Industry Canada's Role

Canada's oil and gas industry plays a vital role in the economy, creating opportunities for firms to enter the sector and grow both domestically and internationally. Canadian firms that supply equipment and services to the oil and gas industry are recognized as world leaders in providing cutting edge oil and gas technologies. Within the federal government framework, Industry Canada concentrates on seeking out and promoting industrial opportunities for these suppliers, in order to foster the continued growth of this sector, and to help ensure the strength and availability of the Canadian supply base for domestic and international oil and gas projects. In particular, Industry Canada focuses on opportunities in Canada's offshore and frontier regions as well as on large scale pipeline projects. Additionally, Industry Canada works within the federal framework as an advocate for the oil and gas supply sector on issues of national significance.