Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Youth - Conduct a Feasibility Study for the Phytoremediation of Tailing Materials for SEM Mining Clients.
Agreement Number:
972301
Agreement Value:
$30,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 24, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021
Description:
The firm will hire a recent graduate who will initiate a feasibility study for the phytoremediation of tailing materials for its mining clients. This initiative will entail the experimental testing of growth rates of various plant species ( grasses, shrubs, trees) in the firm's Labrador West greenhouse. Testing in various substrates will inform future reclamation/rehabilitation initiatives and contribute to heightened biodiversity in reclaimed industrial sites.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Location:
St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1B 4N2
Reference Number:
172-2021-2022-Q1-972301
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
865823041
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
SEM
Recipient's Legal Name:
Sikumiut Environmental Management Limited
Federal Riding Name:
St. John's East
Federal Riding Number:
10006
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Coverage:
IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
541620