Research and Innovation

  • A Century of Innovation
    A sample of innovations, inventions and technology solutions developed in Canada by federal government research labs over the last century.
  • Canada Research Chairs
    Find information about the Research Chair program, its 2000 Canada Research Chairholders and how their work is contributing towards research excellence in engineering and the natural sciences, health sciences, humanities, and social sciences.
  • Communications Research Centre Canada (CRC)
    The CRC is the federal government's primary laboratory for research and development in advanced telecommunications, and a centre of excellence in information and communications technologies.
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC)
    The Government of Canada's leading resource for research, development and technology-based innovation. Learn about the NRC's institutes, programs, scientists and cutting-edge research.
  • Made In Canada - Patents of Invention and the Story of Canadian Innovation
    Learn about the Canadian Patent system, its processes and background.
  • Science and Technology in the Second World War
    A list of Canadian scientific and technical innovations resulting from research conducted during World War II.
  • Scientists and Innovations
    Learn about Canada's world-class scientists, cutting edge research and technological advancements and learn what it takes to attain a career in research.