Canada FIRST - Revision history

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	Canada FIRST was a Canadian robotics competition similar to the [[FIRST Robotics Competition]] operated by Motivate Canada (1994) Inc. The SPAR Aerospace CANADARM Award was presented annually to the winning team. Events were usually paid entry and typically cost four dollars for students and six dollars for adults.		Canada FIRST was a Canadian robotics competition similar to the [[FIRST Robotics Competition]] operated by Motivate Canada (1994) Inc. The SPAR Aerospace CANADARM Award was presented annually to the winning team. Events were usually paid entry and typically cost four dollars for students and six dollars for adults.

	In 1994, FIRST allowed Bruce MacMillan to bring the [[1994]] FIRST game to Canada under the name CANADA FIRST (at the time, FIRST was called US FIRST). Canada FIRST also used the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology acronym. Canada FIRST became somewhat critical of the engineer and mentor involvement in some FIRST robots and began to focus on student involvement in robot construction and other aspects of the competition<ref>[https://www.chiefdelphi.com/t/canada-first/38465 Canada FIRST]</ref>.		In 1994, FIRST allowed Bruce MacMillan to bring the [[1994]] FIRST game to Canada under the name CANADA FIRST (at the time, FIRST was still called US FIRST). Canada FIRST also used the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology acronym. Canada FIRST became somewhat critical of the engineer and mentor involvement in some FIRST robots and began to focus on student involvement in robot construction and other aspects of the competition<ref>[https://www.chiefdelphi.com/t/canada-first/38465 Canada FIRST]</ref>.

	Throughout the 90s, control system issues plagued competitions, with control boards unfit to handle high currents burning up and the event switching over to using wired tethers on one occasion. In 2002 the competition switched to using an [[IFI control system]]. Competition rules were somewhat simple and were occasionally changed days before competitions. Events were generally less organized than FIRST competitions<ref name="cd1"> [https://www.chiefdelphi.com/t/canada-first-a-whole-different-competition/30532 Canada FIRST a whole different competition]</ref>.		Throughout the 90s, control system issues plagued competitions, with control boards unfit to handle high currents burning up and the event switching over to using wired tethers on one occasion. In 2002 the competition switched to using an [[IFI control system]]. Competition rules were somewhat simple and were occasionally changed days before competitions. Events were generally less organized than FIRST competitions<ref name="cd1"> [https://www.chiefdelphi.com/t/canada-first-a-whole-different-competition/30532 Canada FIRST a whole different competition]</ref>.
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	==1995==		==1995==
	The second Canada FIRST event took place at Turner Fenton Secondary School in Brampton on February 24th and 25th, 1995. Eighteen teams from Vancouver to Newfoundland competed in the game "Robot Rampage." Teams were provided with a kit of parts and had six weeks to design and build their robots. Four teams ~~compete~~ at once to score soccer balls in their quadrant of the field. Additional points ~~are~~ awarded to teams for scoring balls inside the goal in their quadrant and points ~~are~~ deducted for opponent balls in their quadrant<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010422122942/http://canadafirst.org/english/pressrelease/robot.htm How the CANADA FIRST "Robot Rampage" Competition works]</ref>.		The second Canada FIRST event took place at Turner Fenton Secondary School in Brampton on February 24th and 25th, 1995. Eighteen teams from Vancouver to Newfoundland competed in the game "Robot Rampage." Teams were provided with a kit of parts and had six weeks to design and build their robots. Four teams competed at once to score soccer balls in their quadrant of the field. Additional points were awarded to teams for scoring balls inside the goal in their quadrant and points were deducted for opponent balls in their quadrant<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010422122942/http://canadafirst.org/english/pressrelease/robot.htm How the CANADA FIRST "Robot Rampage" Competition works]</ref>.

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	==1996==		==1996==
	Eighteen teams again competed at the third Canada FIRST event on February 23rd and 24th, 1996 at Centennial College in Scarborough. The 1996 game was called Pharaoh's Pholly and involved picking up balls from a central pyramid rack and scoring them in goals in each team's quadrant of the field. Balls from higher up the pyramid were worth more points, and any balls that end the match in a team's quadrant but not in their goal count against ~~the~~ score<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010422122559/http://canadafirst.org/english/pressrelease/021396.htm CANADA FIRST's third annual robotics competition presents Pharaoh's Pholly at Centennial College]</ref>. A regional pilot competition saw eight teams compete.		Eighteen teams again competed at the third Canada FIRST event on February 23rd and 24th, 1996 at Centennial College in Scarborough. The 1996 game was called Pharaoh's Pholly and involved picking up balls from a central pyramid rack and scoring them in goals in each team's quadrant of the field. Balls from higher up the pyramid were worth more points, and any balls that end the match in a team's quadrant but not in their goal count against their score<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010422122559/http://canadafirst.org/english/pressrelease/021396.htm CANADA FIRST's third annual robotics competition presents Pharaoh's Pholly at Centennial College]</ref>. A regional pilot competition saw eight teams compete.

	==1997==		==1997==

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	In 1994, FIRST allowed Bruce MacMillan to bring the [[1994]] FIRST game to Canada under the name CANADA FIRST (at the time, FIRST was called US FIRST). Canada FIRST also used the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology acronym. Canada FIRST became somewhat critical of the engineer and mentor involvement in some FIRST robots and began to focus on student involvement in robot construction and other aspects of the competition<ref>[https://www.chiefdelphi.com/t/canada-first/38465 Canada FIRST]</ref>.		In 1994, FIRST allowed Bruce MacMillan to bring the [[1994]] FIRST game to Canada under the name CANADA FIRST (at the time, FIRST was called US FIRST). Canada FIRST also used the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology acronym. Canada FIRST became somewhat critical of the engineer and mentor involvement in some FIRST robots and began to focus on student involvement in robot construction and other aspects of the competition<ref>[https://www.chiefdelphi.com/t/canada-first/38465 Canada FIRST]</ref>.

	Throughout the 90s, control system issues plagued competitions, with control boards unfit to handle high currents ~~and~~ burning up and the event switching over to using wired tethers on one occasion. In 2002 the competition switched to using an [[IFI control system]]. Competition rules were somewhat simple and were occasionally changed days before competitions. Events were generally less organized than FIRST competitions<ref name="cd1"> [https://www.chiefdelphi.com/t/canada-first-a-whole-different-competition/30532 Canada FIRST a whole different competition]</ref>.		Throughout the 90s, control system issues plagued competitions, with control boards unfit to handle high currents burning up and the event switching over to using wired tethers on one occasion. In 2002 the competition switched to using an [[IFI control system]]. Competition rules were somewhat simple and were occasionally changed days before competitions. Events were generally less organized than FIRST competitions<ref name="cd1"> [https://www.chiefdelphi.com/t/canada-first-a-whole-different-competition/30532 Canada FIRST a whole different competition]</ref>.

	With the introduction of the [[2002on\|Canadian Regional]] and further international spread of FIRST in the early 2000s as well as a lack of stable ongoing funding, Canada FIRST ceased operations in July 2003. Over 11,000 students, teachers, and mentors and 140 volunteers participated in Canada FIRST over its ten-year run<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20040802093946/http://canadafirst.org/ Canada FIRST]</ref>.		With the introduction of the [[2002on\|Canadian Regional]] and further international spread of FIRST in the early 2000s as well as a lack of stable ongoing funding, Canada FIRST ceased operations in July 2003. Over 11,000 students, teachers, and mentors and 140 volunteers participated in Canada FIRST over its ten-year run<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20040802093946/http://canadafirst.org/ Canada FIRST]</ref>.

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	==1996==		==1996==
	Eighteen teams again competed at the third Canada FIRST event on February 23rd ~~amd~~ 24th, 1996 at Centennial College in Scarborough. The 1996 game was called Pharaoh's Pholly and involved picking up balls from a central pyramid rack and scoring them in goals in each team's quadrant of the field. Balls from higher up the pyramid were worth more points, and any balls that end the match in a team's quadrant but not in their goal count against the score<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010422122559/http://canadafirst.org/english/pressrelease/021396.htm CANADA FIRST's third annual robotics competition presents Pharaoh's Pholly at Centennial College]</ref>. A regional pilot competition saw eight teams compete.		Eighteen teams again competed at the third Canada FIRST event on February 23rd and 24th, 1996 at Centennial College in Scarborough. The 1996 game was called Pharaoh's Pholly and involved picking up balls from a central pyramid rack and scoring them in goals in each team's quadrant of the field. Balls from higher up the pyramid were worth more points, and any balls that end the match in a team's quadrant but not in their goal count against the score<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010422122559/http://canadafirst.org/english/pressrelease/021396.htm CANADA FIRST's third annual robotics competition presents Pharaoh's Pholly at Centennial College]</ref>. A regional pilot competition saw eight teams compete.

	==1997==		==1997==

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	Canada FIRST was a Canadian robotics competition similar to the [[FIRST Robotics Competition]] operated by Motivate Canada (1994) Inc. The SPAR Aerospace CANADARM Award was presented annually to the winning team. Events were usually paid and typically cost four dollars for students and six dollars for adults.		Canada FIRST was a Canadian robotics competition similar to the [[FIRST Robotics Competition]] operated by Motivate Canada (1994) Inc. The SPAR Aerospace CANADARM Award was presented annually to the winning team. Events were usually paid entry and typically cost four dollars for students and six dollars for adults.

	In 1994, FIRST allowed Bruce MacMillan to bring the [[1994]] FIRST game to Canada under the name CANADA FIRST (at the time, FIRST was called US FIRST). Canada FIRST also used the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology acronym. Canada FIRST became somewhat critical of the engineer and mentor involvement in some FIRST robots and began to focus on student involvement in robot construction and other aspects of the competition<ref>[https://www.chiefdelphi.com/t/canada-first/38465 Canada FIRST]</ref>.		In 1994, FIRST allowed Bruce MacMillan to bring the [[1994]] FIRST game to Canada under the name CANADA FIRST (at the time, FIRST was called US FIRST). Canada FIRST also used the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology acronym. Canada FIRST became somewhat critical of the engineer and mentor involvement in some FIRST robots and began to focus on student involvement in robot construction and other aspects of the competition<ref>[https://www.chiefdelphi.com/t/canada-first/38465 Canada FIRST]</ref>.

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	==2002==		==2002==
	The 2002 Canada FIRST Robotics Games National event was held at Humber College Athletic Centre from February 28th to March 2nd in Toronto, Ontario.		The 2002 Canada FIRST Robotics Games National event was held at Humber College Athletic Centre from February 28th to March 2nd in Toronto, Ontario.
	[https://www.frcarchive.com/frcwiki/index.php/File:Robotic_Games.pdf 2002 Canada FIRST pamphlet]		<br>[https://www.frcarchive.com/frcwiki/index.php/File:Robotic_Games.pdf 2002 Canada FIRST pamphlet]

	==2003==		==2003==
	The final Canada FIRST was held at Humber College Athletic Centre from February 27th to March 1st, 2003. 25 teams competed.		The final Canada FIRST was held at Humber College Athletic Centre from February 27th to March 1st, 2003. 25 teams competed.

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	==2001==		==2001==
	The 2001 Canada FIRST National Competition took place March 1st to 3rd, 2001 at Centennial College. 28 teams met to play RoboBiathlon 2001, in which robots would "ski" a measured length while dodging obstacles and then ~~shooting~~ squash balls at targets. Robots are judged on time to complete their "ski" and points earned for hitting the targets. Three of the competing teams were all-girls teams.		The 2001 Canada FIRST National Competition took place March 1st to 3rd, 2001 at Centennial College. 28 teams met to play RoboBiathlon 2001, in which robots would "ski" a measured length while dodging obstacles and then shoot squash balls at targets. Robots are judged on time to complete their "ski" and points earned for hitting the targets. Three of the competing teams were all-girls teams.

	==2002==		==2002==

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1996

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	==1996==		==1996==
	Eighteen teams again competed at the third Canada FIRST event on February 23rd to 24th, 1996 at Centennial College in Scarborough. The 1996 game was called Pharaoh's Pholly and involved picking up balls from a central pyramid rack and scoring them in goals in each team's quadrant of the field. Balls from higher up the pyramid were worth more points, and any balls that end the match in a team's quadrant but not in their goal count against the score<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010422122559/http://canadafirst.org/english/pressrelease/021396.htm CANADA FIRST's third annual robotics competition presents Pharaoh's Pholly at Centennial College]</ref>. A regional pilot competition saw eight teams compete.		Eighteen teams again competed at the third Canada FIRST event on February 23rd amd 24th, 1996 at Centennial College in Scarborough. The 1996 game was called Pharaoh's Pholly and involved picking up balls from a central pyramid rack and scoring them in goals in each team's quadrant of the field. Balls from higher up the pyramid were worth more points, and any balls that end the match in a team's quadrant but not in their goal count against the score<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010422122559/http://canadafirst.org/english/pressrelease/021396.htm CANADA FIRST's third annual robotics competition presents Pharaoh's Pholly at Centennial College]</ref>. A regional pilot competition saw eight teams compete.

	==1997==		==1997==

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	==1999==		==1999==
	The 1999 Canada FIRST National competition was held at Centennial College's Progress Campus on February 26th and 27th, 1999. 18 teams competed in "RoboCurl 99" to deliver four "curling stones" to the "house," like in actual curling. Like in 1998, teams had to also design their own curling stone game pieces, and competition also included scores for written, video, and verbal documentation.		The 1999 Canada FIRST National competition was held at Centennial College's Progress Campus on February 26th and 27th, 1999. 18 teams competed in "RoboCurl 99" to deliver four "curling stones" to the "house," like in actual curling. Like in 1998, teams had to also design their own curling stone game pieces, and competition also included scores for written, video, and verbal documentation.

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			File:46029 - 1999 canada first robot team.jpg\|A RoboCurl 99 robot with curling stones loaded inside [https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/view/46029]
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	Canada FIRST's slogan circa 1999 was "Sports for the Brain."		Canada FIRST's slogan circa 1999 was "Sports for the Brain."
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	==2002==		==2002==
			The 2002 Canada FIRST Robotics Games National event was held at Humber College Athletic Centre from February 28th to March 2nd in Toronto, Ontario.
			[https://www.frcarchive.com/frcwiki/index.php/File:Robotic_Games.pdf 2002 Canada FIRST pamphlet]

	==2003==		==2003==
	The final Canada FIRST was held at Humber College Athletic Centre from February 27th to March 1st, 2003. 25 teams competed.		The final Canada FIRST was held at Humber College Athletic Centre from February 27th to March 1st, 2003. 25 teams competed.

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-Canada FIRST was a Canadian robotics competition similar to the [[FIRST Robotics Competition]] operated by Motivate Canada, Inc. The SPAR Aerospace CANADARM Award was presented annually to the winning team.
+Canada FIRST was a Canadian robotics competition similar to the [[FIRST Robotics Competition]] operated by Motivate Canada (1994) Inc. The SPAR Aerospace CANADARM Award was presented annually to the winning team. Events were usually paid and typically cost four dollars for students and six dollars for adults.
-In 1994, FIRST allowed Bruce MacMillan to bring the [[1994]] FIRST game to Canada under the name CANADA FIRST (at the time, FIRST was called US FIRST). Canada FIRST became somewhat critical of the engineer and mentor involvement in some FIRST robots and began to focus on student involvement in robot construction and other aspects of the competition<ref>[https://www.chiefdelphi.com/t/canada-first/38465 Canada FIRST]</ref>.
+In 1994, FIRST allowed Bruce MacMillan to bring the [[1994]] FIRST game to Canada under the name CANADA FIRST (at the time, FIRST was called US FIRST). Canada FIRST also used the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology acronym. Canada FIRST became somewhat critical of the engineer and mentor involvement in some FIRST robots and began to focus on student involvement in robot construction and other aspects of the competition<ref>[https://www.chiefdelphi.com/t/canada-first/38465 Canada FIRST]</ref>.
 Throughout the 90s, control system issues plagued competitions, with control boards unfit to handle high currents and burning up and the event switching over to using wired tethers on one occasion. In 2002 the competition switched to using an [[IFI control system]]. Competition rules were somewhat simple and were occasionally changed days before competitions. Events were generally less organized than FIRST competitions<ref name="cd1"> [https://www.chiefdelphi.com/t/canada-first-a-whole-different-competition/30532 Canada FIRST a whole different competition]</ref>.
-With the introduction of the [[2002on|Canadian Regional]] and further international spread of FIRST in the early 2000s, Canada FIRST dissolved circa 2003.
+With the introduction of the [[2002on|Canadian Regional]] and further international spread of FIRST in the early 2000s as well as a lack of stable ongoing funding, Canada FIRST ceased operations in July 2003. Over 11,000 students, teachers, and mentors and 140 volunteers participated in Canada FIRST over its ten-year run<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20040802093946/http://canadafirst.org/ Canada FIRST]</ref>.
 "The objective of CANADA FIRST is to stimulate young Canadians to pursue careers in the fields of math, science and technology. The project is student driven with teachers, engineers and technical mentors acting only in a coaching capacity." - Bruce MacMillan, President of Canada FIRST, 1996.
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 ==1995==
 The second Canada FIRST event took place at Turner Fenton Secondary School in Brampton on February 24th and 25th, 1995. Eighteen teams from Vancouver to Newfoundland competed in the game "Robot Rampage." Teams were provided with a kit of parts and had six weeks to design and build their robots. Four teams compete at once to score soccer balls in their quadrant of the field. Additional points are awarded to teams for scoring balls inside the goal in their quadrant and points are deducted for opponent balls in their quadrant<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010422122942/http://canadafirst.org/english/pressrelease/robot.htm How the CANADA FIRST "Robot Rampage" Competition works]</ref>.
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 ==1997==
-On January 11, 1997 Canada FIRST held their first post-secondary school competition entitled Frantech Football. Five collegiate teams competed after being shown the game in late 1996<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010422125251/http://canadafirst.org/english/pressrelease/frantech.htm Frantech Football Kicks-off Canada First's 1997 Season]</ref>.
+On January 11, 1997 Canada FIRST held their first post-secondary school competition (or "Post Competition") entitled Frantech Football. Five collegiate teams competed after being shown the game in late 1996<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010422125251/http://canadafirst.org/english/pressrelease/frantech.htm Frantech Football Kicks-off Canada First's 1997 Season]</ref>.
-The 1997 Canada FIRST competition was "Tower of Power Basketball" and took place on February 20th to 22nd, 1997, in the Metropolitan Toronto area at Centennial College in Scarborough. In May, a National Qualifier competition was held<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20001021023919/http://www.canadafirst.org/english/pressrelease/010997.htm Canada First Robotic Games stages pilot Post Secondary Competition at Centennial College Progress Campus]</ref>. Tower of Power Basketball, seemingly also referred to as Tower Power Basketball and Tower Power (not to be confused with the [[1994]] FIRST Robotics Competition game Tower Power, which was also played by Canada FIRST in 1994), is played on a 24 foot square field divided into quadrants with five raised basketball hoops approximately 9 inches in diameter in the center of the field. Robots compete to score balls in the hoops, which can hold up to six balls in a plastic tube under the basket. The central taller basket can hold a single ball and will double the points of the team that can score a ball inside.
+The 1997 Canada FIRST National competition played "Tower of Power Basketball" and took place on February 20th to 22nd, 1997, in the Metropolitan Toronto area at Centennial College in Scarborough. In May, a National Qualifier competition was held<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20001021023919/http://www.canadafirst.org/english/pressrelease/010997.htm Canada First Robotic Games stages pilot Post Secondary Competition at Centennial College Progress Campus]</ref>. Tower of Power Basketball, seemingly also referred to as Tower Power Basketball and Tower Power (not to be confused with the [[1994]] FIRST Robotics Competition game Tower Power, which was also played by Canada FIRST in 1994), is played on a 24 foot square field divided into quadrants with five raised basketball hoops approximately 9 inches in diameter in the center of the field. Robots compete to score balls in the hoops, which can hold up to six balls in a plastic tube under the basket. The central taller basket can hold a single ball and will double the points of the team that can score a ball inside.

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	Canada FIRST was a Canadian robotics competition similar to the [[FIRST Robotics Competition]] operated by Motivate Canada, Inc. The SPAR Aerospace CANADARM Award was presented annually to the winning team.		Canada FIRST was a Canadian robotics competition similar to the [[FIRST Robotics Competition]] operated by Motivate Canada, Inc. The SPAR Aerospace CANADARM Award was presented annually to the winning team.

	In 1994, FIRST allowed Bruce MacMillan to bring the [[1994]] FIRST game to Canada under the name ~~Canada~~ FIRST (at the time, FIRST was called US FIRST). Canada FIRST became somewhat critical of the engineer and mentor involvement in some FIRST robots and began to focus on student involvement in robot construction and other aspects of the competition<ref>[https://www.chiefdelphi.com/t/canada-first/38465 Canada FIRST]</ref>.		In 1994, FIRST allowed Bruce MacMillan to bring the [[1994]] FIRST game to Canada under the name CANADA FIRST (at the time, FIRST was called US FIRST). Canada FIRST became somewhat critical of the engineer and mentor involvement in some FIRST robots and began to focus on student involvement in robot construction and other aspects of the competition<ref>[https://www.chiefdelphi.com/t/canada-first/38465 Canada FIRST]</ref>.

	Throughout the 90s, control system issues plagued competitions, with control boards unfit to handle high currents and burning up and the event switching over to using wired tethers on one occasion. In 2002 the competition switched to using an [[IFI control system]]. Competition rules were somewhat simple and were occasionally changed days before competitions. Events were generally less organized than FIRST competitions<ref name="cd1"> [https://www.chiefdelphi.com/t/canada-first-a-whole-different-competition/30532 Canada FIRST a whole different competition]</ref>.		Throughout the 90s, control system issues plagued competitions, with control boards unfit to handle high currents and burning up and the event switching over to using wired tethers on one occasion. In 2002 the competition switched to using an [[IFI control system]]. Competition rules were somewhat simple and were occasionally changed days before competitions. Events were generally less organized than FIRST competitions<ref name="cd1"> [https://www.chiefdelphi.com/t/canada-first-a-whole-different-competition/30532 Canada FIRST a whole different competition]</ref>.
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	With the introduction of the [[2002on\|Canadian Regional]] and further international spread of FIRST in the early 2000s, Canada FIRST dissolved circa 2003.		With the introduction of the [[2002on\|Canadian Regional]] and further international spread of FIRST in the early 2000s, Canada FIRST dissolved circa 2003.

	"The objective of CANADA FIRST is to stimulate young Canadians to pursue careers in the fields of math, science and technology. The project is student driven with teachers, engineers and technical mentors acting only in a coaching capacity." - Bruce MacMillan, President of ~~CANADA~~ FIRST, 1996.		"The objective of CANADA FIRST is to stimulate young Canadians to pursue careers in the fields of math, science and technology. The project is student driven with teachers, engineers and technical mentors acting only in a coaching capacity." - Bruce MacMillan, President of Canada FIRST, 1996.

	==1994==		==1994==