Grant: General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Université du Québec à Rimouski
$40,000.00
Understanding Ecology of Mingan thistle
FY 2025-26 · 2026-03-10
Summary
This grant supports a research project aimed at identifying the ecological factors that promote the survival of the Mingan thistle (Cirsium scariosum var. scariosum), an endemic species of the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve and designated as endangered in 2021. The project goal is to better inform future recovery actions.
Department
Program
General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Recipient
Location
Rimouski, Quebec, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Business Number
119278919
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2028-03-31
Agreement Number
GC-3315
Agreement Start Date
2026-03-10
Agreement Title
Understanding Ecology of Mingan thistle
Agreement Title (French)
Comprendre l’écologie du chardon de Mingan
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$40,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This grant supports a research project aimed at identifying the ecological factors that promote the survival of the Mingan thistle (Cirsium scariosum var. scariosum), an endemic species of the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve and designated as endangered in 2021. The project goal is to better inform future recovery actions.
Description (French)
Cette subvention soutient un projet de recherche visant à déterminer les facteurs écologiques favorisant la survie du chardon de Mingan (Cirsium scariosum var. scariosum), espèce endémique à la réserve de parc national de l’Archipel-de-Mingan et désignée en voie de disparition en 2021 afin de mieux orienter les futures actions de rétablissement.
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
Rimouski—La Matapédia
Federal Riding (French)
Rimouski—La Matapédia
Federal Riding Number
24062
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 Business Number
119278919
Recipient City
Rimouski
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Université du Québec à Rimouski
Recipient Postal Code
G5L 3A1
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
154-2025-2026-Q4-00065
