The work of the Canada Centre for Remote Sensing focuses on the following Priorities of the Earth Sciences Sector of Natural Resources Canada:

Earth Sciences for Economic Opportunities

• Understanding Canada's Land Mass and Coast from Space
• Secure Canadian Energy Supply
  
  Earth Sciences for a Clean Environment
• Groundwater Mapping
• Environment and Health
• Earth Observation Data Services
  
  Enhancing Resilience to a Changing Climate
  
  Earth Sciences for Public Safety and Security
• Reducing Risk from Natural Hazards