Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$709,375.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2020 -

Description:

The Committee normally comprises three non-governmental experts in scientific disciplines relevant to BCD such as chemistry, microbiology and toxicology. The Committee´s annual cycle of activity includes: •Briefings on current BCD issues from officials at National Defence Headquarters and the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade •Visits to selected Canadian Forces training establishments, operational formations and units where BCD activitity takes place, and to associated government (mostly DND) research and development facilities such as the Defence Research and Development Canada centre at Suffield, Alberta (which is visited every year) •Attendance at selected BCD exercises, training courses, workshops, seminars and symposia conducted by the CF or the DND •Publication of an Annual Report in the public domain with key observations, conclusions and recommendations

Organization:

National Defence

Expected Results:

Ensure the Canadian public and the international community are assured that Canada’s policy of maintaining only a defensive capability in the field of biological and chemical weapons is fully respected at all times, and that any research, development or training activities undertaken are conducted safely.

Location:

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K4A 3V4

Reference Number:

032-2019-2020-Q4-00043

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Other

Recipient's Operating Name:

BCDRC

Recipient's Legal Name:

Biological and Chemical Defence Review Committee

Federal Riding Name:

Orleans

Federal Riding Number:

35076

Program:

Contribution to the Biological and Chemical Defence Review Committee

Program Purpose:

Provide an independent, third party review of the Biological and Chemical Defence (BCD) research, development and training activities undertaken by the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Forces (CF) with a view to assessing whether they are defensive in nature and conducted in a professional manner with minimal risk to public safety or the environment.

Coverage:

Canada