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Title:

Advancing an Interdisciplinary Collaborative Network for Arctic Ice Road Infrastructure and Knowledge Integration

Agreement Number:

POLAR-2526-0018

Agreement Value:

$99,590.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 17, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

The project directly supports the goal of advancing sustainable energy, technology, and infrastructure solutions that reflect the unique environmental, social, and cultural conditions in the North. By working collaboratively with Indigenous and local communities, the project will also provide practical tools and recommendations for policymakers to strengthen resilience and promote sustainable development in (sub)Arctic regions.

Organization:

Polar Knowledge Canada

Expected Results:

Strengthen the safety and resilience of northern ice roads and freshwater systems by integrating scientific monitoring and Indigenous Knowledge to support community‑led climate adaptation, informed infrastructure planning, and evidence‑based policy decisions in a rapidly changing Arctic.

Location:

Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2L 3C5

Reference Number:

171-2025-2026-Q4-P0006

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

Recipient's Legal Name:

Wilfrid Laurier University

Federal Riding Name:

Waterloo

Federal Riding Number:

35114

Program:

Grants and Contributions for the Advancement of Northern Science and Technology

Program Purpose:

To fund youth and/or adult programs to develop new skills, enhance career experiences and/or to participate in S&T activities. To provide funding to individuals or organizations in the form of scholarships or bursaries for programs. To provide funding to Canadian universities and institutes for northern scientific research training.