April 20, 2021 | Local, Naval
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Premier Iain Rankin, also minister responsible for military relations, participated in the June 26 commissioning of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Harry DeWolf, the Royal Canadian Navy’s lead ship in its class of Arctic Offshore Patrol Vessels, the premier’s office said. ...
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April 20, 2021 | Local, Naval
October 29, 2021 | Local, Naval
Stay Tuned! IDEaS will soon be launching Calls for Proposals for Innovation Networks and Sandbox Pre-announcement of a call for the creation of Innovation Networks To facilitate the free-flow of ideas, the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program will support the creation of Innovation Networks which will work in areas of interest to Canadian defence and security. A new call for the creation of Innovation Networks will be issued in the coming weeks. This call will invite research proposals from multi-disciplinary teams in the field of 5G Networks. Teams must be led by an investigator from a Canadian university, and can be composed of investigators from Canadian universities and educational institutions, not-for-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, provincial/territorial/municipal governments, and international universities and education institutions. Teams will be encouraged to develop and submit interdisciplinary research proposals addressing one or several areas identified in the call Science & Technology (S&T) Challenge Statement. Full details of the research areas of interest, available funding, eligibility, and how to apply will be made available when the call is announced. Please visit our website for more information about IDEaS. Corrosion Detection in Ships Sandbox call set to re-launch The Corrosion Detection in Ships Sandbox (CDIS), previously postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions, is set to re-launch its Call for Applications in November 2021, with the sandbox occurring in April/May 2022. Applications for this Sandbox will be open to all innovators, including those that did not previously apply. The pandemic situation will continue to be monitored and plans adjusted as necessary to conduct the Sandbox in a safe manner. If you've received this communication directly from DND.IDEaS-IDEeS.MDN@forces.gc.ca, you will automatically be kept informed of further announcements regarding this call. The IDEaS Team IDEeS va bientôt lancer de nouveaux appels de propositions pour les Réseaux d'innovation et les Environnements protégés – Restez à l'écoute! Préavis d'un appel de propositions pour la création de Réseaux d'innovation Afin de favoriser la libre circulation d'idées, le programme Innovation pour la défense, l'excellence et la sécurité (IDEeS) appuiera la création de réseaux d'innovation dans les secteurs d'intérêt du Canada en matière de défense et de sécurité. Un nouvel appel de propositions pour la création de réseaux d'innovation sera lancé au cours des prochaines semaines. Cet appel sera lancé afin d'obtenir des propositions de recherche de la part d'équipes multidisciplinaires dans le domaine des Réseaux d'innovation 5G. Les équipes devront être dirigées par un chercheur d'une université canadienne, et peuvent être composées de chercheurs provenant des universités et établissements d'enseignement canadiens, d'organismes à but lucratif ou non lucratif, d'organismes provinciaux/territoriaux ou municipaux, et des universités et établissements d'enseignement internationaux. Les équipes seront invitées à élaborer et à soumettre des propositions de recherche interdisciplinaire sur un ou plusieurs sujets identifiés au moment de l'appel de propositions, dans le Défi scientifique et technologique. De plus amples renseignements sur les domaines de recherche d'intérêt, le financement disponible, l'admissibilité et comment s'inscrire seront offerts une fois que l'appel de propositions sera lancé. Veuillez consulter notre site Web pour obtenir plus de détails sur le programme IDEeS. Nouvel appel de candidatures pour l'Environnement protégé pour la détection de la corrosion dans les navires L'environnement protégé pour la détection de la corrosion dans les navires (CDIS), précédemment reporté en raison des restrictions liées à la COVID-19, ira de l'avant avec un nouvel appel de candidatures en novembre 2021, l'environnement protégé ayant lieu en avril/mai 2022. Les candidatures pour l'environnement protégé seront ouvertes à tous les innovateurs, y compris ceux qui n'avaient pas appliqué auparavant. La situation pandémique continuera d'être surveillée et les plans ajustés si nécessaire pour mener l'environnement protégé de manière sûre. Si vous avez reçu ce message de DND.IDEaS-IDEeS.MDN@forces.gc.ca, vous êtes abonné aux annonces concernant cet appel de propositions. L'équipe IDEeS
October 26, 2018 | Local, Security
Top forensic scientist unveiled as Canada 150 Research Chair at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières October 26, 2018 – Trois-Rivières, Quebec Canada is the destination of choice for some of the world's leading scientists and scholars. If we want to build a country that is bold and innovative, we must rely on the breakthroughs of Canadian scientists and their counterparts around the world. Today, at an unveiling ceremony at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, on behalf of the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, celebrated Dr. Shari Louise Forbes, the Canada 150 Research Chair in Forensic Thanatology. Dr. Forbes, who comes from the Australian Facility for Taphonomic Experimental Research, is investigating post-mortem changes in the body to find out how Canada's unique environment affects decomposition rates. Her forensic research will enhance the recovery, identification and repatriation of human remains in cases of missing persons, homicide, mass disasters and war crime. Dr. Forbes is among the 25 newly recruited Canada 150 Research Chairs announced by Minister Duncan earlier this year. Of the 25 chairs, 60% are women and 40% are Canadian researchers choosing to return to Canada to carry out their ambitious research programs. The chairs will have the opportunity to recruit students from Canada and beyond who will help them further their work in disciplines such as chemistry, microbiology, evolutionary genomics and psychology. The Government of Canada has made science a priority, investing $4 billion in basic science through Budget 2018 that will further our capacity to innovate and lead to the jobs of the future. Quotes “Canada supports science and our scientists who work so hard to make Canada a leader in research and innovation. Dr. Forbes' work will further enhance Quebec's reputation on the world stage as a leader in specialized forensic research to help police officials identify the remains of loved ones that died from criminal intent or mass disasters.” – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities “It is a privilege to celebrate our new Canada 150 Research Chairs, whose contributions to research will help support a stronger economy and a growing middle class. Their arrival also represents a brain gain for our country, a country that is earning its reputation for being open, diverse and welcoming to the scientists and strivers of the world.” – The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport “We believe Canada is truly one of the best places in the world to conduct innovative, cutting-edge research that can harness the power of human ingenuity and creativity to advance our collective goals. Our Canada 150 chairholders are evidence of Canada's success in attracting top international talent, and we are proud that they have chosen Canada as the best place to pursue their groundbreaking research and to mentor and train graduate students and post-doctoral fellows who will become the next generation of leaders in all areas of our society and economy.” –Ted Hewitt, President, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada “We are very proud to have obtained this prestigious Canada 150 Research Chair. Only 25 chairs of this type have been awarded in Canada, 4 of which are in Quebec, to mark the country's 150th anniversary. We are also thrilled that internationally renowned Dr. Shari Forbes chose to continue her work at UQTR. Our university will therefore continue to build on its reputation in forensics, while establishing new partnerships here and abroad. In addition to training the next generation of forensic scientists, the Chair's team will undoubtedly contribute to the success of police investigations.” – Daniel McMahon, Rector, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Quick facts In Budget 2017, the Government of Canada invested $117.6 million to launch the Canada 150 Research Chairs competition, a one-time funding program designed to boost Canada's brain gain. Funds supporting the Canada 150 Research Chairs come from the three granting agencies: the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. The chairs are created for seven-year terms and receive either $350,000 per year or $1 million per year depending on their research. The Canada Foundation for Innovation is providing additional investments of over $830,000 to support the Canada 150 Research Chairs. The investment in the Canada 150 Research Chairs Program is aligned with the government's overall support for science, which includes more than $4 billion in funding for basic science. Associated links Canada 150 Research Chairs Program Canada 150 Research Chairholders Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Contacts Follow the Canada 150 Research Chairs on Twitter: @CRC_CRC Nyree St-Denis Communications Advisor Office of the Minister of Science and Sport 343-291-4051 nyree.st-denis@canada.ca Media Relations Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada 343-291-1777 ic.mediarelations-mediasrelations.ic@canada.ca Ann-Clara Vaillancourt Press Secretary Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities 613-697-3778 ann-clara.vaillancourt@canada.ca https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2018/10/a-brain-gain-for-quebec.html