2009 Killam Prizes Ceremony
The Governor General hosted a ceremony at Rideau Hall in honour of the winners of the 2009 Killam Prizes.
”We are extremely fortunate, indeed, to have women and men in this country who devote their lives to furthering human genius and the common good.“
Thu, 10/08/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0429-001
Killam Prizes are Canada’s most distinguished annual awards for the outstanding career achievements of Canadian researchers.
Thu, 10/08/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0429-004
Dr. Philippe Gros, McGill University, is a world expert in mouse genetics. Dr. Gros could not attend the ceremony; his son accepted the award on his behalf.
Thu, 10/08/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0429-007
Dr. Wagdi G. Habashi, McGill University, has developed simulation techniques for the aerodynamic and in-flight icing performance of aircraft, helicopters and jet engines.
Thu, 10/08/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0429-010
Dr. François Ricard, McGill University is the author of a prize-winning 1996 biography of Gabrielle Roy.
Thu, 10/08/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0429-013
Dr. John P. Smol, Queen’s University, is an international authority on Arctic freshwater conditions and a pioneer in paleolimnology.
Thu, 10/08/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0429-016
Professor Ernest J. Weinrib, University of Toronto, has re-conceptualized legal liability by turning attention from law’s instrumental uses to its moral meaning.
Thu, 10/08/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0429-019