

Scientists are studying and quantifying the impacts of water level fluctuations on the biological and socio-economic components of the ecosystem.

Muriel's Marsh

Visit one marsh that provides an example of the value of wetlands, the diverse life they contain and consequences of their loss (text and video).

Oceans Science

Understand oceans science, a key Canadian science issue, through this overview article and relevant Web sites. Find information on Canada’s aquaculture industry, sustainable fishing and oil and gas exploration.

Sponge Reef Project

Explore the sponge reefs on the continental shelf. Learn about sponges and the habitat they provide for other creatures.

Sustainable Aquaculture

Find information on aquaculture and the factors Canada is taking into consideration to ensure sustainability.

Understanding Seals and Sealing in Canada

Learn about seal management, which is founded on sound conservation principles to ensure harvest opportunities at the present time and in the future.

Aquatic Invaders in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence

Find information on oyster thief, clubbed tunicate, and green crab, all invasive species in the aquatic environment of the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Collaborating on Aquaculture Research and Development

Read about research being done to gather information on the biology and ecology of clubbed tunicate, a recent aquatic invader.

Minimising the Spread of Invasive Species

Find out how invasive species find their way into water habitats, and review simple procedures that can be used to minimize their spread.

Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids and Nematodes

Read about the Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids and Nematodes, which contains approximately 16 million specimens.

Strangers, Partners, Neighbours? – The Helluland Archaeology Project

Explore information on the Helluland Archaeology Project, which investigates evidence of relationships between the aboriginal peoples and early Europeans who met in the eastern Arctic in the centuries around A.D. 1000.

Strangers, Partners, Neighbours? – The Helluland Archaeology Project

Explore information on the Helluland Archaeology Project, which investigates evidence of relationships between the aboriginal peoples and early Europeans who met in the eastern Arctic in the centuries around A.D. 1000.

Arctic Mission – The Cyberdocumentary

Relive the extraordinary journey of Sedna IV through the Arctic by following the crew on its search for signs of climage change.

Canada’s Arctic - Polar Continental Shelf Project

Explore Canada's Arctic, a vast, fascinating landscape consisting of Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Learn about climate, habitat and more.

Conserving Wildlife Through the Application of Inuit Traditional and Scientific Knowledge

Access information on a program that helps ensure the protection and wise use of wildlife and wildlife habitat for the long-term benefit of Inuit and the rest of the public of Nunavut and Canada.

First Scientists : Ashkui Project

Find out how Innu elders are providing the scientists studying northern ecosystems with insights into effective research subjects (text and video).

Northern Science and Technology

Understand Northern science and technology, a key Canadian science issue, through this overview article and relevant Web sites. Find information on climate change, natural resources and the how issues related to both are being addressed through the use of local traditional knowledge.

Sedna IV – A Journey of Discovery Across the Top of the World!

Take an exciting scientific voyage through the Arctic’s fabled North-West Passage through highlights of the adventure and an interactive map.

Beef Production Systems Program

Find information on the Beef Production Systems Program, whose aim is to develop alternative systems for environmentally sound and profitable production of beef.

Background Information for Astronomy

Probe the skies! Learn about telescopes, the Sun, the Earth, seasons and more.

Canadian Automatic Small Telescopes for Orbital Research (C.A.S.T.O.R.)

Find information on an automated satellite tracking network in Canada. Read about the equipment used and explore an image gallery to view images of and by C.A.S.T.O.R.

Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory

Review the instruments and facilities in use at the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory and discover how they are used in scientific research to understand distant objects emitting radio energy.

MOST (Microvariability and Oscillations of STars)

Learn about MOST, a Canadian project to create an astronomical space telescope capable of measuring the ages of stars in our galaxy and perhaps even unlocking mysteries of the universe itself.

Public Outreach - NRC Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics

Learn about astronomy and about Canada's involvement in this field of research, whether you are a dedicated astronomer or simply want to find the name of the brightest star.

Astronomical Links

Connect to a wide assortment of astronomical links. Check the current weather conditions in space, visit NASA or learn about the Hubble Telescope.

Astronomy Basics

Learn about certain astronomy topics, such as telescopes, the solar system, stars, galaxies and Canadian astronomers in this beginner’s guide.

Astronomy Research - Projects

Link to information about current astronomy-related projects, such as telescope and spectrograph development.

Astrophysics - Dr. Ken Tapping

Take a journey to the centre of our solar system with astrophysicist Dr. Ken Tapping, who studies the sun – the engine that drives our environment.

Background Information for Astronomy

Probe the skies! Learn about telescopes, the Sun, the Earth, seasons and more.

Canadian Astronomy Education

Access information on astronomy for students and educators, including the history of astronomy in Canada.

Canadian Skies

Access resources for teachers and students to discover how to explore the skies above Canada. Find information to support curriculum, as well as a glossary of astronomy terms and a gallery of images.

Canadian Space Agency

Find out about latest activities of the Canadian astronauts and the Space Centre. Read the latest news to follow stories on astronomy, planetary science and satellites.

Canadians' Contributions to Astronomy

Discover the contributions of Canadians to astronomy. Learn about Canadian astronomy history or read about individual accomplishments.

Cosmic Quest: Discovering Astronomy Through Science and Culture

Learn about astronomy, the oldest and most far-reaching science. Find information about the stars, planets, galaxies, methods for observing and the astronomical knowledge of indigenous peoples.

Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory

Review the instruments and facilities in use at the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory and discover how they are used in scientific research to understand distant objects emitting radio energy.

Mars, the Fascinating Red Planet

Explore Mars! Read about science on Mars and find information on past and future research missions.

Meteorite and Impacts Advisory Committee to the Canadian Space Agency

Read about the Meteorite and Impacts Advisory Committee. View images and descriptions to learn about meteorites in Canada and around the world.

Origins of Structure in the Universe

Read an electronic book about Canadian astronomy and astrophysics in the 21st Century. Explore the image gallery to view pictures that correspond to the chapters of the book.

Public Outreach - NRC Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics

Learn about astronomy and about Canada's involvement in this field of research, whether you are a dedicated astronomer or simply want to find the name of the brightest star.

Sky This Month

Discover what events are occurring in the sky this month. Find out when there will be a full moon or what planets might be visible and where to find them in the night sky.

Skygazing: Astronomy Through the Seasons

Discover something new going on in the sky above you with Dr. Ken Tapping, an astronomer who shows you how to enjoy the beauty and mysteries of the heavens with nothing more than binoculars.

Solar Storms

Learn about solar storms and the complex and changing relationship between the Earth and Sun.

Space Astronomy Program

Discover how astronomers are discovering incredibly energetic processes occurring in galaxies and watching the emergence of new stars and other celestial formations, using a wide range of electromagnetic wavelengths to piece together evidence relating to the formation and origin of the universe.

Space Exploration

Learn about the Space Exploration Program, which is striving to answer many questions, such as whether or not there is life in the Solar System other than that found on Earth, and what can be learned about Earth by with knowledge of the atmospheres of other planets.

Space Exploration: Planetary Atmospheres, Magnetospheres, Ionospheres

Read about Canadian projects to study the atmospheres, magnetospheres, and ionospheres of other planets in the solar system, an area of science in which Canada is significantly involved.

Space Exploration: Solar System Small Bodies

Read about the projects and people involved in the detection and identification of near-Earth objects such as asteroids

Space Exploration: Solid Planetology

Discover how Canadian scientists are attempting to reconstruct the history of planets through observations of the record left at the surface, as well as through instruments designed to tell us more about what lies below their surfaces.

Time Services - Frequently Asked Questions

Read answers to common questions about the measurement of time on topics including leap years, seasons, sun and moon cycles and daylight savings time.

Air Quality

Discusses the relationship of air quality to agriculture in Canada, and provides useful links.

Advanced Audio Systems

Learn about research and development in advanced audio technologies for radio, television and internet, including audio source coding techniques, psychoacoustics and channel coding and modulation techniques.

CRC-SEAQ: Assessing digital audio quality for the world

Find out about leading-edge research and development being carried out by Canadian researchers to assess digital audio quality.

Bottled Water

Find out about efforts to ensure that bottled water does not contain harmful contaminants, such as bacteria (text and video).

Policy Development for Raw Foods of Animal Origin

Read about the initiative to develop a comprehensive policy to improve the safety of raw foods of animal origin.

Unpasteurized Fruit Juice and Cider

Find out how unpasteurized drinks, which are normally safe to drink, carry a risk of being contaminated with harmful bacteria that can make people very ill.

Antioxidant Vitamin Research

Find out how, by eating foods containing natural antioxidants, to protect yourself from diseases that research shows are linked to oxidative stress, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, neurological disorders, cataracts and arthritis.

Microgravity Sciences

Find out how scientists are working to understand the laws of physics and chemistry by use of the weightlessness of space in order to research topics such as fluid physics, crystal growth, ceramics, composite materials and biotechnology.

Minerals and Trace Element Research

Learn about minerals, which are unique nutrients because they are extremely active metabolically and can be both intracellular oxidants as well as antioxidants.

NRC Institute for Marine Biosciences

Learn about the Institute for Marine Biosciences, an integrated systems biology institute with the capability to study life from the level of the genome to the whole organism.

Protein Research

Discover what research is being done on protein, an essential component of diet that is required to synthesize nitrogen-containing compounds.

Research on Fats, Oils and Other Lipids

Read about the role of dietary fats and oils in human nutrition, one of the most important areas of concern and investigation in the field of nutritional science due to implications in the etiology of cardiovascular vascular disease.

Space Exploration: Exo/Astrobiology

Read about the search for life, either extinct or extant, on Solar System bodies beyond Earth, which is of the highest scientific interest and possibly of the greatest potential impact on human society.

Space Life Sciences

Link to information about space life sciences – discovering the changes and adaptations of human physiology in the weightlessness of space.

Industrial Biotechnology

Find out how biotechnology enables the use of renewable resources in industry, thereby increasing efficiency, decreasing pollution and reducing energy usage and waste production.

A Day in the Life...

Learn about the lives of everyday scientists working at the National Research Council Canada in fields such as astronomy, health sciences, engineering and marine biology.

Canadian Medical Hall of Fame

Explore a showcase of Canada's greatest medical heroes through text biographies and short video documentaries. Or, try out the games lab.

Canadian Mining Hall of Fame

Explore the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame to learn about the people and natural resources that have contributed to the high standard of living enjoyed by Canadians today.

Canadian Women in Science

Read biographies of Canadian women who have made significant contributions to scientific research.

Canadians' Contributions to Astronomy

Discover the contributions of Canadians to astronomy. Learn about Canadian astronomy history or read about individual accomplishments.

NRCan Trailblazers

Read about several Trailblazers who contributed to the beginnings, development or advancement of Natural Resources Canada.

Science.ca

Learn about science through the accomplishments of Canadian scientists. Read biographies of featured scientists, try their experiments, and review answers to hundreds of fascinating science questions.

Alien Forest Pests

Read the PDF version of Alien Forest Pests – Context For Canada’s Forest Service Program.

Aquatic Invaders in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence

Find information on oyster thief, clubbed tunicate, and green crab, all invasive species in the aquatic environment of the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Biodiversity and Protected Areas

Access statistical information on biodiversity and protected areas, including information on natural resources sustainability and human health and well-being.

Biodiversity Research

Link to information on the biodiversity issues facing Canadian agriculture, including habitat conservation, species at risk, diversity of domesticated species, biotechnology and invasive alien species.

Biodiversity Research Web Site

Learn about the organization that strives to conserve biodiversity in Canada's forests and promotes the sustainable use of the forest resource.

Canadian Biodiversity Information Facility

Search through several information sources to learn about the billions of specimens housed in the world's natural history collections.

Canadian Biodiversity Information Network

Access biodiversity-related information from a variety of sources on topics such as Canadian environmental activities, agreements, technologies and expertise.

Canadian Waters – Big Blue Bus – Kid’s Corner – The Park – Beware! Invasives Lurk Beneath!

Kids, find information on invasive species, which are invaders from other ecosystems. These invaders can be plants or animals, or even bacteria that have been moved from their home ecosystem into another ecosystem.

Invasive Alien Species

Understand invasive alien species, a key Canadian science issue, through this overview article and relevant Web sites. Find information on how these pests make their way to Canada, the environmental, economic and health effects, and how Canada is working to prevent the invasion of more invasive species.

Invasive Alien Species - Canadian Biodiversity Information Network

Learn about invasive alien species and the threats they pose to Canada's environment, economy and society, as well as to human health.

Marine Biotechnology Partnership to Help Preserve Biodiversity of Key Marine Species

Learn about the importance of biodiversity and find out what is being done to protect fish species from threats to biodiversity.

Natural enemies of pests associated with prairie crops

Discover which insects attack the pests known to infest prairie crops.

Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative

Find information on climate change impact research from this collaborative project by the Government of Canada and the Prairie provinces.

Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration - Biodiversity

Explore the issue of biodiversity as it relates to agriculture, including habitat conservation, species conservation, and beneficial agricultural practices.

Science Overviews

Understand key Canadian science issues through these overview articles and relevant Web sites. Find information on climate change, water, invasive alien species, Northern science and technology and more.

Vascular Plant Herbarium

Discover the Canadian Vascular Plant Herbarium, a collection of one million catalogued specimens of vascular plant species.

Wild Species 2000 – Species Information

Find information on each of the taxon groups featured in the Wild Species 2000 Report.

Bioinformatics

Find information on bioinformatics, the organization, storage and analysis of the large amounts of biological information and data generated through research on living things.

Biological Sciences - Dr. Wing Sung

Meet Dr. Wing Sung and discover a career in which scientists use little proteins to solve big problems, such as treating diseases, reducing chlorine use in the pulp and paper industry and improving the quality of hemp fibre.

Biology Basics

Explore this interactive resource to learn more about the "typical" structures and components of the fundamental units of life: plant cells, animal cells, bacteria, viruses.

Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat

Find a variety of scientific information on the fishing industry, including publications, events, links and resources such as maps and definitions.

Medical Diagnostics - Dr. Roxanne Deslauriers

Find out how the work of Dr. Roxanne Deslauriers improves our health and quality of life. Learn about her research into non-invasive techniques and technologies for diagnosing and monitoring medical conditions.

Space Exploration

Learn about the Space Exploration Program, which is striving to answer many questions, such as whether or not there is life in the Solar System other than that found on Earth, and what can be learned about Earth by with knowledge of the atmospheres of other planets.

Space Exploration: Exo/Astrobiology

Read about the search for life, either extinct or extant, on Solar System bodies beyond Earth, which is of the highest scientific interest and possibly of the greatest potential impact on human society.

Space Life Sciences

Link to information about space life sciences – discovering the changes and adaptations of human physiology in the weightlessness of space.

A Fish With a Pedigree – How New DNA Techniques Can Strengthen Natural Selection

Find out about the unique challenges of assisted natural selection in the aquatic industry.

About Biotechnology

Find background information on the development and uses of biotechnology, including traditional and modern forms of biotechnology and some of the scientific tools that make this technology possible.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Find a variety of information about agriculture, including the Agricultural Policy Framework, up-to-date news and several other resources.

Animal Biotechnology Unit

Learn about the organization responsible for establishing animal health standards and enhancing regulatory controls for the development of biotechnology-derived animals.

Aquaculture

Access information about Aquaculture science, which consists of research and the transfer of the latest technologies to the rapidly growing aquaculture industry.

Barley Breeding Program

Learn about barley research. Link to research highlights to discover a variety of topics under study.

Barley Research in Eastern Canada

Read about current research activities in barley breeding in Eastern Canada, which are resulting in the development of varieties with high grain yield, improved disease resistance and high protein.

Basics of Corn Breeding: Inbreds and Hybrids

Learn how researchers are working to improve the adaptation of corn to temperate and short season environments.

Binding Characteristics of DNA and Antigens and Antibodies

Discover how biotechnology uses biological mechanisms that already exist in nature by using and manipulating, for example, complementary molecules.

Biodiversity Research

Link to information on the biodiversity issues facing Canadian agriculture, including habitat conservation, species at risk, diversity of domesticated species, biotechnology and invasive alien species.

Bioenergy

Learn about research being done on bioenergy, which could reduce the negative environmental impacts that result when fossil fuels are used to obtain energy.

Bioenergy

Access information about bioenergy, produced by the release of stored chemical energy contained in fuels made from biomass, a product of solar energy that is stored by the photosynthetic activity of plants.

BioGov

Travel the international world of biotechnology with BioGov, a portal that provides access to government biotechnology sites from more than 40 countries around the world.

Biopolymers and Bioplastics

Find research information on biopolymers and bioplastics, alternatives to petrochemical plastics that are being developed due to concern over the cost of fossil fuels and their impact on the environment.

BioPortal

Visit the BioPortal to locate information on biotechnology from the Government of Canada.

Biosensors and Nanobiotechnology

Learn more about research into biologically-based sensors based on optical detection, electrochemical detection, and capillary electrophoresis (CE) on a chip with inte-grated optical/electrochemical detection.

Biotech Tools

Learn about some of the common tools used in biotechnology, such as DNA microarrays and antisense technology, and read about related fields that play an important role.

Biotechnology

Learn about aquatic biotechnology and link to several fact sheets on the ways biotechnology is influencing the fisheries industry.

Biotechnology

Access information on biotechnology, including the approval process, reports and information for consumers.

Biotechnology

Link to information about biotechnology on topics such as agriculture and agri-food research, food inspection and novel foods.

Biotechnology Helping Colour Salmon Production and Reduce Costs

Learn how biotechnology is used to make farmed salmon flesh pink like wild salmon.

Biotechnology Helping Shellfish Conservation and Protection of their Biodiversity

Learn about the issue of and research on the exploitation of alternative species in the fishing and aquaculture industries on Canada’s west coast.

Biotechnology Products: Plants that Tolerate Herbicides

Learn about herbicide tolerant plants, whose growth and development are not significantly affected by herbicides used on the weeds growing around them.

Biotechnology Sheds New Light on Fish Pathogens

Find out how a better understanding of fish pathogens can prevent their spread through the transfer of fish and eggs to new locations.

Biotechnology to Help Breed Better Scallops

Find out why and how researchers are using biotechnology in order to improve the quality of scallop meat.

Biotechnology to Help Develop Better Salmon Feeds

Discover how biotechnology is being used to find cheaper, but equally palatable and digestible alternatives to fish meal in order to significantly reduce one of the major costs of salmon aquaculture production.

Biotechnology to Help Protect Wild Salmon Stocks – The All-Female Approach

Discover how developing all-female strains of Atlantic salmon could be one of the possible solutions to the risk of farmed salmon escaping into the ocean and breeding with wild salmon.

Biotechnology to Help Protect Wild Salmon Stocks - The Triploid Approach

Learn about the Triploid Approach -- how biotechnology is being used to address the issue of farmed salmon escaping into the ocean and breeding with wild salmon.

Breeding Improved Oilseeds

Find out about research that aims to develop new, agronomically improved high-quality canola and mustard.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Visit this main page of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, which provides links to numerous resources on food production, quality, safety, labelling, and biotechnology.

Canadian Plant Germplasm System

Learn about the network of centres and people dedicated to preserving the genetic diversity of crop plants, their wild relatives and other plants that enhance Canada’s biodiversity.

Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat

Find a variety of scientific information on the fishing industry, including publications, events, links and resources such as maps and definitions.

Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Research and Technology Initiative

Learn about the federal science community's response and commitment to providing science solutions to counter terrorism and safeguard national security.

Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Research and Technology Initiative (CRTI)

Understand Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Research, a key Canadian science issue, through this overview article and relevant Web sites. Find information on how science and technology are being used for counter-terrorism and national security research.

Classical Biocontrol of Weeds

Learn about a program to study the use of beneficial organisms for the control of weeds in Canada.

Consumer Centre

Link to consumer information on allergies, biotechnology, food facts, food and travelling and much more.

Crops and Livestock Research Centre - Current Studies

Read report descriptions and access contact information for researchers studying several specific crop and livestock topics.

Detecting Products Derived Through Biotechnology

Discover how scientific methods are used to find out whether or not foods contain products of biotechnology.

Diseases and Conditions - Biotechnology

Discover the important role of biotechnology in the treatment, prevention and diagnosis of several diseases and conditions, including cancer, multiple sclerosis, infertility and spinal cord injury.

DNA Microarrays

Read about the development of DNA microarray technology, which allows scientists to examine thousands of genes at the same time in order to help them determine the complex relationships between individual genes.

Examples of GM (genetically modified) Crops

Access information on various food and agriculture products that are affected by biotechnology, including canola, flax, soybean and wheat.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Visit this entry point to Fisheries and Oceans Canada to find general information on scientific research, the latest news, relevant reports and a list of several subjects and resources.

Flax Facts

Find out how researchers are attempting to increase the healthy properties of flax, a multi-use crop that can reduce heart disease and lower cholesterol.

Genetically Modified (GM) Foods and Other Novel Foods

Read the definition of novel foods, access frequently asked questions and link to related information about consultations and projects.

Genetically Modified Foods

Access information on novel foods, also known as genetically modified foods, including the definition, the Government of Canada action plan and answers to frequently asked questions.

Halibut Aquaculture gets Boost from Biotechnology

Read about halibut and the challenges involved in developing new species for aquaculture.

Industrial Biotechnology

Find out how biotechnology enables the use of renewable resources in industry, thereby increasing efficiency, decreasing pollution and reducing energy usage and waste production.

Inventory of Canadian Agri-Food Research

Visit the Inventory of Canadian Agri-Food Research, a comprehensive and up-to-date database for agriculture and food research in Canada.

Marine Biotechnology Partnership to Help Preserve Biodiversity of Key Marine Species

Learn about the importance of biodiversity and find out what is being done to protect fish species from threats to biodiversity.

Microgravity Sciences

Find out how scientists are working to understand the laws of physics and chemistry by use of the weightlessness of space in order to research topics such as fluid physics, crystal growth, ceramics, composite materials and biotechnology.

Monoclonal Antibodies

Learn about monoclonal antibodies, which differ from antibodies that already exist in the body for the treatment and diagnoses of disease in that they are artificially produced from the clones of a single cell.

Natural Resources - Biotechnology

Discover how biotechnology contributes to the sustainable use of Canada's natural resources, such as how it may be used to protect plants and animals.

Plant Breeders' Rights Office

Find the most up-to-date information on the granting of plant breeders' rights for new, distinct, uniform and stable varieties.

Publications of the Eastern Cereal and Oilseed Research Centre

Access documents on a variety of agricultural products, such as barley, corn, wheat and soybeans.

Resistance to Wheat Midge for Canadian Wheats

Discover how researchers are attempting to make wheat resistant to the wheat midge, an insect pest.

Risk Assessment Studies on Transgenic Salmon

Discover what research is being done to ensure that any organism developed for aquaculture and destined for introduction into Canada’s food supply poses no risks to human health.

Space Life Sciences

Link to information about space life sciences – discovering the changes and adaptations of human physiology in the weightlessness of space.

Standardizing Biotechnology Techniques for Detecting Aquatic Animal Disease Agents

Read about new biotechnology techniques, such as nucleic acid probes and other gene-based tools, which are providing faster and more accurate ways to detect and identify fish and shellfish disease agents.

Stem Cell Network - Research

Link to information on stem cell research, including the science, breakthroughs, sources of stem cells and ethics.

Technologies & Tools - Biotechnology

Learn about the technologies and research tools that support biotechnology applications in healthcare, including stem cell research and the use of genetically engineered mice.

Treatments & Tests - Biotechnology

Read about new biotechnology-based treatments and tests, such as gene therapy, genetic testing and protein-based drugs, that are expected to revolutionize health care.

What Are Novel Foods?

Read an article that provides a definition and explanation of novel foods, as well as a description of how they are developed.

Wheat Breeding at the Cereals Research Centre

Find out what measures are taken to ensure that new wheat varieties meet or exceed established quality, agronomic and disease resistance standards.

Avian Botulism

Learn about avian botulism, a form of poisoning of wild and domestic birds. Find out what you can do to help.

Bird Migration

Discover how changing patterns of wind and severe weather resulting from climate change threaten the migratory patterns of birds (text and video).

Hinterland Who’s Who - Birds

Find detailed information on many of the 462 species of birds found across Canada. Learn about feeding, conservation, breeding and more.

Loons and Mercury

Find out what factors may have led to the high levels of mercury found in Nova Scotia loons in 1995 (text and video).

Migratory Birds

Link to studies, surveys, programs and plans, focused on the monitoring and conservation of migratory birds.

Migratory Birds Conservation: Bird Trends

Access the results of national ornithological surveys in Canada on landbirds, seabirds, shorebirds, raptors and waterfowl.

Migratory Birds Conservation: Canadian Bird Trends

Explore information on Canadian bird species, including population trends and taxonomy, with links to range maps, life history information and national conservation designations.

Peregrine Falcon Recovery

Find out how Canadian biologists used a captive breeding program to bring back Anatum Peregrine Falcons after DDT caused their disappearance from North America (text and video).

Blood Safety Surveillance and Health Care Acquired Infections

Link to the organization that works to reduce the risk of bloodborne pathogens and biological injuries caused by blood transfusions and tissue and organ transplantations.

Butterflies of Canada

Explore lists and images of Canadian butterflies and information about their life history, conservation and techniques for observing them.

Breast Cancer

Learn how you can lower your risk of developing breast cancer or dying from it by medical screening and by minimizing lifestyle and environmental risk factors.

Breast Cancer in Canada

Read about trends in breast cancer incidence rates and discover the current methods of prevention.

Cancer Genomics

Find information on the Cancer Genomics Program, which develops new drug treatments and diagnostics, concentrating on brain, lung and breast cancers.

Cervical Cancer in Canada

Access information on cervical cancer. View graphs that map trends and learn about primary and secondary prevention.

Ground Hemlock: A new source for an anti-cancer drug

Find out about a partnership that involves the development of a new forest-based industry in eastern Canada using ground hemlock, a major anti-cancer drug.

Human Papillomovirus

Find information on HPV, or Human Papillomovirus, a virus linked to incidence of cancer, that is spread through sex or close skin-to-skin, genital area contact with someone who is infected.

Ovarian Cancer in Canada

Find information on ovarian cancer, including trends, risk factors, early detection, prevention and treatment.

Prostate Cancer: Monograph Series on Aging-related Diseases

Access detailed information on prostate cancer, including risk factors, diagnosis and graphs of trends.

Respiratory Disease in Canada

Read the summary and key points of a report entitled Respiratory Disease in Canada.

Screening for Cervical Cancer

Find out how cervical cancer can, for the most part, be avoided or easily treated with regular screening.

Screening for Colorectal Cancer

Find information on colorectal cancer as well as tips for its prevention.

Tobacco – Research

Read descriptions of several reports on smoking or access the full pdf versions.

Cardiovascular Disease Surveillance On-Line

Find the most current available statistics on cardiovascular disease Canada. Look at trends for cardiovascular disease by province and territory, by age group and over time.

Changing Face of Heart Disease and Stroke in Canada

Access the executive summary of The Changing Face of Heart Disease and Stroke in Canada, or link to the pdf version of the full document.

Dietary Trace Elements and Cardiovascular Diseases

Read about the research that helps to better understand the roles of dietary trace element imbalances in the development of cardiovascular diseases.

Healthy Heart Kit

Discover information on factors leading to heart disease, such as smoking, physical inactivity and high blood pressure.

Heart and Stroke

Learn about cardiovascular and heart disease, the number one killer in Canada.

Tobacco – Research

Read descriptions of several reports on smoking or access the full pdf versions.

Seabed Mapping

Learn about Canadian technology for mapping the seafloor, and find out how it was used in recovery efforts following the crash of Swiss Air flight 111 (text and video).

Toporama

Click on an area of this index map of Canada to get a map sheet at the scale 1:1 000 000.

Chemistry Milestones at NRC

Find information on prominent chemists at the National Research Council, such as Dr. Keith Ingold, a pioneer in understanding the role of Vitamin E in medicine and health.

Dietary Trace Elements and Cardiovascular Diseases

Read about the research that helps to better understand the roles of dietary trace element imbalances in the development of cardiovascular diseases.

Microgravity Sciences

Find out how scientists are working to understand the laws of physics and chemistry by use of the weightlessness of space in order to research topics such as fluid physics, crystal growth, ceramics, composite materials and biotechnology.

Periodic Table of the Elements

Navigate this interactive Periodic Table to learn more about the elements and their properties.

Space Exploration: Exo/Astrobiology

Read about the search for life, either extinct or extant, on Solar System bodies beyond Earth, which is of the highest scientific interest and possibly of the greatest potential impact on human society.

Space Exploration: Planetary Atmospheres, Magnetospheres, Ionospheres

Read about Canadian projects to study the atmospheres, magnetospheres, and ionospheres of other planets in the solar system, an area of science in which Canada is significantly involved.

Chickenpox Vaccine

Read about chickenpox and the new recommendations for determining who should be vaccinated.

Childhood Immunization

Find information on childhood immunization, a safe and effective way to give children immunity against a number of potentially serious diseases such as polio and tetanus.

Children and Healthy Eating

Refer to these nutrition guidelines for children to ensure healthy eating through key periods of growth, from infancy to adolescence.

Food-induced Autoimmune Diabetes: Characterization of Agents and Mechanisms

Learn about type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease in which the patient's own immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-secreting beta cells in the pancreatic islets.

Guidelines for the Control of Diphtheria in Canada

Link to the complete text of Guidelines for the Control of Diphtheria in Canada.

Immunization

Link to a variety of information on immunization, including immunization schedules for children and recommendations for travel vaccines.

Pertussis (Whooping Cough): National Consensus Conference on Pertussis

Link to the complete text of National Consensus Conference on Pertussis.

Chickenpox Vaccine

Read about chickenpox and the new recommendations for determining who should be vaccinated.

Childhood Immunization

Find information on childhood immunization, a safe and effective way to give children immunity against a number of potentially serious diseases such as polio and tetanus.

Children and Healthy Eating

Refer to these nutrition guidelines for children to ensure healthy eating through key periods of growth, from infancy to adolescence.

Congenital Anomalies in Canada: A Perinatal Health Report, 2002

Read the introduction to Congenital Anomalies in Canada: A Perinatal Health Report, 2002, or access the full pdf version.

Food-induced Autoimmune Diabetes: Characterization of Agents and Mechanisms

Learn about type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease in which the patient's own immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-secreting beta cells in the pancreatic islets.

Guidelines for the Control of Diphtheria in Canada

Link to the complete text of Guidelines for the Control of Diphtheria in Canada.

Immunization

Link to a variety of information on immunization, including immunization schedules for children and recommendations for travel vaccines.

Maternal and Infant Health Section

Link to information on maternal and infant health, in reports, fact sheets and more.

Perinatal Health Indicators for Canada

Access the pdf version of a resource manual entitled Perinatal Health Indicators for Canada.

Pertussis (Whooping Cough): National Consensus Conference on Pertussis

Link to the complete text of National Consensus Conference on Pertussis.

Tobacco – Research

Read descriptions of several reports on smoking or access the full pdf versions.

Congenital Anomalies in Canada: A Perinatal Health Report, 2002

Read the introduction to Congenital Anomalies in Canada: A Perinatal Health Report, 2002, or access the full pdf version.

Diabetes

Learn about diabetes, a lifelong condition where either the body does not produce enough insulin, or the body cannot use the insulin it produces.

Diabetes in Canada

Access the complete text of Diabetes in Canada, including information on prevalence, risk factors and health outcomes.

Food-induced Autoimmune Diabetes: Characterization of Agents and Mechanisms

Learn about type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease in which the patient's own immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-secreting beta cells in the pancreatic islets.

Genital herpes

Learn about genital herpes, a sexually transmitted infection that causes painful sores on and around the genitals.

Healthy Heart Kit

Discover information on factors leading to heart disease, such as smoking, physical inactivity and high blood pressure.

Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes

Link to the Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes, which supports research to enhance health and address problems in relation to diet, digestion, excretion and metabolism.

Canadian Lakes Loon Survey

Find out how you can help monitor the effects of acid rain and other human disturbances on loons.

Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Network

Review the results of a pilot project to develop a standardized approach to community-based ecological monitoring in Canada.

Frog Watch

Select your province or territory to find out how to participate in a program to help increase the knowledge of frogs and toads in Canada.

Ice Watch

Contribute to Canadian climate change research by helping to record and analyze when ice forms and thaws on bodies of water.

Plant Watch

Participate in Plant Watch to help scientists discover how, and more importantly why, our natural environment is changing.

Request for Earthquake Information from the Public

Help seismologists determine how your area may respond to future earthquakes by contributing intensity information on the earthquakes you experience.

Science and Monitoring in Great Lakes Wetlands

Join the Marsh Monitoring Program (MMP) to help understand, monitor and conserve the Great Lakes basin and its amphibian and bird inhabitants.

Severe Weather Watcher Handbook

Become an informed weather watcher by learning about thunderstorms, tornados and funnel clouds.

Volunteer Climate Observers

Meet the volunteers who assist atmospheric scientists by taking time every day to monitor and report on the weather (text and video).

Worm Watch

Learn about the Worm Watch program and discover more about the important contribution of earthworms to soil ecology (text and video).

Worm Watch

Discover the diversity beneath your feet by participating in Worm Watch. Help scientists research all the earthworm species in Canada.

Drought Watch – Climate Profiles

Explore maps that display the changing water and climate conditions for wheat growing regions of western Canada and the United States.

Plant Hardiness Zones in Canada

Access information on plant hardiness zones through an up-to-date map produced with data on a variety of factors including elevation and the impacts of changing climate.

Understanding Atmospheric Change

Examines natural and man-made phenomena that cause changes to the Earth's atmosphere.

Adaptation and Impacts Research (AIR)

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the work of the Meteorological Service of Canada's Adaptation and Impacts Research Group. Access project information, news and more.

Arctic Mission – The Cyberdocumentary

Relive the extraordinary journey of Sedna IV through the Arctic by following the crew on its search for signs of climage change.

ArcticNet

Learn about Canada's most ambitious northern science program and its role in studying the impacts of climate change in the coastal Canadian Arctic.

Bird Migration

Discover how changing patterns of wind and severe weather resulting from climate change threaten the migratory patterns of birds (text and video).

Canadian Arctic Shelf Exchange Study (CASES)

Discover why monitoring the extent and thickness of Arctic sea ice is an important indicator of climate change, and how a reduction in sea ice could have dramatic environmental, socio-economic and geopolitical consequences.

Canadian Climate Impacts and Adaptation Research Network (C-CIARN)

Access information from the network that facilitates the generation of climate change knowledge, identifies information gaps and defines research priorities.

Climate Change

Understand climate change, a key Canadian science issue, through this overview article and relevant Web sites. Find information on greenhouse gas emissions, sea-level rise and Canada’s increasingly warm summers.

Climate Change

Describing climate change issues, current Canadian statistics and Canada's national efforts.

Climate Change – Atlas of Canada

Review Atlas of Canada information and maps to look at a geographical perspective of climate change and discover why changes in climate have become a global issue of concern.

Climate Change - Government of Canada

Find out about climate change issues, their impacts and what Canada is doing about it.

Climate Change and Health

Discover how scientists are working to try to understand how climate change could impact our health. Access related resources such as publications and reports.

Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Program

Explore a variety of Government of Canada supported research on climate change, including resources such as publications, online posters and fact sheets.

Climate Change in Atlantic Canada

Find out how climate change affects Atlantic Canada, such as how ecosystems in the ocean are impacted or the damage of coastal flooding caused by storm surges.

Climate Change in Nunavut

Learn about climate change in Nunavut and find out how it is affecting the ecosystems and culture of Canada’s North.

Climate Change in Ontario

Find out about climate change in Ontario and how it affects health, water, farms and forests.

Climate Change in Prairie Provinces

Learn about melting glaciers, changing vegetation and extreme weather, some of the results of climate change in the prairie provinces.

Climate Change in Quebec

Discover how people can help prevent climate change in order to reduce its detrimental effects on ecosystems, such as that of the St. Lawrence River region in Québec.

Climate Change in Southwestern British Columbia

Discover how climate change poses a threat to salmon, water levels, air quality and forests in British Columbia.

Climate Change in the Yukon and Northwest Territories

Find out about the implications of climate change in the Territories. Discover what it means to have a greener North.

Environment

Discover how Transport Canada addresses climate change through programs that address matters such as fuel consumption and advanced technology vehicles.

EnviroZine - Climate Change

Articles on how climate change is affecting Canada and what you can do to take action.

Ice Cores

See how studies of ice cores are helping to decipher past environmental change (text and video).

Ice Watch

Contribute to Canadian climate change research by helping to record and analyze when ice forms and thaws on bodies of water.

Natural Resources Canada - Climate Change

This climate change site has sections on news, publications, issues, policies, actions, science and research and press releases by Natural Resources Canada.

New Brunswick Sea Level Rise

Access maps, photos and information on the impact of climate change on coastal New Brunswick.

Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative

Find information on climate change impact research from this collaborative project by the Government of Canada and the Prairie provinces.

Reducing Canada's Vulnerability to Climate Change

Discover research into improved understanding of the vulnerability of Canada's landscape, coastal areas, infrastructure and communities to climate change.

Science and Environment Bulletin - Climate Change

The climate change section of the Science & Environment Bulletin - keeping you up to date on current environment issues.

Science Overviews

Understand key Canadian science issues through these overview articles and relevant Web sites. Find information on climate change, water, invasive alien species, Northern science and technology and more.

Sedna IV – A Journey of Discovery Across the Top of the World!

Take an exciting scientific voyage through the Arctic’s fabled North-West Passage through highlights of the adventure and an interactive map.

State of Energy Efficiency in Canada

Read the complete text of the Office of Energy Efficiency Report 2003 and access related publications and databases.

Storm Surges

Learn about the impact of storm surges and rising sea-levels, both of which are likely to increase as a result of climate change (text and video).

Students' Climate Lab

As part of the Government of Canada Climate Change Web site, this is a section for youth to find projects, ask questions and share ideas with others.

The Climate is Changing In Our National Parks

Explore how climate change affects Canada’s National Parks, with discussion of temperature, ecosystems and wildlife.

Tracking Deforestation and its Carbon Consequences

Developing technology to determine how much forest is disappearing and how that affects the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Understanding Atmospheric Change - Warmer Canada

Canadian scientists working under the co-ordination of the Canadian Climate Program are investigating the possible environmental, social, and economic effects of climate change in Canada.

Water - Vulnerable to Climate Change

How is water affected by climate change?

Canadian Clean Coal Technology Roadmap

Learn about efforts to develop and implement technologies that can allow coal-fired electricity generating plants to be retrofitted or built so that they produce low to zero emissions.

CoastWeb

Visit CoastWeb to find coastal research by the Geological Survey of Canada, including information about sea level change, storm impact and coastal mapping.

Environmental Atlas of the Beaufort Coastlands

Information on the environment and its protection, supporting the efforts of those developing and harvesting the natural resources, and helping to ensure the preservation of a native way of life.

New Brunswick Sea Level Rise

Access maps, photos and information on the impact of climate change on coastal New Brunswick.

Canadian Light Source

Discover Canada's synchrotron, an extremely powerful microscope in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

e-Government/e-Citizen Research Group

Learn about the work of a group that conducts social and computer science research on the ways information and communication technologies are applied by and for governments, citizens and communities.

NRC Institute for Information Technology – Colloquium Series

Access the schedule for a series of free talks about academic and industrial research in various areas of Information Technology. Find also the abstracts of many of these past and upcoming presentations.

Volunteer Climate Observers

Meet the volunteers who assist atmospheric scientists by taking time every day to monitor and report on the weather (text and video).

National Satellite Initiative

Find information on the National Satellite Initiative and discover how your community can participate.

CANARIE (Canadian Advanced Network for Research, Industry and Education)

Learn about CANARIE, whose mission it is to accelerate Canada's advanced Internet development and use by facilitating the widespread adoption of faster, more efficient networks and by enabling the next generation of advanced products, applications and services to run on them.

Geomagnetic Effects on Communication Cables

Learn how cable systems are effected by the varying magnetic field that occurs during a geomagnetic disturbance, influencing continental, submarine and fibre optic systems.

Pioneering Technology at Shirleys Bay

Review landmark developments in advanced communications research and development, including the following technologies: Alouette, Cospas-Sarsat, Hermes, Telidon, Anik, ARPANet, Fibre optic, Canadarm, Radarsat and SCISAT.

CRC: Safeguarding Canada's Networks

Discover how the Communications Research Centre Canada (CRC) is making communications networks in Canada — and around the world — more secure.

3D Technology

Explore the realms of 3D Technology research in areas such as creating realism or virtual reality, human interaction and the storage and sharing of 3D objects and scenes.

Human-Computer Interaction

Learn about research into Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) in the areas of speech-based interfaces, 3D and virtual reality, socio-ethical issues, socially aware technologies and computer-supported collaboration.

Led by the Nouse

Discover the Nouse, or "nose as mouse," an innovation that replaces a computer mouse with facial tracking, and has potential capabilities ranging from security applications to being a tool for those with physical disabilities.

Meteorological Pioneers (weather)

Find out how Dr. André Robert revolutionized meteorology by creating the first Canadian computerized simulations of weather patterns (text and video).

Massasauga Rattler

Meet Ontario’s only poisonous snake, the Massasauga Rattler, and find out about efforts to understand and protect this threatened species (text and video).

Subject Search of IRC Publications

Search publications from the Institute for Research in Construction (IRC) to find research on many aspects of construction science including acoustics, envelope building, fire, infrastructure and materials.

Institute for Research in Construction - Shortcuts for Professors / Educators / Students

Link to practice-oriented publications and guides on construction for professors, educators and students.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Find a variety of information about agriculture, including the Agricultural Policy Framework, up-to-date news and several other resources.

Atlantic Food and Horticulture Research Centre Publications

Link to publications about berry crops, tree fruit and post harvest handling.

Bean diseases and their control

Read about the many types of diseases, such as bacterial, fungal and viral that affect beans, and learn about causes and prevention.

Biotechnology Products: Plants that Tolerate Herbicides

Learn about herbicide tolerant plants, whose growth and development are not significantly affected by herbicides used on the weeds growing around them.

Buckwheat Industry - Canada

Learn about buckwheat, a broad leaf plant that grows well under a wide range of soil conditions, and the industry that produces it.

Canada's Agriculture, Food and Beverage Industry

Link to the pdf and HTML versions of several fact sheets about the agriculture, food and beverage industries.

Canadian Plant Germplasm System

Learn about the network of centres and people dedicated to preserving the genetic diversity of crop plants, their wild relatives and other plants that enhance Canada’s biodiversity.

Canadian Potato Varieties – Descriptions

Find detailed descriptions and pictures of potato varieties produced in Canada.

Canadian Specialty Crops

Find out about the growth and use of several Canadian specialty crops such as pulses (chick peas, beans, peas, lentils), buckwheat, ginseng, herbs and spices, safflower, sunflower and wild rice.

Canary Seed Industry - Canada

Learn about canary seed, a major component of feed mixtures for caged and wild birds.

Chickpea Industry - Canada

Find information about the chick pea industry, such as types, where they are produced, yield and statistics.

Colorado Potato Beetle: Life Stages

Learn about the Colorado potato beetle, which has become the most significant pest on potato crops across Canada.

Common Diseases of Corn in Canada

Learn about corn diseases, which are caused by bacteria, fungi and viruses, that reduce yields and grain quality.

Crop Rotations for the Brown Soil Zones

Read a paper that discusses strategies for diversifying crop rotations in the water-limited Brown and Dark Brown soil zones of the Canadian Prairie.

Crops and Livestock Research Centre - Current Studies

Read report descriptions and access contact information for researchers studying several specific crop and livestock topics.

Cucumber diseases

Access the complete text of a book on cucumber diseases, which included sections on types of diseases, causes and control.

Detecting Products Derived Through Biotechnology

Discover how scientific methods are used to find out whether or not foods contain products of biotechnology.

Diseases of carrots in Canada

Find information about the diseases that affect carrot crops.

Diseases of onions in Canada

Read about the different types of diseases that affect onions in this complete on-line book.

Dry Bean Industry - Canada

Learn about Canada’s dry bean industry, such as where dry beans are produced, their yield and their disposition.

Dry Pea Industry - Canada

Find information on the dry pea industry, which has the largest production of all special crops in Canada.

Examples of GM (genetically modified) Crops

Access information on various food and agriculture products that are affected by biotechnology, including canola, flax, soybean and wheat.

Field Beans

Access a study about field beans and link to information on Manitoba’s field bean industry.

Field Peas

Find information about field peas, an important crop in western Canada, which is extensively used as food and feed throughout the world.

First Scientists : Co-planting and Zone Tillage

Learn about farming methods of Native Canadians and discover why modern farming is benefiting from integrating these practices (text and video).

Flax

Discover how researchers are studying the yielding ability of flax to make it more competitive with other crops and ensure a more stable production of flax seed for export.

Forage Crop Research Program

Learn about the Forage Crop Research Program, which develops new forage products and new technologies for the production, management, harvesting, and conservation of forage crops.

Forage Industry - Canada

Find information on forages, which are any plants consumed by livestock, including pasture and browse plants, baled hay, silage, alfalfa pellets and cubes, immature cereals, as well as cereal straw.

Fraser River Valley

Find out what impact ground-level pollution, or smog, has on crop production in B.C.’s Fraser Valley (text and video).

Ginseng Industry - Canada

Find information on the industry that produces ginseng, a slow-growing herbaceous perennial plant cultivated for its medicinal qualities.

Grains and Field Crops

Access information from the group responsible for preventing the introduction and spread into Canada of regulated quarantine pests of grains and field crops.

Growing Successful Pea Crops in the Southwest

Read a paper about pea crops that discusses field selection, optimal spring seeding date and recropping issues.

Herb and Spice Industry - Canada

Learn about the herb and spice industry in Canada.

How Thirsty are Canola and Mustard?

Discover how scientists are pooling their knowledge and resources to investigate drought response in several crops.

Insects damaging corn in Eastern Canada

Learn about the types of insects that attack corn and the control techniques for various types of corn.

Insects Infesting Seed Alfalfa in the Prairie Provinces

Find information on both the insects that infest alfalfa, as well as the insects that benefit this crop.

Inventory of Canadian Agri-Food Research

Visit the Inventory of Canadian Agri-Food Research, a comprehensive and up-to-date database for agriculture and food research in Canada.

Lentil Industry - Canada

Learn about the lentil industry in Canada. Find out what the lentil plant yields and where it grows, or link to industry statistics.

Mustard Seed Industry - Canada

Find information on mustard seed, an annual, cool season crop that can be produced in a short growing season, commonly in rotation with small grains.

Natto Story: A Niche Market in Japan for Canadian Small-Seeded Soybean

Learn about natto, a traditional Japanese food, and how the products of Canadian soybean breeding are finding markets in Japan.

Natural enemies of pests associated with prairie crops

Discover which insects attack the pests known to infest prairie crops.

New Apple Cultivars

Find numerous links to information about new types of apples.

New Strawberry Cultivars

Read about several new types of strawberries and learn about origins, descriptions and availability.

Nitrogen Management in Field Vegetables - A guide to efficient fertilisation

Access the complete text of a document that explains how to efficiently fertilize field vegetables.

Nutrient use and management

Find information on the national trends for the use of nutrients such as fertilisers and manure.

Oats

Find information on oats, which are useful in crop rotation and are readily sold into the feed or milling trade.

Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada

Visit the The Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada, which is dedicated to enhancing the environmental and social integrity of agriculture.

Peas Are Drought Tolerant!

Discover how peas enable diversification from the spring wheat systems in the semi-arid prairie.

Potato Section

Find information on the federal Seed Potato Certification Program, including the pdf and html versions of Plant Protection Policy Directives.

Producing Apples in Eastern and Central Canada - Planning a commercial orchard

Discover how to plan a commercial orchard in eastern and central Canada. Find out how to select location, size and soils among many other factors.

Pruning fruit trees in your home garden

Refer to this on-line book to find out how to prune fruit trees in your home garden.

Publications of the Eastern Cereal and Oilseed Research Centre

Access documents on a variety of agricultural products, such as barley, corn, wheat and soybeans.

Pulse Crop Production on the Canadian Semi-Arid Prairies

Find out how grain producers in the semiarid prairie have substantially increased their per acre income by including pulse crops as well as spring wheat in their rotations.

Pulse Crops Research Summary

Access the results of the 1992 Alternative Crops X Tillage small-plot experiment.

Resistance to Wheat Midge for Canadian Wheats

Discover how researchers are attempting to make wheat resistant to the wheat midge, an insect pest.

Safflower Production on the Canadian Prairies

Access a complete book about safflower production. Read about the safflower plant, different varieties, seeding, diseases and much more.

Safflower Seed Industry - Canada

Read about safflower, an annual broadleaf oilseed crop produced primarily as oilseed and birdseed.

Securing Acceptable Erosion Risks after Pulses and Oilseeds

Find out why producers have been diversifying their crop rotations with significant acreage planted to canola, mustard, field pea, lentil and chickpea.

Seed Industry - Canada

The Canadian seed industry produces a wide variety of quality seeds to sustain the vibrant Canadian and foreign agriculture sectors.

Seed Section

Find information provided by the organization responsible for ensuring that seeds sold in, imported into and exported from Canada meet established standards for quality and proper labelling.

Seed Testing - Canadian Methods and Procedures

Link to the complete text of Canadian Methods and Procedures for Testing Seed.

Should Oilseed and Pulse Crops Be Seeded Sooner Than Spring Wheat In The Semi-Dry Prairie

Find out about an experiment done to determine the ideal seeding time for oilseed and pulse crops to ensure maximum yield.

Soils and Crops Research and Development Centre – Our Achievements and Discoveries

Link to information on achievements and discoveries of the Soil-Water-Air and the Forage Crops research programs.

Strawberries in the Home Garden: A Guide For Atlantic Canada

Find out how to grow strawberries in the home garden, such as how to prepare the soil and when to plant.

Sugar Beet Industry - Canada

Learn about the sugar beet industry, from which eight percent of household sugar is produced.

Sunflower Seed Industry - Canada

Find information on the sunflower seed industry, which produces seeds for the confectionary, baking, birdseed and animal feed industries.

Tomato Diseases

Learn about the different types of diseases that affect tomato crops.

Tree fruit production for the Prairie Provinces

Learn about tree fruit production for the prairie provinces, including the factors influencing planting success and how to control pests and diseases.

Using Pulse Crops to Boost Wheat Protein in the Brown Soil Zone

Access a paper about the ability of pulse crops to boost grain protein when grown in sequence with cereal crops.

Variety Registration

Visit a site designed to provide the seed industry, and Canada's agri-food sector in general, with the most up-to-date information on the registration status of plant varieties in Canada.

Vegetables: A Growing Industry

Read about opportunities for producers diversifying into vegetable production in Saskatchewan.

Wheat

Learn about wheat, the types grown in Canada and the products in which it is used.

Wheat Breeding at the Cereals Research Centre

Find out what measures are taken to ensure that new wheat varieties meet or exceed established quality, agronomic and disease resistance standards.

Wild Rice Industry - Canada

Link to information about wild rice on topics such as its history, production and disposition.

Code Breaker

Challenge your mind to see how many secret codes you can decipher within 90 seconds. Part of the Science.gc.ca Arcade.

Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Research and Technology Initiative

Learn about the federal science community's response and commitment to providing science solutions to counter terrorism and safeguard national security.

Careers at Defence R&D Canada

Explore career options in scientific and technical disciplines at Defence Research and Development Canada. Search the available job postings and find information on postgraduate and student programs.

Spotlight on S&T

Read the monthly highlighted story or browse through previous issues to learn about research and development into defence science and technology in Canada.

Arthritis in Canada

Access the complete version of a book entitled Arthritis in Canada: An Ongoing Challenge.

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) / Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD)

Read about Creutzfeldt-Jakob, a rare disease that affects the central nervous system, which is linked to eating contaminated beef products from animals infected with bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) or "mad-cow disease."

Osteoporosis

Read about osteoporosis, a disease in which bone loss occurs more rapidly than is natural, causing the bones to become very thin and weak over time.

Parkinson's disease

Find information on Parkinson’s disease, a chronic progressive disorder of the central nervous system characterized by tremors and rigidity.

Respiratory Disease in Canada

Read the summary and key points of a report entitled Respiratory Disease in Canada.

Canada Health Portal

Visit the Canada Health Portal to access information on several health topics, such as addictions, conditions and diseases, occupational health and healthy lifestyles.

Dental Porous Titanium Foam Implants: An Idea with Bite

Find out how Canadian researchers are working to take a bite out of the dental implant market with the development of titanium foam dental implants, which may transform the way people replace lost or broken teeth.

Changing Face of Heart Disease and Stroke in Canada

Access the executive summary of The Changing Face of Heart Disease and Stroke in Canada, or link to the pdf version of the full document.

Diabetes

Learn about diabetes, a lifelong condition where either the body does not produce enough insulin, or the body cannot use the insulin it produces.

Diabetes in Canada

Access the complete text of Diabetes in Canada, including information on prevalence, risk factors and health outcomes.

Healthy Heart Kit

Discover information on factors leading to heart disease, such as smoking, physical inactivity and high blood pressure.

Formation of Diamonds

Discover how diamonds are formed. Read a text explanation or view a video that demonstrates the process.

3D Technology

Explore the realms of 3D Technology research in areas such as creating realism or virtual reality, human interaction and the storage and sharing of 3D objects and scenes.

CANARIE (Canadian Advanced Network for Research, Industry and Education)

Learn about CANARIE, whose mission it is to accelerate Canada's advanced Internet development and use by facilitating the widespread adoption of faster, more efficient networks and by enabling the next generation of advanced products, applications and services to run on them.

CRC-SEAQ: Assessing digital audio quality for the world

Find out about leading-edge research and development being carried out by Canadian researchers to assess digital audio quality.

Digital Radio Broadcasting

Learn about international standards for Digital Radio Broadcasting, in which Canada has played an active role in research, development and regulatory work.

Animal Disease Information

Access a list of zoonotic diseases, which are diseases transmissible from animals to humans. Find out about programs in place to prevent and control their spread.

Animal Disease Surveillance

Learn about the unit set up to improve Canada's ability to recognize and deal with emerging animal disease problems. Access annual reports on the health status of Canadian livestock and poultry.

Antibiotic Resistant Germs

Learn about the increasing concern that certain germs such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites are becoming more resistant to antibiotics, resulting in fewer effective antibiotics.

Arthritis in Canada

Access the complete version of a book entitled Arthritis in Canada: An Ongoing Challenge.

Asthma

Access a document about asthma, one of the most prevalent chronic conditions affecting Canadians.

Breast Cancer

Learn how you can lower your risk of developing breast cancer or dying from it by medical screening and by minimizing lifestyle and environmental risk factors.

Breast Cancer in Canada

Read about trends in breast cancer incidence rates and discover the current methods of prevention.

Canada Communicable Disease Report

Link to a list of reports, organized by year of publication, on communicable diseases.

Canada Health Portal

Visit the Canada Health Portal to access information on several health topics, such as addictions, conditions and diseases, occupational health and healthy lifestyles.

Canadian Health Network

Link to the Canadian Health Network to find information on how to stay healthy and prevent disease.

Cardiovascular Disease Surveillance On-Line

Find the most current available statistics on cardiovascular disease Canada. Look at trends for cardiovascular disease by province and territory, by age group and over time.

Cervical Cancer in Canada

Access information on cervical cancer. View graphs that map trends and learn about primary and secondary prevention.

Changing Face of Heart Disease and Stroke in Canada

Access the executive summary of The Changing Face of Heart Disease and Stroke in Canada, or link to the pdf version of the full document.

Chickenpox Vaccine

Read about chickenpox and the new recommendations for determining who should be vaccinated.

Childhood Immunization

Find information on childhood immunization, a safe and effective way to give children immunity against a number of potentially serious diseases such as polio and tetanus.

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) / Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD)

Read about Creutzfeldt-Jakob, a rare disease that affects the central nervous system, which is linked to eating contaminated beef products from animals infected with bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) or "mad-cow disease."

Diabetes

Learn about diabetes, a lifelong condition where either the body does not produce enough insulin, or the body cannot use the insulin it produces.

Diabetes in Canada

Access the complete text of Diabetes in Canada, including information on prevalence, risk factors and health outcomes.

Diseases and Conditions

Find information on disease surveillance and statistics as well as disease prevention and control programs.

Diseases and Conditions - Biotechnology

Discover the important role of biotechnology in the treatment, prevention and diagnosis of several diseases and conditions, including cancer, multiple sclerosis, infertility and spinal cord injury.

E. Coli

Link to resources on E. Coli, such as articles, statistics and reports.

Flesh-eating Disease

Learn about necrotizing fasciitis, also called flesh-eating disease, a rare but very serious disease that can lead to death.

Flu Watch

Access reports, produced weekly during influenza season and biweekly in the off season, that summarize influenza surveillance activities in Canada.

Food-induced Autoimmune Diabetes: Characterization of Agents and Mechanisms

Learn about type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease in which the patient's own immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-secreting beta cells in the pancreatic islets.

Genital herpes

Learn about genital herpes, a sexually transmitted infection that causes painful sores on and around the genitals.

Gonorrhea

Find information on the symptoms and treatment of gonorrhea, a common sexually transmitted infection which, if not treated early, can cause serious health problems.

Gonorrhea Resurgence in Canada

Read about factors that may contribute to changes in the rates of people infected by gonorrhea.

Health Canada

Visit Health Canada’s website to access the latest news, warnings and advisories, quick links and much more.

Healthy Heart Kit

Discover information on factors leading to heart disease, such as smoking, physical inactivity and high blood pressure.

Heart and Stroke

Learn about cardiovascular and heart disease, the number one killer in Canada.

Hepatitis

Learn about viral hepatitis, a group of diseases of the liver that can be caused by consuming contaminated water or food, using dirty needles or syringes, or practising unsafe sex.

Hepatitis B

Learn about Hepatitis B, an infection of the liver caused by a virus that can result in permanent liver disease and cancer of the liver.

Hepatitis C

Find information on Hepatitis C, an infectious virus that is carried in the blood and causes inflammation of the liver.

HIV and AIDS

Access several resources on HIV and AIDS, such as information on how it is transmitted, incidence and reports.

HIV and AIDS in Canada - Surveillance Reports

Read the main findings observed in the HIV and AIDS surveillance data for Canada.

HIV/AIDS Epi Update Series

Link to the Epi Updates, which are compiled on an annual basis to summarize recent trends and developments related to the HIV epidemic in Canada.

Human Papillomovirus

Find information on HPV, or Human Papillomovirus, a virus linked to incidence of cancer, that is spread through sex or close skin-to-skin, genital area contact with someone who is infected.

Infectious Diseases News Brief

Access the Infectious Diseases News Brief, a weekly digest of national and international information about communicable disease incidents and issues.

Influenza (Flu)

Read about influenza, also known as the flu, which is a common respiratory illness affecting millions of Canadians each year.

Level 4 Laboratory

Find out why researchers have built a Level Four containment lab to bing to Canada some of the deadliest diseases known to humanity (text and video).

Malaria

Access information on malaria, an acute flu-like illness most commonly transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.

Meningococcal Disease

Find information on meningococcal infection, caused by a bacterium that, in rare instances, overcomes the body's natural defences and cause serious diseases, including meningitis.

Notifiable Diseases Monthly Report

Link to the Notifiable Diseases Monthly Report to access information on several different types of diseases.

Notifiable Diseases Online

Create maps of Canada showing the number of reported cases and rates of infection for selected notifiable diseases.

Osteoporosis

Read about osteoporosis, a disease in which bone loss occurs more rapidly than is natural, causing the bones to become very thin and weak over time.

Ovarian Cancer in Canada

Find information on ovarian cancer, including trends, risk factors, early detection, prevention and treatment.

Parkinson's disease

Find information on Parkinson’s disease, a chronic progressive disorder of the central nervous system characterized by tremors and rigidity.

Persistent Diarrhea in the Returned Traveller

Find information on diarrhea, the most common affliction of travellers to developing countries.

Pertussis (Whooping Cough): National Consensus Conference on Pertussis

Link to the complete text of National Consensus Conference on Pertussis.

Prostate Cancer: Monograph Series on Aging-related Diseases

Access detailed information on prostate cancer, including risk factors, diagnosis and graphs of trends.

Respiratory Disease in Canada

Read the summary and key points of a report entitled Respiratory Disease in Canada.

Respiratory Virus Detections/Isolations in Canada

Link to the Respiratory Virus Detection Surveillance System, which reports on respiratory virus incidences in Canada.

SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)

Link to information about SARS, including updates, frequently asked questions, fact sheets and news releases.

Screening for Cervical Cancer

Find out how cervical cancer can, for the most part, be avoided or easily treated with regular screening.

Screening for Colorectal Cancer

Find information on colorectal cancer as well as tips for its prevention.

Syphilis

Learn about syphilis, a bacterial infection that is transmitted through oral, genital or anal sex with an infected person.

Trichomonas or "Trich"

Read about trichomonas, a germ that can be spread during sex that affects women and their babies.

Tuberculosis

Find information on tuberculosis, such as how the disease is transmitted, risk factors and how to minimize transmission.

Tuberculosis Prevention and Control

Learn about tuberculosis, a disease caused by bacteria that belong to a group of organisms known as Mycobacterium.

West Nile Virus

Link to information on West Nile virus, which mosquitoes transmit after becoming infected by feeding on the blood of birds carrying the virus.

West Nile Virus Monitor

Access surveillance data and maps on the incidence of West Nile Virus in Canada.

Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

Find information on whooping cough, the common name for Pertussis, which is a highly contagious infection of the respiratory tract.

LearnCanada: Creating an e-learning environment for Canadians

Find out how broadband technologies are being used to build an interactive virtual learning community for Canadian students and educators across the country, breaking down barriers of economy, time and place.

Arsenic in Drinking Water

This site looks at health effects and how to test for arsenic levels in your water.

Drinking Water Away from Home

Drinking untreated water in the great outdoors can make you ill. Take these precautions to make sure the water you drink is safe.

Drinking Water Chlorination

Information on water chlorination including health effects, risks and benefits.

Drinking Water in the Great Canadian Outdoors

Learn crucial facts about drinking water in an outdoor setting, including extensive detail about purification methods.

E. Coli

Link to resources on E. Coli, such as articles, statistics and reports.

Undiluted Truth About Drinking Water

Answering your questions about drinking water quality.

Water Quality and Health Bureau

Lists publications on water quality and your health.

Advisories, Warnings and Recalls

Access an archive of health-related warnings and advisories from 1995 to present.

Antibiotic Resistant Germs

Learn about the increasing concern that certain germs such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites are becoming more resistant to antibiotics, resulting in fewer effective antibiotics.

Canada’s Drug Strategy

Access Canada’s Drug Strategy to find information on different types of drugs and people affected by substance abuse.

Drug Delivery Systems

Learn about drug delivery systems, which refers to both the construct of the drug and its method of administration. Find information on the science, research and applications.

Drug Product Database

Visit the Drug Product Database to find product-specific information on drugs approved for use in Canada.

Drug Products

Learn how health products offered for sale in Canada are evaluated and monitored for safety, effectiveness and quality.

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Find out why Hormone Replacement Therapy, used to alleviate the symptoms of menopause, can have significant risks.

Patent Register

Access the Patent Register to find an alphabetical listing of medicines and the associated patents, patent expiry dates and other related information.

Proper Use and Disposal of Medication

Discover the growing evidence that improper disposal of drugs and health products may have a harmful effect on the environment.

Cordilleran and Continental Margin Tectonics

By acquiring and combining various types of data, we are able to map and to model underground structures and ongoing processes that formed and are forming this region, produce hazards and created the distribution of minerals.

Deformation of the Sudbury Structure

Efforts to understand the origin of the major mineral occurrences at Sudbury can help us understand the potential of other impact craters in Canada and elsewhere.

EarthNet

Teachers, find a variety of earth sciences resources, including experiments, information on the geology of various communities and a glossary.

GeoGratis

Distributes geospatial data about Canada. The data is available for free.

Geomagnetism

Learn about the Earth's magnetic field -- or geomagnetic field -- an ever-changing phenomenon that influences human activity and the natural world in a myriad of ways.

Geomatics Canada

Describes geomatics, the geomatics technology sector and provides access to geographical tools.

Geomatics Canada - Educational Resources

Includes links to dozens of resources including the Canadian Communities Atlas, Maps 101, Remote Sensing Teachers Kits and Ask a Geologist.

Geoscape Canada

Visit Geoscape Canada, which visually explains landscapes, earth and water resources and natural hazards of Canadian communities through posters, available both online and in print.

If the Earth Could Talk

Find out what the Earth might say if it could talk! Learn about volcanoes, glaciers, mining and more.

Introduction to the Geology of the Canadian Cordillera

About the mountains of western Canada, their plateau regions and the continental shelf. Mountain-building is continuing here, as evidenced by earthquakes and recently active volcanoes.

Marine Geoscience

Presents a variety of marine geoscience activities. Projects include the Georgia Basin Geohazards initiative, Sponge Reef project, Gas Hydrate studies, Marine Hydrogeology studies and the Geological Survey of Canada Expedition Database.

Meteorite Identification

Learn about meteorites, rocks that have fallen from space, and discover how they are distinguished from Earth rocks.

National Gravity Program

Gravity is measured because it is not constant around the world. The gravitational pull originates at the centre of the earth and is stronger at lower altitudes and the north and south poles than at the equator and higher altitudes.

North Magnetic Pole

Describes the North Magnetic Pole, its movement across the Canadian Arctic, the earth’s magnetic field and the history of expeditions to the Pole.

Nuclear Explosion Monitoring

Read about the Government of Canada’s role in the detection and technical analysis of nuclear explosions.

Statistics and Facts on Geomatics

Facts about the geomatics and geoscience industries (primarily surveying and mapping components) and links to earth sciences sector websites.

Urban Geology of the National Capital Area

A pilot project aimed at developing methodologies and standards for sound urban planning.

Volcanoes of Canada

About volcanoes, of which Canada has examples of almost every type. Although none are erupting now many have the potential to erupt in the near future.

What is Geodesy?

Explains geodesy, how the size and shape of the earth is measured.

Earthquakes – Atlas of Canada

Explore Atlas of Canada information and maps to learn about Canada’s past earthquakes, the rapid shaking of the earth’s surface that follows the sudden release of energy within the earth.

Earthquakes Canada - West

Find out when earthquakes occur in western Canada. Report any that you may have felt or learn more about earthquakes, seismographs and plate tectonics.

Geoscape Québec

Travel through more than a billion years of the geologic history of Québec, the junction of three major geological provinces.

Geoscape Vancouver

Visit Geoscape Vancouver to learn about volcanoes, mountain watersheds, the Fraser River delta, earthquakes and much more.

Geoscape Victoria

Visit Geoscape Victoria to find information on the landscape of southern Vancouver Island, the product of a wide variety of natural processes acting over 370 million years.

Request for Earthquake Information from the Public

Help seismologists determine how your area may respond to future earthquakes by contributing intensity information on the earthquakes you experience.

Combined Heat and Power Systems

Learn how combined heat and power facilities, using gas turbines, reciprocating engines, industrial boilers and future fuel cells can provide significant improvements to the long term mix of energy production.

Ecological Framework – Atlas of Canada

Explore Atlas of Canada information and maps to learn about the 20 land and water ecozones of Canada.

Ecological Integrity

Learn how ecological integrity can be protected in Canada's National Parks, including maintenance, rebuilding and conservation practices.

Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Network

Review the results of a pilot project to develop a standardized approach to community-based ecological monitoring in Canada.

Frog Watch

Select your province or territory to find out how to participate in a program to help increase the knowledge of frogs and toads in Canada.

Industrial Ecology

Read about Eco-Industrial Parks, synergistic projects that are cost-effective, reduce most pollutants simultaneously, provide benefits to health and the ecosystem and create investment and value-added jobs.

Invasive Alien Species

Understand invasive alien species, a key Canadian science issue, through this overview article and relevant Web sites. Find information on how these pests make their way to Canada, the environmental, economic and health effects, and how Canada is working to prevent the invasion of more invasive species.

National Soil DataBase

Access data on soil, landscape and climate for all of Canada.

Plant Watch

Participate in Plant Watch to help scientists discover how, and more importantly why, our natural environment is changing.

Science and Monitoring in Great Lakes Wetlands

Join the Marsh Monitoring Program (MMP) to help understand, monitor and conserve the Great Lakes basin and its amphibian and bird inhabitants.

Worm Watch

Learn about the Worm Watch program and discover more about the important contribution of earthworms to soil ecology (text and video).

Worm Watch

Discover the diversity beneath your feet by participating in Worm Watch. Help scientists research all the earthworm species in Canada.

Ecological Framework – Atlas of Canada

Explore Atlas of Canada information and maps to learn about the 20 land and water ecozones of Canada.

Forest Ecosystems of Canada

Learn more about forest ecosystems by exploring four themes of Canadian Forest Service research: classification, dynamics, disturbances and conservation issues.

Invasive Alien Species

Understand invasive alien species, a key Canadian science issue, through this overview article and relevant Web sites. Find information on how these pests make their way to Canada, the environmental, economic and health effects, and how Canada is working to prevent the invasion of more invasive species.

Inventory and Monitoring

Learn how modern ecosystem management takes care of nature in Canada's parks.

National Ecological Framework for Canada

Discover the ecozones and ecoregions of Canada. Access a detailed report or explore an ecozone map.

National Environmental Effects Monitoring Office – Water Quality Monitoring Branch

Explore the many scientific methods used by this organization to monitor the effects of metal mining and pulp and paper effluent on aquatic ecosystems. Includes citations of recent scientific publications.

Northern Ecosystem Initiative

Find information about the initiative that works to enhance the health and sustainability of communities and ecosystems across Canada's North.

St. Lawrence River Information

Learn about the St. Lawrence Centre, the organization responsible for enhancing understanding of St. Lawrence River ecosystems based on sound science and an integrated-knowledge approach.

Stressors

Read this resource for a handy overview of the factors that diminish the integrity of an ecosystem, including habitat loss, habitat fragmentation, losses of large carnivores, air pollution, pesticides, alien species and overuse of resources.

Tree Species by Ecoregion – Atlas of Canada

Review Atlas of Canada information and maps to learn about the deciduous and coniferous trees of Canada and the ecoregions, or ecozones, in which they are found.

Turkey Lakes Watershed Study

Find information on a study that evaluates aquatic and terrestrial effects of acid rain and other anthropogenic pollutants on Canadian Shield ecosystems.

Astrophysics - Dr. Ken Tapping

Take a journey to the centre of our solar system with astrophysicist Dr. Ken Tapping, who studies the sun – the engine that drives our environment.

Biological Sciences - Dr. Wing Sung

Meet Dr. Wing Sung and discover a career in which scientists use little proteins to solve big problems, such as treating diseases, reducing chlorine use in the pulp and paper industry and improving the quality of hemp fibre.

Medical Diagnostics - Dr. Roxanne Deslauriers

Find out how the work of Dr. Roxanne Deslauriers improves our health and quality of life. Learn about her research into non-invasive techniques and technologies for diagnosing and monitoring medical conditions.

Astro-Collector

Take the gravity challenge by collecting research samples on planets and moons throughout our solar system. Part of the Science.gc.ca Arcade.

Canadian Astronomy Education

Access information on astronomy for students and educators, including the history of astronomy in Canada.

Canadian Space Agency – Down to Earth Robots

Find out why efficient energy use and energy management systems are considered essential elements of good robotic design.

Code Breaker

Challenge your mind to see how many secret codes you can decipher within 90 seconds. Part of the Science.gc.ca Arcade.

Energy - The Currency of Space Flight

Learn about the different types of energy that influence bodies as they move through space. Read about the balance between potential and kinetic energy and about gravitational binding energy.

Energy and the Environment Calendar

Kids, explore NRCat’s tree-house and find lots of great stuff about energy and energy efficiency - animation, adventures, artwork and more!

Harvest Race

Add sun, water and nutrients to wheat in this fast-paced game for those who like to see results. Part of the Science.gc.ca Arcade.

NRC Picture Perfect Science

Use this image database, which includes detailed captions, to see how the National Research Council of Canada is putting science to work for Canada and Canadians.

Science Arcade

Space Exploration - Information for Teachers

Find lesson plans, student activities and links related to space exploration. Access registration information for the Canada Science and Technology Museum’s “Space Exploration” program.

Transportation Energy Technologies Program

Read about the program that works with industry to develop and deploy transportation technologies that minimize environmental impacts, increase job potential and wealth creation and extend the lifespan of our energy resource base.

Canada's Energy Future: Scenarios for Supply and Demand to 2025

Access the report, Canada's Energy Future: Scenarios for Supply and Demand to 2025, which addresses forces, uncertainties and key issues affecting energy supply and demand in Canada.

Canadian Space Agency – Down to Earth Robots

Find out why efficient energy use and energy management systems are considered essential elements of good robotic design.

Combined Heat and Power Systems

Learn how combined heat and power facilities, using gas turbines, reciprocating engines, industrial boilers and future fuel cells can provide significant improvements to the long term mix of energy production.

Electric Power

Learn about the electricity industry, including activities that involve the production, transmission and distribution of electricity, through methods such as thermal, hydro, nuclear and wind generation.

Electric Power: A Canadian Specialty

Learn how electricity has become a cornerstone of the Canadian economy and Canadian life.

Electricity Resources

Access information about the Electricity Resources Branch, organized into three divisions that all interface with the electricity sector in Canada.

Food Safety Facts on Power Failure

Follow these safe food handling tips during a power failure to reduce the risk of food borne illness.

Geomagnetic Effects on Communication Cables

Learn how cable systems are effected by the varying magnetic field that occurs during a geomagnetic disturbance, influencing continental, submarine and fibre optic systems.

Geomagnetic Effects on Power Systems

Find out how geomagnetic disturbances, during which magnetic field variations occur, can have a serious effect on power systems.

Hydroelectric power generation

Discover how hydroelectric power, the principal source of electricity in Canada, is produced by the force of falling water.

Industrial Ecology

Read about Eco-Industrial Parks, synergistic projects that are cost-effective, reduce most pollutants simultaneously, provide benefits to health and the ecosystem and create investment and value-added jobs.

Renewable Energy - Canada Centre for Minerals and Energy Technology Energy Technology Centre – Varennes

Find information on renewable energy, such as solar heating, wind energy and alternative fuels from sources including water, biomass, wind, sunlight, earth and waste.

Solar Energy

Read about solar energy, and find out how it can be used effectively for heating and cooling, electricity production and chemical processes.

Wind Energy

Find information on wind energy, a pollution-free, infinitely sustainable form of energy that converts kinetic energy present in the wind into more useful forms such as mechanical energy or electricity.

Current Space Weather

Discover the current weather conditions in space for areas across Canada. View the latest forecast and learn how space forecasts are determined.

Geomagnetic Effects on Communication Cables

Learn how cable systems are effected by the varying magnetic field that occurs during a geomagnetic disturbance, influencing continental, submarine and fibre optic systems.

Space Weather Effects on GPS

Find out how systems such as the Global Positioning System, that use constellations of earth-orbiting satellites, are affected by space weather phenomena.

Space Weather Effects on Satellites

Learn how an environment populated with charged particles can cause satellites serious problems, including phantom commands, damage to electronics, loss of control and even satellite failure.

Space Weather Effects on Technology/Geomagnetic Hazards

Find out how space weather phenomena have a variety of effects on technology. Tour an interactive diagram to find out how particles such as solar flare protons influence avionics, spacecraft electronics and GPS signals.

Alternative Fuels

Discover how alternative fuel vehicles produce up to 30% less C02 than their gasoline counterparts (text and video).

Industrial Combustion Sources

Learn how industrial process and manufacturing equipment in Canada uses about 1/3 of all energy consumed by burning oil, natural gas, woodwaste or waste fuels to produce thermal or mechanical energy.

Aquatic Species at Risk

Access a searchable database to find information on the aquatic species at risk in Canada.

Biodiversity Research

Link to information on the biodiversity issues facing Canadian agriculture, including habitat conservation, species at risk, diversity of domesticated species, biotechnology and invasive alien species.

Canadian Wildlife Service

Learn about the agency responsible for wildlife matters such as endangered species and the protection and management of migratory birds.

Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC)

Access information from a committee of experts that assesses and designates which wild species are in some danger of disappearing from Canada. Search through a database to find information on specific species.

Great Lakes Fact Sheet - Fish and Wildlife Health Effects in the Canadian Great Lakes Areas of Concern

Read the results of research into the health of wildlife and species at risk in the Great Lakes area.

Hinterland Who’s Who – Species at Risk

Learn about threats to species, how they are designated "at risk," the laws which govern species at risk in Canada as well as recovery programs.

Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration - Biodiversity

Explore the issue of biodiversity as it relates to agriculture, including habitat conservation, species conservation, and beneficial agricultural practices.

Species at Risk

Search by map or database to find information on species at risk. Find out how it is determined that certain species are at risk and what Canada as a nation, and individuals, can do to prevent extinction.

Species at Risk Act Public Registry - Species List

Find information on the act that categorizes species at risk. Access implementation tools, such as the management of recovery of these species. Discover how you can get involved.

Species at Risk Game

Explore this Flash Game, in which Ferruginous Hawk promotes awareness of ways that agriculture and species at risk can co-exist.

Energy - Canadian Statistics

Explore Canadian statistics on energy, including information on types of energy, energy use and demand.

Energy from Wind and Moving Water

Plan a lesson that teaches students about the basic principles of energy, including kinetic energy and the conservation of energy. Engage students by building a wind turbine, or "Atmospheric Molecular Energy-grabber".

Building Energy Efficient Housing

Find out how new construction and major building renovation projects offer an opportunity to introduce a full range of energy saving measures that can reduce the energy costs by up to 60%.

Buildings Centre - Canada Centre for Minerals and Energy Technology Energy Technology Centre - Varennes

Learn how the Varennes Centre can provide building managers with tools for decreasing energy consumption, improving indoor comfort and reducing building energy and maintenance costs.

Canadian Renewable Energy Network

Link to information on renewable energy. Discover how to reduce energy costs in the home and learn about technologies such as hydroelectric and solar energy.

Combined Heat and Power Systems

Learn how combined heat and power facilities, using gas turbines, reciprocating engines, industrial boilers and future fuel cells can provide significant improvements to the long term mix of energy production.

Electric Power

Learn about the electricity industry, including activities that involve the production, transmission and distribution of electricity, through methods such as thermal, hydro, nuclear and wind generation.

EnerGuide - Tips for Your Home

Discover many energy-saving techniques for around the house by making certain choices in lighting, plumbing, landscaping and much more.

Energy in Canada

Link to information on climate change, energy efficiency and renewable energy. Read about energy policies and learn about international priorities.

Energy Solutions

Find energy solutions, for homes and cottages either on-grid or off-grid. Discover solutions for the office and make money on waste wood.

Industrial Ecology

Read about Eco-Industrial Parks, synergistic projects that are cost-effective, reduce most pollutants simultaneously, provide benefits to health and the ecosystem and create investment and value-added jobs.

Office of Energy Efficiency

Find out how to reduce energy use and save money at home, at work and on the road. Discover incentives and rebates and read numerous energy-saving tips.

Sustaining Energy Resources

Read about the Energy Sector's role concerning Canada's energy resources – to support good public policy decision-making and regulation of Canada's energy industries.

Advanced House

Discover how your choices and actions as an individual, can save energy and help fight global warming (text and video).

Alternative Fuels

Discover how alternative fuel vehicles produce up to 30% less C02 than their gasoline counterparts (text and video).

Biodiesel

Discover biodiesel, a new fuel that is better for the environment than gasoline and is made from renewable sources such as soybeans or used french fry oil.

Buildings Group - CANMET Energy Technology Centre

Visit the Buildings Group, which develops and deploys building technologies and innovations to reduce energy consumption and lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

CO2 Capture and Storage

Learn about cutting-edge Government of Canada research at a massive facility in western Canada where carbon dioxide emissions are safely buried underground, protecting the atmosphere.

Energy Efficient Homes Built to R2000 Standard

Learn about R2000 standards for house construction to find out how leading edge, Canadian, clean technology is used to build energy efficient and environmentally responsible homes (text and video).

Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Learn about how Government of Canada research and development is helping manufacturers produce hydrogen fuel-cell-powered vehicles and tools for industry, home and commercial markets.

State of Energy Efficiency in Canada

Read the complete text of the Office of Energy Efficiency Report 2003 and access related publications and databases.

Wind Power

Find out how wind power is fast becoming a clean part of the energy source in both large and small communities.

Canada's Energy Future: Scenarios for Supply and Demand to 2025

Access the report, Canada's Energy Future: Scenarios for Supply and Demand to 2025, which addresses forces, uncertainties and key issues affecting energy supply and demand in Canada.

Canadian Renewable Energy Network

Link to information on renewable energy. Discover how to reduce energy costs in the home and learn about technologies such as hydroelectric and solar energy.

Electricity Resources

Access information about the Electricity Resources Branch, organized into three divisions that all interface with the electricity sector in Canada.

Energy Consumption

View several charts that graph Canada's energy consumption over time and read about the factors that influence the statistics, such as climate and standard of living.

Energy in Canada

Link to information on climate change, energy efficiency and renewable energy. Read about energy policies and learn about international priorities.

Energy in Canada 2000

Read the complete text of Energy in Canada 2000. Use the table of contents to find information on Canadian energy policy, energy and the economy and federal government lines of action.

Geomagnetic Effects on Power Systems

Find out how geomagnetic disturbances, during which magnetic field variations occur, can have a serious effect on power systems.

Hydroelectric power generation

Discover how hydroelectric power, the principal source of electricity in Canada, is produced by the force of falling water.

Oil Division

Access information on the Oil Division, which provides expert policy advice to the Minister of Natural Resources, and others in the Government of Canada, on matters affecting Canada's oil economy.

Sustaining Energy Resources

Read about the Energy Sector's role concerning Canada's energy resources – to support good public policy decision-making and regulation of Canada's energy industries.

Bioenergy Research at the Canadian Forest Service

Discover the ways that biomass, plant material that is the product of photosynthesis, can be used as a fuel to supply heat and electricity.

Canada's Energy Future: Scenarios for Supply and Demand to 2025

Access the report, Canada's Energy Future: Scenarios for Supply and Demand to 2025, which addresses forces, uncertainties and key issues affecting energy supply and demand in Canada.

Canadian Renewable Energy Network

Link to information on renewable energy. Discover how to reduce energy costs in the home and learn about technologies such as hydroelectric and solar energy.

Energy Consumption

View several charts that graph Canada's energy consumption over time and read about the factors that influence the statistics, such as climate and standard of living.

Energy in Canada

Link to information on climate change, energy efficiency and renewable energy. Read about energy policies and learn about international priorities.

Energy in Canada 2000

Read the complete text of Energy in Canada 2000. Use the table of contents to find information on Canadian energy policy, energy and the economy and federal government lines of action.

Food Safety Facts on Power Failure

Follow these safe food handling tips during a power failure to reduce the risk of food borne illness.

Gas Hydrates in Canada’s North

Find out how scientists discovered they could extract methane hydrate, a clean-burning gas, from its source in an efficient, economic way (text and video).

Hydroelectric power generation

Discover how hydroelectric power, the principal source of electricity in Canada, is produced by the force of falling water.

Natural Gas Division

Read about the Natural Gas Division, which provides expert technical, regulatory, policy and economic information and advice on natural gas issues to the Minister of Natural Resources and the federal government to ensure the Canadian public interest.

Oil Division

Access information on the Oil Division, which provides expert policy advice to the Minister of Natural Resources, and others in the Government of Canada, on matters affecting Canada's oil economy.

Renewable Energy Industry

Access a helpful summary of renewable energy information, sorted by type of renewable energy - wind, solar, bioenergy, small-scale hydro, geothermal and ocean - and also by companies involved in the industry.

Sustaining Energy Resources

Read about the Energy Sector's role concerning Canada's energy resources – to support good public policy decision-making and regulation of Canada's energy industries.

Targeted Geoscience Initiative

Find out how this initiative stimulates sustainable economic development across Canada by increasing the level and effectiveness of private sector exploration for energy and mineral resources.

Wind Power

Find out how wind power is fast becoming a clean part of the energy source in both large and small communities.

Advanced House

Discover how your choices and actions as an individual, can save energy and help fight global warming (text and video).

Buildings Group - CANMET Energy Technology Centre

Visit the Buildings Group, which develops and deploys building technologies and innovations to reduce energy consumption and lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

CO2 Capture and Storage

Learn about cutting-edge Government of Canada research at a massive facility in western Canada where carbon dioxide emissions are safely buried underground, protecting the atmosphere.

Energy Generation From Agricultural and Municipal Wastes

Review research projects to develop technologies that generate energy from agricultural and municipal waste.

Energy Materials

Find out about research being conducted on materials for electrochemical energy storage and delivery systems, such as advanced lithium battery technology and solid oxide fuel cell development.

Environment

Discover how Transport Canada addresses climate change through programs that address matters such as fuel consumption and advanced technology vehicles.

Flexible Materials Capture Solar Energy

Learn how Canadian scientists are using tiny silicon spheres to efficiently convert sunlight into electricity without the use of fossil fuels (text and video).

Gas Hydrates in Canada’s North

Find out how scientists discovered they could extract methane hydrate, a clean-burning gas, from its source in an efficient, economic way (text and video).

Hibernia Drill Wastes

Discover how researchers are determining the potential environmental damage caused by offshore oil drilling (text and video).

Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Learn about how Government of Canada research and development is helping manufacturers produce hydrogen fuel-cell-powered vehicles and tools for industry, home and commercial markets.

State of Energy Efficiency in Canada

Read the complete text of the Office of Energy Efficiency Report 2003 and access related publications and databases.

Wind Power

Find out how wind power is fast becoming a clean part of the energy source in both large and small communities.

Canada Centre for Minerals and Energy Technology (CANMET) Energy Technology Centre – Varennes

Read about the ways that the Varennes centre works with two industry-related R&D areas, process integration and process engineering, to implement energy efficient technologies in industry.

Canadian Renewable Energy Network

Link to information on renewable energy. Discover how to reduce energy costs in the home and learn about technologies such as hydroelectric and solar energy.

Energy - The Currency of Space Flight

Learn about the different types of energy that influence bodies as they move through space. Read about the balance between potential and kinetic energy and about gravitational binding energy.

Energy and the Environment Calendar

Kids, explore NRCat’s tree-house and find lots of great stuff about energy and energy efficiency - animation, adventures, artwork and more!

Energy Consumption

View several charts that graph Canada's energy consumption over time and read about the factors that influence the statistics, such as climate and standard of living.

Energy Technologies for High Temperature Processes Group

Find out what research is being conducted to support Canadian coal producers and ironmakers, in areas including coal injection into blast furnaces, extending the life of coke ovens and improving the quality of coke.

Food Safety Facts on Power Failure

Follow these safe food handling tips during a power failure to reduce the risk of food borne illness.

Natural Gas Division

Read about the Natural Gas Division, which provides expert technical, regulatory, policy and economic information and advice on natural gas issues to the Minister of Natural Resources and the federal government to ensure the Canadian public interest.

Office of Energy Efficiency

Find out how to reduce energy use and save money at home, at work and on the road. Discover incentives and rebates and read numerous energy-saving tips.

Oil Division

Access information on the Oil Division, which provides expert policy advice to the Minister of Natural Resources, and others in the Government of Canada, on matters affecting Canada's oil economy.

Aerodynamics - Guy L. Larose

Explore a career that will blow you away! Meet Dr. Guy Larose, an aerodynamics research officer who analyses the effects of wind on everything from bridges to athletes.

Canada Centre for Minerals and Energy Technology (CANMET) Energy Technology Centre – Varennes

Read about the ways that the Varennes centre works with two industry-related R&D areas, process integration and process engineering, to implement energy efficient technologies in industry.

Canadian Innovations and Innovators

Learn about innovators who have contributed to an array of achievements in diverse areas of science and technology.

Canadian Science and Engineering Hall of Fame

Visit the Canadian Science and Engineering Hall of Fame, which honours individuals whose outstanding scientific or technological achievements have had long term implications for Canada.

Famous Canadian Patents

Find a list of several famous Canadian patents. Discover who was responsible for each invention and when the patent was granted.

Publications - Canada Centre for Minerals and Energy Technology Energy Technology Centre – Varennes

Link to publications about energy from the buildings, industry and renewable energy sectors to find information on topics such as refrigeration and waste gas recovery.

Science and Technology Internship Program

Find information about a Natural Resources Canada internship program that is aimed at science and engineering graduates, complete with details on how to apply.

Biological Survey of Canada - Terrestrial Arthropods

Learn about the organization that helps to coordinate scientific research on the Canadian fauna of insects, mites and their relatives.

Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids and Nematodes

Read about the Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids and Nematodes, which contains approximately 16 million specimens.

Insects and Diseases of Western Canada’s Forests

Learn more about the forests of Western Canada with information on trees and the effects of insects and diseases on them.

Insects damaging corn in Eastern Canada

Learn about the types of insects that attack corn and the control techniques for various types of corn.

Insects Infesting Seed Alfalfa in the Prairie Provinces

Find information on both the insects that infest alfalfa, as well as the insects that benefit this crop.

Natural enemies of pests associated with prairie crops

Discover which insects attack the pests known to infest prairie crops.

Resistance to Wheat Midge for Canadian Wheats

Discover how researchers are attempting to make wheat resistant to the wheat midge, an insect pest.

Wheat Breeding at the Cereals Research Centre

Find out what measures are taken to ensure that new wheat varieties meet or exceed established quality, agronomic and disease resistance standards.

Canadian Upstream Petroleum Industry

Link to information about the upstream petroleum industry, which includes all activities that find, produce, and process oil and natural gas, including the treatment of liquid petroleum gas, condensates, crude oil, heavy oil, and crude bitumen.

Electric Power

Learn about the electricity industry, including activities that involve the production, transmission and distribution of electricity, through methods such as thermal, hydro, nuclear and wind generation.

Environment - Canadian Statistics

Find statistics relating to the environment in Canada on such topics as animal and plant life, forests, air and water.

Youth and the Environment

Read summaries of important environmental issues, find ways to get involved and access information for young people.

Grass Grows Green on the Range

Discover how deep-rooted perennial grasses, such as Rough Fescue, help protect prairie landscapes from drought and wind and water erosion (text and video).

Habitat Conservation – Welcome to the Habitat Conservation Web Site

Learn about habitat conservation and link to information on protected areas, such as marine wildlife areas and migratory bird sanctuaries.

Health of Our Soils: Toward sustainable agriculture in Canada

Read this on-line book to discover how the well-being of people depends in part on the health of soil.

Managing Land Resources

Discover research initiatives on resource conservation and the management of lands, crops and livestock in support of agricultural production from the Parkland areas of the prairies of Western Canada.

Energy and the Environment Calendar

Kids, explore NRCat’s tree-house and find lots of great stuff about energy and energy efficiency - animation, adventures, artwork and more!

ManureNet

Find information about manure, including environmental issues, manure treatment and odour management.

Clean Water

The Environmental Technology Centre responds to pollution emergencies such as oil and chemical spills, cleans up hazardous waste and performs technical research and development to support these and other activities.

Environmental Emergencies Program

Learn how this program’s scientific research plays an important role in preventing environmental emergencies and minimizing harmful impacts when they do occur.

Fall Out

Learn about fall-out radiation in Canada’s North and how it can travel through the food chain to humans (text and video).

Guidelines on Risk of Frostbite

Learn how research into wind chill effects has determined precisely how long it takes for exposed skin to freeze in cold winter weather.

Northern Contaminants Program Publications Database

Search the Northern Containments Program Publications Database to access information on research and other related activities.

Proper Use and Disposal of Medication

Discover the growing evidence that improper disposal of drugs and health products may have a harmful effect on the environment.

Remote Sensing - Natural Hazards

Remote sensing methods that monitor, model, and map natural hazards for events such as floods, hurricanes, forest fires, oil spills and geohazards.

Severe Weather

Populations are growing and weather extremes are more frequent. Weather predictions are increasingly important to help prevent loss of life and/or property.

Volcanoes of Canada

About volcanoes, of which Canada has examples of almost every type. Although none are erupting now many have the potential to erupt in the near future.

Canada’s National Wildlife Disease Strategy

Learn about the objectives of this strategy to respond to the threats posed to human health, agriculture production, ecosystem integrity, biodiversity and world economy by the increasingly serious impact of wildlife diseases.

Canadian Innovations and Innovators

Learn about innovators who have contributed to an array of achievements in diverse areas of science and technology.

Climate Change in Atlantic Canada

Find out how climate change affects Atlantic Canada, such as how ecosystems in the ocean are impacted or the damage of coastal flooding caused by storm surges.

Climate Change in Nunavut

Learn about climate change in Nunavut and find out how it is affecting the ecosystems and culture of Canada’s North.

Climate Change in Ontario

Find out about climate change in Ontario and how it affects health, water, farms and forests.

Climate Change in Prairie Provinces

Learn about melting glaciers, changing vegetation and extreme weather, some of the results of climate change in the prairie provinces.

Climate Change in Quebec

Discover how people can help prevent climate change in order to reduce its detrimental effects on ecosystems, such as that of the St. Lawrence River region in Québec.

Climate Change in Southwestern British Columbia

Discover how climate change poses a threat to salmon, water levels, air quality and forests in British Columbia.

Climate Change in the Yukon and Northwest Territories

Find out about the implications of climate change in the Territories. Discover what it means to have a greener North.

Endocrine Disrupting Substances in the Environment

Learn about endocrine systems, which coordinate and regulate internal communication among cells. Discover the cause and effects of disruptions to these systems.

Federal Environmental Activities on Gasoline, Diesel and Fuel Oils

Find out about the initiatives taken in the past decade by government and industry directed towards providing cleaner gasoline for Canadians, such as the removal of lead and reductions of summer vapour pressure, benzene and sulphur levels.

Fish Lead Free

Read a factsheet about the dangers of lead to wildlife and discover lead-free alternatives for fishing sinkers and jigs.

Level of Sulphur in Gasoline and Diesel Fuels

Access studies and reports on reducing the level of sulphur in gasoline and diesel fuels, with reports on topics such as atmospheric science and health impacts assessment.

Task Force on Cleaner Vehicles, Engines and Fuels

Read the report from the Task Force on Cleaner Vehicles and Fuels, which was created to develop options on a national approach to new vehicle emission and efficiency standards and fuel reformulations for Canada.

Understanding Seals and Sealing in Canada

Learn about seal management, which is founded on sound conservation principles to ensure harvest opportunities at the present time and in the future.

Wildlife Toxicology Division Research Support - Specimen Bank

Visit a specimen bank of wildlife tissues collected during research related to monitoring and understanding the effects of toxic chemicals on wildlife.

Bioindicators

Discover how bioindicators, organisms used to monitor the state of health of the environment, can provide scientists with valuable information.

Canadian Arctic Shelf Exchange Study (CASES)

Discover why monitoring the extent and thickness of Arctic sea ice is an important indicator of climate change, and how a reduction in sea ice could have dramatic environmental, socio-economic and geopolitical consequences.

Climate Change in Atlantic Canada

Find out how climate change affects Atlantic Canada, such as how ecosystems in the ocean are impacted or the damage of coastal flooding caused by storm surges.

Climate Change in Nunavut

Learn about climate change in Nunavut and find out how it is affecting the ecosystems and culture of Canada’s North.

Climate Change in Ontario

Find out about climate change in Ontario and how it affects health, water, farms and forests.

Climate Change in Prairie Provinces

Learn about melting glaciers, changing vegetation and extreme weather, some of the results of climate change in the prairie provinces.

Climate Change in Quebec

Discover how people can help prevent climate change in order to reduce its detrimental effects on ecosystems, such as that of the St. Lawrence River region in Québec.

Climate Change in Southwestern British Columbia

Discover how climate change poses a threat to salmon, water levels, air quality and forests in British Columbia.

Climate Change in the Yukon and Northwest Territories

Find out about the implications of climate change in the Territories. Discover what it means to have a greener North.

National Environmental Indicator Series - Acid Rain

Selected key statistics on acid rain. Documents provide information on the topic and statistical trends for Canada and the world.

National Environmental Indicator Series - Climate Change

Selected key statistics on climate change. Documents provide information on the topic and statistical trends for Canada and the world.

Smog over the Fraser Valley

Discusses smog as an environmental indicator of air quality health risk in the Fraser Valley.

State of the Environment (SOE) Infobase

This site provides easy access to federal State of Environment Reports, environmental indicators, ecozone information and other environmental information tools.

Urban Air Quality

Selected key statistics on urban air quality. Documents provide information on the topic and statistical trends for Canada and the world.

Binational Remedial Action Plans (RAPS)

Remedial Action Plans are being developed and implemented to restore ecological integrity to degraded areas within the Great Lakes basin.

Bioremediation

Find out how a bioremediation strategy based on nutrient enrichment was used to clean up over 100 kilometres of oil-contaminated shoreline (text and video).

Canadian Waters

Linking you to useful and interesting information about Canada’s oceans and fish habitat.

Environment Canada

Environment Canada is a Canadian Federal Government Department.

Green Golfing

Picture a golf course as a microcosm of the urban environment to find out how waste can keep a fairway green. (Text and video)

Managing Land Resources

Discover research initiatives on resource conservation and the management of lands, crops and livestock in support of agricultural production from the Parkland areas of the prairies of Western Canada.

Minimising the Spread of Invasive Species

Find out how invasive species find their way into water habitats, and review simple procedures that can be used to minimize their spread.

Sustainable Aquaculture

Find information on aquaculture and the factors Canada is taking into consideration to ensure sustainability.

EnviroZine - Environmental Action

These articles provide information on how you can reduce your impact on the environment; by choosing eco-friendly products; saving energy at home, work and school; composting and recycling.

Canada's Oceans Strategy

Learn about the strategy that strives to establish a balance between the use of ocean resources and the well-being of the marine environment. Use the form provided to express your thoughts on these issues.

Canadian Biodiversity Information Network

Access biodiversity-related information from a variety of sources on topics such as Canadian environmental activities, agreements, technologies and expertise.

Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency

Access information from the agency responsible for providing Canadians with environmental assessments, including how they are done. Find publications and information on training opportunities.

Climate Change - There's a Lot More to Know

Government actions on climate change including the Kyoto Protocol, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, and impacts research on weather, ecosystems, health and way of life.

DDT (Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane)

Find out why DDT was banned in 1972, and why this decision was one of the most important steps in protecting wildlife and people from the effects of pesticides (text and video).

Environmental Technology Centre

Find information on environmental protection programs. Explore databases of information on pollution, spills, mapping and more.

Hibernia Drill Wastes

Discover how researchers are determining the potential environmental damage caused by offshore oil drilling (text and video).

Insects

Learn about the threat that alien insect species can pose when they make their way into Canada (text and video).

Integrated Pest Management / Peaches

Learn about Integrated Pest Management to find out how scientists are able to reduce both the numbers of fruit tree pests as well as the use of pesticides (text and video).

International Maritime Organization

Access news, links, publications and more from the International Maritime Organization.

Natural Resources - Biotechnology

Discover how biotechnology contributes to the sustainable use of Canada's natural resources, such as how it may be used to protect plants and animals.

Pesticide Risk Reduction and Minor Use Programs

Read about research being done in support of the introduction of minor use pesticides which pose a reduced risk to the environment.

Plant Health Division

Link to information on preventing the spread and introduction of regulated pests of plants and plant products.

Proper Use and Disposal of Medication

Discover the growing evidence that improper disposal of drugs and health products may have a harmful effect on the environment.

Reducing Smog

Questions about smog and reducing smog are answered on this information page.

Canadian Environmental Quality Guidelines

Learn about the program responsible for developing Canadian environment quality guidelines in areas such as aquatic life, agricultural water use and soil quality as it relates to human health.

Your Environment

List of environmental issue links related to air quality, climate, climate change, severe weather and the ozone layer.

Air Quality Guidance Maps

Canadian maps, useful to people with a meteorology background, depicting forecasts for ventilation, mixing layer depth, wind mileage, Canadian Hemispheric and Regional Ozone and NOx System, and the UV index.

Ask-a-Geologist

A forum to ask questions on topics related to the geosciences in Canada, with links to online educational resources.

Canada Centre for Remote Sensing - Climate Change

Developing remote sensing techniques to monitor and model environmental and climate change processes. Information on forestry, hydrology, landcover, marine, mapping, and productivity.

Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency

Access information from the agency responsible for providing Canadians with environmental assessments, including how they are done. Find publications and information on training opportunities.

Canadian Forest Service - Climate Change

Research on climate change effects on Canadian forests and their ecosystems as well as Canadian forest contributions to the carbon cycle.

Canadian Forest Service Research Areas

The CFS undertakes research in biodiversity, biotechnology, climate change, ecology and ecosystem, entomology, forest conditions, forest fires, forest and landscape management, pathology, silviculture and regeneration, and socioeconomics.

EnviroZine - Science and Technology

Read these articles to find out the latest developments in environmental research from measuring arctic ozone depletion from outer space to how to make our roads safer.

Experimental Lakes

Visit the experimental lakes area, where scientists are trying to replicate potential environmental risks, such as acidification and flooding that usually occur on a much larger scale (text and video).

Fundamentals of Remote Sensing

What is remote sensing? Remote sensing is the science (and to some extent, art) of acquiring information about the Earth's surface without actually being in contact with it.

Gas Hydrates

Uses studies on the west coast of Vancouver Island as an example.

National Water Research Institute

Find publications, current research and services from Canada's largest freshwater research facility.

Ozone Science - A Canadian Perspective on the Changing Ozone Layer

This report provides an overview of the state of ozone science 10 years after the signing of the Montreal Protocol.

Remote Sensing Applications - Marine

Research highlights include ship detection, wind retrieval, coastal mapping, oil spill detection, oceanic phenomena and sea ice.

Bioremediation - Interview with Dr. Charles Greer

Meet Dr. Charles Greer, who runs an environmental microbiology laboratory at the National Research Council of Canada and researches the use of microorganisms to clean up pollution through a process known as biodegradation.

Canadian Clean Coal Technology Roadmap

Learn about efforts to develop and implement technologies that can allow coal-fired electricity generating plants to be retrofitted or built so that they produce low to zero emissions.

Canadian CO2 Capture and Storage Technology Network (CCCSTN)

Access information from a network established to respond to increasing interest in the technology to capture and store carbon dioxide in order to reduce emissions.

Canadian Upstream Petroleum Industry

Link to information about the upstream petroleum industry, which includes all activities that find, produce, and process oil and natural gas, including the treatment of liquid petroleum gas, condensates, crude oil, heavy oil, and crude bitumen.

Chlorinated Solvents - B12

See a demonstration of an innovative approach to cleaning up chlorinated solvents using vitamin B12 (text and video).

Clean Water

The Environmental Technology Centre responds to pollution emergencies such as oil and chemical spills, cleans up hazardous waste and performs technical research and development to support these and other activities.

CO2 Capture and Storage Technology Roadmap

Read about the development of a technology to reduce Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions by capturing carbon dioxide and storing it underground in geological formations.

De-Ice Bugs

Learn about Pseudomonis putida, bacteria that degrades ethylene glycol efficiently to protect bodies of water from the deicing fluid used on the wings of planes (text and video).

Electric Power

Learn about the electricity industry, including activities that involve the production, transmission and distribution of electricity, through methods such as thermal, hydro, nuclear and wind generation.

Energy Generation From Agricultural and Municipal Wastes

Review research projects to develop technologies that generate energy from agricultural and municipal waste.

Energy Solutions

Find energy solutions, for homes and cottages either on-grid or off-grid. Discover solutions for the office and make money on waste wood.

Improved Flaring of Gases

Discover how Canadian research is helping to improve flaring from drill rigs and refineries to reduce their environmental impacts (text and video).

Industrial Combustion Sources

Learn how industrial process and manufacturing equipment in Canada uses about 1/3 of all energy consumed by burning oil, natural gas, woodwaste or waste fuels to produce thermal or mechanical energy.

Initiative on the Potential Impact of Sulphur in Gasoline on Motor Vehicle Pollution Control and Monitoring Technologies

Discover the findings reached by a task group regarding the effect of sulphur in gasoline on the emission control and monitoring technologies of Low Emission Vehicles.

Renewable Energy Technologies Group

Learn about the Renewable Energy Technologies Program, which supports Canadian industry's efforts to develop and deploy renewable energy technologies.

Space Weather Effects on Technology/Geomagnetic Hazards

Find out how space weather phenomena have a variety of effects on technology. Tour an interactive diagram to find out how particles such as solar flare protons influence avionics, spacecraft electronics and GPS signals.

Transportation Energy Technologies Program

Read about the program that works with industry to develop and deploy transportation technologies that minimize environmental impacts, increase job potential and wealth creation and extend the lifespan of our energy resource base.

Vehicle Fuels - Biodiesel

Learn about biodiesel, an alternative to diesel fuel that is made from vegetable oils, waste oils or animal fats. It combusts better than conventional diesel and produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change.

Vehicle Fuels - Ethanol

Find information about ethanol. When processed from its liquid form into fuel ethanol, it burns more completely than gasoline, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Anxiety Disorders

Find information on anxiety disorders, which afflict victims with excessive and unrealistic feelings that interfere with their lives.

Asthma

Access a document about asthma, one of the most prevalent chronic conditions affecting Canadians.

Breast Cancer in Canada

Read about trends in breast cancer incidence rates and discover the current methods of prevention.

Cardiovascular Disease Surveillance On-Line

Find the most current available statistics on cardiovascular disease Canada. Look at trends for cardiovascular disease by province and territory, by age group and over time.

Cervical Cancer in Canada

Access information on cervical cancer. View graphs that map trends and learn about primary and secondary prevention.

Changing Face of Heart Disease and Stroke in Canada

Access the executive summary of The Changing Face of Heart Disease and Stroke in Canada, or link to the pdf version of the full document.

Diabetes in Canada

Access the complete text of Diabetes in Canada, including information on prevalence, risk factors and health outcomes.

Diseases and Conditions

Find information on disease surveillance and statistics as well as disease prevention and control programs.

Eating Disorders

Find information on different types of eating disorders, which involve a serious disturbance in eating behaviour and great concern over body size and shape.

Flu Watch

Access reports, produced weekly during influenza season and biweekly in the off season, that summarize influenza surveillance activities in Canada.

Gonorrhea Resurgence in Canada

Read about factors that may contribute to changes in the rates of people infected by gonorrhea.

Guidelines for the Control of Diphtheria in Canada

Link to the complete text of Guidelines for the Control of Diphtheria in Canada.

HIV and AIDS in Canada - Surveillance Reports

Read the main findings observed in the HIV and AIDS surveillance data for Canada.

Immunization

Link to a variety of information on immunization, including immunization schedules for children and recommendations for travel vaccines.

Infectious Diseases News Brief

Access the Infectious Diseases News Brief, a weekly digest of national and international information about communicable disease incidents and issues.

Mental Illnesses in Canada: An Overview

Read about mental illnesses in this report, which includes a detailed explanation of what they are, data on prevalence, and information on causes.

Mood disorders

Learn about mood disorders, which include major depression, bipolar disorder and dysthymia.

Notifiable Diseases Monthly Report

Link to the Notifiable Diseases Monthly Report to access information on several different types of diseases.

Notifiable Diseases Online

Create maps of Canada showing the number of reported cases and rates of infection for selected notifiable diseases.

Ovarian Cancer in Canada

Find information on ovarian cancer, including trends, risk factors, early detection, prevention and treatment.

Personality Disorders

Learn about personality disorders, in which victim behaviours deviate from the expectations of society.

Prostate Cancer: Monograph Series on Aging-related Diseases

Access detailed information on prostate cancer, including risk factors, diagnosis and graphs of trends.

Respiratory Virus Detections/Isolations in Canada

Link to the Respiratory Virus Detection Surveillance System, which reports on respiratory virus incidences in Canada.

Schizophrenia

Read about schizophrenia, a brain disease that results in symptoms of mixed-up thoughts, delusions, hallucinations and/or bizarre behaviour.

Suicidal Behaviour

Access a concise list of warning signs for suicidal behaviour as well as other information on suicide.

Tobacco – Research

Read descriptions of several reports on smoking or access the full pdf versions.

West Nile Virus Monitor

Access surveillance data and maps on the incidence of West Nile Virus in Canada.

Research and Innovation

Access research information on mining, mineral science and explosives. Read about mine environment and materials technologies.

Harvest Race

Add sun, water and nutrients to wheat in this fast-paced game for those who like to see results. Part of the Science.gc.ca Arcade.

Assisted Human Reproduction

Find information on assisted human reproduction, including legislative and background information, news releases, proposals and reports.

Assisted Human Reproduction at Health Canada

Link to a selection of relevant websites and documents relating to assisted human reproduction.

Chlamydia

Meet Dr. Rosanna Peeling, a scientist at Health Canada who developed a test for chlamydia that can help make some of its long-term complications, such as infertility, a thing of the past (text and video).

Maternal and Infant Health Section

Link to information on maternal and infant health, in reports, fact sheets and more.

Perinatal Health Indicators for Canada

Access the pdf version of a resource manual entitled Perinatal Health Indicators for Canada.

Sexuality and Reproductive Health

Access resources for all ages on topics such as sex and sexuality, sexual orientation, birth control, pregnancy and infertility.

Fertilizers

Find information on the regulation and registration of fertilizer and supplement products.

Inventory of Canadian Agri-Food Research

Visit the Inventory of Canadian Agri-Food Research, a comprehensive and up-to-date database for agriculture and food research in Canada.

ManureNet

Find information about manure, including environmental issues, manure treatment and odour management.

Nitrogen Management in Field Vegetables - A guide to efficient fertilisation

Access the complete text of a document that explains how to efficiently fertilize field vegetables.

Nutrient use and management

Find information on the national trends for the use of nutrients such as fertilisers and manure.

Fire Management

Learn about the ecological benefits of fire, how it was once considered destructive and has now become an important part of ecosystem management.

Aquaculture – Atlantic Salmon in British Columbia

Find out why Atlantic salmon, and not Pacific salmon, are preferred for aquaculture in British Columbia.

Aquaculture – Keeping Fish Healthy

Discover what precautions are taken to prevent diseases in fish at aquaculture sites.

Aquaculture Action Plan

Read about the aquaculture industry in Canada, including its evolution, where it occurs and the economic and employment contribution.

Biotechnology Sheds New Light on Fish Pathogens

Find out how a better understanding of fish pathogens can prevent their spread through the transfer of fish and eggs to new locations.

Biotechnology to Help Protect Wild Salmon Stocks - The Triploid Approach

Learn about the Triploid Approach -- how biotechnology is being used to address the issue of farmed salmon escaping into the ocean and breeding with wild salmon.

Canada’s Fish Habitat

Find out what measures are being taken to protect fish habitats from the damage of human activities.

Canada's Agriculture, Food and Beverage Industry

Link to the pdf and HTML versions of several fact sheets about the agriculture, food and beverage industries.

Canadian Atlantic Pelagic Shark Integrated Fisheries Management Plan

Read the Canadian Atlantic Pelagic Shark Integrated Fisheries Management Plan to find information on several topics including a biological synopsis, current management issues, and long-term objectives for this fishery.

Canadian Atlantic Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) Fishery

Access the Integrated Management Plan for the Canadian Atlantic swordfish fishery to find information on topics including scientific advice on stock status, current fishery management issues and financial responsibilities.

Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat

Find a variety of scientific information on the fishing industry, including publications, events, links and resources such as maps and definitions.

Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat - Research Documents

Link to the research documents that discuss the scientific basis for the evaluation of fisheries resources in Canada.

Ciguatera Poisoning

Find information on Ciguatera Poisoning, an illness caused by an accumulation of marine biotoxins in fish.

Climate Change in Southwestern British Columbia

Discover how climate change poses a threat to salmon, water levels, air quality and forests in British Columbia.

Fish Lead Free

Read a factsheet about the dangers of lead to wildlife and discover lead-free alternatives for fishing sinkers and jigs.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Visit this entry point to Fisheries and Oceans Canada to find general information on scientific research, the latest news, relevant reports and a list of several subjects and resources.

Food Safety and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Found in Fish

Read about the issue of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) found in fish, and find out why farmed salmon is considered safe for consumers to eat.

Halibut Aquaculture gets Boost from Biotechnology

Read about halibut and the challenges involved in developing new species for aquaculture.

Integrated Fisheries Management Plan – Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

Access the Integrated Fisheries Management Plan for Atlantic bluefin tuna to read an overview, information on stock status and enforcement measures, among several other topics.

Integrated Fisheries Management Plan Atlantic Mackerel - 2002-2006

Discover many characteristics of the Atlantic mackerel, such as its habitat and method of reproduction. Also, find information on the mackerel fishing industry.

Integrated Fisheries Management Plan: Northern Shrimp

Read the Integrated Fisheries Management Plan, which includes an overview of the fishery, information on stock status, the long-term objectives for the fishery and much more.

Marine Biotechnology Partnership to Help Preserve Biodiversity of Key Marine Species

Learn about the importance of biodiversity and find out what is being done to protect fish species from threats to biodiversity.

Mercury and Fish Consumption

Learn about mercury and find out why certain types of fish should be eaten in moderation because mercury levels in those fish sometimes exceed Canada’s mercury guideline.

Risk Assessment Studies on Transgenic Salmon

Discover what research is being done to ensure that any organism developed for aquaculture and destined for introduction into Canada’s food supply poses no risks to human health.

Scombroid Poisoning

Learn about Scombroid Poisoning, an allergic type reaction to high levels of histamine in fish that form when fish start to decompose.

Standardizing Biotechnology Techniques for Detecting Aquatic Animal Disease Agents

Read about new biotechnology techniques, such as nucleic acid probes and other gene-based tools, which are providing faster and more accurate ways to detect and identify fish and shellfish disease agents.

Sustainable Aquaculture

Find information on aquaculture and the factors Canada is taking into consideration to ensure sustainability.

Underwater World

Take a tour of the underwater world to learn about the fish and other aquatic creatures found in salt and freshwater in Canada.

A Fish With a Pedigree – How New DNA Techniques Can Strengthen Natural Selection

Find out about the unique challenges of assisted natural selection in the aquatic industry.

Aquaculture

Access information about Aquaculture science, which consists of research and the transfer of the latest technologies to the rapidly growing aquaculture industry.

Aquaculture – Atlantic Salmon in British Columbia

Find out why Atlantic salmon, and not Pacific salmon, are preferred for aquaculture in British Columbia.

Aquaculture – Keeping Fish Healthy

Discover what precautions are taken to prevent diseases in fish at aquaculture sites.

Aquaculture - What is Aquaculture?

Learn about aquaculture, the farming of fish, shellfish and aquatic plants in fresh, brackish or salt water.

Aquaculture Action Plan

Read about the aquaculture industry in Canada, including its evolution, where it occurs and the economic and employment contribution.

Biotechnology

Learn about aquatic biotechnology and link to several fact sheets on the ways biotechnology is influencing the fisheries industry.

Biotechnology Helping Colour Salmon Production and Reduce Costs

Learn how biotechnology is used to make farmed salmon flesh pink like wild salmon.

Biotechnology Helping Shellfish Conservation and Protection of their Biodiversity

Learn about the issue of and research on the exploitation of alternative species in the fishing and aquaculture industries on Canada’s west coast.

Biotechnology Sheds New Light on Fish Pathogens

Find out how a better understanding of fish pathogens can prevent their spread through the transfer of fish and eggs to new locations.

Biotechnology to Help Breed Better Scallops

Find out why and how researchers are using biotechnology in order to improve the quality of scallop meat.

Biotechnology to Help Develop Better Salmon Feeds

Discover how biotechnology is being used to find cheaper, but equally palatable and digestible alternatives to fish meal in order to significantly reduce one of the major costs of salmon aquaculture production.

Biotechnology to Help Protect Wild Salmon Stocks – The All-Female Approach

Discover how developing all-female strains of Atlantic salmon could be one of the possible solutions to the risk of farmed salmon escaping into the ocean and breeding with wild salmon.

Biotechnology to Help Protect Wild Salmon Stocks - The Triploid Approach

Learn about the Triploid Approach -- how biotechnology is being used to address the issue of farmed salmon escaping into the ocean and breeding with wild salmon.

Canada's Agriculture, Food and Beverage Industry

Link to the pdf and HTML versions of several fact sheets about the agriculture, food and beverage industries.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Visit this entry point to Fisheries and Oceans Canada to find general information on scientific research, the latest news, relevant reports and a list of several subjects and resources.

Food Safety and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Found in Fish

Read about the issue of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) found in fish, and find out why farmed salmon is considered safe for consumers to eat.

Halibut Aquaculture gets Boost from Biotechnology

Read about halibut and the challenges involved in developing new species for aquaculture.

Marine Biotechnology Partnership to Help Preserve Biodiversity of Key Marine Species

Learn about the importance of biodiversity and find out what is being done to protect fish species from threats to biodiversity.

Multinucleate Sphere X Disease of American (Eastern) Oysters

Find information on MSX, a parasitic disease that affects only oysters, posing no risk to other bivalve molluscs, or to human health.

Risk Assessment Studies on Transgenic Salmon

Discover what research is being done to ensure that any organism developed for aquaculture and destined for introduction into Canada’s food supply poses no risks to human health.

Seaside Organism Disease of American (Eastern) Oysters

Learn about SSO, or “Seaside Organism” Disease, in which oysters are infected by a microscopic parasite that does not pose any danger to human health.

Standardizing Biotechnology Techniques for Detecting Aquatic Animal Disease Agents

Read about new biotechnology techniques, such as nucleic acid probes and other gene-based tools, which are providing faster and more accurate ways to detect and identify fish and shellfish disease agents.

Sustainable Aquaculture

Find information on aquaculture and the factors Canada is taking into consideration to ensure sustainability.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada Science

Explore scientific research on such topics as oceanography, aquaculture, fisheries and hydrography.

Freshwater Institute

Find information offered by the institute that serves as a focal point of scientific research and fishery, fish habitat and oceans management in the Central and Arctic Region.

Oceans Science

Understand oceans science, a key Canadian science issue, through this overview article and relevant Web sites. Find information on Canada’s aquaculture industry, sustainable fishing and oil and gas exploration.

Canadian Hydrographic Service

Link to the Canadian Hydrographic Service for information on tides, fishing, recreation boating, commercial shipping and more.

Biotechnology to Help Protect Wild Salmon Stocks - The Triploid Approach

Learn about the Triploid Approach -- how biotechnology is being used to address the issue of farmed salmon escaping into the ocean and breeding with wild salmon.

Canada’s Fish Habitat

Find out what measures are being taken to protect fish habitats from the damage of human activities.

Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat

Find a variety of scientific information on the fishing industry, including publications, events, links and resources such as maps and definitions.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Visit this entry point to Fisheries and Oceans Canada to find general information on scientific research, the latest news, relevant reports and a list of several subjects and resources.

Integrated Fisheries Management Plan Atlantic Mackerel - 2002-2006

Discover many characteristics of the Atlantic mackerel, such as its habitat and method of reproduction. Also, find information on the mackerel fishing industry.

Sportfishing Canada.ca

Find federal, provincial and territorial fishing information, such as opportunities, events, programs, youth, guide publications and regulations.

Sustainable Aquaculture

Find information on aquaculture and the factors Canada is taking into consideration to ensure sustainability.

Aquaculture

Access information about Aquaculture science, which consists of research and the transfer of the latest technologies to the rapidly growing aquaculture industry.

Aquaculture – Atlantic Salmon in British Columbia

Find out why Atlantic salmon, and not Pacific salmon, are preferred for aquaculture in British Columbia.

Aquaculture – Keeping Fish Healthy

Discover what precautions are taken to prevent diseases in fish at aquaculture sites.

Aquaculture - What is Aquaculture?

Learn about aquaculture, the farming of fish, shellfish and aquatic plants in fresh, brackish or salt water.

Biotechnology

Learn about aquatic biotechnology and link to several fact sheets on the ways biotechnology is influencing the fisheries industry.

Biotechnology Helping Colour Salmon Production and Reduce Costs

Learn how biotechnology is used to make farmed salmon flesh pink like wild salmon.

Biotechnology Sheds New Light on Fish Pathogens

Find out how a better understanding of fish pathogens can prevent their spread through the transfer of fish and eggs to new locations.

Biotechnology to Help Breed Better Scallops

Find out why and how researchers are using biotechnology in order to improve the quality of scallop meat.

Biotechnology to Help Develop Better Salmon Feeds

Discover how biotechnology is being used to find cheaper, but equally palatable and digestible alternatives to fish meal in order to significantly reduce one of the major costs of salmon aquaculture production.

Biotechnology to Help Protect Wild Salmon Stocks – The All-Female Approach

Discover how developing all-female strains of Atlantic salmon could be one of the possible solutions to the risk of farmed salmon escaping into the ocean and breeding with wild salmon.

Biotechnology to Help Protect Wild Salmon Stocks - The Triploid Approach

Learn about the Triploid Approach -- how biotechnology is being used to address the issue of farmed salmon escaping into the ocean and breeding with wild salmon.

Fish Lead Free

Read a factsheet about the dangers of lead to wildlife and discover lead-free alternatives for fishing sinkers and jigs.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Visit this entry point to Fisheries and Oceans Canada to find general information on scientific research, the latest news, relevant reports and a list of several subjects and resources.

Halibut Aquaculture gets Boost from Biotechnology

Read about halibut and the challenges involved in developing new species for aquaculture.

Standardizing Biotechnology Techniques for Detecting Aquatic Animal Disease Agents

Read about new biotechnology techniques, such as nucleic acid probes and other gene-based tools, which are providing faster and more accurate ways to detect and identify fish and shellfish disease agents.

Sustainable Aquaculture

Find information on aquaculture and the factors Canada is taking into consideration to ensure sustainability.

Climate Change in Southwestern British Columbia

Discover how climate change poses a threat to salmon, water levels, air quality and forests in British Columbia.

Flooding in Canada

Link to information on flooding, including research activities and flood-related scientific products.

Floods – Atlas of Canada

Review Atlas of Canada information and maps to learn about floods that have occurred in Canada, including flash floods, freshet and outburst floods.

Geoscape Ottawa - Gatineau

Visit Geoscape Ottawa - Gatineau to learn about an area that has experienced mountain building and erosion, tropical and temperate seas, thick ice sheets and erosion by rivers.

Geoscape Québec

Travel through more than a billion years of the geologic history of Québec, the junction of three major geological provinces.

Geoscape Toronto

Unearth information about the Greater Toronto Area's fascinating geologic past through five themes highlighting significant geoscape features in the region.

Biotechnology

Link to information about biotechnology on topics such as agriculture and agri-food research, food inspection and novel foods.

Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in North America

Access information on BSE, including news releases, disease information and policies and procedures to contain this disease.

Caffeine - It's Your Health

Understand the potential health effects of caffeine as well as Health Canada’s recommendations for daily caffeine intake.

Canada's Agriculture, Food and Beverage Industry

Link to the pdf and HTML versions of several fact sheets about the agriculture, food and beverage industries.

Crops and Livestock Research Centre - Current Studies

Read report descriptions and access contact information for researchers studying several specific crop and livestock topics.

Detecting Products Derived Through Biotechnology

Discover how scientific methods are used to find out whether or not foods contain products of biotechnology.

Flax Facts

Find out how researchers are attempting to increase the healthy properties of flax, a multi-use crop that can reduce heart disease and lower cholesterol.

Food Research Publications

Review lists of publications detailing research on food and food processing done by scientists at the Food Research and Development Centre at Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec.

Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals

Learn about nutraceuticals and functional foods, which are food components that provide demonstrated physiological benefits or reduce the risk of chronic disease, above and beyond their basic nutritional functions.

Inventory of Canadian Agri-Food Research

Visit the Inventory of Canadian Agri-Food Research, a comprehensive and up-to-date database for agriculture and food research in Canada.

Northern Contaminants Program

Learn about an initiative that works to reduce and, wherever possible, eliminate contaminants in traditionally harvested foods, while providing information to assist informed decision making in food use.

Publications of the Eastern Cereal and Oilseed Research Centre

Access documents on a variety of agricultural products, such as barley, corn, wheat and soybeans.

Specialty Crops Rich in Bioactives with Health Benefits

Read an overview of a report about alternatives to modern medicine, pharmaceuticals and the healthcare system.

Veterinary Drugs

Discover who is responsible for ensuring the safety of foods such as milk, meat, eggs, fish, and honey derived from animals treated with veterinary drugs.

What Are Novel Foods?

Read an article that provides a definition and explanation of novel foods, as well as a description of how they are developed.

Acrylamide and Food

Find information on acrylamide, a potential cancer-causing chemical used in the manufacture of plastics, which is also produced in certain starch-based foods when they have been cooked at high temperatures.

Advisories, Warnings and Recalls

Access an archive of health-related warnings and advisories from 1995 to present.

Allergy Alerts and Food Recalls

Learn about foods that cause allergies and how the process of allergy alerts works.

Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning

Learn about Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning, one of several illnesses associated with the consumption of tainted, decomposed or unwholesome fish and fish products.

Biotechnology

Link to information about biotechnology on topics such as agriculture and agri-food research, food inspection and novel foods.

Bottled Water

Find information on bottled water, including different types, recommendations for storage and how it is regulated.

Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in North America

Access information on BSE, including news releases, disease information and policies and procedures to contain this disease.

Campylobacter jejuni

Read about the bacteria campylobacter jejuni and the food borne illness campylobateriosis, its manifestation as a food borne illness in humans.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Visit this main page of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, which provides links to numerous resources on food production, quality, safety, labelling, and biotechnology.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency Food Facts

Link to information about allergies and sensitivities, food borne illnesses, food packaging and storing, and food safety tips and facts.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency Science and Technology

Read information about the Science and Technology Unit, which is responsible for managing the review and selection of research and development projects at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Ciguatera Poisoning

Find information on Ciguatera Poisoning, an illness caused by an accumulation of marine biotoxins in fish.

Clostridium botulinum and Botulism

Learn about botulism, a food borne illness that humans can acquire through consumption of home-canned, low-acid foods, honey and occasionally raw or parboiled meats from marine mammals.

Clostridium perfringens

Find information on Clostridium perfringens, a spore-forming bacterium which, when eaten in high concentration, produces a toxin in the intestinal tract.

Consumer Centre

Link to consumer information on allergies, biotechnology, food facts, food and travelling and much more.

Cyclospora

Find information on Cyclospora, a microscopic parasite that infects the small intestine of humans with a disease called cyclosporiasis.

Detecting Products Derived Through Biotechnology

Discover how scientific methods are used to find out whether or not foods contain products of biotechnology.

E. COLI O157:H7 Myths vs Reality

Discover what the Government of Canada is doing to protect people from the consumption of E. coli O157:H7.

Escherichia coli 0157:H7

Learn about E. coli 0157:H7, a bacterium found in the intestines of cattle, poultry and other animals.

Food Recalls

Find out about the latest food recalls and allergy alerts or sign up to receive updates by email.

Food Safety and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Found in Fish

Read about the issue of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) found in fish, and find out why farmed salmon is considered safe for consumers to eat.

Food Safety Facts for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Use this guide for safe consumption of fruits and vegetables to reduce the risk of food borne illness.

Food Safety Facts for Turkey

Follow these safety tips when you buy, prepare and cook turkeys to help reduce the risk of food borne illness.

Food Safety Facts on Bivalve Shellfish in British Columbia

Learn the potential risk of eating shellfish, an excellent source of protein, high in essential minerals and low in calories, fat and cholesterol.

Food Safety Facts on Flooding

Find out how a flood may cause damage that could increase the risk of food borne illness and learn safe food handling tips for during and after a flood.

Food Safety Facts on Leftovers

Prevent the risk of food borne illness caused by handling leftovers by reading these safety tips on how to store and reheat food.