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Marc Nantel addresses House of Commons Committee on Canada&#8217;s Defence Research Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Niagara College&#8217;s Vice President, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncinnovation.ca\/\">Research, Innovation &amp; Strategic Enterprises<\/a>, Dr. Marc Nantel, appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research on June 11 to provide expert testimony as part of the Committee&#8217;s study on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ourcommons.ca\/Committees\/en\/SRSR\/StudyActivity?studyActivityId=13466423\">Canada&#8217;s dual-use and defence research needs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The study is examining how postsecondary institutions, the National Research Council (NRC), and industry partners can help advance Canada&#8217;s defence and dual-use research priorities, particularly in relation to NATO spending targets and the growing demand for innovation and skilled talent in the defence sector.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1630856\" style=\"width: 465px\" class=\"wp-caption 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He earned a Bachelor of Science (1987) and Master of Science (1990) in Physics from McGill University, followed by a PhD (1994) from the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique &#8211; \u00c9nergie, Mat\u00e9riaux et T\u00e9l\u00e9communications (INRS). After completing postdoctoral research in France and at the University of Michigan, where he focused on ultrafast laser-produced visible and X-ray pulses and their applications, he went on to serve as an Adjunct Professor of Physics at the University of Toronto from 1998 to 2008.<\/p>\n<p>In his opening remarks, Dr. Nantel highlighted the critical role colleges play in building Canada&#8217;s skilled workforce.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our graduates are the backbone of industry: for every PhD, MBA or engineer in a company, there are many more tradespeople, technicians, and technologists who support them,&#8221; said Dr. Nantel.<\/p>\n<p>He went on to emphasize the importance of developing a highly skilled workforce to meet emerging defence and security challenges. He pointed to NC&#8217;s leadership in launching Canada&#8217;s first defence-focused public post-secondary education programs: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/technology\/program\/defence-systems-engineering-technician\/\">Defence Systems Engineering Technician<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/technology\/program\/defence-systems-engineering-technology\/\">Defence Systems Engineering Technology<\/a> (DSET) programs.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Nantel also highlighted Niagara College&#8217;s extensive applied research operations and its potential to strengthen Canada&#8217;s defence capabilities across multiple sectors. 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But for members of NC&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/indigenouseducation\/\">Indigenous Education<\/a> team, the trip was about much more than distance travelled, it was about the College&#8217;s commitment to Indigenous student success.<\/p>\n<p>In May, NC&#8217;s Indigenous Education and Transition Coordinator, Sandra Mandamin, and Indigenous Student Success Leader, Jeanine Bruinsma, made the trek to Halifax, Nova Scotia &#8211; travelling in style in IE&#8217;s branded recruitment vehicle &#8211; to connect with Indigenous youth from across Canada at <a href=\"https:\/\/indspire.ca\/events\/soaring\/\"><em>Soaring: Indigenous Youth Empowerment Gathering<\/em><\/a>, a national event focused on helping First Nations, Inuit, and M\u00e9tis students explore post-secondary pathways, career opportunities, and future possibilities.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1627469\" style=\"width: 561px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1627469\" class=\" wp-image-1627469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/Jeanine-300x225.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"551\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/Jeanine-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/Jeanine-480x360.webp 480w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/Jeanine-128x96.webp 128w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/Jeanine-180x135.webp 180w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/Jeanine-720x540.webp 720w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/Jeanine.webp 733w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 551px) 100vw, 551px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1627469\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Indigenous Student Success Leader, Jeanine Bruinsma (left), speaks to a student at the Soaring Youth Gathering.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;Soaring is an annual event that brings together First Nations, Inuit, and M\u00e9tis high school students across the country,&#8221; said Mandamin. &#8220;It was amazing to connect with so many young people and learn about their goals for the future. Many had never heard of Niagara College, which made it especially meaningful to share who we are, what we offer and how we can help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As part of the event&#8217;s Career and Education Fair, Mandamin and Bruinsma met with students interested in learning more about NC programs and the supports available to Indigenous learners. Those conversations often centred on belonging, community, and access to culturally relevant resources.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;One of the questions we were asked most often was about the supports available to Indigenous learners,&#8221; said Mandamin. &#8220;Students want to know they&#8217;ll feel welcomed, supported and connected to a community that understands their needs. They&#8217;re looking for guidance throughout their educational journey, and it was important for us to share the services, resources, and culturally relevant supports available at NC.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>NC&#8217;s presence at <em>Soaring<\/em> extended beyond participation in the Career and Education Fair. As a Presentation Sponsor, it reinforced its commitment to supporting Indigenous youth and expanding access to post-secondary opportunities for First Nations, Inuit, and M\u00e9tis learners across Canada.<\/p>\n<p>This commitment was also reflected in its IE&#8217;s visual identity which was front and centre throughout the gathering. Featured on recruitment materials and the department&#8217;s vehicle, which was funded through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/2024\/09\/03\/embark-student-foundation-grants-500000-towards-new-indigenous-student-success-pathways-project\/\">Embark Student Foundation and the Indigenous Student Success Pathways Project<\/a>, IE&#8217;s imagery and artwork was a visible expression of representation and helped spark conversations while highlighting how the College celebrates Indigenous cultures, identities, and experiences.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Representation matters. Identity matters,&#8221; said Mandamin. &#8220;The artwork, materials, and conversations we shared were opportunities to demonstrate that Niagara College values Indigenous learners and is committed to creating an environment where students can see themselves reflected and supported.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While events like <em>Soaring<\/em> help raise awareness of Niagara College among prospective students, they also play a significant role in building relationships with Indigenous communities across Canada. The national gathering provided an opportunity to engage with Indigenous youth from communities spanning every region of the country, helping expand awareness of Niagara College and its programs well beyond Ontario.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond recruitment, Mandamin views participation in events like <em>Soaring<\/em> as an investment in long-term relationship building.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Trust takes time. Relationships take time,&#8221; she said. &#8220;You can&#8217;t just show up and expect immediate results. It&#8217;s about creating awareness, building connections, and becoming a familiar presence. Hopefully, over time, we&#8217;ll see those relationships grow.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>For Bruinsma, the experience reinforced the importance of sharing NC&#8217;s evolving network of Indigenous supports and services.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We still have work to do, but I&#8217;m proud of the progress we&#8217;ve made,&#8221; she said. &#8220;We have a fantastic Indigenous Education team who work hard to develop strong partnerships across the College and within the community, and we are here to help students navigate every aspect of college life, from financial aid and housing to cultural supports and student success.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Participation in <em>Soaring<\/em> is one example of how NC continues to invest in Indigenous student recruitment, engagement, and success. 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