The Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) are unique partnerships among universities, industry, government and not- for-profit organizations aimed at.

The Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) are unique The Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) are unique partnerships among universities, industry, government and not-partnerships among universities, industry, government and not-for-profit organizations for-profit organizations aimed at aimed at turning Canadian research and turning Canadian research and entrepreneurial talent into economic and social benefits for all entrepreneurial talent into economic and social benefits for all

CanadiansCanadians. .

An integral part of the Government of CanadaAn integral part of the Government of Canada’’s innovation Strategy, s innovation Strategy, these nation-wide, multidisciplinary and multisectoral reserch these nation-wide, multidisciplinary and multisectoral reserch

partnerships partnerships connect research excellence with industrial know-connect research excellence with industrial know-how and strategic investment.how and strategic investment.

General objectives of ArcticNet:• Build synergy among existing researchers in the natural, human health and

social arctic sciences

• To increase and update the observational basis needed to address the ecosystem-level questions raised by climate change and globalization in the Arctic

• Involve northern communities, Inuit organizations, industries, governments, and international agencies as partners through bilateral exchange of knowledge, training and technology

• Contribute to the training of the next generation of young arctic specialists (including Northerners)

• Consolidate international collaborations in the study of the circum-Arctic

• Contribute to the development and dissemination of the knowledge needed to formulate policies and strategies to adapt to change in the Arctic

ArcticNet in Numbers• Over $CDN 9 million per year from Networks of Centres of

Excellence of Canada (85% research & infrastructure,10% networking, 5% administration)

• Over $CDN 20 million cash & in-kind contributions from partners per year

• 36 research projects in natural, human health and social sciences covering the entire Canadian Coastal Arctic

• Over 140 Network Investigators from 30 universities and 8 Federal departments/agencies in Canada.

• Over 500 graduate students, research associates and technicians

• Over 150 partner organizations and 50 foreign scientists from 12 countries

• Engaging relevant stakeholdersEngaging relevant stakeholders

ArcticNet PartnersArcticNet Partners

30 Universities in all 10 Provinces, Northern Colleges and CentresFederal, Provincial & Territorial Government OrganizationsPrivate sector, NGO & not-for-profit Organization

Research Program Research Program Core Program of 36 projects contributing to 4 IRISes

IRIS 1 projects1. Community Adaptation2. Contaminants3. Hydrology4. Tundra Lakes5. Seabed Mapping6. International Law7. H. pylori infection8. Social Cohesion9. Remote sensing

IRIS 2 projects1. Freshwater Resources2. Marine Ecosystem Services3. Arctic Vegetation4. Coastal Landscape5. Arctic Security6. University Education7. High School Education8. Arctic Geomicrobiology9. Arctic Wildlife

IRIS 4 projects1. Community Health2. Arctic Charr3. Marine Fatty Acids4. Permafrost5. Caribou 6. Nunatsiavut7. Inuit Health Cohort8. Human Development9. Inuit Knowledge

IRIS 3 projects1. Carbon Dynamics2. Freshwater-Marine Coupling3. Marine Mammals4. Science to Policy5. Marine Observatories6. Sea-Ice7. Food Security8. Industrial Development9. Commercial Shipping

A major scientific footprint in the Canadian Coastal Arctic

The CCGS The CCGS AmundsenAmundsen: a Canadian research icebreaker for : a Canadian research icebreaker for international collaboration in the study of the changing Arctic international collaboration in the study of the changing Arctic

Providing major access to the Arctic for the Canadian and international scientific community since its inauguration in 2003

Providing major access to the Arctic for the Canadian and international scientific community since its inauguration in 2003

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390 days overwintering expedition

390 days overwintering expedition

448 days overwintering expedition

448 days overwintering expedition

• 1300 days of dedicated scientific operations over 8 years or 163 days per year on average• Supported 2 major international overwintering studies in the Beaufort Sea (CASES & CFL)• Supported science teams from 15 countries• Visited all Canadian coastal Inuit communities as part of an international Inuit Health Survey

• 1300 days of dedicated scientific operations over 8 years or 163 days per year on average• Supported 2 major international overwintering studies in the Beaufort Sea (CASES & CFL)• Supported science teams from 15 countries• Visited all Canadian coastal Inuit communities as part of an international Inuit Health Survey

The CCGS Amundsen provides major access to the Arctic for the Canadian and international scientific community since 2003.

The CCGS Amundsen provides major access to the Arctic for the Canadian and international scientific community since 2003.

2003 - 2008 Cruise TracksCASES: 2003-2004ArcticNet: 2004-IPY: 2007-2009

ArcticNet 2010 Expedition (01 July to 01 November)ArcticNet 2010 Expedition (01 July to 01 November)

Quebec City 01 July – 01 Nov.

Churchill20 July

Iqaluit01 August

Kugluktuk12 August

Sachs Harbour 23 Sept.

Sachs Harbour 23 Sept.

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Leg 1Leg 2Leg 3

CCGS Amundsen

CCGS Amundsen

ArcticNet 2011 Expedition (17 July to 01 November)ArcticNet 2011 Expedition (17 July to 01 November)

Quebec City 17 July – 01 Nov.

Churchill19 Sept.

Kugluktuk12 Aug. – 22 Sept.

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Leg 1Leg 2Leg 3

Kuujjuaraapik09 Sept.

Onboard CCGS Pierre Radisson