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15-589: Officially established in 1969, the CRC's roots can be traced back to the late 1940s and the Canadian Defence Research Board (DRB). The Defence Research Telecommunications Establishment (DRTE) existed from 1951 to 1969 within the DRB. In 1969, the federal government established a Department of Communications. The DRTE in its entirety was transferred to the new department's research branch, and renamed

30-499: Is a department of the Government of Canada . ISED is responsible for a number of the federal government's functions in regulating industry and commerce , promoting science and innovation, and supporting economic development . The department was known as Industry Canada ( IC ) prior to 2015. The department is led by the minister of innovation, science and industry (currently François-Philippe Champagne ), who also serves as

45-461: Is a research institute that provides technical advice and support to ISED's Spectrum and Telecommunications Sector, In addition to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, the ministerial portfolio includes: ISED is associated with the following organizations: The departmental legislation for ISED is the Department of Industry Act , which states that the minister's objective

60-533: Is associated with an additional 4 organizations. Each of these organizations are related to one or more of the four focus areas of ISED: innovation in science and technology, trade and investment, growing small and medium-sized enterprises, and economic growth of Canadian communities. Measurement Canada and the Canadian Intellectual Property Office are special operating agencies of ISED. Communications Research Centre Canada

75-507: Is to use their role in order to "strengthen the national economy and promote sustainable development." The Act also outlines a number of supporting objectives. The minister must also use their position to support domestic trade and support a healthy marketplace through investment and technology. As of 2021 , ISED is responsible for various legislation, especially those related to economic development, including: Registrar General of Canada Too Many Requests If you report this error to

90-621: The C.D. Howe Building at 235 Queen Street in Ottawa , Ontario . The Department of Trade and Commerce was created in statute on 23 June 1887 and proclaimed into force on 3 December 1892. In 1969, the department was replaced by the Department of Industry, Trade and Commerce , which itself was replaced in 1990 by Industry, Science and Technology . This new department also absorbed the offices of Minister of Regional Industrial Expansion and Minister of State for Science and Technology , marking

105-403: The registrar general of Canada and is responsible for the department to Parliament . Several other ministerial portfolios are associated with the department. While the minister is head of the department, and provides policy/political direction, the day-to-day operations of the department are managed by the deputy minister , who is a public servant . The department headquarters are located at

120-777: The 1993 designation of the Alouette - ISIS Program as one of the 10 most outstanding achievements in the first 100 years of engineering in Canada. In 2007, the Alouette 1 Satellite Program was designated a National Historic Event. In 1995, the Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute awarded CRC's SARSAT team, headed by Dr. A. Winter, Mr. H. Werstiuk and Dr. B. Blevis, the first ever Alouette Award for contributions in advancing search and rescue technology. The CRC has won three Emmy Awards : one in 1987 for its role in developing

135-403: The CRC funded and led the development of SHARP , which in 1987 became the world's first microwave-powered aircraft to fly. The CRC is responsible for many other firsts that have impacted Canadian telecommunications: in wireless systems; radio fundamentals, e.g., Software Defined Radio ; communication networks; photonics and interactive multimedia. Recognition of the CRC's contributions include

150-677: The Canadian videotex/teletext system that contributed to the development of international standards for the Web. In 1983, CRC set up the first permanent Canadian governmental connection to the Internet, via an ARPANET connection (the first full international connection to the USENET portion of the then-Internet being the set up in 1981 by Henry Spencer at the University of Toronto). In the 1980s,

165-519: The Communications Research Centre. The CRC came under Industry Canada's wing in 1994. Throughout its history, the CRC has made significant contributions to the information and communications technology sector in Canada and abroad. The CRC contributed to many "firsts" in Canadian communications, a number of which involved satellite communications. In 1962 the then-DRTE launched Alouette 1, Canada's first satellite. This led to

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180-882: The Ku-band technology of the HERMES satellite; another awarded in 2009 for its contribution to standardizing the ATSC Digital Television System; and a third presented in 2012 for its role in standardizing loudness metering for use in broadcast audio. CRC's research and development in telecommunications also earned it the 2007 Special Recognition Award from Canada's Telecommunication Hall of Fame . 45°20′47″N 75°53′03″W  /  45.3463°N 75.8841°W  / 45.3463; -75.8841 Industry Canada Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada ( ISED ; French : Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada ; ISDE )

195-400: The development of Canada's own communications satellite program. In 1976 the HERMES satellite was launched. It was the first high-powered satellite and the first to operate at the higher frequency Ku-band. In 1978, CRC offered the world's first direct-to-home satellite television broadcast via Hermes - a Stanley Cup hockey game. Later that year, the CRC gave a public demonstration of Telidon ,

210-519: The inclusion of regional approaches and scientific emphasis in the development of Canadian industries. In 1993, the department expanded its portfolio further to include Consumer and Corporate Affairs. In March 1995, the department was renamed Industry Canada . Upon the November 2015 installation of the 29th Canadian Ministry led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau , the position Minister of Industry

225-549: Was renamed Minister of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development . Subsequently, applied title under the Federal Identity Program was changed from Industry Canada to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada . The department at large is headed by the minister of innovation, science and industry, François-Philippe Champagne . Four portfolios of ISED are designated to other ministers, however: ISED oversees 17 departments and agencies and

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