Contribution: General Class Grants Contributions Program
University of Saskatchewan
$1,723,548.00
Bison Integrated Genomics (BIG)
FY 2022-23 · 2023-01-20
Summary
This contribution enables the Bison Integrated Genomics (BIG) project with the University of Saskatchewan. This project will develop novel vaccines for brucellosis and tuberculosis, new diagnostic tests and advanced genomic tests to differentiate subspecies of bison in Canada.
Department
Program
General Class Grants Contributions Program
Recipient
Location
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Business Number
119279313
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2026-04-30
Agreement Number
GC-1854
Agreement Start Date
2023-01-20
Agreement Title
Bison Integrated Genomics (BIG)
Agreement Title (French)
Génomique Intégrée du Bison (GIB)
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$1,723,548.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This contribution enables the Bison Integrated Genomics (BIG) project with the University of Saskatchewan. This project will develop novel vaccines for brucellosis and tuberculosis, new diagnostic tests and advanced genomic tests to differentiate subspecies of bison in Canada.
Description (French)
Cette contribution permet le projet Génomique Intégrée du Bison (GIB) avec l'Université de la Saskatchewan. Ce projet développera de nouveaux vaccins contre la brucellose et la tuberculose, de nouveaux tests diagnostiques et des tests génomiques avancés pour différencier les sous-espèces de bisons au Canada.
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
154-2022-2023-Q4-00019
