Contribution: Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)
The University of British Columbia
$750,000.00
Space Security Network
FY 2023-24 · 2023-07-31
Summary
This network proposes to bring together space security experts from academia, CAN/US industry, Non-Government Organisations, and retired government officials to address three Policy Challenges that converge on the topic of the growing role of private commercial satellites, including use by non-NATO countries in armed conflict, and the potential implications for Canadian defence and security.
Department
Program
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)
Recipient
Location
Vancouver , British Columbia, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2026-09-30
Agreement Start Date
2023-07-31
Agreement Title
Space Security Network
Agreement Title (French)
Réseau de sécurité spatiale
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$750,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This network proposes to bring together space security experts from academia, CAN/US industry, Non-Government Organisations, and retired government officials to address three Policy Challenges that converge on the topic of the growing role of private commercial satellites, including use by non-NATO countries in armed conflict, and the potential implications for Canadian defence and security.
Description (French)
Ce réseau propose de réunir des experts en sécurité spatiale issus du monde universitaire, de l'industrie canado-américaine, de organisation non gouvernementale et de fonctionnaires retraités afin de relever trois défis politiques qui convergent sur le thème du rôle croissant des satellites commerciaux privés, y compris leur utilisation par des pays non membres de l'OTAN dans le cadre de conflits armés, et les implications potentielles pour la défense et la sécurité du Canada.
Organization Code
dnd-mdn
Organization
National Defence | Défense nationale
Program Name
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)
Program Name (French)
Mobilisation des idées nouvelles en matière de défense et de sécurité (MINDS)
Program Purpose
Through the establishment of Collaborative Networks, MINDS is increasing and diversifying research on defence and security issues in Canada, with the aim to meet the Defence Team need for relevant and timely advice and broaden the spectrum of expert voices contributing to the conversation.
Program Purpose (French)
Les réseaux de collaboration sont des réseaux d’experts multidisciplinaires de partout au Canada et de l’étranger. Ils travaillent ensemble pour étudier des enjeux spécifiques en matière de défense et de sécurité à l’appui du ministère de la Défense nationale ou des Forces armées canadiennes.
Recipient City
Vancouver
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
The University of British Columbia
Recipient Postal Code
V6T 1Z3
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
018-2023-2024-Q2-NET04