ESRF

The purpose of the ESRF is to finance environmental and social studies pertaining to the manner in which and to the terms and conditions under which petroleum exploration, development, and production activities on frontier lands should be conducted. Frontier lands, defined as those areas where Canada has the right to dispose of or exploit the natural resources, are situated in the offshore areas of Canada's East and West Coasts and the areas north of 60 degrees. Environment is interpreted in the broadest possible sense and extends from the physical environment and biological... The ESRF Management Board takes a hands-on approach to the conduct of the business of the ESRF. On behalf of the Minister of Natural Resources and the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, the Management Board sets research priority areas and submits annually the ESRF budget for the Minister's approval. The ESRF provides a forum for industry and government to develop a common knowledge base and to..

Also known as: Environmental Studies Research Fund

Primary location: Ottawa