Core responsibility descriptions

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Internal Services

Internal Services are those groups of related activities and resources that the Federal Government considers to be services in support of programs and/or required to meet corporate obligations of an organization. Internal Services refer to the activities and resources of ten distinct services that support program delivery in the organization, regardless of the Internal Services delivery model in a department. These services are: Acquisition Management Services, Communications Services, Financial Management Services, Human Resources Management Services, Information Management Services, Information Technology Services, Legal Services, Materiel Management Services, Management and Oversight Services, Real Property Management Services.

Department of Natural Resources

Innovative and Sustainable Natural Resources Development

Lead the transformation to a low-carbon economy by improving the environmental performance of Canada's natural resource sectors through innovation and sustainable development and use.

Globally Competitive Natural Resource Sectors

Advance and promote market access, inclusiveness and competitiveness for Canada's natural resource sectors, in support of jobs and economic growth. Also includes statutory payments for offshore petroleum.

Natural Resource Science and Risk Mitigation

Lead foundational science and share expertise for managing Canada's natural resources, reducing the impacts of climate change and mitigating risks from natural disasters and explosives.

Internal Services

See introductory text.

Atomic Energy of Canada Limited

Nuclear decommissioning and radioactive waste management

Atomic Energy of Canada Limited manages nuclear decommissioning and radioactive waste responsibilities at its sites and at sites for which the Government of Canada has accepted responsibility. The objective is to safely and efficiently reduce radioactive waste liabilities by decontaminating and decommissioning infrastructure which is no longer necessary, remediating sites and safely storing and disposing of radioactive waste in a manner that protects the public, workers and the environment.

Nuclear laboratories

Atomic Energy of Canada Limited enables nuclear science and technology in the area of nuclear energy, material science, health, emergency preparedness, safety, and the environment. The objective is to leverage the Chalk River Laboratories, Canada's largest science and technology complex, in order to provide nuclear science and technology products and services to the Government of Canada and third parties.

Canadian Energy Regulator

Energy Adjudication

Making decisions or recommendations to the Governor in Council on applications, which include impact assessments, using processes that are fair, transparent, timely and accessible. These applications pertain to pipelines and related facilities, international power lines, offshore renewable energy, tolls and tariffs compensation disputes resolution, energy exports and imports, and oil and gas exploration and drilling in certain northern and offshore areas of Canada.

Safety and Environment Oversight

Setting and enforcing regulatory expectations for regulated companies over the full lifecycle—construction, operation and abandonment—of energy-related activities. These activities pertain to pipelines and related facilities, international power lines, offshore renewable energy, tolls and tariffs, energy exports and imports, and oil and gas exploration and drilling in certain northern and offshore areas of Canada.

Energy Information

Collecting, monitoring, analyzing and publishing information on energy markets and supply, sources of energy, and the safety and security of pipelines and international power lines.

Engagement

Engaging nationally and regionally with Indigenous Peoples and stakeholders through open dialogue, asking questions, sharing perspectives, and collaboration. These activities pertain to all decisions and actions related to our legislated mandate.

Internal Services

See introductory text.

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

Nuclear Regulation

The Commission regulates the use of nuclear energy and materials to protect health, safety, security and the environment; implements Canada's international commitments on the peaceful use of nuclear energy; and disseminates objective scientific and regulatory information to members of the public. The Commission maintains a regulatory framework, conducts licensing (including environmental assessments), compliance verification, and enforcement. The Commission is committed to building and maintaining the confidence of the public and Indigenous peoples through transparent, open and inclusive regulatory processes.

Internal Services

See introductory text.

National Energy Board

Energy Adjudication

Making decisions or recommendations to the Governor in Council on applications, which include environmental assessments, using processes that are fair, transparent, timely and accessible. These applications pertain to pipelines and related facilities, international power lines, tolls and tariffs, energy exports and imports, and oil and gas exploration and drilling in certain northern and offshore areas of Canada.

Safety and Environment Oversight

Setting and enforcing regulatory expectations for National Energy Board-regulated companies over the full lifecycle—construction, operation and abandonment— of energy-related activities. These activities pertain to pipelines and related facilities, international power lines, tolls and tariffs, energy exports and imports, and oil and gas exploration and drilling in certain northern and offshore areas of Canada.

Energy Information

Collecting, monitoring, analyzing and publishing information on energy markets and supply, sources of energy, and the safety and security of pipelines and international power lines.

Engagement

Engaging with stakeholders and Indigenous peoples on topics within the National Energy Board's mandate and role, beyond engagement on specific projects.

Internal Services

See introductory text.

Northern Pipeline Agency

Oversee and regulate the planning and construction of the Canadian portion of the Alaska Highway Natural Gas Pipeline Project

Oversee and regulate the planning and construction of the Canadian portion of the Alaska Highway Natural Gas Pipeline Project.

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