The fourth International Polar Year (IPY 2007-2008) has been the largest-ever international research program focussed on the world’s polar regions. Scientific results from this 60+ nation initiative will be presented to the international community at the Oslo Science Conference June 8-12, 2010.

The IPY community in Canada will convene for the IPY Canada Early Results Workshop in Ottawa to note IPY’s achievements, showcase preliminary findings from Canadian IPY projects, explore ideas for synthesizing and integrating results and begin focusing on the implications of IPY research in terms of climate change impacts and adaptations and health and well-being of northern communities.

The IPY Canada Early Results Workshop is the third in a series of workshops organized by the Government of Canada Program for IPY. These workshops bring together the diverse IPY community in Canada to develop and further networks, share information, discuss ideas and build synergies amongst the various Canadian IPY projects. The previous workshops, in October 2007 and December 2008, initiated discussions on data management, knowledge transfer and integration. Canada’s IPY Program is now at a stage in which most research projects have completed their final field seasons and data analysis and interpretation is underway. At this point, most IPY project teams have preliminary results to share and discuss.

The IPY Canada Early Results Workshop will be the first opportunity for the broader IPY community in Canada to learn about the findings of IPY science that has been taking place in Canada since early 2007.

The objectives of the IPY Canada Early Results Workshop are to:

1. provide an opportunity for IPY researchers to present their early results to the Canadian IPY and Arctic research community;
2. begin and/or promote ongoing initiatives to synthesize IPY research results;
3. share information about other IPY program and legacy initiatives (e.g., data management, logistics, licensing, training, communications and outreach);
4. stimulate dialogue around policy implications of IPY research, and build momentum for the IPY Global Conference in 2012 which will be hosted by Canada.

The IPY Canada Early Results Workshop will provide an opportunity to bring together Canadian researchers, research managers, policymakers and others interested in Arctic science to focus on early IPY results and begin synthesis activities.

Lead researchers from IPY science projects, key representatives of other IPY program components, representatives of organizations involved in northern and Arctic science and representatives of northern Aboriginal and science-focused organizations should plan to attend.

Note that this workshop is not intended to be a primary means of delivering research results to northern audiences. Specific communications activities focused on bringing IPY results to northern audiences are under development in collaboration with the four IPY Northern Coordination Offices.

To request travel support:  January 8, 2010

To register:
Presenters:  January 8, 2010 (abstracts due at this time)
All other participants:  January 28, 2010
To book rooms under block booking: January 16, 2010

Have a question? Please contact Stephanie Rees at the IPY Federal Program Office at Stephanie.Rees@ainc-inac.gc.ca (819) 953-1268; or at ipy-api@ainc-inac.gc.ca (819) 953-2007

General Information

Dates: February 16-18, 2010

Location: Fairmont Château Laurier , 1 Rideau Street, Ottawa, Ontario

Meeting Program

The Canadian IPY Early Results Workshop will highlight early results from each IPY science project through plenary presentations, panel discussions, concurrent sessions and poster presentations.

A detailed program is in development and will be available here soon.

Associated Events:

Canadian Arctic Research Licensing Initiative (CARLI) Sessions
Over the next two years the Government of Canada Program for International Polar Year is facilitating an IPY initiative called the Canadian Arctic Research Licensing Initiative (CARLI). This project is intended to provide a unique opportunity for territorial and federal northern regulators, Aboriginal governments and organizations and the research community to work together to exchange information, share best practices and review the application and processing of research licences in Canada’s North. These sessions will be used to meet with researcher to discuss initiatives that would improve researchers’ understanding and ability to navigate the licensing process in Canada’s North. Participation in these sessions is being organized by the IPY Federal Program Office.

For more information, contact Katherine Wilson at the IPY Federal Program Office (Katherine.Wilson@ainc-inac.gc.ca) or by phone at (819) 934-5623.

 

Health Canada Science and Policy Round Table on Northern Health and Community Well-being
This round table will feature presentations and discussions on issues surrounding Northern health research and community well-being. It is part of an ongoing initiative to improve science-policy integration across the federal health portfolio and it strives to inform and bring together the scientific and policy communities on specific health science issues.  This round table offers a unique opportunity to bring together the IPY researcher community and those interested in the policy implications of their research. 

1. For more information, contact Jessica King at Health Canada (jessica.king@hc-sc.gc.ca).

IPY Photo Exhibit
Arctic Vision celebrates the scientific achievement of International Polar Year (IPY) in Canada through 27 images from IPY research projects funded by the Government of Canada Program for IPY.  These images capture the breadth and depth of scientific endeavours in the Canadian Arctic during the IPY Observing Years of 2007 to 2009.

IPY Researchers’ Corner
Similar to the concept of a Speaker’s Corner, the IPY Researchers’ Corner will provide an opportunity to the IPY community to speak on camera about the experiences and discoveries gained through IPY. These video clips will be used for the Government of Canada IPY website and in a variety of other communication and outreach activities. Researchers and members of the IPY community will be encouraged to visit the booth at various times throughout the workshop.

TO REGISTER - Please complete the registration form sent via email. If you are presenting, please remember to attach your abstract and related information during the registration submission process.

Registration Deadline FOR PRESENTERS: January 8, 2010
Registration Deadline FOR ALL OTHER PARTICIPANTS: January 28, 2010

All participants in the IPY Canada Early Results Workshop are required to register using the form provided with the email invitation. While there will be no registration fee, registration will be limited to 200 participants. Priority will be given to presenters and other members of IPY science project teams.

Presenters at the IPY Canada Early Results Workshop will be primarily the principal investigators and co-investigators from the IPY Science projects. Those investigators who wish to present are requested to submit a presentation title, abstract and preferred format (oral or poster) with their registration form by January 8, 2010. Further presentation guidelines will be provided to presenters following the development of the program and themes.

Limited travel support will be available for eligible participants of the IPY Canada Early Results Workshop. To determine if you are eligible for travel support, please contact Stephanie Rees at Stephanie.Rees@ainc-inac.gc.ca; (819) 953-1268.

A block of guest rooms has been reserved for the IPY Canada Early Results Workshop participants at the Fairmont Château Laurier. All presenters and participants are responsible for booking their own accommodations.

Fairmont Château Laurier

The Fairmont Château Laurier is historic hotel located in the heart of downtown Ottawa. Surrounded by several notable Ottawa features such as the Rideau Canal, Ottawa River, Parliament Hill and the Byward Market, the Château Laurier is perfectly situated for access to the history, culture and vibrancy that defines the city of Ottawa.

For more information on the Château Laurier, please visit their website .

Reservation Details:

Guest rooms will be held for presenters and participants of the IPY Early Results Workshop until January 16, 2009 at a competitive rate of $145.00 per night

To reserve a room under the block booking:

On-line:

By Phone: Global Reservations Centre

• Canada & USA: 1-800-441-1414
• International: 1-506-863-6310 or Global Toll Free*: 1-800-0441-1414
• Ask for the Fairmont Château Laurier and the IPY Early Results Workshop Group Rate

Transportation and Parking for Hotel Guests:

Directions to the Château Laurier

Parking available for Hotel Guests, $25.00 with in/out privileges

Airport Shuttle available, $24.00 inclusive of return trip

Ottawa Public Transportation - OC Transpo

Please note that registration is mandatory as space is limited. There is no registration fee.
Presenters will primarily be the Principal Investigators and Co-Investigators from IPY Science projects.

Submit to the IPY Federal Program Office by email
to api-ipy@ainc-inac.gc.ca or by fax to 819-934-0584

Name [Last, First]: __________

Organization: __________

Title: __________

Address: __________

Email Address: __________

Phone No.: __________

IPY Project Affiliation [if applicable]:
Project No., Title & Principal Investigator

 

Will you be presenting your IPY results? YES/NO

If YES, please submit on a separate page the TITLE of your presentation, list of AUTHORS, ABSTRACT (max. 250 words) and preferred presentation FORMAT (oral or poster). Please note presentation format requests will be granted as often as possible.

Travel Support

Limited travel support will be available for eligible participants of the IPY Canada Early Results Workshop. To determine if you are eligible for travel support, please contact Stephanie Rees at Stephanie.Rees@ainc-inac.gc.ca;
(819) 953-1268.

Accommodations

Block Booking at the Fairmont Château Laurier: available until January 16, 2010 for $145.00/night
Book accomodation online
Phone: Global Reservations Centre - 1 (800) 441-1414
Ask for Fairmont Château Laurier and the IPY Early Results Workshop Group Rate