How many researchers are expected to visit Canadian northern communities?
Although exact numbers are not yet known, there is an expected to be an increase in research activity in all areas of the north. All research teams must work with the Northern Nodes to meet the different regulatory requirements of each territory. Therefore once proposals have been finalized, estimates for the exact number of researchers planning to visit northern communities can be made and communities will be notified and can prepare accordingly. As a host nation, Canada will ensure that basic facilities and services are in place to accommodate an influx of researchers to Canada’s North during the peak IPY period of 2007 to 2009. These investments will also increase the overall capacity to carry out science in Canada’s North.
