Canadian Mathematical Society
The Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS; French: Société mathématique du Canada) is a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing mathematical research, education, and outreach. Registered under the business number 118833979RR0001, it focuses on unifying mathematicians, promoting scholarship, and enhancing public understanding of mathematics[1][3][4].

History

Founded in June 1945 as the Canadian Mathematical Congress, the organization sought to stimulate mathematical development in Canada. After decades of operation, it formally incorporated as the Canadian Mathematical Society in 1978–1979 to avoid confusion with quadrennial international congresses and to better reflect its evolving role as a professional association[1][3][5].

Mission and Activities

The CMS aims to support mathematicians through communication, membership programs, and collaborations with academic and industrial partners. Key objectives include:

• Research promotion: Disseminating findings via journals such as the Canadian Mathematical Bulletin and recognizing research achievements[3][4].
• Education initiatives: Partnering with educators to develop curricula, advocate for pedagogical advancements, and organize competitions like the Canadian Mathematical Olympiad[3][5].
• Outreach programs: Engaging students through enrichment activities and representing Canada at international events such as the International Mathematical Olympiad[3][5].

Affiliations and Publications

The CMS collaborates with organizations like the International Mathematical Union and publishes academic journals to share specialized and general-audience research. It also maintains partnerships with industrial and applied mathematics societies to bridge theoretical and practical applications[3][4][5].

Leadership

Samuel Beatty served as the first president (1945–1949). Subsequent leadership has prioritized expanding the society’s influence through national advocacy and global mathematical partnerships[5].

See Also

• Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge
• International Mathematical Olympiad
• European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad

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[1] https://cms.math.ca/about-the-cms/ [2] https://cms.math.ca [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Mathematical_Society [4] https://www.cambridge.org/core/societies/canadian-mathematical-society [5] https://mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk/Societies/Canadian/