Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS)

The Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS) will provide a world-class hub for science and technology in Canada’s North that complements and anchors the network of smaller regional facilities across the North. The new Station will provide a suite of services for science and technology in Canada’s North including a technology development centre, traditional knowledge centre, and advanced laboratories. The Station will attract international scientists to work in Canada and will strengthen Canada’s leadership position in Arctic research. Northerners are engaging in cutting-edge science and technology to address their needs in a changing North. This Station will be built by Canadians, in Canada’s Arctic, and will be there to serve the world. The Canadian High Arctic Research Station will be located in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut.

What Information is Available?

The mandate identifies the objectives, priorities and scope for the Canadian High Arctic Research Station.

The Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS) Feasibility Study   provides background analysis and criteria that will be used to support the development of the architectural vision and design for the Station.

An executive summary of the Feasibility Study provides an overview of the information that will support the design for the Station.

Northern Science and Technology Investments: these provide knowledge necessary for sound policy and decision-making forming an important foundation for Canada's Northern Strategy.

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  • Minister Duncan Announces Mandate For Canadian High Arctic Research Station
  • PM announces High Arctic Research Station coming to Cambridge Bay  
  • Canada Follows Through on Major Commitments to Arctic Research

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