2022 Conference – Science, International Affairs and Security

2022 Conference – Science, International Affairs and SecurityLaura Bethany2022-12-15T11:05:30-05:00

The following panels were included in the Science, International Affairs and Security Theme:

Conference Panels:

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Panel 492 – Aligning U.S.-Canada Research and Development Processes to Tackle Common Grand Challenges in Domestic Safety and Security

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Panel 492

Aligning U.S.-Canada Research and Development Processes to Tackle Common Grand Challenges in Domestic Safety and Security

Organized by: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Science & Technology / Defence Research Development Canada Centre for Security Science
Speakers: April Tunyavongs, Christina Jutzi, Shaye K. Friesen, Julie S. Brewer, Ronald J Langhelm
Notetaker: Kayona Karunakumar
Panel Date: November 17th, 2022

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Moderator:
Rosanne Aleong, Executive Director of Research, Baycrest Academy for Research and Education and Director of Research, Innovation and Translation, Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation (CABHI)

Speakers:

April Tunyavongs, International Cooperation Expert, Americas Portfolio Manager
Christina Jutzi, Acting Director General R&D Policy and Advice, Defense Research & Development Canada (DRDC)
Shaye K. Friesen, Section Head, Preparedness, Resilience and First Responders at DRDC Centre for Security Science
Julie S. Brewer, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Chief of Staff Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T)
Ronald J Langhelm, Program manager, DHS S&T/MCS

Context:
The U.S. and Canada are long-standing partners in research and development (R&D) to support safety and security missions. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Science and Technology Directorate and Defence Research and Development Canada have jointly developed a Strategic Plan for Cooperation in Science and Technology. The organizations are realizing this plan through the North Star Initiative, a three-year program to frame and align strategic priorities, procedures, and resources to address specific public safety and security challenges.

Key Takeaways

Canada and the US are highly connected with 120 land ports of entry, 400 000 people crossing our mutual border and about $1B of trade between the countries each day
Partnerships are important; no one country can handle all the challenges of the 21st Century alone
Bilateral relationship can also become a multilateral discussion with other partners such as Australia, New Zealand and the UK
Border control, the Arctic, and disaster resiliency are common challenges that require cooperation between Canada and the US
Global challenges including climate change, equity, and border security, all require collaboration
The NorStar Initiative is a program that supports bilateral and binational development in Canada and the U.S and builds on past successes