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Contribution: General Class Grants Contributions Program

University of Saskatchewan

$832,096.00

Genomic Assessment of Plains Bison Introgression into the Wood Bison Genome

FY 2020-21 · 2021-01-26

Summary
This contribution supports determining the amount of plains bison introgression present in wood bison herds in Canada. This information will inform wood bison recovery actions in and around Wood Buffalo National Park.
Department
Program
General Class Grants Contributions Program
Location
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Business Number
119279313
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

Amendments

Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.

AmendmentDateFiscal YearTotal
02021-01-262020-21$84,150.00
12022-01-062021-22$310,000.00
32021-01-262020-21$832,096.00

As published

Additional Information
Amendment to increase the total amount and extend the end date
Additional Information (French)
Modification pour augmenter le total et prolonger la date de fin
Agreement End Date
2025-03-31
Agreement Number
GC-1404
Agreement Start Date
2021-01-26
Agreement Title
Genomic Assessment of Plains Bison Introgression into the Wood Bison Genome
Agreement Title (French)
Évaluation génomique de l’introgression du bison des plaines dans le génome du bison des bois
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$832,096.00
Amendment Date
2023-03-21
Amendment Number
3
Description
This contribution supports determining the amount of plains bison introgression present in wood bison herds in Canada. This information will inform wood bison recovery actions in and around Wood Buffalo National Park.
Description (French)
Cette contribution soutient la détermination de la quantité d’introgression du bison des plaines présente dans les troupeaux de bisons des bois au Canada. Cette information éclairera les mesures de rétablissement du bison des bois dans le parc national Wood Buffalo et ses régions environnantes.
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
Saskatoon - University
Federal Riding (French)
Saskatoon - University
Federal Riding Number
47011
Organization Code
pc
Organization
Parks Canada | Parcs Canada
Program Name
General Class Grants 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
119279313
Recipient City
Saskatoon
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
University of Saskatchewan
Recipient Postal Code
S7N 5B4
Recipient Province or Territory
SK
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
154-2020-2021-Q4-00011
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