Policy & Research Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO Canada) is the Canadian government lead for the implementation of the Galway Statement through the Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance. DFO Canada is the Federal lead for managing Canada's fisheries, its oceans and freshwater resources, and safeguarding its waters. It supports economic growth in the marine and fisheries sectors, innovation through research in areas such as aquaculture and biotechnology, and a healthy and sustainable aquatic ecosystem for Canadians through habitat protection and sound science.

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ERA-Can+ promotes cooperation between the European Union and Canada in science, technology and innovation with a broad range of activities. These activities include publishing guides to support applicants on Horizon 2020 and Canadian programmes, preparing reports on Canada-EU STI policies and programmes and monitoring of joint projects.

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Created by the Government of Canada in 1997, the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) strives to build our nation’s capacity to undertake world-class research and technology development to benefit Canadians

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NSERC aims to make Canada a country of discoverers and innovators for the benefit of all Canadians. The agency supports university students in their advanced studies, promotes and supports discovery research, and fosters innovation by encouraging Canadian companies to participate and invest in postsecondary research projects. NSERC researchers are on the vanguard of science, building on Canada’s long tradition of scientific excellence.

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The Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) offers a suite of programs that mobilize Canada’s best research, development and entrepreneurial expertise and focus it on specific issues and strategic areas.

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