Some key dates for CanariCam are the following:

• April 1^st 2001 - Authorisation to Proceed given for CanariCam Detailed Design phase.
• September 15^th 2001 - Contract for Detailed Design signed between the Uninversity of Florida and Grantecan S.A.
• October 17^th 2001 - The University of Florida signs for a participation of 5% in the GTC with the option to increase this to 10% in the future.
• March 21^st/2nd^nd 2002 - Critical Design Review.
• On or after November 1^st 2003 - Start commissioning on the GTC.
• On or after December 27^th 2003 - Day 1 for the GTC.