Organization: Canadian High Arctic Research Station

Researchers finally get busy in the Arctic

The latest federal budget puts Canada’s arctic research station on a solid footing for the next few years, as a number of major initiatives are being prepared.

Canada creates single Arctic research hub

The federal government has merged the mandates and functions of the Canadian Polar Commission and the Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS) into a new organization. Polar Knowledge Canada will be headquartered at CHARS when it opens in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, in 2017. The June 1 announcement coincided with the coming into force of The…

CHARS to merge with Canadian Polar Commission

The federal government has introduced legislation to merge the Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS) with the Canada Polar Commission (CPC), establishing a single research hub for the Canadian Arctic region. The combined entity will build on the CPC’s mandate and bring together industry, academic, Aboriginal and northern governments as well as international stakeholders to…

Arctic research station gets $142M for construction, fit-up

The federal government has announced that the Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS) will receive $142 million over six years for its construction, equipment and fit-up. Announced by prime minister Stephen Harper during his annual Arctic sojourn, CHARS will also receive $46.2 million over six years for its science and technology program and a commitment…

Arctic research station moves into design phase

The federal government has released a request for proposals for the design phase of the future Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS) to be built in Cambridge Bay, western Nunavut. The $18-million, pre-construction design phase follows a $2-million feasibility study which is now complete. The two-stage process will first evaluate bidders’ experience and expertise in…