CMOS Partners

Canadian National Committee for the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics

This Committee acts to promote the geosciences within Canada. CMOS is responsible for nominating members of this committee to represent the interests of IAMAS (International Association of Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences) and IAPSO (International Association of the Physical Sciences of the Ocean).

For the Canadian IUGG Quadrennial Report Click on: CANADIAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF GEODESY AND GEOPHYSICS

Canadian Societies for the Geophysical Sciences (CSGS)

What is CSGS?

A mechanism to link, integrate and coordinate the geophysical sciences in Canada
A voice from the geophysical sciences to government, funding agencies, industry, the public
A way to promote the advancement of the geophysical sciences in Canada

Goals

Facilitate collaboration and exchange amongst Canadian geophysical sciences
Coordinate and promote a vision for the integration of the geophysical sciences in Canada

Benefits from:

Commonality of approach – application of physics to dynamical Earth systems, linkages to environment, chemistry, biology, geology
Scientific exchanges and interdisciplinary linkages in the geophysical sciences
Coordinated voice to scientific funding bodies and government on issues of policy relating to, and support for, the geophysical sciences
A vision for the advancement of the geophysical sciences in Canada

Where are the Geophysical Sciences in Canada?

IUGG has associations corresponding to:

Geodesy
Geomagnetism & Aeronomy
Hydrology
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Physical sciences of the Oceans
Seismology & Physics of Earth’s interior
Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth’s interior
Cryospheric Sciences

In Canada, 7 out of 8 of these associations link to CGU and CMOS.

Activities

Joint meetings of members of CSGS
Enhance profile of geophysical sciences with the public and representation in secondary and post-secondary education
Identify and recommend research support by governments and others
Recommendations to member societies

Membership/Operation

Any society that makes a scientific contribution to the geophysical sciences.

Members currently include:

Canadian Geophysical Union (CGU)
Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (CMOS)
Canadian Society of Soil Science (CSSS)
Canadian Water Resources Association (CWRA)
Canadian Society for Agriculture and Forest Meteorology (CSAFM)

Terms of Reference

The Partnership Group for Science and Engineering (PAGSE)

PAGSE is a cooperative association of more than 25 national organizations in Science and Engineering, representing approximately 50,000 individual members from the industry, academia, and government sectors. It was formed in June 1995 at the invitation of the Academy of Science of the Royal Society of Canada to represent the Canadian science and engineering community to the Government of Canada. CMOS is a member of this association.

Click here are the reports on the activities of the Partnership Group for Science and Engineering (PAGSE)

Science Pages

The Canadian Consortium for Research (CCR)

The Canadian Consortium for Research (CCR) was established in 1976. It consists of 18 organizations that represent researchers in all disciplines across Canada. While the majority of these researchers are based in universities, the constituent organizations have numerous members in government laboratories and in private sector research centres. With more than 50,000 researchers and 500,000 students represented in these member groups, the CCR is the largest umbrella organization in Canada whose primary concerns are the funding of research in all sectors and support for post-secondary education.

All activities of the Consortium are conducted with volunteers from the constituent member societies and organizations. A six-member steering committee provides the planning and leadership for the CCR and reports to the Consortium at regularly scheduled monthly meetings of the member representatives.

Science Media Centre of Canada

The Science Media Centre of Canada is an independent, not-for-profit organization that exists to raise the level of public discourse on science in Canada by helping journalists access the experts and evidence-based research they need to cover science in the news. The SMCC is supported by over 120 Charter Members and ongoing support from our patron organizations.

CMOS is one of the 120 charter members of SMCC.

MOU between CMOS and AMS

The Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (CMOS) and the American Meteorological Society (AMS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for mutually beneficial interaction. On October 31, 2014, the MOU was signed by both Presidents, Dr. Harinder P. S. Ahluwalia of CMOS and Dr. William B. Gail of AMS. In 2019 the MOU was extended by both Presidents, Kimberly Strong of CMOS and Jenni Evans of AMS until October 31, 2024.

This MOU will allow CMOS members to join AMS as “Affiliate Members” and with benefits provided to Affiliate Members as outlined on the AMS website, including, but not limited to a subscription to the digital version of the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society (BAMS), member rates on all journals, books, and other products of the AMS, and member registration rate for all AMS meetings. The dues rate for Affiliate Members will be approximately 66% of the normal member rate. CMOS members will apply for Affiliate Members status directly with AMS, and AMS will handle all aspects of the application and annual renewal process. Members of CMOS will be asked to provide their CMOS membership number (or other appropriate identification) that can be confirmed with CMOS at the discretion of AMS.

AMS members will receive reciprocal benefits. Several other benefits to both Societies are listed in the MOU. For a full description, please consult the CMOS - AMS agreement .

MOU between CMOS and AMOS

The Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (CMOS) and the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (AMOS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for mutually beneficial interaction. In November 2018, the MOU was signed by both Presidents, Paul Kushner of CMOS and Andrew Marshall of AMOS.

This MOU will allow CMOS members to join AMOS as “Reciprocal/Affiliated Members” and with benefits provided to Reciprocal/Affiliated Members as outlined on the AMOS website, including, but not limited to access the digital version of the Bulletin of the Australian Meteorological & Oceanographic Society, and access to career and employment opportunities. The dues rate for Reciprocal/Affiliate Members will be equal to the professional retired member rate. CMOS members will apply for Reciprocal/Affiliate Members status directly with AMOS, and AMOS will handle all aspects of the application and annual renewal process. Members of CMOS will be asked to provide their CMOS membership number (or other appropriate identification) that can be confirmed with CMOS at the discretion of AMOS.

AMOS members will receive reciprocal benefits. Several other benefits to both Societies are listed in the MOU. For a full description, please consult the CMOS - AMOS agreement .

MOU between CMOS and RMetS

The Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (CMOS) and the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for mutually beneficial interaction. In July 2020, the MOU was signed by Marek Stastna, President of CMOS and Liz Bentley, Chief Executive of the RMetS.

This MOU will allow CMOS members to join the RMetS as Members with benefits provided to Members as outlined on the RMetS website, including, but not limited to access the digital version of Weather. The dues rate for Members will be equal to 25% of the RMetS membership rate. CMOS members will apply for Members status directly with the RMetS, and the RMetS will handle all aspects of the application and annual renewal process. Members of CMOS will be asked to provide their CMOS membership number (or other appropriate identification) that can be confirmed with CMOS at the discretion of the RMetS.

RMetS members will receive reciprocal benefits. Several other benefits to both Societies are listed in the MOU. For a full description, please consult the CMOS - RMetS agreement .