Contribution: General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Université de Sherbrooke
$10,000.00
Permafrost sustainability in shallow peatland ponds in Wapusk National Park
FY 2025-26 · 2026-03-18
Summary
The contribution supports the analysis of permafrost sustainability and the presence of unfrozen water and soil under shallow peatland ponds from data collected in Wapusk National Park and around the Churchill area. This will enable a better understanding of the long-term sustainability of permafrost under a changing climate within the park.
Department
Program
General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Recipient
Location
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Business Number
108161076
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2026-08-31
Agreement Number
GC-3395
Agreement Start Date
2026-03-18
Agreement Title
Permafrost sustainability in shallow peatland ponds in Wapusk National Park
Agreement Title (French)
Durabilité du pergélisol dans les étangs peu profonds des tourbières du parc national Wapusk
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$10,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The contribution supports the analysis of permafrost sustainability and the presence of unfrozen water and soil under shallow peatland ponds from data collected in Wapusk National Park and around the Churchill area. This will enable a better understanding of the long-term sustainability of permafrost under a changing climate within the park.
Description (French)
La contribution soutient l'analyse de la durabilité du pergélisol et de la présence d'eau non gelée et de sol sous les étangs peu profonds des tourbières, d'après les données recueillies dans le parc national Wapusk et la région Churchill. Cela permettra de mieux comprendre la durabilité à long terme du pergélisol dans un climat changeant au sein du parc.
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
Sherbrooke
Federal Riding (French)
Sherbrooke
Federal Riding Number
24072
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
108161076
Recipient City
Sherbrooke
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Université de Sherbrooke
Recipient Postal Code
J1K 2R1
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
154-2025-2026-Q4-00085
