Communications Research Centre Canada
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CRC's Vision and Mission

CRC Vision

National leadership in collaborative research and development on innovative communications, broadcasting and information technologies for a strong Canadian knowledge-based economy.

CRC Mission

Collage featuring Shirleys Bay Campus, Canadian flag and an employee.To be the federal government's centre of excellence for communications R&D, ensuring an independent source of advice for public policy purposes.

To support government operations led by major clients in selected areas of ICT application such as national defence, public safety and space-based communications.

To help identify and close the innovation gaps in Canada's communications sector by:

  • engaging in industry partnerships;
  • building technical intelligence;
  • supporting small and medium-sized high technology enterprises; and
  • working with other research organizations across Canada.

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