Natural Resources Canada
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Natural Resources Canada offers a wide range of publications that provide comprehensive information about earth sciences, energy, minerals, metals and forests, as well as on responsible development of these resources and related technologies.
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General
- A Guide to Natural Resources Canada Programs and Activities in Canada’s North
- Developed to help northerners learn about and access the Department's programs and initiatives.
- Audit and Evaluation Reports
- The department's audits, evaluations, special studies and concurrent reviews in areas of significance or risk, according to established government standards.
- Canadians' Attitudes Towards Natural Resources Issues, 2002
- A public opinion survey, commissioned by Natural Resources Canada in early 2002, which provides an update on the attitudes of Canadians on the economic contribution of the natural resources sector, environmental impacts, energy supply, and science and technology.
- Corporate Brochure
- Natural Resources Canada works to ensure that our natural resources continue to provide environmental, social and economic benefit to Canadians, now and in the future.
- Government On-Line 2005 Final Report
- Natural Resources Canada's initiatives to share information and services with Canadians on-line.
- Important Facts on Canada's Natural Resources
- Canada's natural resource sectors - our forests, energy, minerals and metals, and Earth sciences - are a vital part of Canada's economy and society. This provides a statistical snapshot of the importance of Canada's natural resources.
- Natural Elements
- A newsletter highlighting NRCan's research, achievements and special expertise in energy, minerals, metals, landmass and forest resources.
- Regional Brochures
- Information on what Natural Resources Canada does to improve the quality of life for Canadians in all regions through the sustainable development of our natural resources.
Earth Sciences
- Freshwater: the role and contribution of Natural Resources Canada
- Demonstrates how NRCan activities help Canadians make sound decisions on the sustainable development and stewardship of Canada's freshwater resources.
- Geological Survey of Canada Bookstore
- Contact information for the bookstore and sales outlets across Canada.
- GeoPub
- Numerous geoscience publications available for download for free.
- GEOSCAN Database
- An on-line bibliographic database containing scientific publications by the Geological Survey of Canada, the Canada Centre for Remote Sensing and external publications authored by departmental scientists and specialists.
- Geoscape Canada
- A series of posters explaining the landscapes, earth and water resources and natural hazards of Canadian communities.
- Posters from the Canada Centre for Cadastral Management
- Commemorative, historical, operational and research posters pertaining to Canada's cadastral framework (internal boundaries).
- Waterscapes
- A poster series that illustrates water issues for communities across Canada.
Energy
- Canada’s Energy Outlook: The Reference Case 2006
- Provides a reference outlook for Canadian energy supply and demand up to 2020.
- CANMET Energy Technology Centre (Ottawa) Publications
- On-line fact sheets, scientific papers and technical reports in the field of clean energy technologies.
- CANMET Energy Technology Centre (Varennes) Publications
- Publications that demonstrate how CETC-Varennes' research and development initiatives encourage efficient energy use by targeted sectors of the Canadian economy.
- Climate Change in Canada posters
- A series of seven posters depicting the regional impacts of climate change in Canada.
- Energy Efficiency Trends in Canada, 1990 to 2004
- Eleventh edition which delivers on Canada's commitment to track trends in energy efficiency, energy use and related greenhouse gas emissions.
- Energy Use Data Handbook, 1990 and 1998 to 2004
- Statistical overview of Canada’s sectoral energy markets.
- Fuel Consumption Guide
- Interactive tool for comparing the fuel consumption of various makes and models of a specific model year.
- Fuel Focus Report
- A bi-weekly report that informs Canadians on various aspects of the gasoline market and raises awareness of the economic drivers that influence prices.
- Moving Forward on Energy Efficiency in Canada: A Foundation for Action
- Moving Forward on Energy Efficiency is designed to engage all Canadians — governments, the private sector and individuals — in a pan-Canadian effort to reduce energy consumption in homes and buildings, industry and on-road transportation.
- NRCat's Energy Saving Habits poster
- Can you identify what NRCat is doing to save energy?
- Office of Energy Efficiency Publications
- On-line access to publications about energy efficiency, alternative energy and clean fuels for residential, commercial, industrial and transportation uses.
- Petroleum Research and Analysis Reports
- Information on petroleum product markets in Canada.
- Report of the National Advisory Panel on Energy Science and Technology
- Powerful Connections – Priorities and Directions in Energy Science and Technology in Canada highlights a number of areas that should be strengthened if Canada is to remain a key energy player in the world.
- The State of Energy Efficiency in Canada, Office of Energy Efficiency Report 2006
- An annual assessment of trends in energy use and related greenhouse gas emissions in Canada since 1990.
- Uranium and Radioactive Waste Publications
- Access to publications pertaining to uranium and nuclear energy.
Forests
- Canadian Forest Fire Danger Rating System posters
- Downloadable posters that depict fire behaviour.
- Canadian Forest Service National Bookstore
- An on-line catalogue of the Canadian Forest Service's publications.
- Forestry Publications
- Information reports, leaflets, brochures, proceedings and annual reports of the Canadian Forest Service.
- National Forest Fire Situation Report
- A summary of current and historical fire activity.
- State of Canada's Forests 2005-2006
- The most comprehensive and up-to-date national information on Canada’s forests and forest sector.
Minerals, Metals, and Mining
- Canadian Minerals Yearbook
- A comprehensive review of developments in the mineral industry published annually.
- Canadian Mining Industry and Mineral Technology Publications
- Includes newsletters, fact sheets, posters, information bulletins, annual reports, catalogues and publications on explosives.
- Mining Information Kit for Aboriginal Communities
- Informs Aboriginal communities across Canada about all the stages of the mining cycle from early exploration to mine closure.
- Posters on the Mining Industry
- Bilingual posters with detailed illustrations about the mining industry.