To support research data stewardship in Canada, RDC will bring together a broad stakeholder community to discuss the opportunities and challenges of building a National Data Services Framework (NDSF). The NDSF Summit is a forum where the Canadian research data management community can learn, collaborate, exchange ideas, and discuss common issues, with a goal of developing a shared understanding of the current Canadian landscape and recommendations for future initiatives.
Program
This 1.5-day event builds on the 1st NDSF Summit (2017) to develop a description of the current Canadian NDSF landscape and recommendations for moving forward. Additional program details will be made available on this page in the coming weeks, including a discussion document that will provide background material for the event. For more information, please contact RDC Executive Director, Mark Leggott.
Please note: The program will be conducted in English.
Thursday, January 24, 2019 |
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7:00 – 8:00 | Registration and breakfast | |
8:00 – 8:20 | Welcome & Goals | David Castle, University of Victoria; RDC Steering Committee
Mark Leggott, RDC |
8:20 – 9:00 | Beyond Open Data: How Open Science Aims to Transform Science Partnerships | Richard Gold, McGill University |
9:00 – 10:30 | National Platforms and the FAIR Principles – Part 1 | |
Platform Presentation 1.1: Findability | Jeff Moon, Portage Network | |
Platform Presentation 1.2: Findability | David Bujold, McGill University | |
Questions and Discussion | ||
Platform Presentation 1.3: Accessibility | Jason Lau, PolicyWise | |
Platform Presentation 1.4: Accessibility | Martin Taylor, CRDCN | |
Questions and Discussion | ||
10:30 – 11:00 | Break | |
11:00 – 12:30 | National Platforms and the FAIR Principles – Part 2 | |
Platform Presentation 2.1: Interoperability | Keith Lennon, DFO | |
Platform Presentation 2.2: Interoperability | David Schade, NRC | |
Questions and Discussion | ||
Platform Presentation 2.3: Reusability
Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) National Data Platform |
Alison Bourgon, CIHR | |
Platform Presentation 2.4: Reusability | Carolyn DuBois, Gordon Foundation | |
Questions and Discussion | ||
12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch | |
13:30 – 14:30 | Breakout & Reporting
Building on Existing National Data Services: Gaps and Opportunities |
Group Discussion |
14:30 – 15:00 | Break | |
15:00 – 16:30 | CANARIE Research Data Management (RDM) Program/Other RDM-Focused Projects
International Science Council (ICSU) World Data System – International Technology Office; and CANARIE HubZero Project; Canada’s Open Government Portal |
Group Presentation |
16:30 – 17:00 | Day 1 Wrap-Up | Mark Leggott, RDC |
17:00 – 18:30 | Platform Demonstrations
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All |
18:30 | Dinner out
(Self-organized. See Accommodations for dining recommendations.) |
Friday, January 25, 2019 |
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7:30 – 8:30 | Breakfast | |
8:30 – 9:30 | Vision for a National Data Services Framework | Sinead Tuite, Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada
David Castle, University of Victoria; RDC Steering Committee Mark Leggott, RDC |
9:30 – 10:30 | Breakout & Reporting
Next Steps for a NDSF in Canada |
Group Discussion |
10:30 – 11:00 | Break | |
11:00 –12:00 | Wrap-up and Next Steps | Mark Leggott, RDC |
Registration
All fees are in CAD and are subject to HST. Registration fees include all on-site meals throughout the NDSF Summit as outlined in the Program.
Rate | |
Early Bird Registration (Before December 22, 2018) |
$195 + HST |
Regular Registration (December 22, 2018 – January 21, 2019) |
$249 + HST |
Late/On Site Registration (January 22, 2019 and later) |
$299 + HST |
Travel & Accommodations
525 Legget Drive
Kanata (Ottawa), Ontario


The hotel is located in Kanata, a suburb west of downtown Ottawa. Given the 24KM distance between the venue and downtown, attendees are encouraged to stay at the Brookstreet.
Reservations:
Please use this link to secure your room at the discounted rate above: https://book.passkey.com/e/49814863
By phone, please contact 1-888-826-2220 and request the CANARIE/RDC room block.
Local Dining
Ottawa is host to a wide range of restaurants to fit every palate. The city’s ethnic diversity will allow you to travel the tastes of the globe as you explore your surroundings. The Brookstreet Hotel is host to Perspectives Restaurant, where Executive Chef Clifford Lyness uses local fare and simple, healthy ingredients from across Ontario to create a unique menu of playful and imaginative dishes.
Restaurants in the Area
- Amuse Kitchen – Contemporary local cuisine
500 Eagleson Road | Reservations: By email – info@amusekitchen.ca - Barley Mow Pub – Pub, comfort food
700 March Road | Reservations: By phone – 613-599-6098 - The 3 Brewers – French, Canadian, comfort food
565 Kanata Avenue | Reservations - Isaacs – Contemporary Canadian, global
650 Kanata Avenue | Reservations: By phone – (613) 595-1650 - Man’oushi Restaurant – Middle Eastern take-out
5055 Innovation Drive, #200 | 613-271-1123 | Delivery via Uber Eats/Skip the Dishes - Milestones Grill and Bar – Global, contemporary American, comfort food
435 Kanata Avenue | Reservations
Transportation
Transportation to the Brookstreet is also available directly from the terminal to downtown Ottawa via bus, taxi, Lyft, or Uber.
Ottawa Taxis
- Westway Taxi – 613-727-0101
- Blueline Taxi – 613-238-1111
- Capital Taxi – 613-744-3333
Public Transit
OC Transpo provides comprehensive transit services to nearly one million people in Ottawa. The Brookstreet Hotel is accessible by OC Transpo from the Ottawa airport and train station.