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Req # A-2020-00029
All records describing the isolation of a SARS-COV-2 virus, directly from a sample taken from a diseased patient, where the patient sample was not first combined with any other source of genetic material (i.e. monkey kidney cells aka vero cells; liver cancer cells). To clarify, I am requesting all such records that are in the possession, custody or control of your institution Canada (for example: downloaded to a computer, printed in hard copy, etc.). The known or estimated error rate (both false positives and false negatives), of PCR testing to test for SARS-COV-2. This can include reference to any studies The known or estimated error rate (both false positives and false negatives), of antibody testing to check for immunity to SARS-COV-2. This can include references to any studies Whether vaccine manufacturers have been indemnified (rendered legally immune from lawsuit), for any vaccines they provide related to SARS-COV-2 Whether any vaccine injury compensation plan will be established (or has been established), for people who are injured or killed by vaccines to treat SARS-COV-2 .Organization: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
December 2020
Req # 20-2039
(1) the official name and classification of the rail line in question (1041 Lakeshore Road East – Oakville Subdivision Line); (2) the number of rail tracks; (3) the width of the railway corridor at tis subdivision; (4) the type and average number of train movements during the daytime and nighttime; (5) the average number of locomotives for each type of train; (6) the average number of cars for each train; (7) the average speed of each type of train; (8) the presence of any special operating conditions likely to increase the sound levels such as siding tracks, frogs or switches, whistle noise, etc.Organization: VIA Rail Canada Inc.
December 2020
Req # 20-2043
I am writing to look for VIA Rail traffic data on the Beachburg Subdivision, near the intersection of Smyth Road and Riverside Drive in Ottawa, ON. Please provide the following (1) type of train; (2) engine type; (3) welded rail; (4) number of trains; (5) number of locomotives and number of cars per train; (6) speed; and (7) whistle by-laws – at grade crossings in the area and if any whistles are blown (specifically the at-grade crossing at Pleasant Park Rd, or any other nearby ones that may have missed).Organization: VIA Rail Canada Inc.
December 2020
Req # 20-2028
Could you give me figures on VIA passenger volumes for 2020 as compared with a similar period in 2019.Organization: VIA Rail Canada Inc.
November 2020
Req # 20-2037
(1) I would like copy of the September 2016 Food Service Transformation Project RFP; (2) I would like a copy of all quotes or bids received for the September 2016 Food Service Transformation Project; (3) I wish to receive a copy of the bid analysis document; (4) I wish to receive a copy of the contract(s) that resulted from the September 2016 Food Service Transformation Project; and (5) was the September 2016 Food Service Transformation Project awarded by mutual agreement?Organization: VIA Rail Canada Inc.
November 2020
Nothing to report this month
Organization: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
Req # A-2020-00018
Under the federal access of information act I would like to request a list of all mandatory OR voluntary training, info sessions, awareness sessions, sensitivity training or sessions as per this calendar year from January 1, 2020 to present date.Organization: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
October 2020
Req # A-2020-00024
An electronic copy of the agreement (MOU) between Simon Fraser University and NSERC (or Tri-agency), under 4.1 Agreement on the Administration of Agency Grants and Awards by Research Institutions, Tri-Agency Framework: Responsible Conduct of Research. If there are any other MOUs between Simon Fraser University and NSERC, under Tri-Agency Framework: Responsible Conduct of Research, an electronic copy is requested as well. Date range: anytime between January 2014 and October 2020. If there exists multiple agreements/MOU, where the subject matter in the MOUs is identical or close enough to be identical, one agreement/ MOU would suffice.Organization: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
October 2020
Req # A-2017-00008
All NSERC records relevant the external investigation { (SRCR File #XXXX) including, but not limited to, memos, notes, conference call transcript, letters, and e-mails exchanged between a) the Secretariat and the Investigators, b) the Secretariat and the Instituion, and c) the Secretariat and the Presidents of the three federal agencies (CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC); time frame 2015 to 2017.Organization: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
October 2020
Req # 20-2024
We have been requested as part of a regulator submission to obtain VIA’s future train volumes (2031 and beyond) along a rail line. I am only looking for a total number of trains per day and the consist make up.Organization: VIA Rail Canada Inc.
October 2020