MISSION STATEMENT
The objective of the Canadian Academy of Medical and Engineering Sciences(CAMES) is to promote the development of medical and engineering sciences in Canada.
In order to achieve this role, the Academy is committed to
Research & Innovation
Promoting research, innovation, and development in the fields of medicine and engineering.
Global Cooperation
Fostering international exchange and cooperation in medicine and engineering.
Expert Advice
Providing scientific consultation and policy advice to society, academic institutions, and industry.
Public Literacy
Enhancing public scientific literacy and advancing interdisciplinary collaboration.
Future Leaders
Supporting and cultivating the next generation of academic leaders and research talents.
Our Core Values
Collaborative
Transparent
Strategic
Unbiased
Expert
Independent
The CAMES Board manages, or supervises the management of, the activities and affairs of the Corporation. It is the highest level of governance and comprises one President, two vice-Presidents, one general secretary, one treasurer and several board members
The Board meets by conference call approximately every two months for two hours, and face-to-face twice each year (once at the Annual Meeting in September and once at a free-standing retreat in Toronto or Ottawa between January and June).
All appointments to the Board are term limited. Recommendations to renew terms and make new appointments are proposed each year at the Annual General Meeting in September and formally endorsed by the Fellows of the Academy.
The Board meets by conference call approximately every two months for two hours, and face-to-face twice each year (once at the Annual Meeting in September and once at a free-standing retreat in Toronto or Ottawa between January and June).
All appointments to the Board are term limited. Recommendations to renew terms and make new appointments are proposed each year at the Annual General Meeting in September and formally endorsed by the Fellows of the Academy.
Governance
Governance
The CAMES Board manages, or supervises the management of, the activities and affairs of the Corporation. It is the highest level of governance and comprises one President, two vice-Presidents, one general secretary, one treasurer and several board members
The Board meets by conference call approximately every two months for two hours, and face-to-face twice each year (once at the Annual Meeting in September and once at a free-standing retreat in Toronto or Ottawa between January and June).
All appointments to the Board are term limited. Recommendations to renew terms and make new appointments are proposed each year at the Annual General Meeting in September and formally endorsed by the Fellows of the Academy.
The Board meets by conference call approximately every two months for two hours, and face-to-face twice each year (once at the Annual Meeting in September and once at a free-standing retreat in Toronto or Ottawa between January and June).
All appointments to the Board are term limited. Recommendations to renew terms and make new appointments are proposed each year at the Annual General Meeting in September and formally endorsed by the Fellows of the Academy.