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Strength in People
NRC employs close to 4,000 people across Canada, providing substantial resources to help Canada become one of the world's top five R&D performers by 2010.
NRC also benefits from the efforts of guest workers, drawn from Canadian and foreign universities, companies and public and private sector organizations. In 2004-2005, the number of guest workers was approximately 1,200, reflecting exciting research collaborations and partnerships.
Areas of Research and Industry Support
Aerospace
1 research institute, one technology centre
Biotechnology
6 research institutes
Engineering and Construction
3 research institutes, 3 technology centres
Fundamental Sciences
3 research institutes
Industry Support
One institute, one national program
Information and Communications Technologies
2 research institutes
Manufacturing
3 research institutes, one technology centre
