Polar and Northern science

The science of ice and snow, northern land and marine research, arctic geology and polar research.

Services and information

Support for scientists, innovators and managers through polar initiatives in science and technology.

Mining and oil and gas development in the Arctic, including the science used to inform land-use decisions.

Land cover and biophysical parameters in Canada's North.

Surface water resources in lakes, rivers and wetlands and the potential impacts of climate change.

Research, data and publications on lake and river ice, glaciers, permafrost, snow and sea ice.

Research being done in Canada's northern parks, including remote sensing, water, land and watershed research.

Research program for the development of technologies for sustainable and low-impact development of the North.