First Annual Report of the Advisory Council of Scientific and Industrial Research of Alberta, 1921 #270926

Sir: - I herewith submit the First Annual Report of the work done under the direction of the Advisory Council of Scientific and Industrial Research of Alberta, for the year ending December 31, 1920.<br><br>The Scientific and Industrial Research Council of Alberta was formed on January 6, 1921, by Order in Council, a copy of which is herewith attached:<br><br>"The Executive Council has had under consideration the report of the Honourable the Provincial Secretary, dated December 30th, 1920, stating that:<br><br>"'Whereas about two years ago the Government decided to institute Provincial research work with a view to ascertaining more definitely the mineral resources of the country and the possibilities of their development, and for the furtherance of such purposes an amount was set apart to meet the necessary expenses involved; and<br><br>"'Whereas a preliminary survey has been made with most encouraging results; and<br><br>"'Whereas the work has been carried on, and can best be continued, in co-operation with the University of Alberta; and<br><br>"'Whereas it has been found expedient to engage experts from the University teaching staff with specialized knowledge and technical skill, in order to obtain exhaustive analyses and full reports; and<br><br>"'Whereas it has been decided to have the work continued along the lines indicated; and<br><br>"'Whereas it is deemed desirable to appoint a council of five members, without remuneration, to supervise and direct future work, and to arrange for the necessary staff, and to define the duties of each member, with power to enter into an agreement or agreements with the University of Alberta for the assignment of specialists to the various classes of research work to be followed; and for the time, materials, laboratory equipment, and other accommodation required;'<br><br>"Therefore, upon the recommendation of the Honourable the Provincial Secretary, the Executive Council advises that a council of five members, to be known as 'The Scientific and Industrial Research Council of Alberta,' be and is hereby appointed, without remuneration, to supervise and direct research work, to engage specialists to perform such work, and to define the duties of each, and that such council be and is hereby authorized and empowered to enter into an agreement or agreements, subject to the approval of the Lieutenant-Governor-in-Council, with the University of Alberta for the services of members of the University staff to prosecute the various classes of research work decided upon by the council, and for the time, materials, laboratory, and other accommodation required for the efficient performance of such work; the members of the said council to be: Hon. J. L. Cote (Chairman), Dr. H. M. Tory, Professor John A. Allan, Professor N. C. Pitcher, and John T. Stirling, Chief Inspector of Mines."