CMOS PARTNERS
The Canadian Foundation for Climate and Atmospheric
Sciences (CFCAS) was formed in February 2000 through a formal "Agreement"
between the Minister of the Environment and the Canadian Meteorological
and Oceanographic Society (CMOS) to set up a not-for-profit Foundation.
CFCAS received a grant of $60 million from the Government of Canada to
fund research in Canadian universities, over a period of 6 years, in the
areas of climate system science, climate change, extreme weather, air quality,
and marine environmental prediction. It received a second grant of $50
million in 2003 and its mandate was extended to 2010.
CMOS continues to play an important role
in CFCAS in two main areas: (i) provision of the 'Members' of CFCAS, who
must also hold membership on the CMOS Council, and (ii) assurance through
oversight by the Members and by a CMOS-appointed ex-officio, non-voting
CFCAS Trustee, that the bylaws and operating procedures of CFCAS meet the
requirements outlined in the tri-partite Agreement which governs the activities
of CFCAS. The Members of CFCAS also elect the CFCAS Board of Trustees,
from a slate put forward by a Nominating Committee led by CMOS's ex-officio
Trustee.
CFCAS enhances Canada's scientific capacity
by funding the generation and dissemination of knowledge in areas of national
importance and policy relevance, through focused support for excellent
university-based research in climate and atmospheric sciences.
This Committee acts to promote the geosciences
within Canada. CMOS is responsible for nominating members of this committee
to represent the interests of IAMAS (International Association of Meteorology
and Atmospheric Sciences) and IAPSO (International Association of the Physical
Sciences of the Ocean).
Canadian Societies for the Geophysical
Sciences (CSGS)
What is CSGS?
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A mechanism to link, integrate and coordinate
the geophysical sciences in Canada
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A voice from the geophysical sciences to government,
funding agencies, industry, the public
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A way to promote the advancement of the geophysical
sciences in Canada
Goals
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Facilitate collaboration and exchange amongst
Canadian geophysical sciences
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Coordinate and promote a vision for the integration
of the geophysical sciences in Canada
Why?
Benefits from:
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Commonality of approach – application of physics
to dynamical Earth systems, linkages to environment, chemistry, biology,
geology
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Scientific exchanges and interdisciplinary
linkages in the geophysical sciences
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Coordinated voice to scientific funding bodies
and government on issues of policy relating to, and support for, the geophysical
sciences
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A vision for the advancement of the geophysical
sciences in Canada
Where are the Geophysical Sciences in Canada?
IUGG has associations corresponding
to:
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Geodesy
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Geomagnetism & Aeronomy
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Hydrology
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Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
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Physical sciences of the Oceans
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Seismology & Physics of Earth’s interior
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Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth’s interior
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Cryospheric Sciences
In Canada, 7 out of 8 of these associations
link to CGU and CMOS.
Activities
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Joint meetings of members of CSGS
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Enhance profile of geophysical sciences with
the public and representation in secondary and post-secondary education
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Identify and recommend research support by
governments and others
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Recommendations to member societies
Membership/Operation
Any society that makes a scientific contribution
to the geophysical sciences.
Members currently include:
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Canadian Geophysical Union
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Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic
Society
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Canadian Society of Soil Science
Formation of CSGS
Terms of
Reference
PAGSE is a cooperative association of more than 25 national
organizations in Science and Engineering, representing approximately 50,000
individual members from the industry, academia, and government sectors.
It was formed in June 1995 at the invitation of the Academy of Science
of the Royal Society of Canada to represent the Canadian science and engineering
community to the Government of Canada. CMOS is a member of this association.
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This group is concerned with improving communication
among geoscience societies around the world and, as appropriate, with promoting
joint activities. A formal meeting is held at each General Assembly
of the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics. CMOS is a member
of this group.
The Canadian Consortium for Research (CCR)
was established in 1976. It consists of 18 organizations that represent
researchers in all disciplines across Canada. While the majority of these
researchers are based in universities, the constituent organizations have
numerous members in government laboratories and in private sector research
centres. With more than 50,000 researchers and 500,000 students represented
in these member groups, the CCR is the largest umbrella organization in
Canada whose primary concerns are the funding of research in all sectors
and support for post-secondary education.
All activities of the Consortium are conducted
with volunteers from the constituent member societies and organizations.
A six-member steering committee provides the planning and leadership for
the CCR and reports to the Consortium at regularly scheduled monthly meetings
of the member representatives.
The Science Media Centre of Canada is an independent,
not-for-profit organization that exists to raise the level of public discourse
on science in Canada by helping journalists access the experts and evidence-based
research they need to cover science in the news. The SMCC is supported
by over 120 Charter Members and ongoing support from our patron organizations.
CMOS is one of the 120 charter members
of SMCC.
