3: National Priorities
Make significant contributions to national priority areas critical to Canada's future Other Information:
NRC will focus its research excellence and multi-disciplinary competencies to address three urgent national priority areas
– health and wellness, sustainable energy, and the environment – in which it can make the most significant contribution. By
converging enabling technologies such as biotechnology, information technology and nanotechnology with disciplines such as
manufacturing, transportation, advanced materials and construction, NRC will be able to develop new technologies that allow
more sustainable economic growth and development. NRC's multidisciplinary nature, its collaborative approach and its international
networks are unique assets that will be invaluable for developing solutions to complex national problems. NRC will also continue
to dedicate significant resources and expertise in programs to support industry in key sectors such as aerospace, construction,
information and communications technologies, life sciences and manufacturing.
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