Contribution: General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Université du Québec en Outaouais
$120,000.00
Enhancement of the 3MTSim simulator and analysis of acoustic data
FY 2023-24 · 2024-03-05
Summary
This contribution supports the updating of a model to assess the risks to rorqual whales and beluga whales from commercial shipping and recreational boating in the current Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park and the area targeted for park expansion, as well as the analysis of acoustic data collected with Parks Canada hydrophones to better understand underwater soundscapes.
Department
Program
General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Recipient
Location
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Business Number
119278893
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Additional Information
Amendment to extend into new fiscal year
Additional Information (French)
Modification pour prolonger dans un nouvel exercice financier
Agreement End Date
2026-04-30
Agreement Number
GC-2404
Agreement Start Date
2024-03-05
Agreement Title
Enhancement of the 3MTSim simulator and analysis of acoustic data
Agreement Title (French)
Bonification du simulateur 3MTSim et analyses des données acoustiques des hydrophones
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$120,000.00
Amendment Date
2025-04-16
Amendment Number
1
Description
This contribution supports the updating of a model to assess the risks to rorqual whales and beluga whales from commercial shipping and recreational boating in the current Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park and the area targeted for park expansion, as well as the analysis of acoustic data collected with Parks Canada hydrophones to better understand underwater soundscapes.
Description (French)
Cette contribution soutient la mise à jour d’un modèle qui vise à évaluer les risques engendrés par la navigation commerciale et de plaisance auxquels sont exposés les rorquals et les bélugas dans le territoire actuel du parc marin du Saguenay–Saint-Laurent et le territoire visé par l’agrandissement du parc ainsi que l’analyse de données acoustiques recueillies avec les hydrophones de Parcs Canada pour mieux comprendre le paysage sonore sous-marin.
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
Hull—Aylmer
Federal Riding (French)
Hull—Aylmer
Federal Riding Number
24028
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
119278893
Recipient City
Gatineau
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Université du Québec en Outaouais
Recipient Postal Code
J8X 3X7
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
154-2023-2024-Q4-00052(1)