Grants and Contributions

Encourage the sustainable management of Canada’s fisheries, Indigenous fisheries programs and aquaculture activities and support commercial fishing harbours.

Encourage the sustainable management of Canada’s fisheries, Indigenous fisheries programs and aquaculture activities and support commercial fishing harbours.

The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grant Funding is to meet the legal obligations to support the participation of Indigenous communities in consultations on Departmental Crown conduct (i.e., decisions, such as arrangements, approvals, authorizations and permits) under the Fisheries Act and/or Species at Risk Act.

The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grant Funding is to meet the legal obligations to support the participation of Indigenous communities in consultations on Departmental Crown conduct (i.e., decisions, such as arrangements, approvals, authorizations and permits) under the Fisheries Act and/or Species at Risk Act.

This project focuses on developing advanced methodologies and artificial intelligence algorithms to validate satellite systems such as EnMAP, Sentinel-2, and PlanetScope, crucial for monitoring Canada's vast peatlands. By leveraging ground-based measurements and hyperspectral drone technology at sites like the Mer Bleue Peatland Observatory, the project aims to enhance Canada's capability to monitor and understand peatland carbon storage and its implications for climate change mitigation.

This project aims to provide vital spatio-temporal maps of sea ice roughness, thickness, and slush conditions for Nunavik communities, crucial for safe and efficient travel in the face of changing climate conditions. By combining traditional knowledge with satellite and ground-based observations, including drone imagery and Ground Penetration Radar, the project will offer near real-time access to reliable satellite maps through collaboration with the Kativik Regional Administration, benefiting the safety and well-being of Nunavimmiuts.

The SWOT satellite, launched in 2022, offers unprecedented capability to measure water levels for Canada's vast network of lakes and rivers, crucial for ecosystems as well as economic and cultural activities. Adapting SWOT data to Canada's context, particularly addressing challenges like ice cover, through a research project will enhance water resource management for entities like Environment and Climate Change Canada and dam operators, aiding in adapting to climate change impacts on water resources.

This project aims to develop a comprehensive mapping and predictive approach for Canada's kelp beds using satellite remote sensing technologies, addressing critical gaps in understanding scale-dependent processes affecting these ecologically and economically significant marine habitats. Through a multidisciplinary team and training program, the project will fulfill specific research objectives, including the creation of learning modules, community engagement, development of detection models using deep learning, and advanced visualization tools, ultimately enhancing Canada's marine research capabilities and competitiveness on the global stage.

This project, conducted in collaboration with First Nations groups and other organizations, aims to develop a framework utilizing satellite imagery to monitor canopy-forming kelp forests in British Columbia, crucial for maintaining marine ecosystems and supporting culturally significant species. By creating software and providing training courses for First Nations communities, the project seeks to empower local stakeholders in monitoring and managing their marine territories more effectively, aligning with Canada's marine protection targets and strategies.

This project aims to address the rapid disappearance of grasslands, particularly due to woody plant encroachment (WPE), which has become the second most significant cause of grassland loss after land conversion to cropping. By leveraging advanced technology and diverse satellite imagery, the project seeks to develop methods to accurately estimate woody plant cover, detect WPE at an early stage, investigate driving factors, identify vulnerable regions, and assess the economic and environmental benefits of WPE detection on Canadian grasslands, ultimately providing a comprehensive understanding and methodologies for WPE detection and its impacts.