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New member Videos
Delta Waterloo Laurel Creek RoomWednesday, November 15 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
New Members are invited to produce an introductory video highlighting their research that are displayed during the COEE conference. Drop by and learn more about the members we are celebrating this year!
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University of Waterloo Showcase - Interactive Displays
Delta Waterloo Silver Lake A / BWednesday, November 15 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Games Institute (GI) is an interdisciplinary research network hub that seeks to advance the study, design, and purpose of interactive, immersive technologies and experiences through an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approach to research. The GI collaborates with a wide array of disciplines including but not limited to: humanities, social sciences, computer science, health sciences, and more; extending to multiple universities and industry partners with the goal of forwarding research in technology and human interaction.
Institute for Quantum Computing
The Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) is a world-leading quantum institute at the University of Waterloo. IQC is advancing the field of quantum information at the highest international level to discover and develop powerful new quantum technologies that will drive future economies. IQC attracts world-class researchers, postdoctoral fellows and students in science, mathematics and engineering to Canada. We train the quantum workforce and support industry through shared-infrastructure and expertise. We are home to 29 faculty members and a community of over 300 researchers who work collaboratively to tackle some of the most challenging problems the world is facing today. IQC’s ongoing partnerships span the globe, encompassing collaborations with other universities, industry, and the public sector on research, training, educational outreach and device fabrication.
Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology
The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) is a global leader in discovering and developing smart and functional materials, connected devices, next generation energy systems, and therapeutics and theranostics. These discoveries by our scientists and engineers are fundamentally changing our world and helping solve some of humanity's most pressing issues.
Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics
The Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics (WISA) is the world’s leading hub for sustainable aviation and aerospace research, technology, and education. Partnerships with industry, government, and academia facilitates solutions that respond to sustainability challenges of the air transport sector. Waterloo’s unique mix of experiential learning and real-world impact equips the next generation of aeronautics leaders and building a sustainable future.
The Sustainable Futures Initiative is a collaboration that brings together three of the University of Waterloo’s research institutes, the Waterloo Climate Institute, the Water Institute, and the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy, to accelerate sustainability research, education and innovation for the benefit of the environment, economy and society.
Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute
The Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute (CPI) connects more than 60 researchers across 16 departments to promote interdisciplinary research collaborations in quantum computing, data science, cryptography, artificial intelligence, policy, and legal impacts of cybersecurity and privacy. CPI is a world-leading research institute enhancing global security and privacy technologies.
Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology
The Centre for Bioengineering & Biotechnology (CBB) serves more than 170 faculty members across all 6 faculties at the University of Waterloo. The Centre’s mandate is to enable interdisciplinary research to address global challenges in human health, and to help translate those research results rapidly into practice, policy and impactful health outcomes.
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Networking Dinner
Delta Waterloo Grand RiverWednesday, November 15 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
A buffet dinner with open seating arrangement keeps this dinner informal and focused on enabling connections with old and new friends.
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Tour A: RoboHub & Sedra Student Design Centre | Engineering 7 University of Waterloo
Wednesday, November 15 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
The WaterlooRobo Hubis a state-of-the-art robotics research and training facility with a globally unique fleet of fixed-base, wheeled, humanoid, aerial and magnetically levitated robots.
TheRobo Hubwas established by the largest single investment in robotics research by the federal and provincial governments in the past decade. Our facility enables researchers ,industry partners and students alike to develop and deploy heterogeneous robot teams and simulate complex, real-world environments. To support academic and industry projects, the facility has dedicated infrastructure including an advanced 360° 3Dindoor positioning system, a contro lcentrefor effective fleet management and visualization ,and privacy glass for confidentiality.
The University Of Waterloo Sedra Student Design Centre is a state-of-the 20,000 square foot facility that is home to the Faculty of Engineer’s student competition teams. Opened in October, 2010, the center is the largest facility of its kind in North America. The Sedra Student Design Centre provides individual work bays for each team, machine shop and welding facilities, computational resources, and special purpose spaces for composites, painting, electric vehicle component testing, and rapid prototyping. Two thirds of the spaces are visible through glass walls from the public areas of the building, giving each team exposure to potential new students and sponsorship opportunities, as well as providing an active, exciting view of the Faculty of Engineering.
There are over 35 different student teams that access the resources of the Sedra Student Design Centre, including the Midnight Sun Solar Rayce Car Team, UW Alternative Fuels Team and the Formula Motorsports Team. With individual teams having between 10 and 80 active members, a total of well over 1000 students regularly access the resources of the design centre in a typical term.
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Tour B: Velocity & GreenHouse | University of Waterloo, Kitchener
Wednesday, November 15 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
- Velocity accelerates students and founders from idea to
early start-up growth. These entrepreneurs have access to unmatched
resources, space, funding and an expansive network connected to the
powerhouse of talent at The University of Waterloo. Since 2008, Velocity
has supported 400+ companies with a cumulative enterprise value of US$26
billion.
GreenHouse is a social impact incubator for students and community members who want to create social or environmental change. We train students to develop entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial knowledge, skills, and mindsets and help them build their professional networks. Every term, our team delivers the Social Innovators in Training program and community innovation challenges through the Changemaker Labs program. GreenHouse also manages the Social Impact Fund, which provides seed funding to advance the creation and launch of student-led programs, products, services, ventures and other social change initiatives. At the end of every term, we host the Social Impact Showcase to celebrate the accomplishments of our students.
- Velocity accelerates students and founders from idea to
early start-up growth. These entrepreneurs have access to unmatched
resources, space, funding and an expansive network connected to the
powerhouse of talent at The University of Waterloo. Since 2008, Velocity
has supported 400+ companies with a cumulative enterprise value of US$26
billion.
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Shuttles from University of Waterloo Tours to Delta Hotel
Main Entrance - Federation Hall, University of WaterlooWednesday, November 15 8:00 PM - 8:15 PM
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Welcome Reception
Delta Waterloo Silver Lake A / BWednesday, November 15 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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Featuring canapés and drinks.
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New member Videos
Delta Waterloo Laurel Creek RoomThursday, November 16 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
New Members are invited to produce an introductory video highlighting their research that are displayed during the COEE conference. Drop by and learn more about the members we are celebrating this year!
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Shuttles from Delta Hotel to Fed Hall| University of Waterloo
Thursday, November 16 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Symposium Registration | Fed Hall, University of Waterloo
Main Entrance - Federation Hall, University of WaterlooThursday, November 16 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Symposium Speakers - Shuttles from Delta Hotel to Fed Hall| University of Waterloo
Thursday, November 16 7:30 AM - 7:45 AM
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University of Waterloo Research Symposium: Health and Wellbeing for All by 2030: Application of technology to global health problems
Federation Hall, University of WaterlooThursday, November 16 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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Transformative research, experiential education, and entrepreneurship are the foundations for addressing complex health challenges. The symposium's theme is health technology and its applications: big data, mobile health monitoring, remote health monitoring, advances in imaging and nanomedicine for gene therapy. Preparing for the future demands more than technology development; it requires motivated researchers, students, and alumni to nurture ideas into innovation and find new health data applications that create an equitable landscape of access to care while working in partnership with clinicians, patients, healthcare providers, technology companies, and the innovation ecosystem. This symposium examines the seismic shift happening today and illuminates the opportunity to leverage our tradition in advancing the design of human-centred solutions responding to the needs of Canadians for a healthier future.
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Shuttles from Fed Hall, University of Waterloo to Delta Hotel
Main Entrance - Federation Hall, University of WaterlooThursday, November 16 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
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2023 New College Member Shuttles from Delta Hotel to Fed Hall, University of Waterloo
Thursday, November 16 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
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Networking Reception
Delta Waterloo Silver Lake A / BThursday, November 16 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Orientation for New College Members - Light Dinner
Columbia Room, Federation Hall, University of WaterlooThursday, November 16 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Shuttles from Delta Hotel to Fed Hall| University of Waterloo
Thursday, November 16 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
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Presentation of New Members of the College
Federation Hall, University of WaterlooThursday, November 16 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Virtual - Presentation of New Members of the College
Virtual - ZoomThursday, November 16 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Reception and Welcome to Waterloo
Federation Hall, University of WaterlooThursday, November 16 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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This reception is a gathering that formally opens the conference and is an opportunity to celebrate the College Members of 2023.
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Shuttles from Fed Hall, University of Waterloo to Delta Hotel
Main Entrance - Federation Hall, University of WaterlooThursday, November 16 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Academy Meeting - Arts & Humanities
Delta Waterloo Laurel Creek RoomFriday, November 17 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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This meeting convenes Members of the Academy of Arts & Humanities to discuss activities of the previous year and programming for the year ahead. College Members are invited to join.
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Academy Meeting - Science
Delta Waterloo - Silver Lake BFriday, November 17 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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This meeting convenes Members of the Academy of Science to discuss activities of the previous year and programming for the year ahead. College Members are invited to join.
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Academy Meeting - Social Sciences
Delta Waterloo Grand RiverFriday, November 17 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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This meeting convenes Members of the Academy of Social Sciences to discuss activities of the previous year and programming for the year ahead. College Members are invited to join.
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Meeting of the College
Delta Waterloo - Silver Lake AFriday, November 17 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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This meeting convenes Members of the College to discuss activities from the previous year and programming for the year ahead.
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Virtual - Academy Meeting - Arts & Humanities
Virtual - ZoomFriday, November 17 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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This meeting convenes Members of the Academy of Arts & Humanities to discuss activities of the previous year and programming for the year ahead. College Members are invited to join.
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Virtual - Academy Meeting - Social Sciences
Virtual - ZoomFriday, November 17 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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This meeting convenes Members of the Academy of Social Sciences to discuss activities of the previous year and programming for the year ahead. College Members are invited to join.
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Virtual - Meeting of the College
Virtual - ZoomFriday, November 17 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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This meeting convenes Members of the College to discuss activities from the previous year and programming for the year ahead.
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Virtual - Academy Meeting - Science
Virtual - ZoomFriday, November 17 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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This meeting convenes Members of the Academy of Science to discuss activities of the previous year and programming for the year ahead. College Members are invited to join.
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Award Winners - Shuttles from Delta Hotel to Fed Hall| University of Waterloo
Friday, November 17 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
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Orientation Session for 2023 Award Winners
Columbia Room, Federation Hall, University of WaterlooFriday, November 17 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
For 2023 Award Winners only.
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Shuttles from Delta Hotel to Fed Hall | University of Waterloo
Friday, November 17 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
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Award Ceremony
Federation Hall, University of WaterlooFriday, November 17 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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RSC presents a series of awards and medals to honour individuals selected for their exceptional contributions.
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Virtual - Award Ceremony
Virtual - ZoomFriday, November 17 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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RSC presents a series of awards and medals to honour individuals selected for their exceptional contributions.
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2023 New Fellow shuttles from Delta Hotel to Fed Hall, University of Waterloo
Friday, November 17 1:30 PM - 1:45 PM
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Networking Lunch Conference Floor
Friday, November 17 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
For all attendees (not new Fellows or College Members)
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Induction Orientation for New Fellows - Light Lunch
Columbia Room, Federation Hall, University of WaterlooFriday, November 17 1:45 PM - 2:35 PM
For Class of 2023 Fellows only.
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Shuttles from Delta Hotel to Fed Hall | University of Waterloo
Friday, November 17 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
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Induction Ceremony for New Fellows 2023
Federation Hall, University of WaterlooFriday, November 17 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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This ceremony welcomes new RSC Fellows into the Academies of the Society. During this event, new Fellows sign their names into RSC’s original and historic Charter Book and are presented with a Diploma and RSC lapel pin.
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Virtual - Induction Ceremony for New Fellows 2023
Virtual - ZoomFriday, November 17 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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This ceremony welcomes new RSC Fellows into the Academies of the Society. During this event, new Fellows sign their names into RSC’s original and historic Charter Book and are presented with a Diploma and RSC lapel pin.
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Induction Cocktail Reception
Federation Hall, University of WaterlooFriday, November 17 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
This is the opportunity to celebrate the Class of 2023 and to raise a glass in honour the new RSC Members.
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Shuttles from Fed Hall, University of Waterloo to Delta Hotel
Friday, November 17 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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Pub Night - On your Own, Meet in Delta Lobby
Friday, November 17 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Pub Night provides the community with an atmosphere to continue conversations and to enjoy live music.
Tom Barber will guide your way to theHeuther Hotel.
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Shuttles Between Fed Hall, University of Waterloo and Delta Hotel
Main Entrance - Federation Hall, University of WaterlooSaturday, November 18 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Annual Meeting of the Members
Federation Hall, University of WaterlooSaturday, November 18 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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At the Annual General Meeting (AGM), the membership formally reviews the RSC’s finances, considers proposed changes to bylaws, and elects RSC Board of Directors.
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Virtual - Annual Meeting of the Members
Virtual - ZoomSaturday, November 18 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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At the Annual General Meeting (AGM), the membership formally reviews the RSC’s finances, considers proposed changes to bylaws, and elects RSC Board of Directors.
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AM Session 1 - Romanowski Lecture, Delivered by Prof. Rashid Sumaila, FRSC
Federation Hall, University of WaterlooSaturday, November 18 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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This annual lecture features a discussion of some of the greatest challenges facing the environment, and research that is contributing to addressing these challenges.
Professor Rashid Sumaila FRSC, the 2022 recipient of the RSC’s Miroslaw Romanowski Medal for scientific work relating to environmental problems will deliver this year’s lecture titled, Sustainable ocean ethos: Not everything not everywhere not all at once
Rashid Sumaila is one of the world’s most innovative researchers on the future of the oceans, integrating the social, economic and fisheries sciences to build novel pathways towards sustainable fisheries. His work has challenged today’s approaches to marine governance, generating exciting new ways of thinking about our relationship to the marine biosphere, such as protecting the high seas as a “fish bank” for the world and using “intergeneration discount rates” for natural resource projects.
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Languages of research, liminal spaces and dialogues between scientific and scholarly cultures in Canada
Delta Waterloo Silver Lake A / BSaturday, November 18 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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In this session, the panelists will address the question of the importance of language and culture as liminal spaces and research tools. They will also discuss the challenges associated with research in a minority context and possible solutions to address them.
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Virtual - Languages of research, liminal spaces and dialogues between scientific and scholarly cultures in Canada
Virtual - ZoomSaturday, November 18 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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In this session, the panelists will address the question of the importance of language and culture as liminal spaces and research tools. They will also discuss the challenges associated with research in a minority context and possible solutions to address them.
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Lunch & Learn - Session 1 - RSC Member Presentations
Federation Hall, University of WaterlooSaturday, November 18 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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From start to finish, ‘Lightning Talks’ are no more than six minutes, and the slides rotate automatically. Button your seatbelt for highspeed scholarship!
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Lunch & Learn - Session 2 - The Future of Independent Expertise in Canada
Delta Waterloo Silver Lake A / BSaturday, November 18 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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In March 2020, the RSC President and the Board of Directors created the RSC Task Force on COVID-19. It had one goal: to help Canada become a better society coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic than it was going into it. In April 2020, a strategic partnership was established with The Globe and Mail – the only partnership between a national academy and a national newspaper in the world – in order to extend the reach of independent expertise.
Three years, 200 publications and 700 volunteers later, this event will review the activities and partnerships of the Task Force, the resulting impact, and opportunities for next steps in ensuring that Canadians have access to independent expertise.
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RSC-CAHS Expert Panel on reviewing and renewing Canada’s role in global health
Delta Waterloo Silver Lake A / BSaturday, November 18 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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This session will provide an overview of the current work of the joint Royal Society of Canada-Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Expert Panel on Canada’s Role in Global Health. Initial thematic findings and insights will be presented. This will be followed by a Q&A and small group discussions to gather insights and generate potential recommendations from participants.
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The Bouchard Report
Delta Waterloo Grand RiverSaturday, November 18 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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In 2022, the Canadian Government mandated the Advisory Panel on the Federal Research Support System to provide recommendations as to how to improve Canada’s performance in research and innovation. This discussion panel will discuss some of the conclusions and recommendations of the 2023 report with the chair of the Advisory panel, Frédéric Bouchard FRSC. Among the key questions are (a) How can Canada ensure that it has the talent and ideas it needs support its wellbeing and prosperity, and (b) What are the conditions necessary to support world-class research?
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Gala Dinner
Concordia ClubSaturday, November 18 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Enjoy a memorable evening of fine dining , celebration, music and more!
Registration Fees
All Days - Without Gala
Members - $300.00
Non- Members -$375.00
All Days - Including Gala
Members - $625.00
Non- Members - $700.00
Individual Day options also available.
The Royal Society of Canada offers Members in good standing accommodations for registration fees, please contact rscfinance@rsc-src.ca for information.
Registration Closes -
October 16, 2023
Hotel Information
Delta Hotels Waterloo,
110 Erb St. W,
Waterloo, ON
N2L 0C6,
(519) 514-0404
Rates:
$192 CAD - $299 CAD per night
Room Block Start Date:
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Room Block End Date:
Sunday, November 19, 2023
Last Day to Book:
Friday, October 13, 2023
Contact Information
Linda Clauson
rscfinance@rsc-src.ca