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2015 ANNUAL REPORT www.rsc-src.ca TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT US...... 2 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT...... 3 MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR...... 4 RSC COUNCIL AND THE SECRETARIAT...... 5 EXPERT PANELS ...... 6 REPORTS FROM ABROAD ...... 6 INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES...... 7 WORK OF THE ACADEMIES ...... 8 CLASS OF 2015 • NEW FELLOWS...... 9 THE COLLEGE OF NEW SCHOLARS, ARTISTS AND SCIENTISTS...... 11 CLASS OF 2015 • COLLEGE OF NEW SCHOLARS...... 12 2015 AWARD WINNERS...... 13 INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS...... 14 AGM & ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM...... 15 REGIONAL INITIATIVES...... 16 THE WALTER HOUSE CAMPAIGN...... 17 PARTNERS AND SPONSORS...... 18 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS...... 18-20

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OUR MISSION To serve Canada and Canadians by recognizing Canada’s leading intellectuals, scholars, researchers and artists and by mobilizing them in open discussion and debate, to advance knowledge, encourage integrated interdisciplinary understandings and to address issues that are critical to Canada and Canadians. OUR HISTORY The (RSC) was established in 1882 as a collegium of distinguished Canadian scholars and scientists, under the auspices of the Governor General of Canada, His Excellency the Right Honorable the Marquis of Lorne. It was incorporated by Act of Parliament on May 25th, 1883. Over the years, more than 4000 men and women have been elected to the Fellowship. Canada’s National Academy, the RSC is a not- for-profit organization infused with a strong spirit of cooperation, one that recognizes and celebrates excellence within the Fellowship, shares knowledge and research, and voluntarily provides independent evidence-based policy advice to Canadians. OUR SOCIETY The Royal Society of Canada consists of three bilingual Academies that cover the broad range of Scholarly disciplines as well as the artistic and scientific fields. Academy I is the Academy of the Arts and Humanities and is made up of an Anglophone division, Humanities, a Francophone division, Lettres et sciences humaines, and a bilingual division that embraces architecture, creative writing and the arts. Academy II, is the Academy of Social Sciences, is also made up of an Anglophone division, Social Sciences, and a Francophone division, Sciences sociales. Academy III, the Academy of Science, is made up of four divisions: Applied Sciences and Engineering; Earth, Oceans and Atmospheric Sciences; Life Sciences; and Mathematics and Physical Sciences. The heart of the Society is its Fellows. There are four types of fellowship: Fellows, Specially Elected Fellows, Honorary Fellows and Foreign Fellows. In 2014, as part of a plan to draw young talent into the organization, the RSC established the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. The College successfully elected its first Members, 91 in total, in 2014, and 48 Members in 2015. For further information, see the Strategic Plan 2012-2107. Available at: www.rsc-src.ca. THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA Walter House 282 Somerset Street West , K2P 0J6 (613)991-6990 • www.rsc-src.ca A registered charitable organization: 10793 5991 RR 0001

2 • THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA • ANNUAL REPORT 2015 SOCIETY AFFAIRS MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT The Secretariat has been reorganized and refreshed 2015 was another remarkable during the course of the year. We welcomed our new year for the Society. The Executive Director, Iris Almeida-Côté, whose broad development of our College management experience and vigorous leadership will of New Scholars, Artists and extend the influence of the RSC in public life. The external Scientists continued on track report on financial procedures and governance was and our range of publications delivered on schedule and distributed to the Fellowship. expanded. We renewed the Its recommendations are now being implemented and Secretariat and were once again will secure the operations and financial health of the deeply engaged in international Society in coming years. At the same time, the Executive activities. Director and the newly created Governance and Ethics RENEWAL: THE COLLEGE OF NEW SCHOLARS, committee will continue to work refining the RSC’s ARTISTS AND SCIENTISTS operating manual, overseen by Honorary Secretary The challenge for 2015 was to put the College into full André Lapierre. This work will guide the governance of operation, building on the momentum and energy the Society as well its day-to-day operations. created by the induction of the first Fellows of the INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES College at our AGM in 2014. Our international program, led by Foreign Secretary In the early part of the year, a committee led by Milica Jeremy McNeil, was very active in 2015. Besides the Radisic chose Alidad Amirfazli of York University, as the Frontiers of Science event and the G7 meetings, we co- College’s first president. Among his first jobs, Amirfazli hosted an outstandingly successful symposium with the set up the College Council, which in the coming year Royal Society of Edinburgh. The symposium, in which will elaborate the mandate and the program of the our contributions were coordinated by Guy Laforest, College. Its first major project will be to organize a joint dealt with the nature of federal states, a timely issue in meeting with the Royal Society of London, as part of both Canada and Scotland. We have also strengthened the Frontiers of Science series. This will bring together our leadership role in both the Global network of young scientists and social scientists, about sixty in all, science academies (IAP) and the InterAmerican Network from a broad range of disciplines to discuss themes of Academies of Science (IANAS). The RSC continues to of current concern that cross traditional disciplinary maintain a strong and visible Canadian presence in the boundaries. Hosted by the RSC, this event takes place international academic arena. next March in Whistler, British Columbia. Our Fellows, CHALLENGES FOR THE FUTURE Members and Institutional Members again submitted a The RSC enters 2016 renewed and refreshed and with large slate of candidates this year. These nominations enhanced capacity to carry out our mandate. I thank were screened by a committee ably coordinated by the outgoing Council members for their contributions Past-President Yvan Guindon, and the College inducted to the Society, including the three Academy Presidents, its second cohort of Members. Yolande Cohen, Simon Langlois and Keith Hipel, and THE EXPANSION OF RSC PUBLICATIONS our Institutional Member representatives, Daniel Woolf, As part of our mandate to advise, we have continued Principal at Queen’s University, and Guy Breton, Recteur to give high priority to expanding our range of at the Université de Montréal. I also acknowledge the publications. The Expert Panel program established outstanding work of the outgoing Honorary Secretary, by past President Bill Leiss has flourished under the André Lapierre, and Honorary Treasurer, Janice enthusiastic leadership of Dave Layzell. In collaboration MacKinnon. The new team, under the leadership of with our sister academies, the National Academy of President Maryse Lassonde, has a number of important Science of the USA and the Royal Society of London, we tasks in the coming year, including the preparation of continue to produce the new Reports from Abroad series. our next Strategic Plan. I have full confidence that they Additionally, our second Position Paper, Strengthening have a firm basis from which to advance our mandate as Government by Strengthening Scientific Advice, prepared the national academy of Canada. by Jeff Hutchings, was released in May 2015. The RSC also participated fully in drafting the three statements delivered by the national academies of the G7 countries to their political leaders, advising them on antibiotic Graham Bell, FRSC resistance, neglected tropical diseases and the future of President, The Royal Society of Canada the oceans.

THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA • ANNUAL REPORT 2015 • 3 as Nobel Prize Laureates: Arthur McDonald, Physics, MESSAGE FROM THE 2015; Willard Boyle, Physics, 2009; Bertram Brockhouse, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Physics, 1994; Rudolph Marcus, Chemistry, 1992; It is an honour to serve the Richard E. Taylor, Physics, 1990; , Chemistry, Royal Society of Canada— 1986; Henry Taube, Chemistry, 1983; , an organization with a rich Chemistry, 1971; Lester B. Pearson, Peace, 1957; history, rooted in our national Frederick Banting, Physiology or Medicine, 1923; Ernest traditions of excellence and Rutherford, Chemistry, 1908 and , recipient working for the betterment of the RSC Medal in 1993, was the laureate of all Canadians. As Canada’s of the 2013 Nobel Prize in Literature. Extraordinary national academy, I believe the Canadians and inspiring Fellows of the RSC! Let’s build RSC needs to be better known on our strengths and share our stories of success with across the country—our brand our fellow citizens so that they may inspire younger easily recognized and on the radar of decision-makers. generations of Canadians. Our organization has a wealth of expertise and I really In 2015, many of our Fellows and College members believe that we can help governments, businesses and were engaged in increasing public awareness on issues civil society organizations in Canada and abroad with of importance to Canadians, while our international sage, relevant counsel. outreach activities grew tremendously. Our Fellows and College members are truly the heart This is significant. But in order to put our work into of our organization. Over the past months, I have had action and for it to have a lasting impact, it is clear the privilege to witness the extraordinary commitment to me that we need greater financial resources. On of the 2200 Fellows in our three Academies as well starting work here, I was surprised to learn that the RSC as the 139 Members of our College of New Scholars, is the only national academy in the world that does not Artists and Scientists. They contribute their knowledge receive financial support from its national government. and thousands of hours of volunteer time to review the I believe this situation needs to change. Canadians hundreds of nominations we receive and help welcome deserve to know more about what the RSC has to the best of Canada’s scholars into the Fellowship. As well, offer, and to appreciate the value, talent and wisdom I have seen our Fellows enthusiastically contribute to of the RSC’s Fellows, be they leading artists, scientists, the rigorous selection process that potential recipients lawyers or economists. Canadians need to take pride in of the RSC’s Awards and Medals must undergo. Beyond and celebrate the passion for excellence that the RSC that, they have been active providing independent and Fellows exemplify. evidence-based recommendations through our Expert Panel’s publications and reports. The time and expertise I would like to dedicate my energy to working with the they share and the contributions they make to the Council, its Fellows, College Members and Institutional organization are amazing. I intend to build upon this Members to build a strong organization on a sound spirit of public service and the celebration of excellence financial base. I would like to focus my energy on in finding effective ways to better serve the Fellowship connecting the RSC with Canadians coast to coast to and Canada. coast and establishing excellent working relationships with the Government of Canada and parliamentary Recently, I read a book entitled The Royal Society committees. Lastly, I would like to ensure that the RSC of Canada: Fifty years Retrospect, published back in will provide our Fellows the opportunity to use their rich 1932. Reading about the founding of the RSC, I was and varied expertise in proposing innovative solutions particularly struck by one comment: “The RSC could to the key challenges our country faces. not have come into existence when it did had there not been material out of which to construct it. There were I am confident that the RSC can made a unique the universities which sent their share of Fellows, there contribution to the betterment of Canada. was also in Ottawa a nucleus of scientists who were being assembled to give advice to the government administration.” It is still true today: no Fellows, no RSC. They make the Society. Iris Almeida-Côté, B.A., M.A., LL.M. The RSC is privileged to be able to celebrate its Fellows, Executive Director, The Royal Society of Canada some of whom have received international acclaim

4 • THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA • ANNUAL REPORT 2015 RSC COUNCIL President • Graham Bell (2013-2015) President Elect • Maryse Lassonde (2014) President, Academy of the Arts and Humanities • Yolande Cohen (2013-2015) President Elect, Academy of the Arts and Humanities • Irving Abella (2014) President, Academy of Social Sciences • Simon Langlois (2013-2015) President Elect, Academy of Social Sciences • (2014) President, Academy of Science • Keith Hipel (2013-2015) President Elect, Academy of Science • Jamal Deen (2014) President, College of New Scholars • Alidad Amirfazli (2014-2016) Honorary Secretary • André Lapierre (2013-2015) Honorary Treasurer • Janice MacKinnon (2013-2015) Foreign Secretary • Jeremy McNeil (2013-2015) Chair, Committee on Expert Panels • David Layzell (2013-2016) Chair, Awards and Recognition Committee • (2009-2015) Chair, Committee for Equity and Diversity • Constance Backhouse (2012-2015) Chair, Committee on Intervention • Irving Abella (2013-2015) Institutional Member Representative • Daniel Woolf (2013-2015) Institutional Member Representative • Guy Breton (2013-2015) Member-at-Large • Chris Loreto (2014-2016) Secretary, Academy of the Arts and Humanities • Françoise Baylis (2013-2015) Secretary, Academy of Social Sciences • Kathleen Mahoney (2013-2015) Secretary, Academy of Science • Jacques Derome (2013-2015) Secretary, College of New Scholars • Laura Loewen (2015-2017)

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THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA • ANNUAL REPORT 2015 • 5 EXPERT PANELS In 2015, the RSC published the Expert Panel report on The Behaviour and Environmental Impacts of Crude Oil Released into Aqueous Environments. This panel was chaired by

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Dr. Kenneth Lee (Chair) Research (COOGER) at the Bedford Institute in Dartmouth, NS. The panel received Dr. Michel Boufadel Dr. Bing Chen Dr. Julia Foght Dr. Peter Hodson financial support from the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) and the Dr. Stella Swanson Dr. Albert Venosa Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) and held public meetings for stakeholders in , Halifax, and Vancouver. The independent and evidence-based research findings were released to the public and the media in Calgary in November 2015. The Committee on Expert Panels oversees the work relating to the establishment, administration, and financing of such panels, including the make-up of the panel’s oversight committee. The RSC would Committee on Expert Panels like to sincerely thank Drs. Christl Verduyn (Academy I), and John Myles (Academy II) for their service on this committee over the past David Layzell Chair, years. They have given freely of their time and provided invaluable Yolande Cohen Academy I Representative, insights and perspectives. We are also pleased to welcome Drs. Université du Québec à Montréal Yolande Cohen (Academy I), Guy Laforest (Academy II), and Guy Laforest Academy II Representative, Alexandra Mazalek (College) as new members of the Committee Université Laval on Expert Panels. Sally Otto Academy III Representative, University of British Columbia The RSC has developed a plan to encourage Fellows to propose and Alexandra Mazalek College initiate Expert Panels and has created a form that they can use to Representative, start this process. Because the RSC has limited resources to support Member at Large, Queen's the important work undertaken by Expert Panels, the Society will University develop a plan to develop new revenue streams to underwrite them in 2016. REPORTS FROM ABROAD The Committee on Expert Panels (CEP) partnered with the National Academy of Science (NAS) in the United States and the Royal Society (RS) in London to provide audiences here with a “Canadian Perspective” on selected Expert Panel reports. The CEP invited Canadian experts, including RSC Fellows, to introduce the Reports from Abroad and share the reasons why these were important to Canadians. Over the past year, three such reports were released:

Resilience to Extreme Weather, November 27, 2014, written by Gordon McBean, FRSC, (Western University) based on an RS report

Cost, Effectiveness and Deployment of Fuel Economy Technologies for Light-Duty Vehicles, June 18, 2015, written by Peter Frise (Auto21, University of Windsor), based on an NAS report

Characterization, Modeling, Monitoring and Remediation of Fractured Rock, September 23, 2015, written by Leslie Smith, FRSC (The University of British Columbia) based on an NAS report

6 • THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA • ANNUAL REPORT 2015 INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES The Committee on International Affairs oversees the bilateral and multilateral initiatives undertaken by the Society. Committee on International Affairs This year the RSC co-hosted an innovative symposium in partnership Jeremy McNeil Chair, Western University with the Royal Society of Edinburgh. The RSC’s contributions, Lorraine B. Code Academy I coordinated by Guy Laforest, focused on the nature of federal states, Representative, York University a timely issue in both Canada and Scotland. Ghislain Otis Academy II Representative, The RSC also strengthened its leadership role in the Global network Stephen Larter Academy III of science academies (IAP) as well as the Inter-American Network Representative, University of Calgary of Academies of Science (IANAS). The RSC continues to maintain a strong and visible Canadian presence in the international academic arena. In addition, as one of the national science academies of the G7 countries, the RSC contributed to the preparation of three statements to heads of government prior to the G7 summit at Schloss Elmau, Germany, in early June 2015. These were: INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE: THREATS AND NECESSARY ACTIONS The statement focused on the rising number of infections worldwide caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria and called for (1) accelerating research and production of new antimicrobial agents, vaccines and diagnostics, (2) prioritizing the research agenda to fill knowledge gaps for key diseases, (3) installing global surveillance programs, (4) raising awareness in society, and (5) planning for a coordinated rapid response in the face of major epidemics. NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES The statement focused on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) that often affect people in poorer parts of the world, such as African sleeping sickness, river blindness, and dengue fever. The Ebola epidemic in West Africa highlights the possible consequences of an outbreak of a disease that is well known but for which there is a lack of reliable vaccines or drugs. The G7 academies called for (1) increasing efforts to empower and build capacity in affected countries to deal with these diseases, (2) intensifying research on NTDs, (3) developing and delivering affordable and accessible treatments, and (4) accounting fully for NTDs in the sustainable development goals. FUTURE OF THE OCEAN: IMPACT OF HUMAN ACTIVITIES ON MARINE SYSTEMS The statement focused on marine pollution by heavy metals and plastic waste. Particularly pressing issues identified were the acidification and warming of the oceans due to climate change, and over-fertilization with nitrogen in agriculture, and called for (1) limiting nations’ CO2 emissions, (2) reducing and further regulating man‐made pollution of the sea, (3) ending overfishing and preserving marine biodiversity and the functioning of ecosystems through research-based management, and (4) enhancing international scientific cooperation to better predict, manage and mitigate future changes in the ocean and their impacts on human societies and the broader environment. These papers were prepared jointly by the national academies of the G7 countries under the aegis of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina. The RSC participated in the scientific advisory process, shared a Canadian dimension on these important topics and endorsed these statements.

Sir Paul Nurse, President, Royal Society of London at a new Fellows event organized by the University of Toronto on November 9, 2015. (Photo from left to right): Iris Almeida-Côté, RSC Executive Director, Michael Wilson, Chancellor, Meric Gertler, President, Maryse Lassonde, RSC President, Paul Nurse, Vivek Goel, Vice- President Research & Innovation, University of Toronto.

THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA • ANNUAL REPORT 2015 • 7 WORK OF THE ACADEMIES

RSC President Elect Maryse Lassonde with RSC President Elect Maryse Lassonde RSC President Elect Maryse Lassonde with Incoming President of Academy I - Irving with Incoming President of Academy II - Incoming President of Academy III - Jamal Abella Constance Backhouse Deen

As established in the RSC Strategic Plan (2012-2017), the mandates of Academies I, II and III and the College are to recognize academic and artistic excellence, to promote research and learning, and to advise government leaders and all sectors of Canadian society on matters of public concern. To realize these mandates, Fellows and Members contribute an extraordinary number of volunteer hours to the RSC’s work, participating in committees and on Council. The RSC draws on the unique blend of talents of its Fellows representing the Academies of the Arts and Humanities, the Social Sciences and Science. Special thanks to Academy news editors Janine Brodie and Céline St-Pierre (Academy II) and Andrew Miall (Academy III) and to each of the contributors for generously sharing their knowledge and research. While we are recognizing colleagues, we are grateful for the article contributed by Michael Dence and Lawrence Mysak who eloquently described the history, importance and purpose of one of the RSC Medals in an article contained in the August eNews. The RSC also wants to express special thanks to Jeff Hutchings for his intellectual leadership and volunteer service as Chair of the RSC 2015 Symposium on Canadian Marine Biodiversity: Indispensable Resources, Unprecedented Opportunities, Unequivocal Responsibilities. Canada is at an important crossroads in its history and judicious decisions need to be made in order to ensure its long-term prosperity and sustainability. The RSC will double its efforts in the coming years to bring expert advice to improve our great country by harnessing the brain power of the best economists, lawyers, artists and scientists. PARTNERSHIP GROUP FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING The Partnership Group for Science and Engineering (PAGSE), based within the Academy of Science since 1995, works tirelessly with its members to represent the Canadian science and engineering communities to the Government of Canada and to advance research and innovation for the benefit of Canadians. The national organizations that compose PAGSE represent almost 60,000 individual members from industry, academia, and government. (For a complete list visit: www.pagse.org) PAGSE is one of the means by which the Academy of Science is attempting to strengthen its ties with government so that Canadians can more directly benefit from the expertise of RSC Fellows and other Canadian scientists. PAGSE supports a number of unique outreach activities, such as SciEng Pages (formerly Science Pages) and the Bacon and Eggheads Breakfasts held on Parliament Hill. Sponsored in partnership with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and CANARIE Inc. the topics of this breakfast series included the following: Virtual manufacturing: on the computerized cutting edge Yusuf Altintas, FRSC, The University of British Columbia, Thursday, November 20, 2014 The shale gas bonanza: opportunities and challenges Denis Lavoie, Natural Resources Canada, Tuesday, February 3, 2015 Trees do it. Ferns do it. Why can’t PhDs do it? Bio-inspired solar energy Ted Sargent, FRSC, University of Toronto, Thursday, February 26, 2015 Extreme weather and climate: Measured response? Ronald Stewart, FRSC, University of Manitoba, and Daniel Scott, , Thursday, March 26, 2015

8 • THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA • ANNUAL REPORT 2015 NEW FELLOWS • CLASS OF 2015 COATES, Ken Being elected Fellow of the RSC is clearly one of the most prestigious awards Johnson Shoyama Graduate that a Canadian scholar, artist or scientist can receive during her or his career. School of Public Policy We are delighted that the number of female and Francophone Fellows elected University of Saskatchewan this year has increased, the result of action taken by our Academies coupled DEVLIN, Richard with the hard work of Fellows and Institutional Members who took the time Department of Law to nominate excellent candidates. We remain committed to continuing our efforts in this area. HELLEINER, Eric ACADEMY OF THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES Department of Political Sciences DIVISION OF HUMANITIES DIVISION DES LETTRES ET SCIENCES HUMAINES University of Waterloo BEAMAN, Lori G. BERNIER, Marc André KIRMAYER, Laurence Department of Classics and Département de lettres et Department of Psychiatry Religious Studies communication sociale McGill University University of Ottawa Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières BRUSH, Kathryn BIRON, Michel KNOPPERS, Bartha Maria Department of Visual Arts Département de langue et Department of Human Genetics Western University littérature françaises McGill University Université McGill CAPLIN, William FRENETTE, Yves LI, Tania Schulich School of Music Chaire de recherche du Canada Department of Anthropology McGill University Université de Saint-Boniface University of Toronto MITCHELL, Claudia DAVIES, David NEPVEU, Pierre Département de littérature de Department of Integrated Studies Department of Philosophy in Education McGill University langue française Université de Montréal McGill University ESTERHAMMER, Angela POTTER, Pitman Department of English and Centre PIOFFET, Marie-Christine Department of French Studies Department of Law for Comparative Literature The University of British Columbia University of Toronto York University TRAINOR, Laurel HOWSAM, Leslie DIVISION OF ARTS Department of Psychology, Department of History Neuroscience and Behaviour University of Windsor FELDMAN, Seth McMaster University Department of Cinema & Media KILGOUR, Maggie Studies VICTOR, Peter Department of English York University Faculty of Environmental Studies McGill University York University LEROUX, Philippe École de musique Schulich LEONARD, John VOSKO, Leah Faith Université McGill Department of English Department of Political Sciences Western University York University MACLEOD, Joan MACMILLAN, Margaret Department of Writing DIVISION DES SCIENCES SOCIALES Department of History University of Victoria University of Toronto BELLEAU, Marie-Claire St. Antony’s College, Oxford University MOZETICH, Marjan Faculté de droit Department of Music MORRISON, Margaret Université Laval Queen’s University Department of Philosophy University of Toronto KARSENTI, Thierry THOMPSON, Judith Département de psychopédagogie College of Arts et andragogie, FSE MOSTOW, Joshua University of Guelph Université de Montréal Department of Asian Studies The University of British Columbia LAMONT, Michèle ACADEMY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Department of Sociology SCHIMMELPENNINCK VAN DER Harvard University OYE, David DIVISION OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Department of History BERKES, Fikret MORIN, Charles Department of Environment and École de psychologie WILSON, David A. Ecology Université Laval Department of History University of Manitoba University of Toronto CARENS, Joseph NADEAU, Louise Department of Political Sciences Département de psychologie YOUNG, James O. University of Toronto Université de Montréal Department of Philosophy University of Victoria

THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA • ANNUAL REPORT 2015 • 9 ACADEMY OF SCIENCE DIVISION OF MATHEMATICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES DIVISION OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING CROSS, James Department of Comparative ABRAHAM, Roberto DIÓSADY, Levente László Biology & Experimental Medicine Department of Astronomy & Faculty of Applied Science and University of Calgary Astrophysics Engineering University of Toronto University of Toronto DAVIE, James Department of Biochemistry and BRANDDENBERGER, Robert FREY, Brendan Medical Genetics Department of Physics Faculty of Applied Science and University of Manitoba McGill University Engineering University of Toronto DE KONINCK, Yves Département de psychiatrie et de CORY, David GOSSELIN, Clément neurosciences Department of Chemistry Département de génie mécanique Université Laval University of Waterloo Université Laval DUROCHER, Daniel Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research GENEST, Christian PIOMELLI, Ugo Institute Department of Mathematics and Department of Mechanical and Mount Sinai Hospital Statistics Materials Engineering McGill University Queen’s University EISENHAUER, Elizabeth LEVER, A. B. P. (Barry) RAHMAN, M.A. Azizur Department of Oncology Queen’s University Department of Chemistry Faculty of Engineering and York University Applied Science Memorial University of Newfoundland EVANS, Alan C. LEWIS, Mark SHEN, Xuemin Department of Neurology Departments of Mathematical Department of Electrical and McGill University and Statistical Sciences Computer Engineering University of University of Waterloo FARRELL, Anthony Peter MURPHY, Gail XU, Zhenghe Department of Zoology The University of British Columbia Department of Computer Science Department of Chemical and The University of British Columbia Materials Engineering GINGRAS, Anne-Claude SULEM, Catherine ZHU, Jesse (Jingxu) Department of Molecular Genetics University of Toronto Department of Mathematics Department of Chemical and University of Toronto Biochemical Engineering Western University HUTCHINGS, Jeffrey Department of Biology TOSTE, Dean DIVISION OF EARTH, OCEAN AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES Dalhousie University Department of Chemistry University of California, Berkeley FRANCOIS, Roger JABADO, Nada Department of Earth, Ocean and Departments of Human Genetics, VAN VEGGEL, Frank Atmospheric Sciences Oncology, and Experimental Medicine The University of British Columbia Department of Chemistry McGill University University of Victoria MCDONNELL, Jeffrey Global Institute for Water Security and LANG, B. Franz School of Environment and Sustainability Département de Biochimie WANG, Suning University of Saskatchewan Université de Montréal Department of Chemistry Queen’s University NEELIN, David Department of Atmospheric and LAUPACIS, Andreas Oceanic Sciences Department of Medicine FOREIGN FELLOW University of Toronto University of California, Los Angeles BIDEAU, Alain VAN CAPPELLEN, Philippe POOLE, Keith Institut des sciences humaines et Department of Earth and Department of Biomedical and sociales (INSHS) Environmental Sciences Molecular Sciences CNRS (France) University of Waterloo Queen’s University SPECIALLY ELECTED FELLOWS DIVISION OF LIFE SCIENCES POTVIN, Catherine Département de Biologie FORTIER, Suzanne BOHLMANN, Joerg Université McGill Principale et vice-chancelière Department of Botany Université McGill The University of British Columbia SIMONS, F. Estelle R. Departments of Pediatrics and Child Health, and Immunology JOYAL, Serge BRUNHAM, Robert C. University of Manitoba Sénat du Canada Department of Medicine The University of British Columbia SLUTSKY, Arthur Department of Medicine PELLETIER, Benoît University of Toronto Faculté de droit Université d’Ottawa

10 • THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA • ANNUAL REPORT 2015 THE COLLEGE OF NEW SCHOLARS, ARTISTS AND SCIENTISTS

Program from the Presentation of the Members of the College Professor Alidad Amirfazli, President, College of New Scholars National academies everywhere in the world today face the challenge of what might be called “fossilization” as their members, typically elected for life, live longer and longer. To offset this danger and keep the Society vital, in 2014 the RSC created the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists, to draw in fresh talent, men and women who are in the relatively early years of their careers. The College had its first working session at the RSC AGM and Members exchanged ideas on a program of action for the College. This was followed by the first-ever Annual Business Meeting of the College. Currently, the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists is in the process of College Council building the foundations for its future success. The four members of its Council Alidad Amirfazli President, have begun working to build a robust program that will encourage networking York University among the Members, connect them with Canadians and help them share their Laura Loewen Secretary, expertise. The College is currently developing a website to help it realize these University of Manitoba goals. Carrie Bourassa Member at The college received 248 nominations for membership in 2015, from which Large, University of Regina 48 candidates were selected. Nominations came from 24 institutions across Robert Ventresca Member at Canada, as well as Fellows and Members of the College. Of the 48 selected, 25 Large, King’s University College are male and 23 are female, and 41 are Anglophone and seven are Francophone. Members of the College selected in 2014 played an active role in this year’s new Members. Of the 23 reviewers, eleven were Members, including Roberta Barker, Éric George, Esyllt Jones, Jennifer Rowsell, Ashlee Cunsolo Willox, Catherine Connelly, Valerie Oosterveld, Pascale Champagne, David Vocadlo, Christian Landry, and Marjorie Brand. The RSC thanks them for their commitment and the numerous hours they put in. Going forward, the College Intake Committee report has recommended that the College elect up to eighty new Members for each of the next three years—should they meet the criteria. Dr. Paul Khairy represented the College at the Global Young Academy 2015 Annual General Meeting last May in Montebello, . Additionally, the President of the College participated in the 2nd Worldwide Meeting of Young Academies to promote the College and establish links with international peers and explore further cooperation. In partnership with young scholars from the United Kingdom, the College has taken the lead on organizing the Frontiers in Science event, scheduled for March 17-20, 2016 in Whistler, British Columbia. College Members are coordinating the program on the following themes: Environment & Agriculture, Natural Resources & Energy, Advanced Manufacturing, Health & Life Sciences, Information & Communications Technology, and Policy. In 2016, the College will continue to focus on building community. Members will be encouraged to participate in program development and fundraising efforts as well taking part in the RSC’s committees and working groups.

THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA • ANNUAL REPORT 2015 • 11 CLASS OF 2015 • COLLEGE OF NEW SCHOLARS AGRAWAL, Aneil Flett PACKIRISAMY, Muthukumaran DUNN, Elizabeth Warren Department of Ecology & Department of Mechanical and Department of Psychology Evolutionary Biology Industrial Engineering The University of British Columbia University of Toronto McGill University ELLISON, Sara AIKEN, Alice PRAT, Alexandre Department of Physics and School of Rehabilitation Therapy Département de neurosciences Astronomy Queen’s University Université de Montréal University of Victoria FRIDELL, Gavin Daniel ANASTAKIS, Dimitry QUINN, Joanna International Development Department of History Department of Political Science Studies Program Trent University Western University Saint Mary’s University HAMMOND, David RATELLE, Catherine ANDREWS, Kristin School of Public Health & Health Département des fondements Department of Philosophy Systems et pratiques en éducation York University University of Waterloo Université Laval ANTLE, Alissa HINZER, Karin RHODES, Ryan Edward School of Interactive Arts and School of Electrical Engineering Department of Exercise Science Technology and Computer Science University of Victoria Simon Fraser University University of Ottawa BAHDI, Reem HURLEY, Erin RICHMOND, Chantelle Faculty of Law Department of English Department of Geography University of Windsor McGill University Western University BARUAH, Bipasha SCOTT, Shannon Dawn JEFFERS, Chike Department of Women’s Studies Faculty of Nursing and School of Department of Philosophy and Feminist Research Public Health Dalhousie University Western University University of Alberta SINTON, David BIRÓ, Dániel Péter JONES, Russell Department of Mechanical and School of Music Department of Physiology Industrial Engineering University of Victoria McGill University University of Toronto BLANCHETTE, Mathieu JURDJEVIC, Mark STACEY, Dawn School of Computer Science Department of History School of Nursing McGill University York University University of Ottawa CALCAGNO, Antonio KESSELRING, Krista TRUDELLE, Catherine Department of Philosophy and Department of History Département de géographie Religious Studies Dalhousie University Université du Québec à Montréal King’s University College CHAMBERS, Christine TURETSKY, Merritt R. KURASAWA, Fuyuki Department of Pediatrics and Department of Integrative Department of Sociology Psychology Biology York University Dalhousie University University of Guelph COLLINS, Karen E. LAMOUREUX, Sylvie A. VERMA, Subodh Department of Drama and Institut des langue officielles et Faculty of Medicine Speech Communication du bilinguisme University of Toronto University of Waterloo Université d’Ottawa WANG, Zhou COOKE, Steven James LARSSON, Hans Carl Erling Department of Electrical and Department of Biology Redpath Museum Computer Engineering McGill University University of Waterloo MARTIN, Jonathan Wayne WATHEN, Claudia Nadine DENOV, Myriam Department of Laboratory Faculty of Information and School of Social Work Medicine and Pathology Media Studies (FIMS) McGill University University of Alberta Western University MARTIN, Keavy DOBBS, Matt WHEELER, Aaron Department of English and Film Department of Physics Department of Chemistry Studies McGill University University of Toronto University of Alberta ZUBERI, Daniyal DOYON-GOSSELIN, Benoit MAURO, Ian Jared Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Département d’études françaises Department of Geography Social Work Université de Moncton University of Winnipeg University of Toronto

12 • THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA • ANNUAL REPORT 2015 2015 AWARD WINNERS MCNEIL MEDAL ALICE WILSON AWARD For the public awareness of Science To three woman of outstanding academic qualifications in the Arts and Humanities, Social SMOL, John P. Sciences or Science who are entering a career in Department of Biology scholarship or research at the postdoctoral level Queen’s University

LÉTOURNEAU, Anne Académie des arts, des lettres, et des sciences humaines Université du Québec à Montréal MIROSLAW ROMANOWSKI MEDAL For scientific work relating to environmental problems

AUGUST, Martine ROWE, R. Kerry Academy of Social Sciences Department of Civil Engineering Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Queen’s University Policy, Rutgers University

THU, Kelsie RUTHERFORD MEMORIAL MEDAL IN PHYSICS Academy of Science For outstanding research in Physics Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

CLERK, Aashish Department of Physics McGill University PIERRE CHAUVEAU MEDAL For a distinguished contribution to knowledge in the humanities RUTHERFORD MEMORIAL MEDAL IN CHEMISTRY For outstanding research in Chemistry RICE, Keren Department of Linguistics University of Toronto CAMPBELL, Robert Department of Chemistry University of Alberta

HENRY MARSHALL TORY MEDAL For outstanding research in any branch of astronomy SIR MEDAL chemistry, mathematics, physics, or an allied science For important contributions of knowledge in multiple domains NAVARRO, Julio Department of Physics and TSOTSOS, John K. Astronomy Department of Electrical Engineering University of Victoria and Computer Science York University

MCLAUGHLIN MEDAL THE KONRAD ADENAUER RESEARCH AWARD For important research of sustained excellence in To promote academic collaboration between Canada medical sciences and the Federal Republic of Germany

MONTANER, Julio BAUDER, Harald Department of Medicine Department of Geography The University of British Columbia Ryerson University

THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA • ANNUAL REPORT 2015 • 13 INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS United with the RSC by a common agenda—to celebrate excellence—Institutional Members play a unique and important role in the affairs of the Society. They are an important source of nominations to the Fellowship and the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. They are committed allies of the RSC and work with us in promoting a culture of knowledge across Canada. They lend us facilities and organize activities and events to promote and celebrate the RSC’s Fellows and College Members. Their enthusiastic participation contributes to our national and international programs and events. They have also facilitated the RSC’s links to NGOs and government funding agencies that help us pursue scholarly, scientific, and artistic achievement in Canada. Their representatives on the RSC Council make an important contribution to the Society’s governance. Since this program was established in 2004, the Institutional Membership of the Society has continued to grow steadily and the scope of this collaboration has constantly expanded. Today 52 universities, the National Research Council Canada (NRC) and TRIUMF, Canada’s National Laboratory for Particle and Nuclear Physics, are Institutional Members of the Society. In January 2016, Lakehead University will become our newest Institutional Member.

Newfoundland and Labrador Université de Montréal Manitoba Memorial University Université de Sherbrooke University of Manitoba Université du Québec à Montréal Nova Scotia Université du Québec à Trois- Saskatchewan Acadia University Rivières University of Regina Cape Breton University Université Laval University of Saskatchewan Dalhousie University Saint Mary’s University Ontario Alberta St. Francis Xavier University Brock University University of Alberta Carleton University University of Calgary New Brunswick King’s University College University of Lethbridge Mount Allison University McMaster University St. Thomas University National Research Council British Columbia Université de Moncton Queen’s University Kwantlen Polytechnic University University of New Brunswick Ryerson University Simon Fraser University Trent University The University of British Columbia Prince Edward Island University of Guelph Thompson Rivers University University of Prince Edward Island University of Ontario Institute of Trinity Western University Technology TRIUMF University of Ottawa Québec University of Northern British University of Toronto Concordia University Columbia University of Waterloo École de technologie supérieure University of the Fraser Valley University of Windsor HEC Montréal University of Victoria Western University Institut national de la recherche Vancouver Island University scientifique Wilfrid Laurier University McGill University York University

14 • THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA • ANNUAL REPORT 2015 AGM AND ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM A key element of the Royal Society of Canada’s strategic plan is to expand the reach of the Annual General Meeting, by moving it around the country to facilitate greater participation from our Fellows and College Members and to enhance our partnerships with our Institutional Members. After a successful event in Québec City in 2014 with the support of Université Laval, the Society moved west to Victoria for the 2015 edition of the AGM. The 2016 event will be held in Kingston, Ontario, with the support of Queen’s University as Presenting Sponsor. The 2015 Annual General Meeting was a success, and the RSC thanks the University of Victoria for hosting this important gathering. The 2015 Opening Ceremonies and Induction of New Fellows welcomed 84 new Fellows and 48 new Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists, in its second-ever intake. The Society also honoured this year’s winners of our Medals and Awards. Since 1883 this ceremony has maintained a tradition of officially welcoming new Fellows into the Society and celebrating these outstanding individuals who make significant contributions to Canada in the Arts, Humanities and Sciences.

Kathleen Mahoney delivers the Big Thinking Eighty-seven New Fellows were elected in Honorary Secretary André Lapierre introduces Lunch & Learn lecture. 2015. the New Fellows at the Induction Ceremony.

The Big Thinking Lunch & Learn organized in cooperation with the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences was a resounding success. Dr. Kathleen Mahoney, FRSC, Professor of Law at the University of Calgary and Legal Advisor at the Assembly of , shared her expertise to advance reconciliation with Aboriginal peoples in Canada. This session provided an opportunity for the RSC to consider how to work with the leaders of Indigenous communities in implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s recommendations. The Annual Business Meeting (ABM) welcomed Dr. Maryse Lassonde, a renowned Canadian academic and neuropsychologist as the new president. The Report to the Fellowship presented information on the activities of the past year from members of Council, including the contributions of the Academies and the College and all RSC committees. The ABM provided an opportunity for Fellows and Members of the College to review and discuss these reports, participate in governance decisions, to adopt changes to the By-Laws and to approve the Audited Statement of the external auditors. The documents are available online. The Reception and Gala hosted over twenty Canadian universities and celebrated the remarkable wealth of talent, knowledge and innovation within the Fellowship. Musicians shared their talents through live performances and pieces of art were auctioned off, with the proceeds donated to Canadian Roots Exchange. This charitable organization offers leadership training and employment opportunities for indigenous youth across Canada. The theme of this year’s Annual Symposium, organized by the Academy New Fellow Jeffrey Hutchings of Dalhousie University chaired the organizing committee of Science, was Canadian Marine Biodiversity: Resources, Opportunities and for this Symposium. Dr. Hutchings was also Responsibilities. Speakers included several panelists from the RSC’s 2011 the chair of the 2012 Expert Panel report on Expert Panel report on Sustaining Canada’s Marine Biodiversity. Sustaining Canada’s Marine Biodiversity.

THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA • ANNUAL REPORT 2015 • 15 REGIONAL INITIATIVES RSC Atlantic is a unique initiative with a mandate to promote the Society in Atlantic Canada. It does so by ensuring that nominations from the Atlantic region are put forward to the selection committees for the Fellowship, the College and the Awards and Medals program, by coordinating Open Academy events, and by proposing representatives for RSC Committees, working groups, and the Expert Panels. Over the past year RSC Atlantic has significantly contributed to implementing the strategic directions outlined in the RSC Strategy for Renewal and Growth 2012-2017. We sincerely thank the following Fellows and College Members for their hard work and leadership in building the Atlantic regional initiative into a solid program:

Atlantic Steering Committee Françoise Baylis Dalhousie University • Chair Herménégilde Chiasson Université de Moncton/Mount Allison University • Member John Cullen Dalhousie University • Member Ashlee Cunsolo Willox Cape Breton University • Fellowship Officer Ian Dowbiggin University of Prince Edward Island • Member John Edwards Saint Francis Xavier University • Member Sunny Hartwig University of Prince Edward Island • Community Outreach & Programming Officer Carole Peterson Memorial University of Newfoundland • Member

RSC Atlantic organized a wide variety of events over 2105. These included: Symposia Who or What Does Higher Education Serve? - September 25, 2015, Cape Breton University Dialogue on Knowledge and Democracy - October 7-9, 2015, Memorial University. Events included: a film contest, movie screening, two public lectures, two meet and greets with the speakers, a musical performance and dialogue on music and democracy, and a one-day multi-stakeholder workshop on the same overall theme. Cabinets of Wonder: Art & Science in the Academy and the Community - October 30, 2015, Mount Allison University Open Academies Book Work. How Books Work, from Medieval Manuscripts to Contemporary Art - February 8, 2015, Mount Allison University Pneumonia - Lessons from Nova Scotia and Alberta - April 14, 2015, Dalhousie University Confronting Environmental Racism in Nova Scotia - July 28, 2015, Dalhousie University Social Media, Science, and Your #Health - It Doesn’t Have to Hurt - September 21, 2015, Dalhousie University Nation2Nation Indigenous Speakers Series - September 2015 to March 2016, Cape Breton University Enjeux de la mondialisation II: Femmes coloniales, femmes autochtones - September 21, 2015, Saint Mary’s University The Ethics of Contemporary Parenthood: Performance and Post-Show Discussion of Duncan Macmillan’s LUNGS at Neptune Theatre - October 25, Dalhousie University New Fellow and College Member Lectures What’s New about the Elements? - Mary Anne White, June 22, 2015, Dalhousie University CD release Party: Andrew Staniland: Talking Down the Tiger and other works for solo instrument and electronics - September 14, 2015, Memorial University Studying Popular Culture: Mounties, Muppets and More: Michael Dawson - October 15, 2015, St. Thomas University In 2016, The RSC Secretariat will explore how the experience and the lessons learned from the creative programming of the RSC Atlantic region can be shared across Canada as we develop other regional initiatives.

16 • THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA • ANNUAL REPORT 2015 THE WALTER HOUSE CAMPAIGN The Society extends sincere gratitude to the Fellows and Institutional Members who have contributed to the Walter House Campaign. The campaign is entering its fifth year. Contributions can be made directly to the campaign or designated to a specific room. The contributors from October 2012 to December 2015 are: Individuals Catherine A. Walsh Fowke, Larry Kaufman, Fred McNeil, Jeremy Salahub, Dennis Caulfield, Timothy Franklin, James Kelly, Gary McNeil, Kent Sayer, Michael Abella, Irving Chappell, Neena Franks, Charles Kevan, Peter G. McRae, Donald Schluter, Dolph Abella, Rosalie Chebat, Jean-Charles French, J. Barry Keymer, Thomas Meisel, John Scott, Anthony Adamowicz, Wiktor Chen, Jing Frost, Barrie Khoury, Nabil Mel’cuk, Igor Scott, Stephen Adelle Blackett Church, Michael Gabrielse, Hubert King, Leslie Merrilees, Brian Scott, Steven Adler, Emanuel Cihlar, Josef Gaffield, Chad Kirschbaum, Stanislav Meynell, Hugo Sells, Bruce Akcoglu, Mustafa Clague, John Gagnon, Alain-G. Kisilevsky, Robert Miall, Andrew Shachar, Ayelet Alcock, A. John Clarkson, Stephen Gargett, Ann Kong, Hoi Migué, Jean-Luc Shauna Van Praagh Allard, Jacques Clément, Richard Gaulin, Bruce Kosinski, Leszek Miguelez, Roberto Shelley Freeman Altintas, Yusuf Cobbold, Richard Gerson, Carole Kumar, Shrawan Miller, James Sherwin, Susan Andrew J. Petter Cohen, Yolande Gertler, Meric Kushner, Eva Milliken, Peter Sherwood Lollar, Barbara Andrew, Caroline Cole, Susan Giesy, John Kwong, Julia Molinaro, Julius Siminovitch, Louis Angeles, Jorge Conlon, Pierre Gillespie, Ronald Kyser, T. Kurtis Monet, Jacques Simmonds, Justice Ralph Anhalt, Beate Cook, Rebecca Gilmour, Harvey. Ladanyi, Branko Morgenstern, Norbert Sinervo, Pekka Armour, Leslie Cook, Terry Glenn, H. Patrick Laforest, Guy Morisset, Lucie K. Smil, Vaclav Arthurs, Harry Corbo, Claude Goodale, Melvyn Lajoie, Andrée Morissette, Yves Marie Smillie, Lawrence Atherton, David Cosset, Jean-Claude Goodarzi, Fariborz Lametti, David Morris, Hugh Smith, Daniel Atwood, Harold Cox, David Goodchild, Michael Lamonde, Yvan Morris, Robert Smol, John Babiuk, Lorne Craik, Fergus Goring, D. Lancashire, Ian Moss, John Sniderman, Allan D. Backhouse, Constance Crainic, Teodor Gosline, John Lang, Anthony Mouftah, Hussein T. Somerville, Margaret Banthia, Nemkumar Cullen, William Gotlieb, C. Langford, Cooper Mucci, Alfonso Sourkes, Theodore Banting, Keith Dainard, James Grace, Sherrill Langlois, Simon Munn, R. Spenser, Ian Bao, Xiaoyi Daniel, Edwin Granirer, Edmond Lapierre, André Munroe-Blum, Heather Standing, Kenneth Barman, Jean Davey, Kenneth Grant, B. Lassonde, Maryse Murray, Robert Stangeby, Peter Bashevkin, Sylvia Beth Davidson, Walter Grisé, Yolande Lawless, Jerald Murty, M. Ram Steeves, Taylor Beattie, J. Davies, Gwendolyn Gulsoy, Joseph LeBlond, Paul Myles, John Stelck, Charles Beck, John Davies, Peter Guthrie, Roderick Leckley, Robert Mysak, Lawrence Stevens, Paul Beckett, Sandra De Koninck, Joseph Haas, Ralph Leech, Geoffrey Narod, Steven Stewart, Alec Becklake, Margaret De Mestral, Armand Hall, Judith G. Lefebvre, Claire Naylor, David Stewart, Mary Lynn Behie, Leo A. Dealy, John Halliday, Ian Leiss, William Neale, Kenneth W. Stewart, Ross Beiner, Ronald Steven Deber, Charles Hamilton, Albert Leith, James Nelson, Erle Stuart-Stubbs, Basil Bell, Graham Delisle, Jean Hamm, Jean-Jacques Leithwood, Kenneth Nemiroff, Diana Sutton, Mark Belley, Jean-Guy Demers, Patricia Hansson, Carolyn Lemieux, Thomas Noppen, Luc Svensson, Eric Berger, Carl Derome, Jacques Harel, Simon Lemire, Beverly Novak, David Taylor, D.R. Fraser Bernier, Serge Des Rosiers, François Hattori, Keiko Léon, Pierre Oliver, Peter Terpstra, Nicholas Beugnot, Bernard Des Rosiers, Nathalie Hawrylak, Pawel Létourneau, Jocelyn Orr, Robert Steeles Thewalt, Michael Black, Sandra E. Desjardins, Michel Haynes, R. Brian Levenson, Jill Ostry, Sylvia Thomas, Clara Boadway, Robin Dickens, Bernard Heath, Michele Levere, Trevor Ottensmeyer, F. Peter Thomson, David Boag, Peter Diener, Erwin Henkelman, Mark Ley, David Overall, Christine Thomson, James D. Boddy, Janice D’Iorio, Marie Herzberg, Agnes Leys, Colin Packham, Marian Tobe, Stephen Bonin, Bernard Dirks, John Margaret Limoges, Camille Park, Chul Toope, Stephen J Bouclin, Suzanne Dodge, David Himms-Hagen, Jean Lind, Niels Pauly, Louis Tremblay, André-Marie Boudreau, Bernard Dolezel, Lubomir Hipel, Keith Lindseth, Roy Pearson Murphy, Trepanier, Esther Bouraoui, Hédi Donald, Merlin Hirose, Akira Linteau, Paul-André Beverley Trudeau, Gilles Boyd, Monica Donskov, Andrew Hirschl, Ran Lionel Smith Pearson, Keir Tsotsos, John Braybrooke, David Driedger, Leo Hitchcock, Adam Litherland, A. Pemberton, S. George Tully, James Brazeau, Jacques Drucker, Daniel Hollenberg, Morley Lluelles, Didier Poirier, Paul-Hubert Turner, Nancy Breton, Albert du Prey, Pierre de la Horn, Michiel Lock, Margaret Preston, Melvin Tyrrell, David Brindley, David Ruffinière Hrudey, Steve Locke, Michael Price, Raymond Valdés, Mario Brodie, Janine Duffin, Jacalyn. Hurley, Adele Lomas, Jonathan Quayson, Ato van Driel, Henry Brook, Timothy Eggermont, Jos Hutcheon, Linda Lovell, George Racine, René van Herk, Aritha Brooks, Kim Elliott, George Imbert, Patrick Luginaah, Isaac Ratzlaff, Leonard Peter Verduyn, Christl Brosnan, John T. Ellis, Keith Ingram, Liz Lyon, David Rayside, David Vijh, Ashok Brown, Gregory Ellyin, Fernand Innes, Christopher Macdonald, Roderick Rees, William Villeneuve, Paul Bruce, W. Robert Embleton, Sheila Inwood, Brad Mackey, Michael Reid, John Vranic, Mladen Brudner, Alan Embleton, Tony Irving, Sandra Mackey, William Reisz, Robert Warkentin, Germaine Brym, Robert J. Errett, Lee Jackson, David MacKinnon, James Rice, Keren Watts, Ronald Buchwald, Manuel Ewan, George Jäger, Wolfgang MacLean, Lloyd Ripmeester, John Wayner, Danial Bundle, David Fahidy, Thomas Jeffrey, Lisa Magnet, Joseph Roberge, Fernand Webster, Jill Burbidge, John Fahmy-Eid, Nadia Jericho, Manfred Maheu, Louis Robert, Jean-Claude Werker, Janet Burgess, Richard W. Farquhar, R. Jonas, John Major, Robert Robertson, Harold Whelpdale, Douglas Buriak, Jillian Fedorak, Richard Jones, Alister Mann, Susan Robertson, Raleigh John Wiles, David Burridge, Kenelm Ferris, Ina Jordaan, Ian Marcia Sugar Ronald, Allan Wong, Kon Burton, Ian Findlay, Len Jullien, Graham Martin, Peter Roots, Betty Wood, Christopher Cairns, Alan Fingard, Judith Juteau, Danielle McBean, Gordon Roots, Ernest Woodside, Alexander Callahan, William Finley, Gerald Jutras, Daniel McCamus, John Rowe, R. Kerry Woolf, Daniel Calle-Gruber, Mireille Flynn, T. Geoffrey Kalant, Harold McDaniel, Susan Runte, Roseann Wyatt, Gerard Cameron, David Fogg, Deryn Kasha, Kenneth McElhaney, Ronald Rutka, James Wynn, Graeme Camu, Pierre Ford, Derek Kashyap, Raman McGarry, John Saddlemyer, Ann Yates, Robin Cannon, M. Elizabeth Fortin, Pierre Kasirer, Nicholas Paul McLean, Alexander Sadetsky, Alexandre Young, R. Carty, Arthur Foster, William Katzenberg, M. McMaster, Juliet Saint-Pierre, Céline Zhuo, Min Partenaires Queen’s University University of Alberta University of Waterloo Ryerson University University of British Columbia University of Western Ontario ANU College of Law The Pierre Elliott Trudeau University of Calgary York University Brock Univeristy Foundation University of Manitoba Concordia University The Rotman Family Foundation University of Ottawa Dalhousie University Université du Québec à Montréal University of Saskatchewan McGill University Université Laval University of Toronto

THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA • ANNUAL REPORT 2015 • 17 ANNUAL FUND CONTRIBUTIONS The Society also thanks the following Fellows and institutions for contributions made to the Annual Fund in 2015. Academy of Science NSERC Franklin, James Kalant, Harold Pemberton, S. George Social Sciences and South Africa Canada Foundation for Genome Canada Kirkpatrick, David G. Polychronakos, Humanities Research Angeles, Jorge Innovation Google Kirschbaum, Stanislav Constantin Council Armstrong, Pat Canarie Gertler, Meric Lang, Anthony Queen’s University Stewart, Mary Lynn Associated Medical Cannon, M. Elizabeth Giesbrecht-Segger, Lapierre, André Raghavan, Vijaya Sullivan, Shirley Services, Incorporated Caulfield, Timothy Marnie Lassonde, Maryse Ratzlaff, Leonard Peter Svensson, Eric Banting, Keith Church, Michael Grisé, Yolande Lederman, Susan Ray, Arthur Teichman, Judith Behie, Leo A. Clague, John Guthrie, Roderick Lemire, Beverly Rayside, David Thomson, David Behiels, Michael Coherent Advice Hall, Judith G. Llewellyn, Edward Rice, Keren Tsotsos, John Boudreau, Bernard Davey, Kenneth Hansson, Carolyn Lovell, George Richer, Harvey University of Western Bregman, Albert Des Rosiers, François Hodgins, John (Jack) Luginaah, Isaac Rogers, David Ontario Brindley, David Donald, Janet Horn, Michiel McBean, Gordon RX&D University of Alberta Brisset, Annie Ferris, Ina Irving, Sandra McLean, Alexander Salahub, Dennis Usher, Dan Brosnan, John T. Findlay, Len Jackson, David McNeil Consumer Scott, Steven Weaver, John C. Brown, Robert Finley, Gerald Jericho, Manfred Healthcare Sherwin, Susan Whitfield, James Burbidge, John Fonds de recherche du Jette, Nathalie Nemiroff, Diana Sinervo, Pekka WWF Cameron, David Quebec Jullien, Graham Parfrey, Patrick Smil, Vaclav PARTNERS & SPONSORS The Royal Society of Canada graciously thanks all of our Institutional Members for their strong support, their sponsorship of events and their enthusiastic participation which significantly contributed to the success of our programming. Our special thanks go to:

AGM 2015 Presenting Sponsor Hospitality Sponsor Sponsor of the Annual Gala

Sponsor of the Presentation of the Sponsor of the special Reception Members of the College preceding the Gala Innovative Café Sponsor

Sponsors of the Big Thinking Lunch Sponsor of the Induction & & Learn focused on the importance Awards Ceremony of Truth and Reconciliation with indigenous peoples in Canada AGM Sponsor

The RSC Secretariat looks forward to working closely with Queen’s University, the Presenting Sponsor of the forthcoming AGM scheduled for November 17-20, 2016 in Kingston, Ontario. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The new Not for Profit Act legislation states that Members’ Meetings Finance Committee (Annual Business Meeting) must be held no later than six months after its preceding financial year end. The RSC holds its annual business Janice MacKinnon Honorary Treasurer, meeting within its Annual General Meeting in November, therefore University of Saskatchewan the fiscal year end date of March 31 was moved to a date that would Greg Kealey Academy I fall into compliance with the Act (between June and October). The Representative, University of New members approved the fiscal year change at the November 2014 ABM. Brunswick The Balance Sheet and Statement of Revenue and Changes in Fund Jean-Thomas Bernard Academy II balances for the 15-month period of April 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 Representative, University of Ottawa audited by DELOITTE follows on the following pages. Mark Sutton Academy III Representative, McGill University The full set of Financial Statements including the notes can be viewed André Lapierre Honorary Secretary (ex on our website, www.rsc-src.ca, in the “Our Society” section, under “Our officio), University of Ottawa Purpose.”

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Les notes complémentaires font partie intégrante de ces états f états ces de intégrante partie font complémentaires notes Les - - $ The accompanying notes The accompanying Fund Fonds Trésorier honoraire 43,893 97,500 38,595 57,281 Honorable Treasurer General 632,937 291,822 294,548 262,114 791,781 213,763 146,419 289,826 826,588 générale des distinctions dotation 1,040,351 1,847,842 1,231,609 1,320,372 1,621,361 2,364,511 4,222,109 1,276,588 5,262,460 5,262,460 General Fund / Fonds général

Administrative Administrative d'administration Fonds de fiducie Fonds de t The Royal Society of Canada as at June 30, 2015 Balance Balance shee Assets Current assets Cash Deferred sponsorships for events Current portion of deferred life memberships (note 7) Deferred contributions (note 8) Accounts receivable (note 3) Accounts receivable Current portion of long-term debt (note 10) Interfund receivable (payable) Interfund receivable Unrestricted Deferred life memberships (note 7) Prepaid expenses Prepaid expenses Deferred capital contributions (note 9) Total liabilities and liabilities Total fund balances Investments (note 4) Investments Long-term debt (note 10) Approved on behalf of the Council Approved Capital assets (note 5) Total assets Fund balances in capital assets Invested Liabilities Current liabilities and accrued liabilities (note 6) Accounts payable Internally restricted Internally Deferred memberships Externally restricted Externally

THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA • ANNUAL REPORT 2015 • 19 Page 4 e s e l ) ) ) s s e e s s s u r s s s Équipement, logiciels, souscriptions en lign Apports pour les programme Fourniture Adhésions à vie reportés (note 7 Intérêts sur dette à long term Projet Maison Walte Autres dépense Adhésions Activités de programmes (note 8 Activités de programmes Autres revenus Amortissement des immobilisations corporelle Installations de burea reportés Cadeaux, prix, reconnaissanc Photos, vidéos, arrangements floraux, musiqu Communications Frais de gestion placement Événements et programmes Placements Dons et levée de fond Hébergement et déplacement Créances douteuses (recouvrement Installations, restauration, audio, visue Ressources humaines revenus sur les dépenses Amortissement des apports de capita Revenu Dépenses Excédent (insuffisance) de Soldes des fonds au début Soldes des fonds à la fin ) - $ 0 2 8 6 5 5 7 9 8 ale de 2014 2014 y 27,726 38,466 15,078 44,038 31,305 27,815 15,407 86,121 46,969 57,687 19,692 19,547 21,683 85,759 37,219 (25,000 31 mars 720,790 152,570 152,570 327,79 184,24 256,71 912,37 203,98 542,73 215,81 (12 mois) March 31, 4,127,269 2,109,56 1,905,57 3,923,281 (12 months)

Transferts interfonds (note 11)

Total ) - - $ 2 4 4 6 4 4 8 8 5 5 2015 2015 9,172 61,77 44,502 87,99 55,153 36,842 13,340 21,623 43,980 23,398 23,047 68,101 46,633 20,859 30 juin 193,19 412,99 225,13 970,479 113,130 113,130 152,52 122,782 458,959 158,50 June 30, (15 mois) 1,154,72 2,157,48 2,315,99 4,285,777 4,127,269 tat des revenus et dépenses our la période de 15 mois close le 30 juin 2015 (15 months

Canada La Société ro É p de l'évolution des soldes fonds ------$ inanciers. statements. 2014 2014 (3,496) 24,051 10,271 34,322 31 mars 147,232 112,910 147,232 (12 mois) March 31, 1,379,656 1,270,242 (12 months)

) ------$ 5 4 5 6 6 2015 2015 13,98 33,17 13,98 30 juin Endowment Fund (note 12) 149,01 182,190 168,20 Fonds de dotation (note 12) June 30, (15 mois) 1,547,860 1,379,656 (15 months

------$ 3 3 3 2014 2014 3,118 5,224 2,722 3,854 12,495 11,417 38,830 (16,000) 31 mars 191,14 191,14 152,31 (12 mois) March 31, 1,569,607 1,433,294 (12 months)

des distinctions Fonds de fiducie ) Awards Trust Fund ------6 4 $ 6 2015 2015 3,118 8,588 4,83 17,857 34,397 30 juin Les notes complémentaires font partie intégrante de ces états f (22,000) 184,35 184,35 149,959 The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial June 30, (15 mois) 1,569,607 1,697,566

(15 months ) ) 8 7 9 $ 5 0 5 2014 2014 8,130 86,121 46,969 24,608 57,687 14,415 15,078 44,038 14,453 31,305 18,961 27,815 15,407 81,905 19,692 19,496 (61,235 (25,000 327,79 204,361 256,71 912,37 720,790 152,570 179,021 152,570 31 mars 215,81 (12 mois) générale March 31, 1,771,18 1,832,42 1,219,745 1,178,006 (12 months)

, ) - $ 6 4 6 8 4 8 6 5 4 5 Fonds d'administration 2015 2015 9,172 55,153 43,980 34,92 61,77 20,859 41,38 14,810 14,790 36,842 87,99 23,047 13,340 21,623 22,000 30 juin 970,479 125,58 113,130 193,19 147,690 122,782 225,13 113,130 412,99 June 30 (159,655) (15 mois) General Administration Fund 1,040,351 1,949,44 1,154,72 2,109,101 1,178,006 (15 months

of ) y l l s s ) t g c n s t s al Societ y s s e Deferred life memberships (note 7 Canada The Ro Statement of revenue and expenses changes in fund balances 15-month period ended June 30, 2015 Revenu Investments Program activities (note 8 Donations and fundraisin Expenses Accommodation and travel Gifts, awards, recognitio Investment management fee Excess (deficiency) of revenue Fund balances. beginning of period Memberships Amortization of deferred capita capital contribution Other revenue Amortization of capital asset Bad debts (recovery) Communications Equipment, software, online subscriptions Facilities, catering, audio, visua Human resources Interest on long-term deb Office facilitie Photo, video, floral, musi Program activities Supplie Walter House Projec Other expenses over expenses Interfund transfers (note 11) Events and programs Program contribution Fund balances, end of period

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