As research changes from basic to applied, it is very important for researchers to understand the federal regulations that come into play. 

The Office of Research Services is hosting an information session:

Controlled Goods

May 24, 2012

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

210 Helen Glass

9:00-10:30        David Phipps,

 Director, Research Services and Knowledge Exchange

 York University 

• What is NSERC's Policy on Controlled Goods and Technology?
• How does this impact me?

10:30-10:45       BREAK

10:45 -12:00      Serge Poirier, Senior Case Officer
  Controlled Goods Directorate

Controlled Goods and Technology

Munitions specifically designed or modified for military use.

Strategic Goods such as

• Global navigation satellite systems
• Ground control stations
• Nuclear weapons design and testing equipment

Missile Technology such as

• Complete delivery systems (rocket, ballistic & cruise missile)
• Propulsion equipment (turbojet, turbofan & pulse jet engines)
• Navigation & stealth equipment (flight instrument systems)
• Avionics (radar & Global Positioning System)
• Launch support equipment (gravity meters & precision tracking)
• Test facilities (wind tunnels for speeds of Mach 0.9 or greater)