As world photonics experts gather for the Schawlow-Townes symposium in Ottawa, the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) announces a new research program that will translate quantum photonics research into technology applications for Canada's future economy.
As part of the Canadian Honours System, the Canadian Coast Guard Exemplary Service Medal recognizes individuals who, in the course of their duties, provide service in difficult or critical situations; who are often involved in potentially dangerous activities; and who also have a record of such high standard as to merit this prestigious Medal.
Thirteen members of the Canadian Coast Guard Atlantic Region were awarded Exemplary Service medals today at Government House in St. John's. The awards were presented by the Honourable Frank F. Fagan, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador on behalf of His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada and Commander-Chief of the Canadian Coast Guard.
You are invited to preview a showcase of rarely-seen works by prominent Toronto artists including Shary Boyle, Edward Burtynsky, Jack Bush, Ying-Yueh Chuang, Robert Houle, Suzy Lake and Sarni Pootoogook.
A Safety Management System (SMS) provides railway companies with a focused approach to building safety throughout an organization and into every aspect of its day-day operations. An SMS is in addition to specific regulations, rules or standards. It is a system that helps companies better comply with federal legislation and is intended to ensure railways have in place processes to identify and address safety concerns before they become situations of non-compliance with safety rules.