The Government of Canada is committed to keeping Canada's marine and coastal areas clean and safe for generations to come. Through Canada's Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada is ensuring that the best scientific advice, knowledge and tools are being used to protect Canada's waters.
Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, launched an open call for proposals through the renewed Multi-Partner Research Initiative (MPRI) to support oil spill response science and research projects across Canada and abroad. Over the next five years, the initiative will provide $20.3 million in contribution funding to selected proposals.
The renewed MPRI is part of the next phase of the Oceans Protection Plan. Investments announced today will support collaboration among leading experts to improve our understanding of oil spill response in offshore, coastal and onshore environments. Activities under the initiative also aim to improve oil spill response technologies and their efficacy to ensure that Canada is well equipped to make informed decisions that minimize the environmental impacts of oil spills and enhance habitat recovery.
