Archive: Mimi Kennedy-Chassie

September 28, 2020

News – From the Executive Director Desk – September 2020

September 17, 2020

2020 NWT & Nunavut Geoscience Symposium – call for submissions The Northwest Territories Geological Survey, in association with the NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines, is organizing the 2020 NWT & Nunavut Geoscience Symposium, a free online showcase of the latest geoscience‐related research in the territories and will encompass: Mineral exploration Geoscience Energy geoscience Permafrost science Environmental science Engagement and education Regulatory updates Resource development Posters and pre‐recorded oral presentations will be available via downloadable PDF files of posters and YouTube links of oral presentations. The presentation’s title and authors, and a link to the presentation file will be made…

September 16, 2020

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is seeking your input on amendments to the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations, in particular on transitional and temporary authorizations. Open for comments from June 27, 2020 to March 31, 2021. Background The Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations aim to protect the environment by lowering the level of harmful substances released in wastewater effluent into Canadian waters. This in turn reduces threats to fish, fish habitat and human health from fish consumption. The Regulations set quality standards that are achievable through what is called “secondary wastewater treatment”. The Regulations allowed communities to apply for an extension…

August 28, 2020

News – From the Executive Director Desk – August 2020

August 20, 2020

CSA S502 draft on Managing changing snow load risks for buildings in Canada’s North is now available for Public Review. The objective of this Standard is to inform communities on measures for safe roof snow removal from existing buildings and for protection of building occupants and assets from overloading risks due to increasing accumulations and weights. Procedures that can reduce risks for roof and building collapses are outlined, including procedures for monitoring heavy snow and ice accumulations, safe removal of snow on roofs when needed, and for maintenance and snow removal planning. Here is the link: https://publicreview.csa.ca/Home/Details/3930 Note that you…

July 13, 2020

The S500 draft on Thermosyphon foundations for buildings in permafrost regions is now available for Public Review. This is the 2nd edition of this Standard. The objective of this Standard is to provide requirements for all life-cycle phases of thermosyphon foundations for new buildings on permafrost, including site characterization, design, installation, and commissioning phases as well as for monitoring and maintenance phases. This Standard is meant to ensure the long-term performance of thermosyphon-supported foundation systems under changing environmental conditions. Don’t forget you need to register in order to have access to the draft document and be able to comment. The close…

June 30, 2020

Congratulations Hendrik Falck, P.Geo., FGC! Press Release – 2020 CPG Award Announcement – H. Falck – June 2020 (English) Press Release – 2020 CPG Award Announcement – H. Falck – June 2020 (French)

June 10, 2020

The Department of Justice has extended the deadline for comments until September 30, 2020 in the interest of allowing sufficient time for substantive feedback. The consultation was also extended to the public and has been posted on the Department of Justice website at https://www.justice.gov.nt.ca/en/public-engagements-and-consultation-packages/. Consultation Paper Builders Lien Act (EN) Consultation Paper Builders Lien Act (FR)

May 29, 2020

BNQ is offering a free webinar, with funding from SCC, on CAN/BNQ 2501-500 Geotechnical Site Investigations for Building Foundations in Permafrost Zones on June 10 at 13:00 EST. This Webinar is geared towards those involved in geotechnical site investigations. The presenter, Dr. Lukas Arenson, a geotechnical engineer and the president of the Canadian Permafrost Association, will present the bases of the methodology for performing geotechnical site investigations in permafrost zones used for the design of building foundations and for formulating rehabilitation plans for existing building foundations. Register for the webinar here. BNQ Webinar – EN BNQ Webinar – FR

April 23, 2020

Engineers Canada and Polytechnique Montréal are once again offering their free online course, Sustainability in Practice. Registration is now open. The massive open online course is available worldwide and has already been taken by close to 4,600 people globally over the first three offerings of the course. It uses real-life case studies from across Canada to demonstrate the practical application of Engineers Canada’s guideline on sustainable development and environmental stewardship for engineers. The course is delivered in four modules and is offered in both English and French. “Hearing from professionals from several sectors and regions enriched the presentations and gave us practical…