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2010 Patterson Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to Dr. Gilbert BrunetI am pleased to announce that Dr. Gilbert Brunet, Director of Meteorological Research with Environment Canada's Science and Technology Branch, Environment Canada has been awarded the 2010 Patterson Medal Award for distinguished service to meteorology in Canada. His contributions to meteorology in Canada over the past 21 years in the field of meteorological research are recognized both nationally and internationally. His contributions to science and science management at Environment Canada are truly remarkable. Gilbert's innovative spirit and scientific leadership are exemplary and have a strong impact on the main directions taken by our Department.The Patterson Distinguished Service Medal, presented since 1954, is considered the most pre-eminent award recognizing outstanding work in meteorology by residents of Canada. This prestigious award is named in honor of Dr. John Patterson, a distinguished meteorologist who was Director and Controller of the Meteorological Service of Canada from 1929 to 1946, a crucial period in the development of Canada's weather service. This prestigious award was presented to Mr. Brunet on Friday, November 25th during a formal luncheon held at the Environment Canada building at Downsview, Ontario. Please join me in congratulating Gilbert. David Grimes Assistant Deputy Minister Meteorological Service of Canada +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Please see: http://cmos.ca/Patterson/patterson.html and follow the link. Also please see: http://cmos.ca/Prizewinners/prizewinners2010.html |
La médaille de service distingué de Patterson de 2010 est attribuée à M. Gilbert Brunet, Ph. D.J'ai le plaisir d'annoncer que M. Gilbert Brunet, Ph. D., directeur de la recherche météorologique à la Direction générale des sciences et de la technologie d'Environnement Canada a reçu la médaille de Patterson de 2010 pour son service distingué en météorologie au Canada. Ses contributions à la météorologie au Canada au cours des 21 dernières années dans le secteur de la recherche météorologique sont reconnues tant à l'échelle nationale qu'internationale. Ses contributions à la science et à la gestion des sciences à Environnement Canada sont vraiment remarquables. L'esprit innovateur et le leadership scientifique de M. Brunet sont exemplaires et exercent un puissant impact sur les principales orientations adoptées par notre ministère.La médaille de service distingué de Patterson, qui a été décernée depuis 1954, est considérée comme le prix le plus important pour la reconnaissance du travail exceptionnel réalisé en météorologie par des Canadiens. Ce prix prestigieux a été créé en l'honneur de M. John Patterson, Ph. D., un météorologue distingué qui a été directeur et contrôleur du Service météorologique du Canada de 1929 à 1946, une période importante dans le développement du service météorologique du Canada. Ce prestigieux prix a été remis à M. Brunet le vendredi 25 novembre au cours d'un déjeuner officiel organisé à l'immeuble d'Environnement Canada de Downsview, en Ontario. Veuillez vous joindre à moi pour féliciter Gilbert. David Grimes Sous-ministre adjoint Service Météorologique du Canada +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Svp voir : http://cmos.ca/Patterson/patterson.html et suivre le lien : et aussi : http://cmos.ca/Prizewinners/prizewinners2010.html |
(november 29 movembre
2011)
Dear CMOS members,
This is to inform you that Peter
Kent, Minister of the Environment, has replied to the letter I wrote in
June on behalf of CMOS to express our concerns regarding the possible
effects of staff cuts within Environment Canada. Mr Kent's letter
is posted under "Reports" in the "Member's Services " section of the
CMOS web site http://cmos.ca/MemberServicese.html
Sincerely,
Norman McFarlane
President, CMOS
(16
November 2011)
This is a new area of announcements. This page is also published in the October 2011 CMOS Bulletin. Depending on the frequency of such opportunities we will find a more prominent and permanent spot on the web site, and the present English-only material will be found on the French part of the site.
CMOS Webmaster
(14 October 2011)
(4 October 2011)
Working Group I (WGI) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has announced that the First Order Draft of the WGI contribution to the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report, Climate Change 2013: The Physical Science Basis will be available for Expert Review from 16 December 2011 to 10 February 2012. Individuals interested in participating in the expert review of the WGI Report are invited to register themselves as expert reviewers using the form available on theIPCC WGI website.
This registration process has been established by the WGI Bureau to facilitate an objective, open and transparent expert review. The WGI expert review follows the IPCC Procedures. All individuals with expertise and/or publications in the specific areas covered by the WGI Report are invited to assist in the IPCC assessment process by registering to review the chapter(s) of the WGI First Order Draft for which they are an expert. Prospective reviewers will be asked to indicate the chapter(s) that they are interested in reviewing, provide supporting information on their relevant expertise, and confirm their expertise through a statement of self-declaration. Following completion of the registration process, each expert reviewer will receive an email from the WGI Technical Support Unit on 16 December 2011 with an individual username and password to access the draft report.
Please assist in circulating this announcement to relevant contacts.
BACKGROUND: At its 28th Session in April 2008, the IPCC decided to undertake the preparation of the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report (AR5), consisting of contributions from WGI (the physical science basis), WGII (impacts, adaptation and vulnerability), WGIII (mitigation of climate change) and a Synthesis Report. Complete information on the AR5 is available on the IPCC website.
The WGI contribution to the AR5 will include chapters on:
· Observations: Atmosphere and Surface
· Observations: Ocean
· Observations: Cryosphere
· Information from Paleoclimate Archives
· Carbon and Other Biogeochemical Cycles
· Clouds and Aerosols
· Anthropogenic and Natural Radiative Forcing
· Evaluation of Climate Models
· Detection and Attribution of Climate Change: from Global to Regional
· Near-term Climate Change: Projections and Predictability
· Long-term Climate Change: Projections, Commitments and Irreversibility
· Sea Level Change
· Climate Phenomena and their Relevance for Future Regional Climate Change
Please refer to the approved outline for the WGI contribution for additional detail on the content of the Report.
All IPCC Reports undergo a multi-phase review process. During the first review phase, First Order Drafts are circulated to expert reviewers with expertise and/or publications in particular areas of the report. During the second review phase, Second Order Drafts and a first draft of the Summary for Policymakers are circulated to all expert reviewers and to governments (through government focal points to the IPCC).
Questions about registration as an expert reviewer for the WGI contribution to the AR5 can be directed to the WGI Technical Support Unit at wg1@ipcc.unibe.ch.
Thank you,
IPCC Secretariat for Canada
Science & Technology Branch
Environment Canada
200 Sacré Coeur Blvd, 11th Floor
Gatineau QC K1A 0H3
ipcc-giec@ec.gc.ca
Telephone 819-953-7625
Facsimile 819-953-0550
Government of Canada
Website www.ec.gc.ca/sc-cs
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Le groupe de travail I (WGI) du Groupe
d’experts intergouvernemental sur l’évolution du climat (GIEC) a
annoncé que le premier projet de texte de la contribution du WGI
au Cinquième rapport d’évaluation du GIEC, Climate
Change
2013: The Physical Science Basis pourra être examiné
par
les experts du 16 décembre 2011 au 10 février 2012.
Les
personnes qui désirent participer à l’examen du rapport
du
WGI sont invitées à s’inscrire comme examinateurs experts
au moyen du formulaire disponible sur lesite
web du WGI du GIEC.
Le processus d’inscription a été établi par le bureau du WGI afin d’assurer un examen objectif, ouvert et transparent. L’examen par les experts du WGIdoit suivre les procédures du GIEC qui figurent sous IPCC Procedures. Toutes les personnes qui ont une expertise et/ou sont auteurs d’articles dans des domaines spécifiques couverts par le Rapport du WGI sont invitées à contribuer au processus d’évaluation du GIEC et à proposer leur candidature comme examinateurs des chapitres du premier projet de texte du WGI qui correspondent à leur domaine de compétence. Les examinateurs éventuels devront indiquer les chapitres qu’ils souhaitent étudier, fournir l’information relative à leur domaine d’expertise et confirmer leur expertise en signant un formulaire d’autodéclaration. À la fin du processus d’inscription, l’unité de soutien technique du WGI enverra le 16 décembre 2011 un courriel à chaque examinateur expert pour lui communiquer un nom utilisateur et un mot de passe permettant d’accéder au rapport provisoire.
Veuillez communiquer cette information aux personnes concernées.
CONTEXTE : À sa 28e session tenue en avril 2008, le GIEC a décidé d’entreprendre la préparation du Cinquième rapport d’évaluation du GIEC (AR5) qui comprend les contributions du WGI (les fondements physiques), du WGII (les impacts, l’adaptation et la vulnérabilité), et du WGIII (atténuation du changement climatique) ainsi qu’un rapport de synthèse. L’information complète sur l’AR5 se trouve dans le site web du GIEC.
La contribution du WGI à l’AR5 comprend les chapitres sur les sujets suivants :
· Observations : Atmosphère et surface
· Observations : Océan
· Observations : Cryosphère
· Information sur les archives paléoclimatiques
· Cycle du carbone et autres cycles biogéochimiques
· Nuages et aérosols
· Forçage anthropique et forçage radiatif naturel
· Évaluation des modèles climatiques
· Détection et attribution du changement climatique : mondial à régional
· Changement climatique à court terme : Projections et prévisibilité
· Changement climatique à long terme : Projections, engagements et irréversibilité
· Changement du niveau de la mer
· Les phénomènes climatiques et leur pertinence dans les changements climatiques régionaux futurs
Veuillez consulter le sommaire de la contribution du WGI pour de plus de détails sur le contenu du rapport.
Tous les rapports du GIEC sont soumis à une révision qui comporte plusieurs phases. Au cours de la première phase de révision, les premiers projets de texte sont transmis aux examinateurs qui possèdent l’expertise et/ou ont publié des articles sur les sujets spécifiques contenus dans le rapport. Au cours de la deuxième phase de révision, les seconds projets de texte et un premier projet de texte du Sommaire à l’intention des décideurs sont transmis à tous les examinateurs experts et aux gouvernements (par l’entremise de points de contact des gouvernements au GIEC).
Vous pouvez adresser vos questions sur votre inscription en tant qu’examinateur expert pour la contribution du WGI à l’AR5 à l’unité de soutien technique du WGI à wg1@ipcc.unibe.ch.
Merci.
Secrétariat du GIEC pour le Canada
Direction générale des
sciences
et de la technologie
Environnement Canada
200, boulevard Sacré Coeur, 11e
étage
Gatineau QC K1A 0H3
ipcc-giec@ec.gc.ca
Téléphone 819-953-7625
Télécopieur 819-953-0550
Gouvernement du Canada
Site Web www.ec.gc.ca/sc-cs
The idea of this session is to bring together 'academics' and 'practitioners' to share examples (good and/or bad) on the implementation of science breakthrough (large or small) within EAs studies.
This session number is 167 and falls under the category #11 "Ocean Policy, resource management".
It can be found under: http://www.sgmeet.com/osm2012/special_sessions11.asp
Its abstract is as follow:
"Environmental monitoring/assessment and aquatic sciences have typically followed divergent paths. Regulators and environmental consultants do not necessarily follow the most up to date techniques with regards to aquatic environmental monitoring and environmental assessment. Paradigm shifts in the aquatic sciences continue to happen and be covered in the scientific journals and conferences but are not necessarily incorporated or known about in the applied sciences. This session hopes to recruit presentations of case studies where aquatic ecologists and environmental assessors have worked in conjunction to ensure that the techniques recently developed in academia have been successfully applied to an environmental issue."
The deadline for abstract submission is 23:59 U. S. Central Time on 7 October 2011.
Sebastien Donnet & Michael Teasdale
AMEC Earth & Environmental
(20 September 2011)
Dr. Andrew J. Weaver (University of Victoria)
The Award Ceremony and Public Lecture will be in the Ford Auditorium at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography at 2:00 p. m. on Thursday, November 24, 2011
Dr. Andrew J. Weaver (FRSC) is an international leader in ocean and climate modelling and analysis and, in particular, is a foremost expert on the role of the ocean in climate variability and change. Dr. Weaver's research at the University of Victoria involves multiple aspects of ocean, climate, and paleoclimate modeling and analysis. His research group developed an Earth System Climate Model referred to internationally as the University of Victoria climate model
A novel aspect of Dr. Weaver's approach to research is his ability to transcend traditional disciplinary barriers. A unifying theme in his work is enhancing our scientific understanding of the natural environment. He recently became interested in how climate and abrupt climate change has affected human dispersal over the last 135,000 years, and together with his colleagues he has published a number of manuscripts in this emerging field. Finally, Dr. Weaver is an outstanding spokesperson on issues concerning climate science and he has dedicated enormous energy conveying sound science to the public at large. Dr. Weaver has served on many national and international committees and his scientific contributions have been recognized internationally through his election to learned societies and his winning of prestigious scientific awards as well as the Order of British Columbia.
More information can be found at www.huntsmanaward.ca
(7 September 2011)
| Dear
CMOS Colleagues,
On behalf of the CMOS Executive I wish to assure you that we are concerned about the immediate and longer-term effects of recent staff reductions and other work force adjustment activities that are being carried out within Environment Canada. We have undertaken an initial action to address this issue on behalf of CMOS and we are now exploring further actions. The initial round of scientific and technical staff cuts in Environment Canada thatwere announced in late May, 2011 were discussed by CMOS Council and the membersat the AGM that was held in conjunction with the CMOS Congress in Victoria. Therewas general concern about the Environment Canada staff cuts and the CMOS Executivewas given the responsibility to develop an appropriate response on behalf of CMOS. With the likelihood of additional staff reductions being well publicized, possible CMOSactions were discussed by the Executive at its meeting in June. With the assistance of several members of the Executive, I drafted a letter to the Minister of the Environment on behalf of CMOS. This letter expressed our concern in regard to the impact of the current and planned staff reductions and requested clarification of the long-term plan for science within the Ministry. The letter noted that it is important for CMOS members and the Canadian Public to be given an explanation as to how Environment Canada will continueto be effective in delivering the science that is critically needed to address ongoing and emerging environmental issues. This initial letter was sent in late June. It was not composed as an open letter andtherefore not publicized in any way at that time. We noted in the letter that CMOS is comprised of meteorologists, climatologists and oceanographers from universities,government and the private sector in Canada. In that light we hoped that the Minister would recognize this letter as a responsible and measured expression of concern thatmerited a timely and informative reply. To date there has been no acknowledgement or response from the Minister. In view of the recently widely publicized further staffreduction actions in Environment Canada, we have decided to inform CMOS members of the contents of this initial letter by posting it within the Members Services section of the CMOS web site. We remain very concerned about the staffing actions currently under way in Environment Canada. At present we have little specific information on the near andlonger term impacts of these actions on programs and services but we believe that they may significantly diminish the capacity of Environment Canada to provide key services to Canadians. We are monitoring the situation and attempting to assess impacts on the professional activities of CMOS members within government, the private sector anduniversities as well as on the Canadian Public. In due course we will to respond further, publically and hopefully effectively. To that end we would very much welcome havingyour direct input. If you are able and willing to provide specific information about impacts of the staff reductions on programs and services, that will be very muchappreciated. Please feel free to contact me by email at president@cmos.ca. Thank you in advance for your attention and input. Norman McFarlane President,
CMOS |
Chers
collègues de la SCMO,
Au nom de la direction de la SCMO, je désire vous assurer que nous sommes préoccupésdes effets immédiats et à long terme des récentes réductions de personnel et d’autres activitésd’ajustement des effectifs qui sont effectuées par Environnement Canada. Nous avons entreprisune action initiale pour aborder ce problème au nom de la SCMO et nous explorons maintenant des actions subséquentes. La ronde initiale de coupures de personnel scientifique et technique chez EnvironnementCanada qui a été annoncée à la fin de mai 2011 a été discutée par le Conseil de la SCMO et par les membres pendant l’AGA. Ces deux réunions ont été tenues conjointement avec le Congrès à Victoria. Il y avait une préoccupation générale à propos des coupures de personnel d’Environnement Canada et s'est vu confiée au comité exécutif la responsabilité de développer une réponse appropriée au nom de la Société. Avec la possibilité de réductions additionnelles de personnel étant bien publicisées, des actions possibles de la SCMO ont été discutées par la direction lors de sa réunion de juin. Avec l’aide de divers membres de la direction, j’ai rédigé une lettre au ministre de l’Environnement au nom de la SCMO. Cette lettre exprimait notre inquiétude concernant l’impact des réductions de personnel actuelles et planifiées et demandaitdes clarifications du plan à long terme pour la science à l’intérieur du Ministère. La lettresoulignait qu’il est important pour les membres de la SCMO et le public canadien de recevoir une explication sur la façon dont Environnement Canada continuera à être efficace pour fournir la science qui est si fortement nécessaire pour aborder les problèmes environnementaux naissants. Cette lettre initiale a été envoyée à la fin de juin. Elle n’était pas rédigée comme une lettre ouverte et donc n’a pas été publiée en aucun moment à cette date. Nous avons soulevé dans la lettre que la SCMO est constituée de météorologues, climatologues et d’océanographes des universités, des gouvernements et du secteur privé au Canada. À la lumière de ceci, nous espérions que le ministre reconnaitrait cette lettre comme une expression responsable et mesuréed’inquiétude qui méritait une réponse informative en temps opportun. À ce jour, il n’y a aucunaccusé de réponse du ministre. Étant donné les actions de réduction subséquente de personnellargement publicisées chez Environnement Canada, nous avons décidé d’informer les membres de la SCMO du contenu de cette lettre initiale en l’affichant dans la section des Services auxmembres du site web de la SCMO. Nous demeurons très inquiets des actions de personnel en cours chez Environnement Canada. Présentement, nous avons peu d’information précise sur les impacts à court et long terme de ces actions sur les programmes et services, mais nous croyons qu’elles peuvent diminuer la capacité d’Environnement Canada de fournir des services clés aux Canadiens. Nous surveillons la situation et tentons d’évaluer les impacts sur les activités professionnelles des membres de laSCMO à l’intérieur du gouvernement, du secteur privé et des universités, ainsi que sur le publiccanadien. En temps opportun, nous répondrons plus avant publiquement et nous l’espérons,efficacement. Dans ce but, nous aimerons beaucoup avoir vos conseils directs. Nousapprécierions beaucoup, si vous pouvez et désirez fournir de l’information spécifique des impactsdes réductions de personnel sur les programmes et service. N’hésitez pas à communiquer avec moi par courriel au president@cmos.ca. Merci à l’avance pour votre attention et vos conseils. Norman McFarlane Président,
SCMO |
(15 August / août 2011)
The "WMO Professor Mariolopoulos Trust Fund Award" is granted for an outstanding research paper in atmospheric sciences, published or accepted during the last two years in a refereed journal by a young scientist (age below 35 years by the date of publication). The award is intended to stimulate interest in research and the understanding of the atmospheric environment. Papers that have previously won prizes are not eligible.
Please click here for more details.
(28 July 2011)
Many topics of interest were discussed by a series of plenary speakers. The plenary sessions were focused on climate change and its impacts. These included the role of natural variability in climate change; long range transport and measurement of global industrial pollution including East Asian pollution now increasing over BC; an explanation the impacts on sea animals of ocean "dead zones" (or hypoxia - reduction in oxygen) caused by climate changes; the changing shorelines as climate change alters erosion by waves as well as increasing sea height; migration of ocean fish caused by climate changes; and the variations in El Nino cycles caused by changing climate;
Two public lectures were held on the Tuesday and Thursday evenings. In the first lecture, Ken Denman discussed the changing north Pacific ocean as the impacts of climate change are already being measured. Once again, global climate warming was confirmed at two degrees C by 2050, but model results are increasingly agreeing that the warming will not increase much in later decades and centuries. On Thursday evening, Verena Tunnicliffe of UVic talked on the undersea world of living animals near thermal vents. She accompanied her talk with videos and photos which fascinated the audience.
Other important discussions during the Congress included the successful transfer of Atmosphere-Ocean to Taylor and Francis, and the launch of the P. Met Certification program for meteorologists by ECO Canada. Both Taylor and Francis and ECO Canada had exhibit booths where delegates obtained additional information.
Many prizes and awards were announced during the Congress. Details of these awards, presented at the Parsons Luncheon on June 7 and the Congress banquet on June 8, may be found at this link, with photos where possible. As well, the Congress photo collage can be seen here now.
Finally some reminders about the Congress just completed:
Webmaster, CMOS
(updated 3 July 2011)
Dr. Allyn Clarke, an Emeritus Scientist with the Ocean Sciences Division at BIO, recently received international recognition as a Guest of Honour at a scientific symposium organized by International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) and Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) on the "Variability of the North Atlantic and its Marine Ecosystems during 2000-2009". The symposium was held at Santander, Spain, and represented the continuation of a series of decadal symposia on oceanographic variability in the North Atlantic over the past half century.
Dr. Clarke was one of six Guests of Honour who were acknowledged for their contributions to enhancing our understanding of the marine environment, and recognized as leaders and long-time contributors to the study of environmental variation in the North Atlantic and effects on biota over many decades within ICES and NAFO. The other five honourees were from France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Dr. Clarke's primary scientific interest has been the circulation of the high-latitude North Atlantic and its role in the global climate system, with his research papers including both theoretical and observational results. During his 35 years of distinguished service with DFO, he led numerous research cruises in the North Atlantic and made many significant contributions to our present understanding of circulation and water mass transformations there. He served unselfishly as a manager in the Ocean Sciences Division for 17 years, and played lead roles in international climate programs such as the World Ocean Circulation Experiment (WOCE) and the Climate Variability and Prediction (CLIVAR) program.
(23 June 2011)
If you lost those, please contact Nathan Gillett, Chair of the Local Arrangements Committee at: Nathan.Gillett@ec.gc.ca
(23 June 2011)
| Call for Nominations*
*Nomination Deadline- June 27, 2011* * * *The PAGSE 2011 Symposium ** ** I am writing to invite your organization to nominate an excellent early career scientist or engineer to participate in a symposium around the theme of *New Challenges for Young Researchers*. The event is being organized by the Partnership Group for Science and* *Engineering (PAGSE). **** ** ** PAGSE is an association of over 25 professional and scientific organizations representing more than 50,000 members from academia, industry and government. It represents the Canadian science and engineering community to the Government and seeks to advance research and innovation for the benefit of Canadians. PAGSE is not a lobby group, but a cooperative partnership that addresses broad issues of science and engineering policy at the national level.** ** ** Young scientists and engineers, broadly defined as being within approximately 10 years of receiving their doctorate, occupy a unique position in the Canadian knowledge landscape. Widely recognized for their creativity and energy, young scientists and engineers are also more mobile, more digitally connected and more globally engaged than ever before. The Symposium will consider the implications of these changes for the research community and for science policy in ****Canada****. The attendees will be asked to develop recommendations and present these at the Canadian Science Policy Congress (****Ottawa****, November 16-18, 2011). Attendance at the Symposium and the CSPC will give attendees the opportunity for dialogue with funding agency executives, federal policymakers and parliamentarians. Ultimately, it will highlight the importance of research to society and the economy, validate ****Canada****’s past research investments, and encourage continued support for researchers and their laboratories. **** ** ** Nominees can be from any field or sector. They should be a) dynamic researchers that show exceptional promise in their field; b) articulate, enthusiastic about their work; and c) excellent communicators, able to convey its importance effectively. We invite you to send information on your nominee(s) and examples of where the person’s research is yielding impressive results. Nominations should be sent by fax (613-238-2227), e-mail (Conway@cfcas.org) or regular mail. The deadline for nominations is June 27, 2011. If you have questions, I can be reached at (613) 238-2223.**** ** ** Yours sincerely,**** **** Dawn Conway**** Chair, Symposium Organizing Committee**** Executive Director, Canadian Foundation for Climate and Atmospheric Sciences |
*Appel à
candidatures*
*Date limite de candidature : 27 juin 2011** * ** ** Je vous invite à nous proposer un candidat ou une candidate qui est un excellent scientifique ou ingénieur en début de carrière et qui aimerait participer à un symposium consacré aux nouveaux défis des jeunes chercheurs. L’événement est organisé par le Partenariat en faveur des sciences et de la technologie (PFST). **** **** Le PFST est une association qui
regroupe
plus de 25 organismes professionnels et scientifiques auxquels
appartiennent
plus de **** Les scientifiques et les ingénieurs en début de carrière, sont, grosso modo, ceux qui ont obtenu leur doctorat dans les dix dernières années, occupent une position unique dans les sphères du savoir au Canada. Généralement reconnus pour leur créativité et leur énergie, ces jeunes sont en outre mobiles, connectés à l’univers numérique et actifs à l’échelle planétaire comme jamais auparavant. Les participants au symposium étudieront l’incidence de cette nouvelle réalité sur la communauté des chercheurs et sur la politique scientifique du Canada. Ils seront invités à formuler des recommandations et à les présenter à la *Conférence sur les politiques scientifiques canadiennes* (Ottawa, du 16 au 18 novembre 2011). Au cours du symposium et de la conférence, les participants auront la possibilité de s’entretenir avec des responsables d’organismes subventionnaires et de personnes responsables de l’élaboration de politiques au niveau fédéral. Le symposium soulignera l’importance de la recherche pour la société et l’économie, démontrera les impacts importants des investissements passés et soulignera la nécessité d’accorder un soutien constant aux chercheurs et aux laboratoires de recherche. **** **** Les candidats peuvent appartenir à n’importe quel secteur ou discipline. Ils doivent être a) des chercheurs dynamiques qui possèdent un potentiel exceptionnel dans leur domaine; b) éloquents et enthousiasmés par leur travail ; c) d’excellents communicateurs qui sont capables de bien faire saisir l’importance de leur travail. Nous vous invitons à nous faire parvenir des renseignements sur les candidats et candidates que vous proposez ainsi que des exemples montrant en quoi la recherche de ces personnes donne des résultats percutants. Vous pouvez envoyer les candidatures par télécopieur au 613-238-2227, par courriel à conway@cfcas.org, ou par la poste. La date limite est le 27 juin 2011. Si vous avez des questions, vous pouvez me joindre au 613-238-2223.**** **** Veuillez agréer, Monsieur/Madame, l’expression de mes meilleurs sentiments.* **** Présidente, comité d’organisation du symposium **** Directrice exécutive, Fondation canadienne pour les sciences du climat et de l’atmosphère**** |
| ECO
Canada is proud to announce a new certification for
Professional
Meteorologists The Standard of Excellence in Meteorology.
P. Met officially launches at the 2011 CMOS Congress in Victoria, BC, June 5-9, 2011. |
ECO
Canada est fier d’annoncer une nouvelle certification pour les
Météorologistes professionnels La norme d’excellence
en
météorologie.
Le lancement officiel de la certification de Mét. P aura lieu au congrès de 2011 de la SCMO qui se tiendra à Victoria, en C.-B., 5-9 juin, 2011. |
(June 6 juin 2011)
| *Call for Panel Proposals –
Deadline
Extension*
Canadian Science Policy Conference 2011 The 2011 Canadian Science Policy Conference (CSPC) will be held in Ottawa from November 16 – 18. The CSPC has become a must-attend annual event in the Canadian science policy community by providing a permanent national forum for discussing science policy issues. As a new initiative for its third conference, CSPC is working to involve stakeholder communities more directly in the program planning process. Therefore CSPC has issued a call for proposals, and we have already received a number of proposals. *This note is to inform you that the deadline for submission has been extended to 5pm on Jun 10th, 2011. * Please see below for proposal formatting and submission guidelines, as well as evaluation criteria to be used by the CSPC program committee. Please share this panel proposal with your colleagues. ******************************************************* *Format and Eligibility criteria* Please submit a *one-page* proposal that outlines the title and subject of your panel, as well as proposed panelists, and goals of the proposed conference session. Panel proposals must be submitted to the CSPC program committee (by email: program@sciencepolicy.ca for evaluation prior to 5pm on June 10, 2011. Proposals must be in Microsoft *Word or PDF *document format. *Evaluation criteria* The program committee evaluates the proposals on the basis of the following criteria: Brings together 3-4 panelists (indicate "Invited" or "Confirmed" for each panelist) Proposed speakers reflect a diversity of organizations, ideas, regions, sectors and/or gender balance Alignment to the conference* **Theme* objectives* Scientific and/or social relevance and timeliness of the proposed panel topic Quality of the proposed panel speakers (please include either a short bio for each panelist) Note: The person submitting the panel proposal is responsible for contacting proposed panelists and commits to ensuring the successful delivery of the panel during the conference. In your proposal, please indicate the status of panel speakers, e. g. invited, confirmed, etc. Important: Registration for the conference is free for panelists and moderator. * This year, the themes are Science, Politics and Culture in Canada Enabling Private Sector Innovation Exploring the True North, Reflections on Northern Science Policy Special Focus: International Year of Chemistry Major Issues In Canadian Science Policy For more information about CSPC
please
visit our website at: http://www.cspc2011.ca/
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*Appel de propositions pour
un groupe
d’experts – Prolongation de la date limite*
Conférence sur les politiques scientifiques canadiennes de 2011 La Conférence sur les politiques scientifiques canadiennes (CPSC) de 2011 se tiendra à Ottawa du 16 au 18 novembre. C’est un événement annuel qui est devenu incontournable dans la communauté de la politique scientifique canadienne car il offre un forum national permanent pour discuter des enjeux liés à la politique scientifique. Dans le cadre de cette troisième conférence de la CPSC, une nouvelle initiative a été mise sur pied pour assurer la participation plus directe des intervenants au processus de planification du programme. Un certain nombre de propositions ont déjà été reçues à la suite de l’appel de propositions, et *le présent message a pour but de vous aviser que la date limite pour soumissionner a été prolongée jusqu’au 10 juin 2011, à 17h. * Vous trouverez ci-dessous les lignes directrices relatives au format et à la présentation de la proposition ainsi que les critères d’évaluation qui seront utilisés par le Comité du programme de la CPSC. Nous vous demandons de bien vouloir partager cette proposition pour un groupe d’experts avec vos collègues. ******************************************************* *Critères d’admissibilité et critères relatifs au format* Présenter un document *d’une page* où figurent le titre de la proposition et le sujet qui sera abordé par votre groupe d’experts ainsi que le nom des experts proposés et les objectifs visés par la séance proposée. Les propositions pour un groupe d’experts doivent être envoyées par courriel au Comité du programme de la CPSC program@sciencepolicy.caavant le 10 juin 2011, à 17h, afin d’être évaluées. Les propositions doivent être sous forme de document Microsoft *Word ou PDF* . *Critères d’évaluation* Le Comité du programme évaluera les propositions d’après les critères suivants : Regroupe entre trois et quatre experts (indiquer si chaque expert a été « invité » ou s’il a « confirmé ») Les conférenciers proposés reflètent une diversité quant à l’organisme et aux idées, aux régions et aux secteurs, et il y a un équilibre de genre Les objectifs sont
harmonisés avec
les objectifs* du thème de la conférence* Le sujet proposé par le groupe d’experts est pertinent et opportun du point de vue scientifique et social Les conférenciers proposés sont de qualité (inclure une courte biographie de chaque expert) Remarque : La personne qui présente la proposition de groupe d’experts est responsable de communiquer avec les experts proposés et s’engage à assurer que leur présentation est réussie lors de la conférence. Indiquer l’état des experts dans la proposition, p. ex., « invité » ou « confirmé ». Important : L’inscription à la conférence est gratuite pour les groupes d’experts et le modérateur. * Les thèmes de cette année sont : Science, politique et culture au Canada Appuyer l’innovation dans le secteur privé Explorer le nord géographique : réflexions sur la politique scientifique pour le Nord Point de mire : Année internationale de la chimie Enjeux majeurs de la politique scientifique canadienne Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements sur la CPSC, rendez-vous sur le site http://www.cspc2011.ca/?lang=fr |
(31 May / mai 2011)
This link has also been added to our Other Links tab and to the Education - Schools area.meteorology.ca is a web portal accessing many meteorology web sites around the world, including a number of applications such as aviation, travel, climate, etc. Unlike most meteorology web sites, meteorology.ca combines resources from governments, universities, the private sector, and amateur enthusiasts into one site. Whether you are a trained meteorologist or looking for weather at your travel destination, this site is designed for you.
(28 May 2011)
David was elected by representatives of the 189 member states and territories of WMO, a United Nations Specialized Agency.
David’s election is recognition of his professionalism and integrity through his many years of service to the WMO and to Canadians. The WMO presidency is also a great honour for Canada and a show of confidence from the international community in the MSC and the work it does internationally.
The president’s term is for four years. The president leads sessions of WMO bodies, and helps shape the world’s agenda for research and services related to weather, climate and water.
David will continue in his current job as ADM MSC throughout his WMO presidency.
Please join me in congratulating David on this exceptional achievement! What a great way for MSC to celebrate its 140th anniversary.
To learn more, visit the WMO http://www.wmo.int/pages/mediacentre/news/index_en.html website.
Paul Boothe Deputy Minister
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Je suis enchanté de vous annoncer
que David Grimes, sous-ministre adjoint du Service
météorologique
du Canada, a aujourd’hui été élu président
de l’Organisation météorologique mondiale (OMM) dans le
cadre
du seizième Congrès météorologique mondial,
tenu à Genève.
M. Grimes a été élu par les représentants des 189 états et territoires membres de l’OMM, une agence spécialisée des Nations Unies.
En élisant M. Grimes à sa tête, l’OMM reconnaît le professionnalisme et l’intégrité dont il a fait preuve au cours de ses nombreuses années de service pour l’agence et pour la population canadienne. L’honneur de la présidence de l’OMM rejaillit également sur le Canada puisqu’elle témoigne de la confiance de la communauté internationale envers le Service météorologique du Canada et ses travaux à l’échelle internationale.
Au cours de son mandat d’une durée de quatre ans, le président est appelé à présider les réunions des organismes de l’OMM et à contribuer à façonner le programme mondial en matière de recherche et de services en lien avec la météo, le climat et l’eau.
M. Grimes poursuivra son travail de sous-ministre adjoint du Service météorologique du Canada parallèlement à la présidence de l’OMM.
Joignez-vous à moi pour féliciter M. Grimes de cette réalisation exceptionnelle! Quelle belle façon de célébrer le 140e anniversaire du Service météorologique du Canada.
Pour en apprendre davantage, consultez le site de l'OMM http://www.wmo.int/pages/index_fr.html .
Paul Boothe Sous-ministre
(25 May / mai 2011)
All 28 photos may be seen in a pdf slideshow at:
www.cmos.ca/photocontest2011.pdf
This is a large file; on some connections it will take a minute to download.
Winners will be announced in the August CMOS Bulletin.
CMOS Webmaster
(25 May 2011)
WMO's Fellowship Fund Appeal launched on World Meteorological Day
Dear All,
Following the launch of WMO's Fellowship Fund Appeal on World Meteorological Day, I am pleased to provide you with more information concerning our exciting new Initiative.
Building Capacity, One Fellow at a Time is a web-based appeal to the wider WMO community for contributions to the WMO Fellowship Programme Fund to support capacity development in Least Developed and Developing Countries and Small Island States. Contributions will be used to support the education of under-graduate and post-graduate fellowships in the fields of meteorology, hydrology, climatology and related applications, fostering existing practitioners and young talent in developing countries where these skills are sorely needed.
Weather information plays a critical role in societal development. Understanding weather and climate conditions is essential to building safe and secure environments as well as an economically prosperous society. It is crucial that meteorological personnel are qualified and well trained, as they are the backbone of national weather services.
Skilled forecasters, IT and communications people play a vital role in ensuring weather information is available to all and when needed. While weather services in developed countries can have a staff compliment numbering in the hundreds, including specialists in various related fields (i. e. agrometeorology, severe weather, transport, etc.), their counterparts in developing countries are often minimally staffed and lacking expertise in specialised areas. This comprises their capacity to effectively service their communities with the information needed to make informed decisions that concern not only their daily lives, but often their economic survival and resilience to natural disasters.
An online donation platform has been implemented to facilitate the world-wide donations. Contributors will be kept informed of its progress and how the funds will be utilised through regular news updates on the web site.
How can you support the Initiative?
Abstract deadline / Date limite pour les résumés: February 15 février, 2011
Abstracts are solicited in Geodesy,
Hydrology,
Solid Earth, BioGeosciences, CSAFM and other Geophysical Areas.
Preparation
and submission details for Abstracts are available at the conference
website.
For any other information and special requests, please send a message
to:
cguconf@ucalgary.ca
Des Résumés sont
sollicités
en Géodésie, Hydrologie, Physique des systèmes
terrestres,
Biogéosciences, SCMAF et autres sujets géophysiques. Les
détails pour la préparation et la soumission des
Résumés
sont disponibles au site Internet de la conférence. Pour tout
autre
information et demande spéciale, envoyez un message à :
cguconf@ucalgary.ca
Rod Blais
(22 December 2010)
REMINDER - ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE - EXTENDED UNTIL WEDNESDAY, 20 OCTOBER 2010
Find website at www.extremeweather.co.nz
As no final reminder was sent to AMOS members last week, abstracts can be submitted until Wednesday, 20 October 2010.
_________________________
The Meteorological Society of New Zealand (MetSocNZ) and the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (AMOS) Joint Conference on Extreme Weather 2011 to be held at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington from Wednesday, 9 February to Friday, 11 February, 2011.
The conference will cover many aspects of meteorological and oceanographic research in the Australasian region and will include six special sessions each with a keynote address:
Extreme weather in the Australasian region – from floods to droughts
Impact and meteorology of the main climate drivers (ENSO, SAM, Monsoon)
Using high resolution models to understand local meteorology
Oceanography of the Australasian region
Climate change in the Australasian region
Riskscape - Impact of weather on disaster planning in the Australasian region
However papers on any topic related to the Atmospheric Sciences (including composition) and Oceanography of the Australasian region will be considered.
Please go to www.extremeweather.co.nz for registration and abstract submission.
Note that the deadline for receiving your abstract is 20 October 2010 and the closing date to be eligible for paying the early bird rate is 15 November 2010. Registration and payment must be received by that date to be eligible.
General enquiries - please contact the Conference Manager, Janet Simes at janet@absolutelyorganised.co.nz.
Programme enquiries - please contact the AMOS convenor Ian Watterson.
| Dear CMOS member:
The Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (CMOS), the Meteorological Service of Canada (MSC) and ECO Canada are looking for meteorological practitioners with at least 3 years of experience to participate in a survey that will help define the profession. Join colleagues nation-wide to validate competencies required for meteorologists and meteorological technicians in Canada. By participating, you are aiding your profession by evaluating competencies critical for success in your field. National Occupational Standards are used for a variety of purposes: As a basis for national certification programs; As self-assessment tools for practitioners; As recruitment tools for employers; and As guidelines for educators in curriculum development. Please help by making your opinion known! Visit http://www.eco.ca/meteorology to have your say in validating the National Occupational Standards and you will be entered to win a cash prize of $500! Please distribute this Website link to your colleagues! The more responses we get, the better we can serve the meteorological community! Ian D. Rutherford |
Cher membre de la
SCMO :
La Société canadienne de météorologie et d’océanographie (SCMO), le Service météorologique du Canada (SMC) et ECO Canada sont à la recherche de spécialistes en météorologie avec au moins 3 années d’expérience pour participer à un sondage qui aidera à définir la profession. Rejoignez des collègues de tout le pays pour valider les compétences requises pour les professionnels et les techniciens en météorologie au Canada. En participant, vous aidez votre profession en évaluant les compétences essentielles au succès dans votre domaine. Les Normes professionnelles nationales sont utilisées de différentes façons : comme base pour les programmes d’agrément nationaux; comme outils d’autoévaluation pour les spécialistes; comme outils de recrutement pour les employeurs; comme lignes directrices pour les enseignants dans la conception de curriculum. Merci d’aider en faisant connaître votre opinion! Visitez http://www.eco.ca/meteorology et cliquez sur Français pour avoir votre mot à dire dans la validation les Normes professionnelles nationales et vous serez inscrit pour gagner un prix de 500 $ en argent! Merci de nous aider en réexpédiant cette invitation à vos collègues! Plus de réponses nous obtiendrons, mieux nous servirons la communauté de la météorologie! Ian D. Rutherford |
(September 8 septembre 2010)
(3 September 2010)
The results of our 2010 photo contest may also be seen here.
Webmaster
(updated 30 July 2010)
(15 June 2010)
Many of the messages left by a series of impressive plenary speakers confirmed once again the results of climate change research which indicate that measurable warming is already under way. Climate warming was a main theme of plenary speakers on Arctic and Antarctic impacts especially ice extent, glacier melting and shifts in traditional biosystems to new geographical areas. Another speaker exposed the issue of acidification of the oceans through chemical reactions with carbon dioxide and the possible extinction of shellfish whose shells will dissolve in the acidic water. Another speaker told the delegates that some lizards in Mexico are already extinct due to climate change in their habitats. Finally, the congress learned that weather forecasting models, using ever larger computers, now make nine-day forecasts possible with good accuracy, and that an additional day is added every decade. Over 700 oral and poster papers were presented in multiple sessions occupying every conference room in the hotel.
On Wednesday evening June 2, a public talk, titled Our Melting Poles: Where Life on Earth is Changing, was presented to about 260 people by Professor Warwick Vincent of Laval University. Members of the media attended, and there followed two excellent press reports about the issues raised during the congress which are linked here, with credit to the Ottawa Citizen.
Many prizes and awards were announced during the Congress. Details of these awards, for both CMOS and CGU members, will be posted here very shortly, with photos where possible. A list of Award winners may be seen now. As well, at a special luncheon on June 2, the Environment Canada Patterson Medal was awarded to Bruce Angle, and the Fisheries and Oceans Parsons Medal was awarded to Dr. Brian Petrie.
The Congress Photo Collage has been completed. Some identities are needed. Anyone with personal photos from the congress is welcome to add them. Please contact webmaster@cmos.ca
Finally, if you are reading this as one of the 990 people who were at the Congress, and forgot to fill in the Satisfaction Survey, you can still do that now. Please use this link.
Webmaster, CMOS
(12 June 2010)
Link Two - Related Article in Halifax Chronicle Herald
( 18 May 2010)
ECO Canada currently needs help building its list of contacts to be drawn upon for participation in consultations, focus groups, and survey taking. Your help would be appreciated in building a base contact list - they have asked if you would be willing to fill out their Roster of Meteorological Professionals & Technologists, available at:
There is an interesting role for retired meteorologists described on this site as well.
(6 January 2010)
Research groups in the U. S. and in Canada interested in hosting a German research assistant in the summer of 2010 are invited to submit project offers on www.daad.de/rise-northamerica
(21 December 2009)
(19 September 2009)
(September 14 septembre 2009) |
(1 August 2009)
* Initiated positive, far reaching
actions
that have contributed to the wellness of Environment Canada employees;
* Performed duties under extraordinary
circumstances while respecting the human element;
* Managed work in a way that eliminated
excessive workload and related stress;
* Encouraged and supported employees'
aspirations to achieve a work-life balance; or,
* Lead by example in establishing a
balance
between work and personal life.
Peter Bowyer, Meteorological Services Canada
When Peter Bowyer noticed that morale at work was low, he did not feed the vicious cycle by complaining about it. Instead, he did something about it. He approached management with an intriguing proposal to deliver lunch-hour sessions on the Art and Science of Balancing Life. This 12-part health and wellness series included topics like a common sense approach to diet and exercise. Based on his own experiences and advice he had gleaned from self-help gurus, Peter packaged practical information in palatable portions, ideal for a lunch-hour break. An entertaining and energetic speaker, his sessions were well attended, not due just to their content, but also to Peter's delivery style and good nature. His talks had an impact on his co-workers, many of whom supported Peter's nomination with personal letters. The role of morale booster is not new to Peter. In 2005, he took on the full-time role of Executive Coordinator for the Government of Canada's Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC), of which Environment Canada was the lead. He proved to be an inspiration not only to Environment Canada but throughout the federal public service in Nova Scotia. It was one of the most successful campaigns in the province's history, in no small part due to Pete's energy and his message about the impact of giving. Peter has always demonstrated incredible passion for his work on marine weather and hurricanes, and provided national and international leadership in this area. At the same time, he has personified a deeply rooted respect and love for family and non-work activities that others have consistently admired and used as a model for work-life balance. For his exceptional support, example and initiatives which have contributed to the overall wellness of Environment Canada employees, Peter Bowyer is honoured with the Barbara Hoglund Citation of Excellence.
(8 July 2009)
http://www.cmos.ca/CongressPhotos/collage2009congress.html
If you forget this address, just go to "Photos" on our main page.
If you were at Congress you may be in the collage. Please contact: webmaster@cmos.ca if you would like a high resolution copy of any photo. Also, please help us out with identification of many people.
Finally, if you have any photos you took at Congress which are different from the collage, please let us know and we will be glad to share them.
CMOS Webmaster
(June 24, 2009)
Several awards were announced and presented during the Congress. These included the Society's prizes and awards as well as the Environment Canada Patterson Medal for a major achievement in meteorology, and the Fisheries and Oceans Parsons Medal for oceanography. The names, and photos (where available) of all the winners are now posted here. At the Awards Banquet on Wednesday evening, Phil "The Forecaster" Chadwick entertained the delegates with one of his trademarked "Weather, Life, Art & Tom Thomson" talks.
CMOS Webmaster
(June 4 & 14, 2009)
The deadline for applications is March 31, 2009. This opportunity is open to elementary and high school teachers. If you would like more information or have questions please contact cmos@cmos.ca
(10 Feb 2009)
| Canadian Network for the Detection of Atmospheric Change (CANDAC) is holding a nation-wide contest for students in grade 11 and 12 and their teachers. Fifteen students and six teachers will be chosen to partake in the experience of a lifetime! The winners of the contest will accompany CANDAC members on a fully-funded 11-day excursion to Resolute and Eureka in Nunavut for an educational Arctic adventure! | Un concours API offert par le
Réseau
canadien de détection des changements atmosphériques
(CANDAC)
a lancé un concours à l’échelle du pays pour les
étudiants
en 11ème et 12ème année et leurs professeurs.
Quinze
étudiants et six professeurs seront choisis pour participer
à
une expérience unique ! Les gagnants du concours accompagneront
les membres de CANDAC pour une excursion de 11 jours entièrement
financée, dans le Nunavut, à Resolute et Eureka, pour une
aventure arctique éducative !
Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, voir document en format pdf |
Deadline for applications: January 12, 2009 / Date limite pour les demandes d’inscription : 12 janvier 2009
(December 4 décembre 2008)
Several awards were announced and presented during the Congress. These included the Society's prizes and awards as well as the Environment Canada Patterson Medal for a major achievement in meteorology and the Fisheries and Oceans Parsons Medal for oceanography. The names, and photos (where available) of all the winners are posted elsewhere on this web site. See 2007 "Winners of Prizes and Awards".
On the final day of the Congress, delegates were treated to the latest available information about weather and dust conditions on Mars. Dr. Peter Taylor, long-time member and supporter of CMOS is a lead investigator of Canadian built temperature and pressure sensors which are aboard the Phoenix lander which touched down on Mars on the first day of the Congress.
A photo collage from the Congress is now available. Anyone with "private" photos that could fit into the collage is urged to contribute them to: webmaster@cmos.ca. Help is also needed with many identifications (see "?") beside some photo links.
CMOS Webmaster
(30 May 2008 & 5 June 2008)
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