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Grant: General Class Grants and Contributions Program

Laurentian University

$20,000.00

Migration of nesting female and hatchling Blanding’s Turtles on Beausoleil Island

FY 2025-26 · 2025-12-19

Summary
This contribution supports Laurentian University to further understand the spatial ecology of the Blanding Turtles, a Species-at-Risk on Beausoleil Island in Georgian Bay Islands National Park. The funds will support a MSc student to conduct an analysis on a multi-year dataset of Blanding’s turtle, including nesting site selection, population distribution and recruitment on Beausoleil Island. The analysis will assist in understanding population dynamics and guide key habitat protection actions at Georgian Bay Islands National Park.
Department
Program
General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Location
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2026-04-30
Agreement Number
GC-3278
Agreement Start Date
2025-12-19
Agreement Title
Migration of nesting female and hatchling Blanding’s Turtles on Beausoleil Island
Agreement Title (French)
Migration des femelles nidifiantes et des jeunes tortues de Blanding sur l’île Beausoleil
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$20,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This contribution supports Laurentian University to further understand the spatial ecology of the Blanding Turtles, a Species-at-Risk on Beausoleil Island in Georgian Bay Islands National Park. The funds will support a MSc student to conduct an analysis on a multi-year dataset of Blanding’s turtle, including nesting site selection, population distribution and recruitment on Beausoleil Island. The analysis will assist in understanding population dynamics and guide key habitat protection actions at Georgian Bay Islands National Park.
Description (French)
Cette contribution soutient l’Université Laurentienne afin de mieux comprendre l’écologie spatiale des tortues Blanding, une espèce en péril sur l’île Beausoleil dans le parc national de Georgian Bay. Les fonds soutiendront un étudiant à la maîtrise de réaliser une analyse d’un ensemble de données pluriannuel de la tortue de Blanding, incluant la sélection des sites de nidification, la répartition des populations et le recrutement sur l’île Beausoleil. Cette analyse contribuera à la compréhension de la dynamique des populations et orientera les principales actions de protection de l’habitat au parc national des îles de la baie Georgienne.
Expected Results
Canada’s natural heritage is protected for present and future generations.
Expected Results (French)
Le patrimoine naturel du Canada est protégé dans l’intérêt des générations présentes et futures.
Federal Riding
Sudbury
Federal Riding (French)
Sudbury
Federal Riding Number
35103
Organization Code
pc
Organization
Parks Canada | Parcs Canada
Program Name
General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Program Name (French)
Programme de subventions et de contributions de catégorie générale
Program Purpose
To assist recipients in conducting activities and delivering projects that will support Parks Canada Agency in fulfilling its mandate.
Program Purpose (French)
Fournir un soutien aux bénéficiaires dans la conduite d’activités ou l’exécution de projets concourant à la réalisation du mandat de l’Agence Parcs Canada.
Recipient City
Sudbury
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Laurentian University
Recipient Postal Code
P3E 2C6
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
154-2025-2026-Q3-00085
Laurentian University - $20,000 Grant (2025-26) | Canada Spends