Operating Context

Natural Resources Canada operates in a context of global volatility, economic uncertainty, and accelerating energy and resource transitions, requiring a clear focus on delivering Government of Canada missions. The Department must ensure its initiatives advance key priorities (e.g., critical minerals, market diversification, major projects. economic security), align federal‑provincial‑territorial actions to strengthen economic resilience, and advance practical, results‑oriented partnerships with Indigenous Peoples. By leveraging its expertise in energy, natural resources, and clean technologies—alongside digital tools, artificial intelligence, and streamlined internal processes—NRCan will modernize program delivery and remain agile and effective. Achieving results will depend on coordinated action with federal partners, provinces and territories, Indigenous organizations, industry, and international allies, with an emphasis on timely implementation and measurable outcomes.