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Web site for the Canadian Delegation to the OECD:
www.canada-oecd.gc.ca
Government Sites:
Government of Canada Official Website (www.canada.gc.ca/main_e.html)
Information and service gateways for Canadians, businesses and non-Canadians with a link to the Prime Minister's Office, government agencies and departments and government contacts.
Provincial and Territorial Government Web Sites (www.canada.gc.ca/othergov/prov_e.html)
Government portal to the 10 provinces and 3 territories in Canada.
Agriculture Canada (www.agr.ca/index_e.phtml)
Web Site for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada with information on the Ministry of Agriculture, environment and sustainability, finances and economics, markets and trade, reasearch and innovation and rural and adaptation issues.
Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. (www.aecl.ca)
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) is a leading vendor of nuclear power reactors and is wholly-owned by the Government of Canada. This site provides a history of the organisation, as well as general information on nuclear energy, nuclear achievements, annual reports and publications.
Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/menu-e.html)
Information on customs, taxes, child and family benefits and tax credit programmes.
Canadian Economic Development (www.dec-ced.gc.ca)
Canadian Economic Development Web Site for the Quebec Regions.
Canadian Heritage (www.pch.gc.ca)
The Canadian Heritage Department is responsible for national policies and programs relating to broadcasting, cultural industries, arts, heritage, official languages, Canadian identity, Canadian symbols, exchanges, multiculturalism and sport.
Canadian International Development Agency (www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/INDEX-E.HTM)
CIDA supports sustainable development activities in order to reduce poverty and to contribute to a more secure, equitable and prosperous world. Working with partners in the private and public sectors in Canada and in developing countries, and with international organizations and agencies, CIDA supports foreign aid projects in more than 100 of the poorest countries of the world.
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (www.nuclearsafety.gc.ca)
The CNSC is an independent agency of the Government of Canada which regulates nuclear power plants, nuclear research facilities and numerous other uses of nuclear material.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.html)
Portal site for future citizens and immigration to Canada with information on application, policy and regulations.
Council of Ministers of Education of Canada (www.cmec.ca/indexe.stm)
Education is managed by each Canadian territory and province, and the CMEC is a forum for ministers of education to consult and act on matters of mutual interest. The site presents the education system and current issues in Canada.
Department of Finance (www.fin.gc.ca/fin-eng.html)
Finance Canada plans and prepares the federal government's budget, analyzes and designs tax policies, and develops rules and regulations for Canada's banks and other financial institutions. It also monitors economic and financial developments in Canada and provides policy advice on a wide range of economic issues.
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/menu-e.asp)
A comprehensive site with a country profile and information on Canadian foreign policy, trade resources, current and cultural events.
Canadian Trade Policy (www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/menu-e.asp)
Portal to helpful resources for doing business with Canada and for Canadians to do business abroad.
Invest in Canada (www.investincanada.gc.ca/)
This official Web site is a one-stop-shop for exploring and planning foreign investment and new business in Canada.
Environment Canada (www.ec.gc.ca/envhome.html)
Official site of the Canadian Ministry of Environment with current environmental issues and events.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/home-accueil_e.htm)
The DFO's mission is to work toward safe, healthy, productive waters and aquatic ecosystems for the benefit of present and future generations by maintaining the highest possible standards of service to Canadians. The site highlights three main areas of work: conservation and sustainable resource use, scientific excellence and marine safety and environmental protection.
Health Canada (www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/index.htm)
Health Canada is the federal department responsible for helping the people of Canada maintain and improve their health. In partnership with provincial and territorial governments, Health Canada provides national leadership to develop health policy, enforce health regulations, promote disease prevention and enhance healthy living for all Canadians.
Industry Canada (www.ic.gc.ca/cmb/welcomeic.nsf/icPages/Menu-e)
Programme areas of the Canadian Ministry of Industry include developing industry and technology capability, fostering scientific research, setting telecommunications policy, promoting investment and trade, promoting tourism and small business development, and setting rules and services that support the effective operation of the marketplace.
Transport Canada (www.tc.gc.ca/en/menu.htm)
Portal to transportation in Canada with information on the Ministry, means of transportation, public safety and acts and publications.
Other Sites:
Bank of Canada (www.bankofcanada.ca/en/)
This site is a valuable resource for economic archives, bond and security information, exchange rates, inflation and monetary policy.
Business Development Bank of Canada (www.bdc.ca/bdc/home/Default.asp)
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is Canada's small business bank. BDC plays a leadership role in delivering timely and relevant financial and management services, with a particular focus on the emerging and exporting sectors of the economy.
Canadian Human Rights Commission (www.chrc-ccdp.ca/menu.asp?l=e)
The Commission provides a wealth of information on human rights and legistlation and policies with a special focus on current issues, such as aboriginal peoples, disability, employment and pay equity, harassment, etc.
International Development Research Centre (www.idrc.ca/)
The International Development Research Centre is a public corporation created by the Canadian government to help communities in the developing world find solutions to social, economic, and environmental problems through research.
National Research Council of Canada (www.nrc.ca/corporate/english/index.html)
NRC, Canada's premier science and technology research organization, is a leader in scientific and technical research, the diffusion of technology and the dissemination of scientific and technical information.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (www.nserc.ca/index.htm)
NSERC's role is to make investments in people, discovery and innovation for the benefit of all Canadians by supporting more than 9,000 students in their advanced studies, by funding more than 8,700 researchers every year and by encouraging more than 1,000 Canadian companies to invest in university research.
Statistics Canada (www.statcan.ca/start.html)
From publications to electronic data, census to survey information Statistics Canada is THE official source for Canadian social and economic statistics and products.
Treasury Board of Canada (www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/home_e.html)
The Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) is a central government agency. In this capacity, its mission is to help the Government of Canada manage its human, financial, information and technology resources. The TBS Internet site is the gateway to policies, directives, regulations and other documents that provide information, advice and guidance to federal departments.
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