OTN Canada Scientific Advisory Committee
Chaired by a member of the Canadian scientific community, the OTN Canada Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) advises and reports on the planning and coordination among all projects undertaken under the OTN umbrella in Canada. This group assists OTN in ensuring that the science undertaken in Canada is consistent with the international strategic direction, and that it is consistent with national funding priorities.
The OTN Canada SAC consists of the following individuals:
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Keith Thompson | Member of the Canadian scientific community in a relevant discipline (Chair) |
| Scott Hinch | Member of the scientific community representing Canada's Pacific Ocean region |
| Steve Cook | Member of the scientific community representing Canada's Pacific Ocean region |
| Aaron Fisk | Member of the scientific community representing Canada's Arctic Ocean region |
| Svein Vagle | Member of the scientific community representing Canada's Arctic Ocean region |
| Ian Fleming | Member of the scientific community representing Canada's Atlantic Ocean region |
| Katja Fennel | Member of the scientific community representing Canada's Atlantic Ocean region |
| Alain Vezina | Federal government representative |
| Dale Webber | Industry representative |
| Michelle Heupel | Member of the global scientific community |
| Chris Barnes | Ocean Networks Canada |
| Alison Janidlo | NSERC representative (nonvoting) |
| Ron O'Dor | OTN Global Scientific Director (ex officio, nonvoting) |
| Sara Iverson | OTN Canada Scientific Director (ex officio, nonvoting) |
| Fred Whoriskey | OTN Executive Director (ex officio, nonvoting) |
| Daniela Turk | OTN Canada Network Manager (ex officio, nonvoting) |
| Shauna Baillie | OTN Canada Assistant Administrator (ex officio, nonvoting) |
For information on past and future SAC meetings, go to the OTN Canada events page.
