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Online Consultations on the Data Research Infrastructure (DRI) Contribution Program

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Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the applicant board for the Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI) Contribution program, I am pleased to announce further national consultation sessions online. Community consultations are necessary and important to address a number of outstanding governance issues prior to the establishment of the inaugural board for the new organization early in the 2020.

Wednesday, November 6, 10:00-11:30 EST

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Wednesday, November 6, 13:00-14:30 EST

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Tuesday, November 12, 12:30-14:00 EST

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Tuesday, November 12, 15:00-16:30 EST

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Or, go to https://canarie.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID: 743 870 430

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Meeting ID: 743 870 430
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Dial: 205.189.33.73
Meeting ID: 743 870 430

These consultations are the next step towards implementation of the DRI Contribution program with approved funding from the federal Minister of Science of up to $375 million. This program will be governed by a not for profit organization that will coordinate funding and strategic directions for national activities related to: research data management; advanced research computing, and research software.

These consultations will build on the feedback received during the development of the proposal in the spring and address governance issues including membership and board composition for the new organization.

If you are unable to attend, you can also provide comments and input to the process by email to NDRIO-NOIRN@engagedri.ca or stay informed by visiting engagedri.ca for further information and updates on the implementation of this initiative.

Community engagement is critical for the successful implementation of a researcher-focused DRI ecosystem in Canada. We look forward to your participation and input in this important engagement process.

Yours sincerely,

Lori MacMullen

Chair, Applicant Board (NDRIO) and Executive Director, Canadian University Council of Chief Information Officers (CUCCIO)