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NRCan/GSC 2011 update for CCCESD November 17, 2011

NRCan/GSC 2011 update for CCCESD November 17, 2011

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Page 1: NRCan/GSC 2011 update for CCCESD November 17, 2011

NRCan/GSC 2011update for CCCESD

November 17, 2011

Page 2: NRCan/GSC 2011 update for CCCESD November 17, 2011

NRCan’s Mandate, Vision, and Strategic Outcomes …

Policy and Science & Technology

Improving the Performance of the Regulatory System for Project Reviews

Competitive Resource Sectors

Clean Energy Nuclear IssuesSustainable

Development in the North

ManagementIntegrated Management Excellence Modernizing Infrastructure and Systems

• Mandate

Enhance the responsible development and use of Canada’s natural resources and

the competitiveness of Canada’s natural resource products• Vision

Improve the quality of life of Canadians by creating a sustainable resource

advantage• Strategic Outcomes

… to respond to economic and environmental imperatives driving the natural

resource sectors

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NRCan’s priorities continue to support Government’s agenda

SFT Commitments NRCan Priorities

New measures that Canada needsto succeed in a modern economy

Improve the performance of the regulatory system for project reviews

Build the jobs and industries of the future

Competitive resource sectors

Secure Canada’s place as a clean energy superpower and leader in green jobs

Clean energyNuclear issues

Realize the vast potential of Canada’s North

Sustainable resource development in the North

“We must combine the best of our intellectual and natural resourcesto create jobs, growth and opportunity” Speech from the Throne, March 2010

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The Earth Sciences Sector’s (ESS) responsibilities can be traced back to before Confederation and are deeply rooted in Canada’s history – from opening the frontier to defining the nation’s territory:

Geological Survey of Canada – founded in 1842 Surveyor General for Canada – established in 1871 National Atlas of Canada – first published in 1906

Today ESS builds on that legacy, developing and using S&T to support competitiveness and stewardship:

Attracting investment in energy and minerals through resource assessments

Mitigating impacts and risks to ecosystems Informing land-use decisions, regulatory effectiveness Supporting public safety and sovereignty Enabling innovation and competitiveness through the provision of

sophisticated tools, technologies, data and analysis

EARTH SCIENCE SECTORHelping build the nation’s foundation …

Canada at Confederation 1867

Observing Canada from Space

The Minister is responsible for the scientific examination and survey of the geological structure and mineralogy of Canada and to prepare and publish maps, data, etc. to illustrate the reports of investigations and surveys -- Resources and Technical Surveys Act.

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Governing requires knowing your territory …

For today’s borders… The Surveyor General for Canada under the International Boundary

Commission Act works with the U.S. to jointly maintain the international boundary line and vista

under the Canada Lands Surveys Act provides legal surveys on Canada Lands to support property transactions and land development, devolution of the territories and implementation of Aboriginal land claim agreements

…and tomorrow’s boundaries Canada is collecting scientific data to define the outer limits of its

continental shelf under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), an area equivalent in size to Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta combined

For observing landmass and environment in real time, and over time …

The Canadian Centre for Remote Sensing uses satellite imagery, remote sensing and other innovative and sophisticated tools and technologies to advance our understanding and knowledge of the Canadian landmass, including the offshore

The Mapping Information Branch leads in the development and application of tools and technologies to advance our knowledge and use of digital spatial data and information

A View Along the 49th Parallel in the Kootenay Range

Property Boundaries

Satellite Receiving Station

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… and the geology of its landmass …

The Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) undertakes the scientific examination and survey of the geological structure and mineralogy of Canada to support the sustainable development of the nation’s natural resources …

Geological Map of Canada

… and understand and mitigate the risks of resource development on the environment to build social license and inform regulatory decisions.

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… and working with all levels of government

Provincial Responsibility

Management of natural resources and issues of provincial interest:

• Legal surveys on provincial lands• Geoscience within provincial boundaries to

manage natural resource development• Provincial geospatial databases and networks• Provincial leadership and coordination with local

governments

Shared Responsibility

Management of common data and information and issues of interprovincial or regional interest:

• Common jurisdictional boundaries (e.g. Interprovincial Boundary Commissions)• Intergovernmental Geoscience and Geomatics Accords; governments have agreed to share available data

Federal Responsibility

Management of Canada Lands and issues of national interest:

Sovereignty and Governance:• Maintain the Canada-U.S. border• Legal surveys on Canada LandsSupport Natural Resource Development:• Geoscience of Canada’s landmass and offshore of a national and

regional natureInformed decision-making (e.g. land use; regulations;

environmental stewardship, etc.):• National geospatial databases, standards, policies and networks to

link to provincial and territorial data systemsFederal Leadership:• National leadership on geoscience/geomatics issues• Coordination with international geoscience/geomatics agencies

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Total of 490 staff, in seven locations across Canada

OTTAWA• GSC-Central• GSC-Northern• Hazard Info Service

HALIFAX• GSC-Atlantic

QUÉBEC• GSC-Québec

IQALUIT• Canada-Nunavut Geoscience Office

VANCOUVERSIDNEY• GSC-Pacific

CALGARY• GSC-Calgary

Geological Survey of Canada: Canada’s National Geoscience Agency since 1842

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GSC: What We Do

…NRCAN PRIORITIESGSC CONTRIBUTIONS TO….

Economic Affairs: A Clean and Healthy

Environment

Complete mapping of 30 key regional aquifers

Provide geoscience knowledge to: identify and explore feasibility of new energy sources understand and sustainably develop the offshore minimize environmental impacts of resource development assess resource potential to inform land-use decisions understand climate change impacts, and promote adaptation

Advancing Sustainable Resource Development

in the North

Enabling CompetitiveResource Sectors

Develop new exploration methodologies for finding deep, hidden mineral deposits near existing mining infrastructure (TGI-4)

Map the geology of the North to modern standards (GEM)

Complete mapping of the continental shelf to provide sound scientific support for Canada’s UNCLOS submission

Social Affairs: A Safe and Secure Canada

Support emergency response to natural hazards with emergency information services

…GOVERNMENT OF CANADA OUTCOMES

GEMUNCLOS

TGIENERGY

GWENVEAs

HAZARDSCLIMATECHANGE

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Geomapping for Energy and Minerals

GEM is a major initiative of the Government of Canada’s Northern Strategy.

$100 million over 5 years to lay the knowledge foundation for economic development in the North (2008-2013).

Filling prioritized knowledge gaps in the public geoscience knowledge base that is required by the private sector to make strategic exploration investment decisions in new energy and mineral resources in the North.

Projects focused in the North, however up to 25% can be spent in the northern parts of the Provinces on a cost-shared basis.

Helps enable Northerners to make informed decisions about their future economy and society, delivers fundamental public geoscience knowledge that supports evidenced-based land use decision-making.

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To date, the GEM program has completed: 4 successful field seasons with 20 projects in three

territories and the northern parts of six provinces; 24 regional geophysical surveys have been completed; 424 open file releases of new geoscience maps have

been published; more than 377 presentations have been delivered at

venues frequented by industry, government, and NGOs; GEM results have influenced private-sector investment

decisions across the north for gold and other precious metals, diamonds, nickel, rare earths, iron, uranium, and petroleum resources.

GEM Accomplishments to date

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Targeted Geoscience Initiative 4 Geoscience for enhanced effectiveness of deep exploration

A collaborative federal geoscience program which will provide industry with the next generation of

geoscience knowledge and innovative techniques allowing more effective targeting of buried mineral

deposits.

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Develop more robust exploration vectors that can more effectively identify fertile mineral systems

Develop new knowledge and techniques to better model and detect Canada’s major mineral systems;

Train students to increase the number of highly qualified personnel available to the mineral industry.

TGI-4 Framework

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Source: Hronsky March 2007

Increasing depth of cover

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Ore system approach to project definition

Targeted Ore Systems:•Intrusion-related (Cu-Mo, Cu-Au, Mo-W, Sn-In)•Ni-Cu-(PGE)-Cr•Pb-Zn SEDEX•Polymetallic VMS •Lode Gold•Uranium•Specialty Metals

Method Development

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Proposed Research Sites

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Preparing highly qualified personnel…

Through its bursary program and associations with universities, GSC is contributing to the preparation of the next generation of highly qualified personnel (HQP).

GEM:38 students on their way to complete their graduate degrees with northern experience.

GEM:50 undergraduate students have also been trained.

Early evidence suggests industry is welcoming these young scientists.

...by collaborating with universities

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GEM Grants and Contributions

Total available Grants and Contributions funds under GEM (5 years): 2,45 million$, 80% approx. currently committed.

New series of G&Cs, focused on developing knowledge transfer tools to actively communicate GEM knowledge and GEM data to Northern communities.

Call for Letter of Intents currently posted on-line, submission deadline of November 22, 2011 for G&Cs.

Open to non-profit organizations and educational institutions.

Website: http://gsc.nrcan.gc.ca/gem/tool_e.php

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TGI-4 Grants and Contributions

Grant and Contributions Program- total envelope of $1.8M; eligibility: University/College research staff

Contributions Core activities focussed on ore systems Duration: multi-year, leveraged Solicited and unsolicited proposals received; preparing to award

first contribution agreements

Grants Aligned with TGI4 framework Duration: up to 4 years (FY 2011-12 to FY 2014-15)

Annual Funding Limit: not to exceed $40KDeadlines: Letter of Intent – October 15th, 2011; next round early 2012

website: http://ess.nrcan.gc.ca/tgi/contributions_e.php

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DISCUSSION…

CCCESD the forum for cultivating our relationship

Areas of mutual interest and collaboration Mechanisms for collaboration

Current Future opportunities

We interact at different levels…