[Everyone] Fwd: Canada announces intention to become full member of SKA Observatory

[Matthew Bailes]

Fantastic news Ingrid - not just for Canada but for all the SKA member
countries!

Congratulations.

On Wed, 25 Jan 2023 at 10:20, Ingrid Stairs <stairs at astro.ubc.ca> wrote:

>
> FYI
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> *From: *CASCA Members mailing list <casca-members at casca.ca>
> *Subject: **Canada announces intention to become full member of SKA
> Observatory*
> *Date: *January 24, 2023 at 12:12:28 PM PST
> *To: *<istairs at astro.ubc.ca>
> *Reply-To: *secretary at casca.ca
>
> [*CAUTION:* Non-UBC Email]
> I am very happy to share that in a press release today, the Honourable
> François Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry,
> announced Canada’s intention to seek full membership in the Square
> Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) This is a general message for CASCA
> member, INGRID STAIRS
> Ceci est un message geìneìral pour le membre de la CASCA, INGRID STAIRS
>
> Dear CASCA members,
>
> I am very happy to share that in a press release today, the Honourable
> François Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry,
> announced Canada’s intention to seek full membership in the Square
> Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO). This major announcement is consistent
> with our community’s recommendations for SKA participation in the Canadian
> Astronomy Long-Range Plan 2020-2030 (LRP2020).
>
>
> https://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2023/01/canada-announces-intention-to-become-full-member-of-international-skao-radio-astronomy-project.html
> <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/mvCuCMwvOwSymRZWiJHiwM?domain=5ywhe.r.a.d.sendibm1.com>
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>
> https://www.astro-acura.ca/s/Coalition-for-Canadian-Astronomy-SKA-press-release.pdf
> <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/CyDcCOMxVMsLQ0K4uPSt1w?domain=5ywhe.r.a.d.sendibm1.com>
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>
> https://www.skao.int/en/news/446/skao-welcomes-canadas-intention-become-full-observatory-member
> <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/orUiCQnzZnF1Z3WrH99wr8?domain=5ywhe.r.a.d.sendibm1.com>
>
> The steps necessary to complete the membership process are anticipated to
> take place in the coming months. CASCA members will be kept informed of
> this process and corresponding opportunities to participate as those
> details become available.
>
> The SKA has been a high priority for the Canadian astronomical community
> for over two decades, and the efforts of many individuals over many years
> have made today’s decision possible. Thanks to you all!
>
>
>
>
> Chers\chères membres de la CASCA,
>
> Je suis très heureuse de vous informer que, dans un communiqué de presse
> publié aujourd'hui, l'honorable François Philippe Champagne, ministre de
> l'Innovation, des Sciences et de l'Industrie, a annoncé l'intention du
> Canada de devenir membre à part entière de l'Observatoire Square Kilometre
> Array (SKAO). Cette annonce majeure est conforme aux recommandations de
> notre communauté concernant la participation au SKA dans le Plan à long
> terme de l'astronomie canadienne 2020-2030 (PLT2020).
>
>
> https://www.canada.ca/fr/conseil-national-recherches/nouvelles/2023/01/le-canada-annonce-son-intention-de-devenir-membre-a-part-entiere-du-projet-international-de-radioastronomie-du-skao.html
> <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/0bffCVAGgAInQ5A9Urb54X?domain=5ywhe.r.a.d.sendibm1.com>
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>
> https://www.astro-acura.ca/s/Coalition-for-Canadian-Astronomy-SKA-press-release.pdf
> <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/w4FMCWLJkLTLoPBGuBhgHd?domain=5ywhe.r.a.d.sendibm1.com>
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> https://www.skao.int/en/news/446/skao-welcomes-canadas-intention-become-full-observatory-member
> <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/bUqlCXLKmLTPrqY0CxaBrv?domain=5ywhe.r.a.d.sendibm1.com>
>
> Les étapes nécessaires à la finalisation du processus d'adhésion devraient
> avoir lieu au cours des prochains mois. Les membres de la CASCA seront
> tenus informés de ce processus et les possibilités de participation
> correspondantes quand ces détails seront disponibles.
>
> Le SKA est une haute priorité pour la communauté astronomique canadienne
> depuis plus de deux décennies, et les efforts de nombreuses personnes
> pendant de nombreuses années ont rendu possible la décision d'aujourd'hui.
> Merci à vous tous !
>
>
> Kristine Spekkens
> ************************************
> Dr. Kristine Spekkens (she/elle)
> -------------------------------------------
> Professor, RMC Physics and Space Science
>
> Cross-Appointed, Queen's Physics, Engineering Physics and Astronomy
> Canadian Science Director, Square Kilometer Array
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Professeure, CMR physique et sciences spatiales
>
> Nomination conjointe, Queen's
> Dirigeante scientifique canadienne, Square Kilometer Array
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