What is the Government of Canadas International Polar Year Program?
The Government of Canada Program for IPY is designed to support an innovative and interdisciplinary Canadian IPY Program, as part of a larger international effort. The heart of this Program will be interdisciplinary science and research on critical issues facing the North: • climate change impacts and adaptation, and • health and well-being of Northern communities. In addition, the Program for IPY will also: • provide support to agencies and organizations involved in the research licensing and permitting process; • bolster emergency preparedness and search and rescue capabilities and ensure adequate facilities are available to meet the basic health and safety needs of scientists and communities involved in IPY research; • create education and on-the-ground training opportunities for Northerners and Aboriginal people to build capacity that contributes to a lasting legacy; • properly store and manage all of the data generated during IPY to ensure it is accessible over the near and long t
