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Goal and Statement of Purpose
Goal
The goal of the Canadian Mathematical Society is to promote and advance the discovery, learning and application of mathematics in Canada.
Statement of Purpose
- To unify and support Canadian mathematicians through effective communication,
broad membership, sponsorship of diverse activities, and
partnerships with like professional societies.
- To support mathematics research through the communication of current research to both the
specialist and non-specialist, public recognition
of research accomplishments and collaboration with the research institutes,
granting agencies and the users of mathematics.
- To support mathematics education through joint projects with mathematics educators at all
levels, promotion of educational advancements,
and partnerships with provincial ministries of education and organizations supporting mathematics
education.
- To champion mathematics through initiatives that explain, promote and increase the general
understanding of mathematics, provide
extra-curricula opportunities for students, and encourage partnerships with corporate,
government and not-for-profit agencies.
