Vision
The Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society envisions a sustainable and equitable future supported by scientific progress, its application in governance and communication to the general public.
Mission
CMOS is the national scientific society of individuals dedicated to advancing atmospheric and oceanographic sciences, as well as related environmental disciplines in Canada. The Society's mission is to promote meteorology and oceanography in Canada within the academic, government and private sectors. CMOS, through its educational and outreach efforts, seeks to enhance public understanding of weather, climate and environmental issues in general.
About CMOS
The Society's Structure
An Executive and Council, elected at an Annual General Meeting govern the Society. The Society is served by a Secretariat headed by an Executive Director, appointed by Council. In addition, Council appoints members to serve on the Scientific, University and Professional Education, School and Public Education, Prizes and Awards, Consultant Accreditation and Media Weathercaster Endorsement Committees. The office of the Executive Director is the contact point for members, students, career counsellors and the general public who may be seeking information on careers and weather- or ocean-related subjects. The 14 centres located across Canada serve as focal points for formal and informal meetings on atmospheric and oceanographic subjects throughout the year. Each year a centre is chosen to host a national Congress, which attracts participants from around the world.