Communications Research Centre Canada

Communications Research Centre Canada
Centre de recherches sur les communications Canada
Agency overview
Formed1969 (1969)
JurisdictionGovernment of Canada
HeadquartersOttawa, Ontario
Minister responsible
Agency executive
  • Marc Levesque, President
Websitewww.crc.gc.ca

The Communications Research Centre Canada (CRC; French: Centre de recherches sur les communications Canada) is a Canadian government scientific laboratory for research and development in wireless technologies, with a particular focus on the efficient use of radio frequency spectrum. Its mission is as follows:

  • To perform wireless telecommunications research and development (R&D) that advances the efficient use of the radio spectrum, and serves as the government's leading source of scientific knowledge and technical advice for spectrum management, regulation and policy purposes;
  • To support critical wireless telecommunications operational requirements of Government of Canada departments and agencies, such as National Defence and Public Safety;
  • To take part in strategic R&D collaborations that leverage CRC's activities, resulting in knowledge and technology transfer that benefit Canadian industry, the economy and Canadians.