It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we share the news that Erika v C. Bruce has passed away. Erika's warmth, vibrancy and joie de vivre impacted all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She lived a full and accomplished life, always sharing her life stories with eloquence and humour. She was passionate about many things including art, culture, history, languages, reading, theatre and music. She travelled extensively with friends and travel groups, never slowing down and always looking forward to her next adventure. Erika was also passionate about the protection of Canada's waters based on her recognition and foresight that water was critically important for Canada. She established the Geoffrey F. Bruce Fellowships in Canadian Freshwater Policy in 2017 in memory of her husband's distinguished public service career leading many of Canada's national and international diplomacy efforts related to the environment, their shared concerns about the stewardship of Canada's water, and the need to inspire a new generation of young professionals to focus their careers on Canada's precious waters. Through these fellowships she personally touched the lives of many young people, nurtured the development of Canada's water policy community, and instilled the importance of academic research that leads to policy recommendations and action. She joined us regularly at our water policy seminars, always adding insightful comments, questions and encouragement. Her spirit and legacy live on through the transformational impact of her generosity on Canada's next generation of water leaders. She will be dearly missed by all of us in her Bruce Fellowships family.
Freshwater is one of Canada’s most precious resources. With more than 30% of the world’s freshwater in our care, we have a global responsibility to protect and steward it through effective public policy.
The Geoffrey F. Bruce Graduate and Postdoctoral Fellowships are designed to support the next generation of freshwater leaders, policy researchers and practitioners and increase excellence in public policy to ensure the sustainability of Canada's freshwater resources. Funds enable Bruce Fellows and the new Bruce Postdoctoral Fellow to focus on their research and generate critical recommendations that contribute to public policy regarding freshwater resources in Canada.
Now Hiring: Bruce Postdoctoral Fellowship in Canadian Water Politics and Policy
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Joins TMU and the Bruce Fellowships program
Mike Goffin is one of Canada’s most experience water policy leaders. Over the course of his more than 40 year career with Environment and Climate Change Canada, Mr. Goffin was engaged in policy develop and program delivery in a wide variety of areas including environmental protection, water and ecosystem management, wildlife management, meteorology, intergovernmental affairs, Indigenous relations and community engagement.
Water Policy Watch
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Geoffrey F. Bruce Fellowship recipients Dima Balaa (Left) Michelle Jadormeo (right)
