Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is the federal department responsible for natural resource policies including energy, forests, minerals, and mapping. While provinces own and regulate most natural resources, NRCan addresses matters of national interest like energy security, climate change mitigation, and geospatial information. Municipal relevance includes federal energy efficiency programs, climate adaptation funding, natural hazard mapping, and policies affecting resource-dependent communities. NRCan's GeoConnections program supports geospatial infrastructure used in municipal planning. The department provides scientific research on natural hazards, energy systems, and forest management that informs local decision-making across Canada.