Grants and Contributions

Today’s space sector is characterized by the current “space 2.0” revolution in accessibility to low-earth orbit, and the proliferation and high-performance capabilities of modern CubeSat platforms. Given this context, the development of OSIRIS-3 - building strongly from the original instrument design approach - is particularly relevant.

This project will take an important and early step to continue the OSIRIS data record into the future by developing a 6U CubeSat sized OSIRIS (OSIRIS-3) optical spectrometer and demonstrating the fidelity of this prototype with a test flight on a stratospheric balloon.

The proposed development of the OSIRIS-3 CubeSat prototype is a critical step to an inexpensive and proven way to continue to monitor O3, NO2 and aerosol for Canadian applications. Indeed, with projected increases in forest fires due to climate change, and
interest in the potential for “climate geo-engineering” with intentional stratospheric
aerosol creation to curb greenhouse gas warming, a sustainable and low-cost OSIRS CubeSat
instrument will be highly relevant to Canadian needs to monitor and understand these critical
changes.

The following activities will be undertaken: participation in bilateral and/or multilateral meetings organized by Finance Canada, through methods including virtual and teleconference capacity, in-person, or written submissions. Participation includes, but is not limited to: gathering and representing the views of the Participant’s community members, acquiring external expertise (e.g., legal, financial, economic), preparing verbal and/or written reports, committing staff hours, and travelling to meet with Finance Canada officials in support of the engagement process and the formation of well-informed views.

Promoted, expanded, and evaluated the uptake of prescribed alternatives (safer supply) injectable opioid agonist treatment (iOAT) carry doses (iCarries) with a person-centred care approach.

Promoted, expanded, and evaluated the uptake of prescribed alternatives (safer supply) injectable opioid agonist treatment (iOAT) carry doses (iCarries) with a person-centred care approach.

Develop a course on IP for delivery online and in person including a toolkit.

Engage with Indigenous women, Two-spirit, and gender diverse people to identify their experiences and needs related to intellectual property, traditional knowledge, and traditional cultural expressions in order to develop an educational resource and report.

The project will install lighting in key alleys of the historic shopping district located in the Ottawa Street BIA area in the City of Windsor to provide more safety and security in the neighbourhood.

The project will construct and install an enhanced and expanded dock and boat launch on the site of the existing boat launch at Chiefswood Park on the Six Nations reserve in Ohsweken.

To install an expanded dock and boat launch at Chiefswood Park.

The project aims to develop technology to support aging in place through an integrated decision support for health and safety. A new nutritional tracking system will be developed, which leverages machine learning and computer vision algorithms to specifically reduce frailty risk and age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia) in elderly people. In particular, sources of protein, vitamin D and calcium as well as estimated intake of these nutrients will be analyzed. To this end, an e-screening tool for self-management and risk assessment will be developed along with machine learning methods to estimate both food volume and intake. To evaluate this intelligent tracking system, a food intake dataset including food weights, volume, amount intake, and image sensor measurements will be created over the course of the project. The project is a foundational step toward a longer-term project to work with older adults to facilitate aging in place by assessing and monitoring their food intake with their doctor/dietitian.