The Act establishes the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) as a corporation consisting of a President and not more than 18 other members appointed by the Governor in Council. The NSERC's primary functions are to promote and assist research in the natural sciences and engineering (excluding health sciences) and to advise the Minister on related matters. In carrying out its functions, the Council may expend money appropriated by Parliament or received through its operations, and publish and distribute related scholarly, scientific, and technical information.
Canada · 1978-01-01