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Research

To encourage and support innovative research that that enhances our understanding of Canadian birds and contributes to their conservation

Community

To serve as a professional society for Canadian ornithologists.

Conservation

To work with professional ornithological societies in North America and worldwide to promote Canadian interests and the global conservation of birds.

Communication

To disseminate knowledge of Canadian birds through a newsletter and a scientific journal.

Responsibility

to speak for the Canadian ornithological community on public issues, ensuring that our efforts are evidence-based and representative of the diverse stakeholders involved in bird conservation.

Excellence

to recognize excellence in pure and applied research, conservation and mentorship within the Canadian ornithological community, with a commitment to uplifting diverse voices and perspectives in these fields.

The SCO-SOC operates by the guidance of formal bylaws and a constitution. In September of 2008, these documents were edited and expanded to reflect current practice. In general, the revised versions are to be used by Officers and Councillors in conducting day-to-day business.

The current document is subdivided below by section:

Current Officers

PRESIDENT

Danielle Ethier (Birds Canada)
- Email: Danielle Ethier

VICE-PRESIDENT / PRESIDENT-ELECT

Ann McKellar (Environment and Climate Change Canada)
- Email: Ann McKellar

PAST PRESIDENT

- Matt Reudink (Thompson Rivers University)
- Email: Matt Reudink

MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY

Francis van Oordt (McGill University)
- Email: Francis van Oordt

RECORDING SECRETARY

Lionel Leston (University of Alberta)
- Email: Lionel Leston

TREASURER

Lisha Berzins (Independent Consultant)
- Email: Lisha Berzins

MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

Kara Lefevre (Thompson Rivers University)
Maggie MacPherson (Université Laval)
Andrea Norris (Environment and Climate Change Canada)
Leanne Grieves (Cornell University)
Sarah Gutowski (Dalhousie University)
Steve van Wilgenburg (Environment and Climate Change Canada)
Carrie Branch (University of Western Ontario)
Elizabeth A. Gow (Environment and Climate Change Canada)
Emily Choy (McMaster University)
Steffi LaZerte (Independent Consultant)

CO-EDITORS OF PICOIDES

Rob Warnock
- Email: Rob Warnock
Barbara Bleho
- Email: Barbara Bleho

Society of Canadian Ornithologists

Société des ornithologistes
du Canada

Financial Statements

Annual Business Meetings

Current Officers