Faculty members, Research staff, Safety Office staff, Research Ethics staff, and Information Systems & Technology staff involved in research using biological, chemical, radiological, or nuclear materials or technology are invited to join Public Safety Canada (PSC) for the Safeguarding science workshop.
Time: 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Location: NH 3318
The workshop supports the Government of Canada’s counter proliferation activities and increases security awareness on preventing potential exploitation of scientific and engineering research. The session will explore the risk of accidental or deliberate misuse or weaponization of human pathogens/toxins, nuclear substances, advanced research, materials, and dual-use technology.
Please see the agenda below and review the participant guide for additional information.
Agenda
| Item | Speaker(s) | Time (minutes) |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome and introduction | Patricia Laverdière, Public Safety Canada | 5 |
| Presentation |
Patricia Laverdière, Public Safety Canada Cody Anderson, Public Health Agency Canada Muzammil Mehdi, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | 35 |
| Question period and introduction to exercise |
Patricia Laverdière, Public Safety Canada | 20 |
| Break | 15 | |
| Group exercise: Scenarios (participants with be split into groups of three or four) |
Group 1: Patricia Laverdière, Public Safety Canada Group 2: Cody Anderson, Public Health Agency Canada Group 3: Muzammil Mehdi, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | 60 |
| Lessons learned |
Workshop Participants | 30 |
| Wrap up and summary |
Patricia Laverdière, Public Safety Canada | 15 |
| Open discussion | Everyone | 15 |
Please register by March 8 using the form below. Light refreshments will be provided.