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38-677: The Canada Gairdner International Award is given annually by the Gairdner Foundation at a special dinner to five individuals for outstanding discoveries or contributions to medical science. Receipt of the Gairdner is traditionally considered a precursor to winning the Nobel Prize in Medicine ; as of 2020, 98 Nobel Prizes have been awarded to prior Gairdner recipients. Canada Gairdner International Awards are given annually in

76-456: A Quebec student who has completed a CEGEP diploma would begin a 3-year Quebec-based university program in Year 1 whereas an out-of-province student who has completed grade 12 would instead begin the same Quebec-based university program in Year 0. Contrarily, students who possess a CEGEP diploma may also generally attend out-of-province universities in which case diplomas are treated by universities in

114-680: A chance for accomplished scientists to connect and share their experiences with younger audiences. Laureates discuss their award-winning research as well as the journeys that led them to pursue careers in science, engaging with and encouraging high school students to similarly work towards achieving their own professional goals. Lectures take place in various towns and cities across the country, including Charlottetown , Kingston , Toronto (at York University and University of Toronto ), Ottawa , Montreal , Waterloo , London , Guelph , Winnipeg , Saskatoon , Edmonton , Calgary and Vancouver . At several universities, these lectures have become part of

152-509: A chosen field in university (Sciences, Humanities, Commerce or Arts). Upon the completion of studies, the provincial government issues a Diploma of College Studies (DCS), or DEC ( Diplôme d'études collégiales ). Students are then prepared to complete certain undergraduate programs at a Quebec university in 3 years, as opposed to 4 years outside Quebec. Students with a DEC who choose to attend university in another province in Canada or outside

190-615: A college certificate ( Attestation of College Studies (ACS), (in French) : Attestation d'études collégiales — AEC ), which is similar to a DEC but does not include the core curriculum. This certificate is delivered by a college's continuing education department, while a diploma is issued by the Ministry of Education, Recreation, and Sport of Quebec (later renamed The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement Supérieur in French). In addition,

228-479: A core curriculum, consisting of 14 courses: four first language and two second language courses (either English or French), three Humanities courses (Philosophy in French CEGEPs), three Physical Education courses and two complementary courses (elective courses unrelated to the program of study). Quebec colleges also offer three-year professional programs for students who wish to pursue a skilled trade. Unlike

266-612: A general studies program in Quebec complete six years of primary school (grades 1 through 6), followed by five years of secondary school (called grades 7 through 11 or secondary 1 to secondary 5 in English and 1 secondaire au 5 secondaire in French). Quebec students complete one grade fewer in total than other North American students before beginning post-secondary studies, completing high school at grade 11 instead of grade 12. CEGEP programs are typically two years in length with

304-664: A group of over 30 leading scientists from across Canada. They select a short list of approximately 20 candidates, which is then given to The Medical Advisory Board (MAB), composed of 24 Canadian and international scientists. Each January, the MAB meets in Toronto to review the nominations submitted by the Medical Review Panel. After an in-depth study and lengthy discussion of each nominee, comparing their work with others in their respective field, secret ballots are cast and

342-473: A larger than life figure. Described by his friends as a talented maverick and visionary, Gairdner was a colorful personality who lived large. He was, by turns, an athlete, a soldier, a stockbroker, a businessman, a philanthropist and a landscape painter. When he died, he left his private estate to the Town of Oakville as an art gallery, which still operates today. While he had always had an interest in medicine, it

380-689: A professional one, such as nursing, or mechanical technology, or vice-versa. A product of the Quiet Revolution , the CEGEP system was started in 1967 by the Quebec provincial government and originally consisted of 12 CEGEPs. Today, 48 CEGEPs operate in Quebec, of which five use English as their medium of instruction. There are also College Centres ( Centre d'études collégiales ), small public post-secondary education colleges very similar to CEGEPs, often secondary stand alone campuses of CÉGEPs, like

418-438: A professional program can continue their studies at a university for higher education. Academic programs are typically two years in duration, filling the gap between secondary school and undergraduate degrees, which are both one year shorter in Quebec relative to elsewhere in Canada. The purpose of a separate collegiate education level is to make post-secondary education more accessible in Quebec. It also ensures that students have

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456-545: A proper academic preparation to succeed at university . There are both public subsidized and private colleges, with the public CEGEPs having little or no tuition fee. A unique aspect of CEGEP education is that all students must follow mandatory general education courses, together, irrespective of their professional or academic path. These core courses include French, English, Humanities (Philosophy in French CEGEPS), and Physical Education. This common trunk of courses

494-414: A secondary diploma, unless the diploma was earned in another province or country. However, some private English schools in Quebec offer Grade 12 which does allow access to university without needing to earn a DEC. Professional programs are typically three years in duration, with specialization in courses leading to a career right after graduation. Depending on the university, students with DEC diplomas from

532-636: Is a publicly funded college providing general, professional, academic or a mix of programs; they are exclusive to the province of Quebec's education system . A loanword from French , it originates from the French acronym for collège d'enseignement général et professionnel , sometimes known in English as a "General and Professional College"—it is now considered a word in itself. Although all colleges in Quebec are colloquially referred to as CEGEPs, only public colleges are officially referred to by that name. Both public (CEGEPs) and private colleges have

570-435: Is capping their enrolments. This move has created concerns from the English language education sector that Quebecois will increasingly seek higher education outside the province, with Quebec employers voicing concerns that this will reduce the amount of labour to which they have access. Dawson student union voiced the view that English-language universities in Quebec will become elitist institutions, and that this would not be

608-649: The Centre d'études collégiales à Chibougamau , part of the Cégep de Saint-Félicien . CEGEPs network was created in 1967 under the responsibility of the first Minister of Education Paul Gérin-Lajoie , the Father of CEGEPs. The legislation was proposed following the Parent Report 's recommendation criticising the difficult and discriminatory access to higher education and the under-schooling of French-Canadians . Before

646-737: The Awards have been renamed the Canada Gairdner International Awards. A 14-member Board of Directors consisting of three members of the Gairdner family and twelve leading figures in Canadian business and scientific life oversee the work of the Foundation. The Directors provide logistical support to the Medical Review Panel and the Medical Advisory Board, and are also engaged in fundraising for

684-415: The Foundation and planning for its future growth. The Gairdner reputation rests squarely on the outstanding quality of its adjudication process. The model for adjudication that James Gairdner outlined in 1959 remains essentially intact. The nominations for the Canada Gairdner International Awards go through a two-stage adjudication process. The first assessment is done by The Medical Review Panel (MRP),

722-471: The Robillard Reform launched a revision or programmes of study defined by the Ministry of Education. These programmes were reevaluated according to the expectations of the industry. A committee evaluating college teachers was created. Students in Quebec who intend to pursue post-secondary education must attend a college (i.e., CEGEP) before enrolling in a Quebec university. Students who follow

760-576: The academic programs, these are not preparation for university, although this does not prevent a student from attending a university afterwards. The professional programs also lead to a DEC. Examples of such professional programs are Industrial Electronics, Architectural Technology, Nursing, Building Engineering Technology, Computer Science, and Theatre. Though those programs can also lead to the university, they are geared towards immediate employment after completion. Adult continuing education programs are also offered at colleges. Many of those programs lead to

798-424: The amount of $ 100,000 (each) payable in Canadian funds and can be awarded to residents of any country in the world. A joint award may be given for the same discovery or contribution to medical science, but in that case each awardee receives a full prize. Gairdner Foundation The Gairdner Foundation was created in 1957 by James Arthur Gairdner (1893-1971). Known as Big Jim to his grandchildren, he was, indeed,

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836-536: The committee selects an eventual winner from the pool of submitted nominations through a secret ballot. The Canada Gairdner Wightman Award recipient is selected by the Wightman Committee , a group of nine recognized leaders in Canadian and international medicine. With careful inquiry and thorough discussion, the Committee chooses the most outstanding candidate by secret ballot. Along with recognizing

874-406: The country are eligible to either skip the first year and enter university as a second year student, or gain advanced standing or extra credit for their first year. The amount of extra credit accepted is at the discretion of each university. In practice, most universities do accept Quebec college credits, but only up to one year, given the difference in structure of education systems between Quebec and

912-549: The education system in Quebec . One of the innovations of CEGEPs was the integration of professional and academic programs within the same institution, which was merged from existing schools, and which would be implemented throughout the province. This transitory phase between high school and university, or between high school and the job market, also improves access to university or the job market. The first 12 CEGEPs opened in September 1967 are (in alphabetical order): In 1993,

950-522: The exception of certain professional programs that are three years in length; the latter programs are generally for those wishing to enter a profession . Following successful completion of CEGEP, most in-province undergraduate programs are three years in length for Quebec students; hence, the total number of years of study for Quebec students from primary school through a bachelor's degree is the same as for other students in North America. For example,

988-549: The five annual winners chosen. The Canada Gairdner Global Health Award was initiated in 2009 – when Gairdner received a $ 20 million allocation from the Government of Canada – and it quickly became the most important award in the field. The winners are selected by the Global Health Advisory Committee , a group of 12 domestic and international scientists. After a comprehensive evaluation process,

1026-903: The grade 12 requirements of the institution to which they are applying. Second, students may complete one year of CEGEP courses prior to transferring to an out-of-province university so as to begin in the first year of an out-of-province post-secondary degree. For example, students wishing to attend an Ontario university may complete one year of CEGEP and apply as a regular applicant who has completed grade 12 in Ontario. Third, students who have completed two years of CEGEP may apply for admission with one year of advanced standing to post-secondary institutions outside of Quebec. Most, but not all colleges offer three types of programs: general, professional and academic. The general programs take three years to complete. The professional programs take three years to complete. The academic programs take two. These programs share

1064-496: The life-changing work of laureates, The Gairdner Foundation also strives to inspire the next generation of students to consider a career in the health sciences through its National Program, which sees current and past awardees travel across to universities across Canada to speak to medical and science faculty. Since 2001, this has also included lecture series aimed specifically at selected senior high school and CEGEP students. The lectures, which are each 15 to 20 minutes long, provide

1102-468: The majority of the province's thirty-one "Technology Transfer Centres" have been established by CEGEPs. At these centres, applied research is carried out in a specific field in cooperation with industrial partners. A academic program is two years long. It covers both the subject matter that roughly corresponds to the additional year of high school common elsewhere in Canada and the courses corresponding to those taken in first-year university in preparation for

1140-642: The overall student recruitment program. For information on 2017 Student Outreach programs, please visit the Foundation's website. Each October, as part of the Gairdner's mandate to communicate the work of medical researchers to others, the most recent Canada Gairdner awardees, along with awardees from years past, visit universities across Canada to provide academic lectures on their various areas of expertise. CEGEP A CEGEP ( / s eɪ ˈ ʒ ɛ p / say- ZHEP or / ˈ s iː dʒ ɛ p / SEE -jep ; French : cégep , pronounced [seʒɛp] ; also written CÉGEP and cegep )

1178-646: The past have put their winnings towards their labs, their research or even paid for their niece to attend medical school. The Canada Gairdner Awards are supported by the governments of Canada, Alberta, Quebec and Ontario. In February 2008 the Federal Government announced a $ 20 million allocation to the Gairdner Foundation to increase the prizes to $ 100,000 each, and institute a new individual prize in Global Health . Commencing in 2009,

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1216-435: The reform, 2-3 more years were necessary for French-Canadians to attain university than for English-Canadians . Moreover, urban residents had far greater chance to receive post-secondary education than people living in rural area, at the time post-secondary education was divided into numerous parallel schools, such as nursing school, normal schools, classical colleges, etc. CEGEPs were henceforth created in order to harmonise

1254-470: The rest of the provinces. Students can attend either a French-language or English-language CEGEP. There are significantly more French CEGEPs than English ones; only five public colleges (plus a couple of private ones) are in English, with all the remainder being French. The English-language CEGEPs are particularly popular among immigrants and English-speaking Quebecers. As this conflicts with the Quebec government's goal of promoting French language education, it

1292-441: The same function in Quebec. Although they may occasionally be compared to junior colleges or community colleges , CEGEPs differ in that a Diploma of College Studies (or Diplôme d'études collégiales , DEC) is required for university admission in Quebec, unless a student enters as a mature student, which typically means a minimum age of 21, with other requirements. A student in Quebec typically cannot enter university with only

1330-621: The same manner as the 2-year college diplomas ( associate degree ) or are awarded with one year of advanced standing . Some advanced courses at the CEGEP level may be assessed as equivalent to introductory courses at university. For students intending on completing their post-secondary studies outside of Quebec, there are three options. First, several Quebec-based secondary schools have a specialized curriculum for students who wish to enter directly into out-of-province post-secondary programs. In these instances, students may take one year of courses at high schools that offer this option in order to fulfill

1368-477: The world’s top scientists was, and continues to be, an act of extraordinary vision. Much of his original instruction regarding the process of selection and awarding of the prizes remains in place today, contributing to the current stature of the Canada Gairdner Awards. There are three types of awards: Each laureate receives $ 100,000 CDN that they can put towards anything they wish. Laureates in

1406-409: Was designed as a rampart against excessive class divisions, and to democratize teaching of literature and philosophy. An important advantage of the CEGEP system is the ability students have of changing programs without losing too many credits. This ability to try programs without risking losing whole semesters of education, allows students to change their minds and switch from a academic career path to

1444-458: Was the onset of severe arthritis in his early 50s that led Gairdner to become involved with the newly created Canadian Arthritis and Rheumatism Society. In 1957 he donated $ 500,000 to establish a foundation to recognize major research contributions in the conquest of disease and human suffering. The Gairdner Foundation was thus born, which was to be his most lasting legacy. Gairdner’s decision to create awards that recognize outstanding discoveries by

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