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Title:

A comprehensive approach to halt chronic wasting disease transmission

Agreement Number:

GC-1956

Agreement Value:

$40,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 1, 2023 - Apr 15, 2023

Description:

This contribution supports collaborative research at the University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine to develop tools to manage chronic wasting disease (CWD) in wild and captive deer species. These tools will be critical to reduce CWD spread in Canada to species at risk like caribou and help reduce the threat it poses

Organization:

Parks Canada

Expected Results:

Canada’s natural heritage is protected for present and future generations

Location:

Calgary , Alberta, CA T2N 1N4

Reference Number:

154-2022-2023-Q4-00044

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

108102864

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Recipient's Legal Name:

University of Calgary

Federal Riding Name:

Calgary Confederation

Federal Riding Number:

48005

Program:

General Class Grants Contributions Program

Program Purpose:

To assist recipients in conducting activities and delivering projects that will support Parks Canada Agency in fulfilling its mandate.