Industry Canada's mandate is to help make Canadians more productive and competitive in the global, knowledge-based economy. The department's policies, programs and services help create an economy that:
- provides more and better-paying jobs for Canadians;
- supports stronger business growth through sustained improvements in productivity; and
- gives consumers, businesses and investors confidence that the marketplace is fair, efficient and competitive.
Over the next year, the department will intensify its efforts on five strategic micro-economic objectives in order to build the competitive advantage Canada needs for long-term productivity growth:
Industry Canada delivers to Canadians a broad range of programs and services that are focussed on the achievement of its five strategic objectives. The department's programs and services are designed to benefit a diverse client base across Canada. To reach its clients, Industry Canada collaborates extensively with partners at all levels of government and the private sector, and has become a leader in providing leading-edge service products such as the Canada Business Service Centres, and Internet services such as Strategis (http://strategis.ic.gc.ca) and ExportSource (http://exportsource.gc.ca). These provide businesses and individuals with strategic information services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For clients who prefer personal contact with the department, Industry Canada has regional offices, as well as local service points located in 50 communities.
Last Updated: 18 August 1999
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