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CANADIAN GEOTECHNICAL SOCIETY NEWS
From the Society
Upcoming Conferences and
Seminars
GéoMontréal 2013
September 29 - October 3,
Montreal, Quebec
The Canadian Geotechnical Soci-
ety (CGS) in collaboration with the
International Association of Hydro-
geologists (IAH/CNC) and the North
American Geosynthetics Society
(NAGS), invite you to
GéoMontréal
2013
, the 66th Canadian Geotechnical
Conference and the 11th Joint CGS/
IAH-CNC Groundwater Conference.
The conference will be held at the
Hilton Montreal Bonaventure Hotel,
Montreal, Quebec, Canada from
Sunday, September 29 to Thursday
October 3, 2013.
The theme for
GéoMontréal 2013
is
“Geoscience for Sustainability” and
will examine how our three associa-
tions invest in the progress necessary
to create an innovative and prosper-
ous economy that is ecologically and
socially responsible. The organizers
intend to weave the conference theme
throughout the technical program
and social activities and to remind
delegates of this important goal in
our professional work. The official
languages for the conference will be
French and English.
Montreal is a city of contrasts, situated
on an island with a unique character.
Both cosmopolitan and cozy, our
metropolis is a window to the world.
Full of flavour, it is a mix of deep-
rooted traditions, diverse cultures, and
languages. The charms of old Europe
and the energy of modern North
America both radiate from the heart
of the city, but it is Montreal’s cultural
blend that give it such a unique feel.
The Hilton hotel in downtown Mon-
treal borders the city’s economic hub
as well as the iconic old port. Sights
like the Museum of Fine Arts and
the Notre-Dame Basilica are within
walking distance. Delegates and their
guests may also choose to visit numer-
ous tourist attractions during their
stay, such as Saint-Joseph’s Oratory,
the Casino de Montréal, the Olympic
Park, the Biodome, the Insectarium,
and the city’s brand new Planetarium.
For more information, go to
Canadian Young Geotechnical
Engineers and Geoscientists
(cYGEGC)
October 3 to 6, 2013
Mont Tremblant, Quebec
Join us in Mont Tremblant for the
4th Canadian Young Geotechnical
Engineers and Geoscientists Confer-
ence (cYGEGC) from October 3 to 6,
2013, a gathering of young engineers
and geoscientists sharing technical
knowledge and career experiences.
Conference Highlights include:
• exciting technical presentations
from the delegates
• 5 keynote speakers with diverse
career paths
• A field trip highlighting applica-
tions of geoengineering
More information is available at
1st International Workshop on
Landslides in Sensitive Clays
October 28 to 30, 2013
Laval University, Quebec City,
Quebec
The 1st International Workshop
on Landslides in Sensitive Clays
(IWLSC) aims to provide an interna-
tional perspective of landslides in sen-
sitive clays and their consequences by
bringing together state-of-the-art con-
tributions from international research-
ers in academia and in industry, as
well as planners working on land-use
and hazard mapping. The workshop
will provide broad coverage of the
scientific and engineering aspects of
geo-hazards related to sensitive clays.
Workshop themes will include:
• Sensitive clays: source, nature,
development, characterization and
extent
• Slope development and processes
• Triggering of landslides
• Post-failure behaviour and land-
slide morphology
• Modeling and slope stability
assessment
• Geotechnical and geophysical
investigations
• Susceptibility mapping
• Hazard assessment, risk manage-
ment, regulations and policies
• Landslide precursors and early
warning systems
• Stabilizing methods in sensitive
clays
For more information, email:
Tailings and Mine Waste 2013
November 3 to 6, 2013
Banff, Alberta
Mine waste managers, engineers
involved with tailings management
and reclamation, regulators and
researchers are invited to Tailings and
Mine Waste 2013.
Conference participants will have
opportunities to present ideas, learn
of new developments and technolo-
gies, make professional contacts and
discuss issues related to the impact of
mine wastes on the environment. The
program will include sessions by prac-
titioners and experts on the general
themes of the conference.
The following general topics and
themes are within the scope of the
conference:
Tailings and Mine Waste Management
• Restoration and Rehabilitation
• Special Sessions
• Oil Sands Tailings and Mine
Wastes
• Northern Issues with Tailings and
Mine Wastes
For more information, contact the
conference chairs,
Dr. David Sego
at
dave.sego@ualberta.ca, or
Dr. Ward
Wilson
at