Building an Oceans Research in Canada Alliance Workshop – February 22-23, 2017 Summary Report

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Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary
2. Introduction and Context
   • Purpose of the Workshop
   • Renewed Investment: Major Investments in Oceans Science and Technology
   • Ocean Science in Canada: Meeting the Challenge, Seizing the Opportunity
   • Vision for the Oceans Research in Canada Alliance (ORCA)
3. Recommended Initiatives: A Coordinated Ocean Science and Technology Community
   • Table 1: Key themes and associated questions discussed by participants in targeted Workshop sessions
   • 1. Aligning Efforts, Plans, and Funding Around Shared Priorities
   • 2. Infrastructure
   • 3. Public Policy, Regulation, and Decision Making
   • 4. Commercialization of Knowledge and Technology
   • 5. International Fora
   • 6. Foundational and Enabling Strategies
4. Conclusion
5. Appendix A – Workshop Agenda
6. Appendix B – Participants List