Acquisition and operation of two world-class pre-exascale supercomputing machines and at least two mid-range supercomputing machines (capable of around 10 calculations per second), and providing and managing access to these supercomputers to a wide range of public and private users starting from 2020. Research and innovation programme on HPC: to support the development of European supercomputing technology including the first generation of European low-power microprocessor technology, and the co-design of European exascale machines, and to foster applications, skills development and a wider use of High-Performance Computing.

Heffel was founded in Vancouver in 1978 as an art gallery specializing in high-end Canadian and international art. In 1995, the gallery held its first auction.

Four houses, dating from the late 16th- to mid-19th centuries, were restored to their original appearance and functionality, reclaiming their place in the local community. The jury was very impressed by the quality of the detailed documentation of these rare and eye-catching farm buildings.

The round table draws its members from a broad range of sectors of Canadian society, including business, labour, academia, environmental organizations and aboriginal people.