Winter 2006 - Geological Association of Canada

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Volume/Volume 35, Number/Numéro 4
Winter/Hiver 2006-2007
GEOLOG
The Newsmagazine of the Geological Association of Canada / Le Bulletin de l’Association géologique du Canada
Geological
Association of
Canada
Association
géologique du Canada
c/o Department of
Earth Sciences
Département des
Sciences de la Terre
Memorial
University of
Newfoundland
St. John’s, NL
Canada A1B 3X5
Tel: 709 737-7660
Fax: 709 737-2532
www.gac.ca
L’AQUEST récompense les efforts
d’une étudiante graduée de
l’université Laval lors de Québec
Exploration 2006.
AQUEST acknowledges the effort
of a graduate student of Université
Laval at Québec Exploration
2006.
Mme Anne-Aurélie Sappin, étudiante à la
maîtrise à l’Université Laval, est la
récipiendaire du prix de l’AQUEST
décerné à Québec en novembre 2006. La
remise du prix de l’AQUEST a eu lieu lors
de Québec Exploration 2006 au Château
Frontenac. Son excellente conférence était
intitulée :
Métallogénie
du
Ni-CuPlatinoïdes du Domaine de PortneufMauricie. Sur cette photo, Mme AnneAurélie Sappin reçoit le certificat
d’excellence des mains de M. Robert
Marquis, président de l’AQUEST. Une
bourse d'étude de $500 a également été
remise à Mme Anne-Aurélie Sappin. Cette
bourse remise par l’AQUEST a été
financée par le bureau du député d’AbitibiEst,
l’honorable
Pierre
Corbeil.
L’AQUEST remercie les membres du jury
qui ont eu la difficile tâche de juger les
excellentes
présentations
orales
et
graphiques des participants. Le jury était
composé de messieurs Rémi Charbonneau
(Les Consultants Inlandsis), de Pierre
Lacoste et Patrice Roy de Géologie
Québec.
Mrs Anne-Aurélie Sappin, a Université
Laval master’s student is the winner of the
AQUEST Award presented in Quebec
City, last November. The Prize was
awarded at the Chateau Frontenac during
the Québec Exploration 2006 conference.
Her excellent presentation was entitled:
Métallogénie du Ni-Cu-Platinoïdes du
Domaine de Portneuf-Mauricie. On this
photo, Mrs Anne-Aurélie Sappin received
her Certificate of excellence from
AQUEST President, Mr. Robert Marquis.
A scholarship of $500 accompanied the
Award.
This
scholarship
was
generously financed by
a special
contribution from the office of the
Honourable Pierre Corbeil, member of
Parliament and representative of AbitibiEast. AQUEST wish to acknowledge also
the contribution of the jury, Rémi
Charbonneau (Les Consultants Inlandsis),
Pierre Lacoste and Patrice Roy (ministère
des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune),
who had the demanding task of selecting
between excellent oral and graphic
presentations submitted by all participants.
Inside this issue / Points chauds
Earth Science Community …7
[email protected]
Nova Scotia EdGEO
…10
Hollister Tribute
…12
Bourque Tribute
…13
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Geological Association of Canada
Association géologique du Canada
The MISSION of the Geological Association of Canada is to facilitate the
scientific well-being and professional development of its members, the
learned discussion of geoscience in Canada, and the advancement,
dissemination and wise use of geoscience in public, professional and
academic life.
The VISION of the GAC is to be a multidisciplinary scientific society
supportive of the entire scope of the geosciences in Canada. The GAC aims to
be a geoscience community that is knowledgeable, professionally competent
and respected, whose input and advice is relevant, widely sought and utilized,
and whose vital contribution to the economic prosperity and social well-being
of the nation is widely acknowledged.
La MISSION de l’Association géologique du Canada est d’aider au
développement scientifique et professionnel de ses membres, de favoriser les
échanges géoscientifiques au Canada ainsi que de promouvoir et de diffuser
l’utilisation éclairée des géosciences dans un contexte public, professionnel et
académique.
La VISION de l’AGC est de faire connaître une communauté
géoscientifique de grand savoir, dont les compétences professionnelles sont
respectées, dont les suggestions et les avis sont pertinents, recherchés et utiles,
et dont la contribution largement reconnue est considérée comme vitale pour
la prospérité économique et le bien-être de la nation.
GAC Executive / Comité exécutif de l’AGC 2006-2007
President / Président
Robert Marquis, Val-d’Or, QC
[email protected]
Vice-President / Vice-président
Carolyn (‘Lyn) Anglin, Vancouver, BC
[email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer / Secrétaire/Trésorier
Richard Wardle, St. John’s, NL
[email protected]
Past-President / Président sortant
David Piper, Dartmouth, NS
[email protected]
Finance Chair / Responsable des finaces
Michel Malo, Sainte-Foy, QC
[email protected]
Science Program Chair / Responsable du programme scientifique
Greg Finn, St. Catharines, ON
[email protected]
Publications Chair / Responsable des publications
Jeff Harris, Ottawa, ON
[email protected]
Communications Chair / Responsable des comunications
Reg Wilson, Bathurst, NB
[email protected]
GAC Councillors / Conseillers de l’AGC
Kevin Ansdell, Saskatoon, SK
[email protected]
Penny Colton, Calgary, AB
[email protected]
Jim Teller, Winnipeg, MB
[email protected]
James Ryan, Vancouver, BC
[email protected]
Simon Hanmer, Ottawa, ON
[email protected]
Jennifer Bates, Dartmouth, NS
[email protected]
Alain Liard, Montreal, QC
[email protected]
John Ketchum
[email protected]
Peter Dimmell
[email protected]
Steve Piercey, Sudbury, ON
[email protected]
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2006 - 2007
GAC Corporate Members /
Membres corporatifs de l’AGC
Patrons / Patrons
Anglo American Exploration (Canada) Ltd.
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Sponsors / Commanditaires
Alberta Energy & Utilities Board
Falconbridge Limited
Geological Survey of Canada (Calgary)
Inco Technical Services – Exploration (Copper
Cliff)
Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Natural
Resources
Northwest Territories Geoscience Office
Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and
Mines
Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology
Saskatchewan Industry & Resources
Yukon Energy, Mines & Resources
Members / Membres
Acadia University
Aur Resources Inc.
Barrick Gold Corporation
BLM Juneau Mineral Information Center
IBK Capital Corp.
Johnson GEO CENTRE
Manitoba Industry, Economic Development and Mines
McGill University
Strathcona Mineral Services Limited
SRK Consulting
Suncor Energy
University of Calgary
University of New Brunswick
University of Toronto
University of Victoria
Utah State University
Voisey’s Bay Nickel Corp.
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Contents / Table des matiéres
GEOLOG
Vol. 35; No. 4
Features / Articles
Winter / Hiver 2006-2007
Publisher / Publié par
GEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
c/o Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John’s, NL A1B 3X5
Tel: 709 737-7660
Fax: 709 737-2532
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.gac.ca
Editor / Éditeur
KAREN E. MacFARLANE
c/o Northwest Territories Geoscience Office
Box 1500
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2R3
Tel: 867 669-2645
Associate Editor / Éditeur associé
SEAN FLEMING
Vancouver, BC
GEOLOG (ISSN 0227-3713; 1712-3747) is the quarterly newsmagazine of the
Geological Association of Canada, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.
GEOLOG is published for the benefit of GAC members and its content reflects the
diversity of the organization. News items and short articles on topics of potential
interest to the membership including public geoscience awareness are encouraged.
Also encouraged are communications promoting interaction among academic,
industry and government sectors. GEOLOG accepts and publishes contributions in
both of Canada’s official languages. Opinions expressed herein are those of the
writers and do not necessarily represent the official positions of the GAC.
GEOLOG is one of several forums provided by the GAC for scientists worldwide.
SUBSCRIPTIONS: GEOLOG is one of the privileges of GAC membership. To
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Geological Association of Canada, or can be printed from the website.
ADVERTISING: Paid advertising is accepted. Digital copy is preferred. Contact
the Editor for more information or go to the GAC website and click on Publications
then GEOLOG and look for the Rate Card.
L’AQUEST
Earth Science Community meets in Québec
GAC Medals
GAC-MAC Student Support
National Membership Awards
Nova Scotia EdGEO
Review on Economics of Climate Change
Tribute: Pierre-André Bourque
Tribute: Victor Frederick Hollister
Weather Network Proposal for IPY
…1
…7
…5
…5
…6
…10
…11
…13
…12
…7
Departments / Chroniques
Editor’s Note
GEObooks
GEOcalendar
Presidential Preamble
…5
…15
…19
…4
Québec Mines is a Mining Information Bulletin
produced by the Government of Québec.
To view this bulletin
En français :
www.mrnf.gouv.qc.ca/mines/quebec-ines/index.asp
In English :
www.mrnf.gouv.qc.ca/english/mines/quebecmines/index.asp
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GEOLOG (ISSN 0227-3713; 1712-3747) est le bulletin trimestriel de l’Association
Géologique du Canada, à St. Jean, Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador. GEOLOG s’adresse
aux members de l’AGC et son contenu reflète le caractère polyvalent de cette
organisation. Nous invitons la soumission de nouvelles et articles courts pouvant
intéresser les membres, incluant les thèmes de sensibilisation du public aux
sciences de la Terre. Les articles suscitant des échanges d’opinions et
d’informations entre les secteurs académique, industriel et ouvernementaux sont
également la bienvenue. GEOLOG accepte et publie les articles dans les deux
langues officielles du Canada. Les idées sont celles des auteurs et ne représentent
pas nécessairement la position officielle de l’AGC. GEOLOG n’est qu’un des
nombreux forums offerts par l’AGC aux scientifiques à travers le monde.
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bénéficient les membres de l’AGC. On peut se procurer un formulaire d’adhésion
par courrier ou par fax en communiquant avec l’Association Géologique du
Canada.
PUBLICITÉ: Nous acceptons la publicité rémunérée. Une copie prête pour la
reproduction est préférable. Veuillez communiquer avec le Rédacteur en chef pour
des renseignements additionnels à ce sujet
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This GEOLOG benefits from the contributions and
assistance of / Nous voulons souligner la contribution
et l’assistance de: Robert Marquis, Reg Wilson, Serge
Perreault, Bob Cathro, Harvey Thorleifson, Jennifer
Bates, Roger Paulen, Michel Malo, Alwynne
Beaudoin, Sean Fleming, Len Gal, Karen Dawe, and
Karen Johnston. Apologies to any I have missed. This
GEOLOG was produced with support from the
Northwest Territories Geoscience Office in
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Your contributions
for future editions are welcome / Désolé pour ceux qui
auraient été involontairement oubliés. Cette copie de
GEOLOG a été produite grâce à l’assistance du bureau
géoscientifique des Territoires du Nord-Ouest de
Yellowknife, Territoires du Nord-Ouest. Nous
sollicitons vos contributions pour les publications à
venir.
KEM
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The GAC and CAFE
For some time now the GAC has been deeply
involved in bringing together all Geosciences
societies in Canada. I am pleased to report to our
membership through this issue of GEOLOG that an
important step was taken lately to achieve this goal.
The last meeting of the Canadian Geosciences
Council (CGC) held in Quebec City on November
18th and 19th 2006 was sponsored by the Canadian
Institute for Mining and the ministère des
Ressources naturelles du Québec. In the elegant
setting of the Chateau Frontenac, discussions at the
presidential level between all major scientific,
business and professional geosciences societies in
Canada focused on the revitalisation of the CGC
under a strong industry leadership and a new name.
This meeting was a great success.
With the implementation of the Canadian
Federation of Earth Sciences, already affectionately
nicknamed CAFE, the Earth Sciences Community
moves ahead to increase significantly its influence
on decision makers countrywide. Ian Young,
currently Vice President, New Ventures for the
Canadian Plains Region of EnCana Corporation in
Calgary, has been elected as the first President of
the Federation.
From now on, the challenge for GAC will be to
brand its contribution to the Canadian Federation of
Earth Sciences in order to maintain its identity as
the leading Geosciences Society in Canada and at
the same time face the complex Geosciences issues
of the 21st century relative to Communication,
Publications and Conferences, Outreach and
Advocacy. GAC will do this efficiently within a
strong network of scientific, business and
professional societies lead by CAFE.
A successful networking at the national level
within CAFE will have to operate as a virtual
business, facilitating information and knowledge
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Marquis
sharing. It will succeed if it pays attention not only
to preserving the identity of each constituent but to
helping them grow as individual societies. Effective
networking between these various societies will
imply much more than maintaining personal
contacts. More than anything else, it will be based
on a sense of ownership which brings useful
communication, confidence, high motivation and
fruitful cooperation.
An effective Canadian Federation of Earth
Sciences focusing on socially important issues
represents a great new tool to help perpetuate the
relevancy of our discipline in a changing world. The
2008 International Year of Planet Earth also
corresponds to a rare opportunity for CAFE to
immediately make a first hand contribution in
coordinating
Outreach
efforts
nationwide.
Advocacy to convince the decision makers they
should adopt right now inciting measures to develop
the next generation of Geoscientists, who will
contribute to major societal issues, is another major
issue facing this dynamic emerging Canadian
Federation of Earth Sciences.
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – GAC
MEDALS
The Geological Association of Canada
awards a number of prestigious medals to
Canadian and international geoscientists. The
geoscience community includes a great many
worthy candidates for these awards, and we
encourage all members to consider submitting
a nomination so that these outstanding
geoscientists may be recognized. Please note
that the nomination process is coordinated
through
the
GAC
website
(www.gac.ca/MEDALS/medal.html),
where
more information about each of these awards
may be found.
Please note that nominees for the Logan,
Ambrose, Hutchison, and Neale medals need
not be GAC members. However, except for the
Neale Medal, principal nominators and cosponsors must be GAC members. The
deadline for nominations for all GAC
awards December 30, 2006
GAC – MAC Student support,
Yellowknife 2007
The
GAC-MAC
2007
Organizing
Committee recognizes that the high cost of
travel to Yellowknife may discourage some
students from considering attending the
conference; we have arranged for airline
discounts for student delegates.
Further financial assistance for students
wanting to attend the meeting will be made
available thanks to sponsorship. Please visit
the
website
at
www.nwtgeoscience.ca/yellowknife2007/Spon
sors_en.html to obtain more information and to
apply.
Information for Contributors/Directives aux Auteurs
Submissions are preferred as digital files sent as e-mail attachments
to [email protected] or on a disc via the post to the Editor.
Discs will be returned if sent with self-addressed mailer. Documents
should be sent as unformatted text (*.doc, *.txt or *.rtf) files.
Graphics should be as CorelDraw (*.cdr), Windows metafiles (*.wmf)
or Acrobat (*.pdf) file types, and images should be at 300 dpi, without
internal compression (preferably *.tif). Files greater than 2MB
should be compressed or zipped before sending via e-mail.
Additional information on other file formats can be obtained from the
Editor. Hard copy text, graphics and photo images are also welcome.
All contributions may be edited for clarity or brevity.
Submission Deadline for 2006: February/Février 23, May/Mai 31,
September/Septembre 4, and/et November/Novembre 30
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A Christmas Wish
Call it a certain naivety or the inability to say no but for
some reason I have found myself wondering if there are
truly enough hours in a day to get all things done that I
said I would. This is NOT where my Christmas Wish
comes in, I don’t want more hours in a day. My wish is
that more people would become involved in the
organizations to which they belong.
October and November were busy months for me. I
juggled the tasks of my day job with those of acting as the
NWT Geoscience Office Manger, preparing and chairing a
session for the Earth Science Editors (AESE) annual
meeting, attending the AESE general and board meetings,
helping with the Yellowknife Geoscience Forum, and the
list goes on. As much as I enjoyed being busy I realize that
by taking on too much means something has to give. You
will notice that this issue of GEOLOG is shorter than usual
for a couple of reasons: I wasn’t totally on the ball, and
GEOLOG seems to rely more and more on the good graces
of a few dedicated members providing me with material.
I belong to only two professional organizations, the
GAC and the AESE. At annual meetings for each of these
organizations discussion always turns to how to attract
membership and keep it. Both have discussed trying to
define or re-define their purpose and that membership
should be getting something in return for paying their
monetary dues. This got me to thinking, shouldn’t the
organization expect more than just monetary dues from
their membership. Let me steal this idea from the inaugural
address of U.S. President John F. Kennedy (1961) - ask not
what your organization can do for you; ask what you can
do for your organization. Membership is the only thing that
can keep an organization alive.
So there you have it, my
Christmas wish is participation from
GAC membership in all aspects of
Karen MacFarlane
the organization.
GEOLOG Editor
Nous préférons que les articles nous soient soumis sous forme de fichiers
numériques, annexés à un courriel, ou sur disquette, par courrier
conventionnel adressé au Rédacteur en Chef. Les disquettes seront retournées
si elles sont accompagnées d’une enveloppe affranchie avec adresse de
retour. Les documents doivent nous parvenir en version texte non formaté
(*.doc, *.txt ou *.rtf). Les graphiques doivent avoir un format CorelDraw
(*.cdr), Acrobat (*.pdf) ou Windows metafiles (*.wmf), et les images doivent
avoir ne resolution de 300 dpi dans un format non comprimé (préférablement
*.tif). Les fichiers de dimensions supérieures à 2 Mo doivent être
comprimés avant envoi par courriel. Veuillez communiquer avec le
Rédacteur en chef en ce qui concerne la possibilité d’utiliser d’autres
formats. Nous acceptons aussi une copie imprimée sur papier du texte,
graphiques et images. Le Rédacteur en chef se réserve le droit de modifier
l’article à des fins de clarification ou de brièveté.
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – GAC
SERVICE AWARDS
Distinguished Service Award
The Distinguished Service Award is presented to
members or non-members to recognize specific
meritorious service to the GAC, or to GAC’s
Sections or Divisions, through volunteer work. The
aim of the award is to distinguish people who have
excelled at a particular volunteer position by doing
an exceptional committee function, initiating a new
and innovative idea, or making an effort above and
beyond that which could be termed "exemplary". The
award may be specific to a particular event, to a
related series of events or may be made for
exceptional contributions over a period of time. The
award is limited to a maximum of two awards per
year.
Voluntary Service Award
The Voluntary Service Award is presented to
those members and non-members who have made a
significant singular contribution through voluntary
service to the Association or to the Association’s
Sections or Divisions. Volunteer contributions in
committee work or at Society events are to be
highlighted. Short-term chairmanships of all but
some of the more demanding committees would
normally result in a volunteer award. The emphasis
is to recognize the commitment the individual has
made in supporting the Society.
For more information and to submit a
nomination, please see the GAC website at
www.gac.ca/MEDALS/awards.html#serv.
The
nomination deadline is December 30, 2006.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS -YVES FORTIER EARTH SCIENCE
JOURNALISM AWARD
Have you recently seen an outstanding example
of earth science reporting in your newspaper? The
Yves Fortier Award of the Geological Association of
Canada (GAC) is awarded for excellence in
journalistic presentation of earth science in the
newspaper medium. The award recognizes a
journalist who is a resident of Canada and who has
been exceptionally effective in presenting a story
dealing with earth science in one of Canada’s daily
or weekly newspapers. Anyone (journalists,
geoscientists or the general public) may submit a
nomination for the award. Information on the
submission requirements for a nomination, including
the entry form, can be found on the GAC website
www.gac.ca/MEDALS/Yves.html.
The
award,
consisting of $1,000.00 and a framed certificate, will
be presented by a GAC councillor at the Annual
Meeting of the Canadian Science Writers’
Association and will be announced during the
Awards Luncheon at the GAC Annual General
Meeting in May 2007. Award nominations for
articles appearing in the 2006 calendar year should
be filed no later than 31 January 2007.
If you have an event or story you’d
like to publicize in GEOLOG
email it to us at:
[email protected]
or
[email protected]
Howard Street Robinson Fund
The Robinson Fund was established in 1977 by the
Geological Association of Canada, using a bequest from
the estate of Howard Street Robinson. The fund is
dedicated to the furtherance of scientific study of
Precambrian Geology and Metal Mining by:
* sponsoring an annual Distinguished Lecturer Tour
whose focus alternates between Precambrian research and
economic geology (lecturer alternately chosen by the
GAC’s Precambrian and Mineral Deposits divisions);
* supporting Special Projects including publications,
symposia and conferences.
Proposals for special projects on Precambrian Geology
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or Metal Mining should be submitted to the Robinson
Fund Committee. Projects should be sponsored or
organized through the GAC or one of its Divisions or
Sections. Proposals that have a wide appeal or degree
of accessibility to the GAC membership are preferred.
For further information and proposal submissions,
please contact:
Benoit Dubé, Chairman, Robinson Fund
c/o Geological Survey of Canada
490 rue de la Couronne
Québec (Québec) G1K 9A9
418 654-2669 [email protected]
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Québec meetings a great success
Meetings of Canadian Earth Science community
leaders held at the Château Frontenac in Québec City
on November 18 & 19 were a great success, as new
leadership was elected, a new name for the
organization was chosen, and a new agenda was
launched. To kick off the meeting, Ian Young was
formally named the new President, replacing retiring
President Harvey Thorleifson, on the basis of a
unanimous ratification vote. Ian is Vice-President
New Ventures, Canadian Plains Region, EnCana
Corporation. In addition, James Burns of Calgary was
elected the new Financial Director. The meeting
participants then turned to a comprehensive look at
revising the workings of the mechanisms that facilitate
cooperation by the entire Canadian earth science
community, and a new name was chosen, the
Canadian Federation of Earth Sciences (CFES).
A highly thought-provoking presentation was
given by Acting American Geological Institute (AGI)
Executive Director Chris Keane, on how AGI works,
what lessons can be learned, and how CFES and AGI
might renew cooperation. Important working group
reports were then presented on insurance and
liabilities, memberships, student chapters, lecture
tours,
conventions,
publications,
internal
communications, external communications, and
human resources. The group then heard important
reports from the Canadian Geoscience Education
Network (CGEN), the International Union of
Geological Sciences Canadian National Committee,
Partnership Group for Science and Engineering
(PAGSE), an overview of earth science community
Foundations, Canadian Council of Professional
Geoscientists (CCPG), Council of Chairs of
Canadian Earth Science Departments (CCCESD),
and National Geological Surveys Committee
(NGSC). The International Year of Planet Earth
(IYPE) in 2008 was highlighted as an exciting
upcoming opportunity to promote the essential role
that earth science plays in the lives of every
Canadian. Appreciation was expressed for the
excellent efforts by everyone associated with the
meetings. Meeting documents are available at
www.geoscience.ca/nextMeet.html.
Weather Network Proposal for IPY 2007-2008 TV Series
The Canadian Youth Steering Committee (CYSC)
for the International Polar Year is looking for polar
researchers interested in being interviewed by The
Weather Network. The Weather Network is assisting
the CYSC in making a series of short TV segments
about all aspects of polar research. This series will
address issues that are part of our Classroom
Awareness Program.
The stories will air for an extended period through
2007 to early 2009. Any video footage of the Arctic or
your associated research would be invaluable in the
production of this series. The Weather Network
agrees to use any supplied audio/video recording
provided by the CYSC only in connection with the
International Polar Year segments, unless otherwise
agreed to upon.
The classroom awareness topics to be covered by
the TV segments include:
•
The Great White North: An introduction to the
Canadian Arctic and some of its unique characteristics.
This will include a broad overview of the environment,
wildlife, and people that live in the region.
•
Who's Eating Whom: Research pertaining to plants
and animals that make up the Arctic food web (polar bears,
caribou, seabirds, etc.).
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Polar Resources: Research concerning Polar
resources, their contributions to the northern economy
and the environmental implications of extraction.
Polar Contamination: Research potential sources of
environmental pollution, evaluate current prevention
initiatives, and see what can be done to protect the
fragile Arctic ecosystem in the future.
Climate Change: Research concerning how climate
change has and is affecting the Canadian Arctic
Exploration and Navigation: Research that pertains
to Arctic navigation or geophysical research being done
in the arctic.
The future of the Arctic: A discussion about the
challenges that the Arctic could face in the coming years
with climate change, tourism, mining and oil and gas.
For further information on the CYSC and our
classroom awareness program please visit our web
site at www.ualberta.ca/~ipy/YSC/. It is our hope
that through these segments and our classroom
awareness program we will inspire Canadian youth
to pursue polar research experiences and careers.
If you have any further questions or concerns
regarding participation in the project please contact
Bryan
Van
Wilgenburg
at
[email protected] or contact the
Canadian IPY Secretariat at [email protected].
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DEUXIEME CIRCULAIRE
Second Announcement
Inscription et appel à communications et publications
Registration and call for communications and papers
Présentation
Présentation
Vous êtes cordialement invités à
participer à la cinquième édition du colloque
international 3MA qui se tiendra à Fès. Maroc du 10 au 12
Mai 2007. 3MA est l’une des principales manifestations
scientifiques dédiées à la pétrologie magmatique et
métamorphique, aux ressources minérales associées et
aux météorites. L’objectif de l’édition 3MA de Fès est de
rassembler les scientifiques, chercheurs et acteurs
industriels afin de discuter des progrès actuels et des
perspectives futures.
Bienvenue à Fès
Université Sidi Mohamed
Ben Abdellah
Faculté des Sciences
Dhar El Mehraz
Le Département de Géologie organise
The Geology Department organizes
La 5ème édition du colloque international
The 5th session of the International Symposium
agmatisme,M
Métamorphisme,
étamorphisme,
MMagmatisme,
inéralisationsAAssociées
ssociées
MMinéralisations
Magmatism, Metamorphism, Associated Mineralizations
Le symposium est organisé sous le parrainage de :
The symposium is organized under the sponsoring of:
.
CMT
Compagnie Minière de Touissit
Wilaya de Fès - Boulmane
10-12 Mai / May 2007
Fès/Fez – Maroc/Morocco
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We cordially invite you to join the 5th edition of 3MA
international symposium to be held in Fez, Morocco,
from May 10th to 12th, 2007. 3MA is one of truly
international scientific manifestations promoting
metamorphic and igneous petrology, associated mineral
deposits and Meteorites. The aim of this meeting is to
bring together scientists, researchers and industrial
actors to discuss recent progress and future trends in
the fields of mineralogy, geochemistry, petrology,
mineral deposits, and related areas.
Welcome to Fez
Transport et
et hébergement
hébergement
Transport
Fès est la capitale spirituelle et culturelle
du
Maroc.
Plusieurs
voies
de
communications peuvent la rallier : train,
autoroute et avion. Elle offre par ailleurs
un large choix de résidences à des prix
abordables.
Cependant
le
comité
d’organisation proposera des formules
spéciales (voir site Web).
Transportation and
and accommodation
accommodation
Transportation
Fez is the spiritual and cultural capital of
Morocco. It is reachable via trains, highways
and via its international airport. It also offers a
range of prestigious hotels at reasonable fares.
Nevertheless, the organising committee will
purpose before meeting a special formulae for
the flat and the restoration (see Web site).
Programme scientifique
scientifique
Programme
Scientific program
program
Scientific
W Magmatisme / Magmatism
8 Pétro-géochimie des cadres géodynamiques
Petro-geochemistry of geodynamic environments
8 processus tectono-magmatiques
Tectono-magmatic processes in orogenic belts
8 Dynamique mantellique et crustale
Mantle and crustal dynamics
8 Volcanologie et géothermie
Volcanology and geothermal activity
W Métamorphisme / Metamorphism
8 Métamorphisme et déformation
Analysis of deformed and metamorphosed rocks
8 Géothermo-barométrie
Geothermo-barometry
8 Métamorphisme et transfert de matière
Mass transfer in metamorphic processes
W Minéralisation / Mineralization
8 Genèse et exploration des systèmes minéralisateurs
Genesis and exploration of mineralized systems
8 Ressources minérales et transferts lithosphériques
Mineral ressources and lithospheric transfer
8 Interaction fluide-roche et détermination P-T-X-t
Fluid-rock interaction and P-T-X-t determination
W Météorites / Meteorites
8 Pétrographie, minéralogie et classification
Petrography, mineralogy and classification
8 Perspectives futures de recherche et de coopération
Futur perspectives of search and cooperation
Langues / languages : Français - English
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Comité d’organisation
d’organisation
Comité
Organising committee
committee
Organising
30 Novembre/November 30th 2006
Seconde circulaire
Second announcement
Coordinateurs / Coordinators
M. BELKASMI & Y. DRIOUCH
ADIL Samira
BENABBOU Mohamed
BENNOUNA Azzeddine
BOUSHABA Abdellah
CHENNAOUI Hasnaa
DAHIRE Mohamed
MOUKADIRI Ali
NTARMOUCHANT Ahmed
SADIKI Abdelhamid
TEKIOUT Brahim
FSDM - Fès
FSDM - Fès
FSDM - Fès
FSDM - Fès
FS - Casablanca
FSDM – Fès
FSDM - Fès
FSDM - Fès
FSDM - Fès
FSDM - Fès
COMITÉ SCIENTIFIQUE
BADRA Lakhlifi
BARAKAT Ahmed
BÉZIAT Didier
BOUABDELLAH Mohamed
CARDELLACH Esteve
CUNEY Michel
DEBAT Pierre
EL AMRANI Iz-Eddine
EL ANSARI Abdelhak
EL MOSTADI Abdelfettah
KESRAOUI Mohamed
JABRANE Raouf
MOUTAQI Abdellah
ENNIH Nasser
ESSARAJ Samira
GREGOIRE Michel
GROSSMAN Jeff
IKKEN Moha
JAMBON Albert
JULL Timothy
LIBOUREL Guy
LIEGEOIS Jean Paul
MARQUIS Robert
RIBEIRO Luisa
SADDIQI Omar
SAQUAQUE Ali
SOUSSI TANANI Selma
ZOUHAIR Mohamed
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Dates importantes / Schedule
(Meknès-Maroc)
(Béni Mellal-Maroc)
(Toulouse - France)
(Oujda - Maroc)
(Barcelone - Espagne)
(Nancy - France)
(Toulouse - France)
(Rabat - Maroc)
(Marrakech - Maroc)
(Errachidia - Maroc)
(Alger - Algérie)
(Fès - Maroc)
(Onhym - Maroc)
(El Jadida - Maroc)
(Marrakech - Maroc)
(Toulouse - France)
(Washington - USA)
(Agadir - Maroc)
(Paris - France)
(Tucson - USA)
(Nancy - France)
(Bruxelles - Belgique)
(Québec, Canada)
(Lisbonne - Portugal)
(Casablanca - Maroc)
(Reminex - Maroc)
(Kénitra - Maroc)
(Reminex - Maroc)
15 janvier/January 15th 2007
Date limite de soumission des résumés
Deadline for abstracts
Frais d’inscription / Registration fees
8 Universitaires/Academics : 500 Dh
8 Etudiants/Students : 300 Dh
8 Autres/Others: 1000 Dh
----------------------------
Sont inclus : la participation aux séances plénières, le
recueil des résumés, les pauses café et les repas du
midi.
15 - 28 Février/February 2007
Notification d’acceptation et paiement
Acceptance of abstracts and payment
Are included: participation to plenary sessions,
symposium proceedings, coffee breaks and lunches.
30 Mars/March 30th 2007
Dernière circulaire, programme
Last announcement and program
EXCURSIONS
APPEL À COMMUNICATION ET PUBLICATIONS
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS AND PAPERS
Les communications présentées au colloque peuvent
être soumises sous forme de publications pour un
numéro spécial du Journal of African Earth Sciences
(JAES). Le contenu devra être en adéquation avec les
thèmes du colloque et en relation directe ou indirecte
avec les problématiques de la Géologie africaine. Les
manuscrits peuvent être soumis avant ou durant le
colloque en mai 2007. Leur publication se fera
rapidement probablement au cours de l'année 2008.
Les informations sont disponibles sur le site du
colloque.
Communications presented at the colloquium could be
submitted to a special issue of the Journal of African
Earth Sciences (JAES). Papers should be in agreement
with the Fez conference topics and in direct or indirect
relations with African geosciences. Manuscript will be
submitted during the colloquium or earlier at Fez in May
2007. Publication of this special issue will be fast and
should occur at the end of 2008 or earlier.
More informations are availables on the symposium
web site.
WXWXWX
Une excursion est prévue en marge du colloque (du
13 au 15 mai 2007). Elle sera axée sur le magmatisme,
métamorphisme et métallogénie dans les Massif
Paléozoïque de Tazekka, le Moyen Atlas et la partie
NE du Massif Hercynien Central Marocain.
Frais : 2700 Dhs soit 250 €
---------------------------------------------------------------------------Three days field trips will be organized (May 13th to
15th) and axed on magmatism, metamorphism and ore
deposits of the Tazekka Paleozoic Massif, Middle
Atlas and the north-eastern part of the Moroccan
Hercynian Massif.
Fees: 2700 Dhs / 250 €
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CONTACTS
Secrétariat du colloque 3MA
Département de Géologie
Faculté des Sciences Dhar El Mehraz
B.P. 1796. Fès Atlas
Fès - MAROC
(212) 66055526 ou (212) 68370632
Fax : (212) 35733405 / (212) 35618851
E-mail : [email protected]
Website http://www.fsdmfes.ac.ma/3MA-FES07
http://www.fsdmfes.ac.ma/3MA-FES07
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When there is no room to grow…
would have no argument with the geologists on the
After 12 years, the Nova Scotia EdGEO Workshop
Committee. But, let’s face it, both geologists and
Program needed a shake-up. Sure, those twelve years
educators realize field experiences
have been very successful in bringing
are a must to truly understand and
geology to over 250 educators. But it
enjoy our discipline.
was time to re-vamp the program.
We plan to run the August field
Why? Some educators wanted to
trips
in
collaboration
with
learn more. But newcomers still need
universities and geoscience facilities
“the basics”. And presenters were
throughout the province. August
asking for more time to fully develop
2006 was the inaugural event with
topics and run hands-on activities.
the offering of two one-day trips.
We were certainly not prepared to
Together the two trips provided
drop the field component.
Nova Scotia EdGEO attempts to cover the
province.
an integrated geological story
Members of the Nova Scotia
extending from the CambroEdGEO Committee agreed “we are
Ordovician to present day with an emphasis on how
trying to do too much in the annual two-day workshop”.
geology influences our modern environment. “The
Clearly, we had outgrown the original concept of the
Geologic Landscape of the Halifax Regional
Nova Scotia Program. The ‘teenagers needed their own
Municipality” was led by Terry Goodwin of the
rooms’ .. and rightfully so. Conclusion: Expand the
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources. The
living space before we turn on each other.
sites throughout the
In our ‘new home’, we will strive to offer a yearHalifax
Regional
round EdGEO program to educators. Hands-on sessions
Municipality focussed
will be offered at annual province-wide teacher
on
environmental
conferences. Because geology crosses curricula, we can
geology and today’s
comfortably fit into science and social studies
economic resources
conference agenda. Also, at the primary and elementary
and their connections
teachers conference we can offer sessions on rocks and
to our geologic past.
minerals, soil, sand and water in addition to the
The
second
trip
favourites - fossils and dinosaurs. Displays at these
“Journey
Through
conferences will allow us to interact with teachers not
Time to the Minas
attending the sessions and to convince them of the
Basin” was co-led
benefits of EdGEO.
Thematic mini-workshops (two hours to half-day in A foggy day at Peggy’s Cove does not by Rob Fensome,
duration) have been held at some Halifax-area schools prevent Terry Goodwin (NSDNR)from Hans Wielens and
the Devonian granite into Nova
Graham Williams of
and for students of university education programs. This fittingScotia’s
geological history.
the
Geological
concept will be further developed. It seems to be
especially important to communicate with students Survey of Canada (Atlantic). The leaders introduced
preparing to make decisions on post-secondary learning participants to the fascinating geological evolution
of our province as displayed in the rock formations
and with post-secondary graduates ready to enter the
of the Minas Basin shore. Photos of the August field
schools. If the geoscience community wishes to
trip tell the tale of two well attended field trips.
influence the next generation of geologists and teachers,
Change is good. It has only been a few months
this is an important place to be. It is critical to connect
with young people at this stage in their learning. This is but I think the Committee members would agree
that we are breathing fresh air. Plans for additional
where the geoscience community could make a lasting
positive impact on the long term sustainability (there’s sessions at the 2007 teachers conferences and for
the August field trip (a two-day cross-Annapolis
that word) of geoscience in Canada. If not here,
Valley transect led by Sandra Barr and Ian Spooner
someone please tell me why.
of Acadia University) are underway. We’re off and
Sorry, I digress ... back to the Nova Scotia EdGEO
Program. The third principle activity of the new running ...
Jennifer Bates
Program will be a two-day field trip in later August.
Chair,
on
behalf
of
the
Nova
Scotia
EdGEO
Workshops
Previous participants in the EdGEO Program
Committee of the Atlantic Geoscience Society
consistently requested more time in the field. They
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Publication of the Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change
The most comprehensive review ever carried
out on the economics of climate change was
published by the British High Commission October
30, 2006.
The Review was commissioned in July last year.
It has been carried out by Sir Nicholas Stern, Head
of the Government Economic Service and former
World Bank Chief Economist.
The first half of the Review focuses on the
impacts and risks arising from uncontrolled climate
change, and on the costs and opportunities
associated with action to tackle it. A sound
understanding of the economics of risk is critical
here. The Review emphases that economic models
over timescales of centuries do not offer precise
forecasts - but they are an important way to
illustrate the scale of effects we might see.
The Review finds that all countries will be
affected by climate change, but it is the poorest
countries that will suffer earliest and most.
Unabated climate change risks raising average
temperatures by over 5°C from pre-industrial levels.
Such changes would transform the physical
geography of our planet, as well as the human
geography - how and where we live our lives.
The Review goes on to consider more recent
scientific evidence (for example, of the risks that
greenhouse gases will be released naturally as the
permafrost melts), the economic effects on human
life and the environment, and approaches to
modelling that ensure the impacts that affect poor
people are weighted appropriately. Taking these
together, the Review estimates that the dangers
could be equivalent to 20% of GDP or more.
In contrast, the costs of action to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions to avoid the worst
impacts of climate change can be limited to around
1% of global GDP each year. People would pay a
little more for carbon-intensive goods, but our
economies could continue to grow strongly.
The second half of the Review examines the
national and international policy challenges of
moving to a low-carbon global economy.
Climate change is the greatest market failure the
world has seen. Three elements of policy are
required for an effective response.
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The first is carbon pricing, through taxation,
emissions trading or regulation, so that people are
faced with the full social costs of their actions. The
aim should be to build a common global carbon
price across countries and sectors.
The second is technology policy, to drive the
development and deployment at scale of a range of
low-carbon and high-efficiency products. And the
third is action to remove barriers to energy
efficiency, and to inform, educate and persuade
individuals about what they can do to respond to
climate change. Fostering a shared understanding of
the nature of climate change, and its consequences,
is critical in shaping behaviour, as well as in
underpinning both national and international action.
Effective action requires a global policy
response, guided by a common international
understanding of the long-term goals for climate
policy and strong frameworks for co-operation. Key
elements of future international frameworks should
include:
Emissions trading
Technology co-operation
Action to reduce deforestation
Adaptation
Note:
The Review examined evidence from many
different economic models of the impacts of
climate change and of the costs and benefits of
mitigation.
The Stern Review can be downloaded at
www.sternreview.org.uk. Background on the
Review, including the terms of reference and
responses to the Call for Evidence, can also be
found here.

For further information please contact
Elizabeth Whiting
Head of Media & Public Affairs
British High Commission, Ottawa
Telephone: 613 364 6131
Email: [email protected]
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Victor Frederick Hollister
(1925 - 2006)
Vic was always active in his profession,
Vic Hollister, an accomplished and much admired
member of the Vancouver geological community who providing strong support to the British Columbia &
is remembered as a very unselfish person, passed away Yukon Chamber of Mines (now AME BC), which
on October 11 at Mission, British Columbia. Born in presented him with a Past President's Award in 2004.
He was also a prolific author
Chicago on March 25, 1925
who published over 50
and raised near Albany, New
articles on economic geology
York and San Francisco, he
and served on several
served from 1943 to 1946 in a
editorial boards, including
US Army Air Corp B29
Porphyry Deposits of the
bomber squadron, operating
Canadian
Cordillera,
out of Guam. After receiving
published as Special Volume
a B.S. in Economic Geology
15 by the Canadian Institute
in 1948 and an M.S. in
of Mining and Metallurgy in
Mining Engineering in 1949
1976, and four books for the
from the University of
American
Institute
of
California at Berkeley, he
Mining Engineers, which
carried out graduate studies
Reunion of the founding officers of the MDD at the 25th
made him a 'Legion of
at Stanford.
Vic then
Annual Meeting in Vancouver, May 2003. (l. to r.) Steve
Scott, Hugh Morris, Vic Hollister, Ken Dawson. Absent Honor Fifty-Year Member'
worked all over the world
Al Sinclair.
in 1997. He was also a
in the mining industry,
starting with ASARCO at Wallace, Idaho. In 1954, he member or fellow of the CIM, the Geological Society
transferred to South America, where he worked as an of America, the Society of Economic Geologists, and
exploration manager for Guggenheim Brothers until the Association of Professional Engineers of British
1963 before joining Duval, a mining subsidiary of Columbia. One of his greatest legacies is his role as
Pennzoil, in Tucson. In 1970, he transferred to a founding director of the Mineral Deposits Division
Vancouver to open a new office, part of a large of the Geological Association of Canada.
After Vic retired to Mission in 1984, he donated
contingent of geologists from around the globe who
brought their expertise to the emerging search for his extensive library to the Spokane office of the
porphyry copper deposits in British Columbia. After USGS and Simon Fraser University, and began a
that office was closed in 1980, Vic remained in new phase of his life as a philanthropist and
Vancouver and began a consulting career in which he community volunteer. Education at the secondary
worked for clients such as the United Nations, major school and college levels became the primary interest
mining companies and several junior companies and for Vic and his second wife, Hilda, whom he married
in 1967. This included the donation of several
financiers.
By the time Vic retired in 1993, he had worked on scholarships, equipment funds and his mineral
collection, totalling more than $250,000, to the
every continent except Antarctica and survived the
usual occupational hazards such as helicopter University College of the Fraser Valley, which
awarded him its first Doctorate of Technology degree
accidents, an encounter with the Shining Path in Peru,
in 2000.
malaria in Papua New Guinea and hepatitis A high in
Vic and Hilda also made significant contributions
the Andes. He was credited with playing a leading
to Trinity Western University and to the City of
role in the discovery of the Van Stone Mine in
Washington and the Michiquillay Mine in Peru for Mission, where Vic chaired a fundraising drive to
ASARCO, and the Margarite Mine in Washington for build the Heritage Park Centre. He was named
Citizen of the Year in 1999 and made a Freeman of
Duval. In British Columbia, he played a prominent
role in the recognition of a new family of alkalic the District. In 2003, he was presented with a
Queen's Jubilee Medal for his community service. In
copper-gold porphyry deposits. As a consultant, he is
best known for his work on the Hollister and Silver addition, he served as a District Governor of Rotary.
Peak Mines in Nevada and the Fort Knox Mine in Vic was predeceased by Hilda in September 2005
and is survived by four of his six children.
Alaska.
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Pierre-André Bourque
(1940 – 2006)
Emeritus Professor Pierre-André Bourque, of
Laval University, died suddenly on September 9, 2006
while carrying out field work in Morocco. Professor
Bourque was born December 12, 1940 in Shawinigan,
Québec. His passion for science and his curiosity for
natural processes lead him to Université de Montréal
where he obtained his geology degrees. His 1969
M.Sc. and 1973 Ph.D. theses on the stratigraphy of the
Silurian-Devonian Gaspé successions laid down the
foundation for our modern-day understanding of their
evolution. His passion for sedimentology was only
matched by his true love for the Gaspé Peninsula and
its inhabitants.
After a brief stay with the Ministère des
Ressources Naturelles du Québec, Professor Bourque
moved in 1974 to the Department of Geology and
Geological Engineering at Université Laval where he
spent his entire career. He will always be remembered
for his unique style of teaching; his flamboyant but
rigorous lectures resulted in cohorts of students eager
to pursue graduate studies under his guidance. His
numerous former graduate students are active in
various earth science fields and employed by
petroleum and mineral exploration companies,
engineering firms, research centres, provincial and
federal governments, and universities. His masterly
lectures in various field laboratories, both modern and
ancient, were attended by large crowds of
sedimentology graduate students and it is with
pleasant but now sad memories that we remember
those evenings where after lobster and wine, PierreAndré would grab his guitar to play and sing Brassens
and Brel.
Pierre-André always considered geology and its
lessons as fundamental elements not only for all
science students but also for anyone interested in the
evolution of life and the future of our planet. To that
effect, he developed a wide-reaching television and
web-accessible lecture known as “Planète Terre”, the
web-site is hit weekly over 5000 times from all over
the world. Undergraduate and graduate students
confronted by his rigorous science perspective and
logical querying are not only better geologists but
more concerned citizens and his superior teaching
capacity was formally recognized in 1999 when he
was awarded the “star-professor” status by the Science
and Engineering Faculty of Université Laval.
Professor Bourque was known for his
contributions to the fields of sedimentology and
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diagenesis, Appalachian evolution, petroleum
exploration and reef (mud mound) evolution. Over
his prestigious research career, Professor Bourque
became not only the reference for all aspects
pertinent to sedimentary geology in Québec but also
a recognized world expert in his different fields of
expertise. He was author or co-author of countless
major publications such as the reef model chapter in
the famous Facies Models textbook, the Silurian
reef chapter in CSPG Memoir 13, and the Gaspé
belt synthesis in the Decade of North America
Geology Appalachian volume. Recently, his
fundamental interest focussed on the enigmatic
Paleozoic stromatactis-bearing mud mounds.
Professor Bourque’s sedimentologic-diagenetic
models on the origin of mud mounds as well as his
enlightening ideas on their place in the evolution of
the Earth system have been recognized by the
international geoscience society. His prominent
status in the global sedimentology community was
such that even after retirement from active status at
Laval University, Professor Bourque regularly
travelled abroad at the invitation of academia and
the oil and gas industry to visit new localities and
provide unmatched comments and evaluations. In
Québec, his synthesis of the evolution of the
Paleozoic succession in the Gaspé Peninsula and
ideas on its hydrocarbon potential were recently
presented in a special issue of the Bulletin of
Canadian Petroleum Geology and was a key
element in the recent hectic hydrocarbon
exploration activity in Québec. His expertise was
regularly requested by the industry players active in
eastern Quebec. Nothing surprising then that PierreAndré’s exceptional contributions to the
understanding of the geology of Québec and its
economic potential be recognized by his peers. In
2002, Pierre-André was awarded the Côme
Carbonneau Prize, the highest award from the Ordre
des Géologues du Québec and in 2004, his work
was recognized by the Canadian Society of
Petroleum Geologists as the R. J.W. Douglas Medal
recipient.
Professor Bourque served his community in
more than one way. Not only was he a regular
science expert on national (e.g., NSERC) and
international (e.g., IGCP) research committees but
he regularly contributed to social and economic
debates in Quebec. Always a concerned citizen and
a very dedicated scientist, Pierre-André joined the
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debate and presented a memoir on the risks related to
hydrocarbon exploration in the Gulf of St. Lawrence
to the BAPE (Bureau des audience public sur
l’environnement). The recent decline of funding
resources allocated to geological science was also a
great concern for Professor Bourque; he was never
short of efforts in developing new and innovative
approaches to cope with the perceived decline of
geosciences. He was one of the leaders in the
implementation of an interuniversity graduate study
program in Quebec and was actively developing joint
ventures with the international research community.
Professor Bourque was an outdoor enthusiast
always welcoming the opportunity to lace up his
walking boots and go to that outcrop! It thus seems
logical for us, although painful, that he passed away
while doing what his professional life was all about.
Pierre-André is survived by his wife Nicole, his
daughter Marie-Claude and two grandchildren who
will miss him greatly.
Many of us of have benefited enormously from
Pierre-André’s guidance. Above all, we have grown
immensely, both professionally and personally,
from our close relationship to Pierre-André and will
miss him dearly.
Denis Lavoie
Martine Savard
Michel Malo
Donna Kirkwood
Georges Beaudoin
*This memoriam was also submitted to CSPG-Reservoir
GAC-MAC
2007 Short Course
AGC-AMC
Application of till and stream sediment heavy mineral and
geochemical methods to mineral exploration in western and northern Canada
Mineral exploration in western and northern Canada requires an appreciation and understanding of
glacial processes, surficial sediments, and glacial history. This course will focus on the application of
indicator mineral and geochemical methods to mineral exploration in glaciated terrain of western and
northern Canada. An overview of glacial processes, till and stream sediment sampling techniques, and
indicator mineral methods used for diamond, gold and Ni-PGE exploration will be presented. Quality
control with indicator mineral sampling and processing will be addressed. Seven case studies will be
presented, offering the latest research and results from Canadian geological surveys and from successful
drift exploration programs undertaken in Canada by the mineral exploration industry. This short course
will be one full day. A published volume is anticipated to result from this short course.
Chairs: Roger Paulen (Alberta Geological Survey) & Isabelle McMartin (Geological Survey of Canada)
List of Presenters:
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Ralph Stea (Stea Surficial Geology Services)
Stu Averill (Overburden Drilling Management)
David Hozjan (Overburden Drilling Management)
Ray Lett (British Columbia Geological Survey)
Glen Prior (Alberta Geological Survey)
Janet Campbell (Saskatchewan Geological Survey)
Pam Strand (Shear Minerals Ltd.) Tom McCandless (Ashton Mining of Canada Ltd.)
Travis Ferbey (BCMEMPR, Resource Development and Geoscience Branch)
Rob Carpenter (Kaminak Gold Corp.)
Harvey Thorleifson (Minnesota State Survey)
Isabelle McMartin (Geological Survey of Canada)
Roger Paulen (Alberta Geological Survey)
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and wine quality. These articles provide a series of
benchmarks critical to understanding terroir in
existing vineyards, and a firm foundation for future
terroir studies.
Modern and ancient clastic
sedimentary environments: A
collection of field photographs
By D.G.F. Long and J.A. Donaldson
(2005), Geological Association of Canada,
CD-ROM Disc. ISBN-10: 1-897095-04X; ISBN-13: 978-1-897095-04-1
Price: CDN $24.00
This photo-essay is intended to supplement the
GAC book Facies Models: response to sea level
change edited by Roger G.Walker and Noel P. James
(1992). It is an attempt to link pictures of modern
environments to ancient examples. We admit to a
deliberate bias towards Precambrian and Paleozoic
examples. Most of the photographs come from the
personal collections of Dr Darrel Long, Department
of Earth Sciences, Laurentian University, Sudbury,
Ontario, and Dr J. Alan Donaldson, Department of
Geology, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, with
additional illustrations from Jon Devaney and others
(cited below each photograph).
Volume 35
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Special Paper 45: Paleozoic
Evolution and Metallogeny of
Pericratonic Terranes at the
Ancient Pacific Margin of
North America
Edited by Maurice Colpron and
JoAnne Nelson (2006), Geological
Association of Canada, 528 p., 2
colour fold-out plates; Data Repository
CD-ROM. ISBN-10: 1-897095-22-8;
ISBN-13: 978-1-897095-22-5; ISSN:
0072-1042
Price: CDN $74.00
The inner pericratonic terranes of the CanadianAlaskan Cordillera have posed an enduring
challenge to tectonic analysis. Are they fragments,
or even extensions, of the ancestral continent
margin? Or are they exotic accreted terranes that
coincidentally contain continental material? Are
they integral crustal blocks, or assemblages of
unrelated slivers? Strong metamorphic and
structural overprints, along with complex facies
relationships and faults, have obscured their nature
and relationships, and thus the record for Paleozoic
evolution of the western margin of North America.
This volume presents the results of a five year
cooperative geoscience program, the Ancient
Pacific Margin National Mapping Program. The
eighteen papers in it address the pericratonic
terranes, including the Kootenay, Yukon-Tanana
and Slide Mountain/Seventy-Mile terranes. Detailed
field studies show advances in understanding of
protolith geology, stratigraphy, and relationships
between different assemblages. Syntheses of
stratigraphic,
geochemical,
geochronological,
isotopic and microfossil data provide overviews of
current knowledge and future research directions.
New and previously published data are compiled in
digital format on CD-ROM, along with published
detailed geological maps. We present a body of
evidence to show that the inner belt of pericratonic
terranes probably constituted the Paleozoic
continental margin of western North America, as a
set of offshore island arcs, marginal ocean basins
and continental fragments. The pericratonic terranes
are host to significant syngenetic massive sulphide
deposits and the papers in this volume provide clear
information about their stratigraphic and tectonic
settings.
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Palaeontographica Canadiana No. 25
Trilobites from the Lower to Middle Devonian
Timrhanrhart Formation, Jbel Gara el Zguilma,
southern Morocco
At Risk;
Earthquakes and
Tsunamis on the
West Coast
By Brian Chatterton, Richard Fortey,
Kevin Brett, Stacey Gibb and Ryan
McKellar (2006), Joint Committee on
Paleontological Monographs for
CSPG/GAC, 179 p. ISBN-10: 1897095-15-5; ISBN-13: 978-1897095-15-7; ISSN: 0821-7556
Price: CDN $109.33
John Clague, Chris Yorath,
Richard Franklin, and Bob
Turner (2006), Tricouni
Press, Vancouver, 200 p.
ISBN 0-9697601-7-5
$29.95
Exquisitely preserved trilobites from the
Devonian of Morocco have been sought after by
collectors, but their taxonomy has never been
formalized and their field occurrence never
documented. This monograph includes twenty-three
species level descriptions of this famous fauna from
Jbel Gara el Zguilma. Trilobites are preserved in
storm deposits. Calcareous nodule formation during
early diagenesis protected the trilobite fossils from
compaction. Very careful preparation of the fossil
material exposes many spectacular spiny forms
including examples that deviate from bilateral
symmetry that are apparently unique in the
Trilobita.
GEOtext 5
Impact Structures in Canada
by Richard A.F. Grieve (2006),
Geological Association of Canada, 219 p.
ISBN-10: 1-897095-11-2; ISSN: 12082260
Price: CDN $60.00
This book compiles, synthesizes and distils the
knowledge base from published and unpublished
data and information from the extensive program of
study of Canadian impact structures, the program's
partners and from other researchers. It represents a
time-slice of integrated knowledge on Canadian
impact structures, as it stands today. Detailed
information is provided on each of: Brent, Carswell,
Charlevoix, Clearwater, Couture, Deep Bay, Eagle
Butte, Elbow, Gow, Haughton, Holleford, Ile
Rouleau, La Moinerie, Manicouagan, Maple Creek,
Mistastin, Montagnais, New Quebec, Nicholson,
Pilot, Presqu’île, Saint Martin, Slate Islands, Steen
River, Sudbury, Viewfield, Wanapitei, and West
Hawk.
Volume 35
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This book tells the story of the powerful
earthquakes and tsunamis that occur in British
Columbia, Washington, and Oregon, and threaten
the people who live there. Written in non-technical
language and illustrated with 130 photos, maps, and
drawings, the book answers such questions as:
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Why do earthquakes and tsunamis happen?
Why are they common on the west coast of
North America?
Are Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, and other
west coast cities at risk?
When will the next "Big One" happen?
Why are some buildings destroyed in an
earthquake while others are left undamaged?
Can earthquakes and tsunamis be predicted?
What can individuals and governments do to
prepare for these events?
"At Risk" offers timely and important
information for residents of the Pacific Northwest
and for all those interested in the forces of nature
and their effect on our communities.
It can be ordered through Vancouver bookstores
and GSC Pacific (email: [email protected];
telephone: 1-604-666-0271).
To become a member of the GAC or
to renew your membership visit our
website at
www.gac.ca
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State of Fear
Michael Crichton (2004)
HarperCollins, New York. 672 pp. ISBN
978-0-06-1015731. $11.99
Michael Crichton is probably best
known both as the author of Jurassic
Park and as a scriptwriter for ER, a
popular long-running TV series. He
trained as a physician before turning to
writing and, perhaps as a result, medical
or science ideas generally underpin his
novels, which often have strong cinematic qualities.
Indeed, Crichton has an impressive track record of
writing successful and entertaining techno-thrillers.
Unfortunately, State of Fear is not of that number. It
sounded so promising, with a scenario focussed on
concerns about global warming. However, I found it
a disappointing novel, with an improbable plot
stringing together a series of unbelievable events
happening to completely forgettable characters and
recounted in dull prose. An implausible plot does not
necessarily make a book a failure. Indeed, many
techno or sci-fi books have intrinsically unrealistic
scenarios and peculiar plots but can still be internally
consistent and therefore entertaining reads. However,
for me, this novel dismally fails the “suspension of
disbelief” test.
Greed, violence, and deceit propel the fast-paced
story. For years, wealthy philanthropist George
Morton, guilty about his inherited fortune, has been
donating money to environmental organizations, in
particular one called NERF (National Environmental
Resource Fund) led by Nicholas Drake, a distinctly
sinister retired lawyer. NERF, headquartered in
Beverley Hills, focuses on climate change, and
specifically global warming, as its main issue. But
George has become suspicious about where his
money is going, especially the ten million dollars he
is giving NERF to fund a lawsuit by Vanutu, a
Pacific island nation that claims its territory is being
inundated by rising sea-levels caused by global
warming which they say is caused by industrialized
nations, especially the USA. George is concerned
that the global warming cause is smoke and mirrors,
bad science designed to extract money from agencies
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to fuel an environmentalist "industry".
So he wants his lawyers to start an audit.
Peter Evans, a junior lawyer at the firm,
and Morton’s glamorous assistant, Sarah
Jones, are drawn into the investigation.
Morton meets with Dr John Kenner,
who is ostensibly a geoscience professor
at MIT, but is actually working for some
kind of government secret service
organization. Then George disappears,
apparently killed in a car crash, and the
story shifts to Peter and Sarah and their
interactions with Kenner.
Somewhere in his home, Morton has
hidden the GPS co-ordinates of several
critical locations, though how he got this
information and why he didn't just pass
it along to Kenner immediately is not made clear.
Once found, these co-ordinates send Kenner and his
sidekick Sanjong Thapa (introduced as a Nepali
graduate student, although he has a military bearing)
scrambling to Antarctica (to foil an attempt to blow
away part of the ice shelf and send a huge ice floe
into the southern oceans), to a state park in Arizona
(where an attempt is made to enhance a storm to
produce flash-flooding and kill lots of picnickers and
holiday-makers), and to Gareda in the Solomon
Islands (where they foil an attempt to generate a
massive landslide and send a tsunami across the
Pacific to hit the California coast). These man-made
geo-disasters have supposedly been orchestrated by
ecoterrorists associated with NERF to publicize
sudden and extreme climatic events, the focus of an
Abrupt Climate Change Conference that NERF is
organizing. Drake intends to claim that these abrupt
events are the consequence of global warming and
thereby stimulate NERF’s fundraising efforts.
Evidently, disasters and extreme weather events are
in short supply and need to be manufactured.
This is all just plain silly. It simply fails to make
sense or maintain coherence. Why, for instance, are
Sarah and Peter and others equally inept and
unqualified allowed to accompany the nominally
professional Kenner on his assignments? The cynical
answer is that it will make good cinema. All the
events take place within a few days and yet we are
invited to believe that Peter can surmount trauma and
injury, including being lured into a crevasse on
Antarctica,
there
surviving
near-death
by
hypothermia and frostbite, then escaping from an
SUV caught in a flash flood, then recovering from
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paralysis induced by an attempt to kill him with an
octopus-administered neurotoxin, before escaping
from cannibals in the Solomon Islands! The
cannibals are purely gratuitous and are there, it
seems, only to allow Crichton to kill off one of the
more dislikeable characters, Ted Bradley, a fading
actor, in a particularly gruesome manner. Suddenly,
Morton appears out of the Solomon Islands jungle to
rescue Kenner and the others. In a remarkable
philanthropist-to-commando transformation, this
elderly do-gooder has been hiding out and surviving
for nine days in an alien (to him) environment and
unknown terrain, eluding capture by the local wellarmed and terrain-savvy rebels and cannibals.
One reason, perhaps, why this novel is so
unsuccessful is because it is less a story than an
extended argument. The narrative is interrupted by
several protracted didactic pontifications, in which
characters present expositions of global change
concepts. These tedious and earnest sections are
complete with graphs, references, and footnotes and
often feature Peter representing the scientificallynaïve Everyman. Much of this material is at best
oversimplified and often misleading. (Interested
readers can find several authoritative on-line
discussions by reputable climate scientists detailing
the many errors in Crichton’s presentation of the
global change data). The tale is basically a vehicle
for a polemic presenting Crichton’s view on the
climate change debate. He comes down firmly on the
sceptic side. His central tenet is that global warming
is a smokescreen being used by big government and
big business to induce fear in people and keep the
masses cowed. He supports this assertion by
providing an extensive 32-page annotated reading list
and amplifying his argument in a lengthy author’s
message and an appendix. Here, Crichton alleges that
fear is being used by governments to compel
obedience. In support, he points to the almostparalyzing array of regulations and safety codes that
surround modern life and comments on our “near
hysterical preoccupation with safety” (p. 627). (It is
worth noting, however, that this observation applies
primarily to western societies, especially the USA
and some European countries.) Crichton draws
analogies between climate change science and
previously mainstream science, now discredited,
such as eugenics and Lysenkoism. Although he
carefully denies equating climate change research
with eugenics and does not go so far as to assert that
global warming is bogus pseudoscience, he certainly
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implies it. And he does accuse scientists of
incompetence and corruption, concluding that
climate change science is in the service of politics,
even titling the appendix “Why Politicized Science is
Dangerous”.
Does any of this matter? After all, this is just a
novel, and a bad novel at that. I think it matters
because many more people are likely to read a
Crichton novel than any of the IPCC reports and, as a
famous writer, Crichton’s opinions carry weight,
regardless of his qualifications to comment or his
understanding of the issues. The impression left by
this novel and his commentary is that global warming
is nothing much to worry about and is, in fact, just
another conspiracy by faceless oligarchs. As a
manufactured issue, he implies, it is a distraction
from real problems. By peppering fiction with
references to real scientific publications, the book has
an air of credibility that it does not warrant. This is
troubling. Nevertheless, Crichton’s comments do
raise some significant points about the relationships
between science, funding, the media, and politics that
are certainly worthy of serious consideration and
debate. They do not receive that here, which is
another major reason why, I think, this book is so
exasperating. A more considered examination of
these relationships could have been the nucleus for
an intelligent and thought-provoking story, one that
Crichton chose not to write. Certainly, I have no
quarrel with Crichton wishing to produce a
provocative fast-paced novel based on his sceptical
view of global warming. In fact, I would like to read
it. But this book fails both as a techno-thriller and as
an indictment of scientists and environmentalists.
Ultimately, this is not only a poorly written novel but
also a frustrating and unsatisfactory book by a writer
who can do much better.
Alwynne B. Beaudoin
Edmonton, Alberta
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GEOcalendar
* new
2007
* January 15 – 16
Geological Society of London –
Quaternary Research Association Joint
Conference on Periglacial and
Paraglacial Processes and
Environments, London, England
Web:
www.geolsoc.org.uk/template.cfm?name=
Periglacial_and_Paraglacial
January 22 – 25
4th Intl. Conference on Remediation of
Contaminated Sediments, Savannah,
GA
Web:
www.battelle.org/environment/er/conferen
ces/sedimentscon/default.stm
January 29 – February 1
Mineral Exploration Roundup 2007,
Vancouver, BC
Web:
www.amebc.ca/roundupoverview.htm
* February 17 – 24
University of Ottawa – Laurentian
University Joint Modular Course in
Hydrothermal Ore Deposits, Ottawa,
ON
Web: www.segweb.org/OttawaCourse.pdf
March 12 – 14
GSA Northeastern Section Meeting,
Durham, NH
Web:
www.geosociety.org/sectdiv/northe/07nem
tg.htm
March 19 – 22
Second International Conference on
the Geology of the Tethys, Giza,
Egypt
Web: www.tgs-international.com/
March 26 – 29
2007 Georgia Basin – Puget Sound
Research Conference, Vancouver, BC
April 1 – 4
SEPM Annual Meeting, Long Beach, CA
Web:
www.sepm.org/activities/meetings/annmeeting/a
nnmtghome.htm
April 10 – 12
ManOMin Watershed Conference,
International Falls, MN
Web: www.manominconference.ca/
April 12 – 13
GSA North-Central/South-Central Section
Meeting, Lawrence, KS
Web: www.geosociety.org/sectdiv/Northc/07ncscmtg.htm
April 15 – 20
European Geosciences Union General
Assembly, Vienna, Austria
Web:
www.copernicus.org/EGU/egu_info/prevga.html
Web: www.cmos2007.ca/
* June 17 – 22
IPY International Conference on Cyrogenic
Resources of Polar Regions, Salekhard
City, Russia
Web: www.ikz.ru/permafrost/
* June 25 – 28
Canadian Water Resources Association
National Conference, Saskatoon, SK
Web:
www.cwra.org/About_CWRA/CWRA_Branche
s/Alberta/AB2007Conference/ab2007conference
.html
June 26 – 28
Frontiers in Mineral Science, Cambridge,
UK
May 4 – 6
GSA Cordilleran Section Meeting,
Bellingham, WA
Web:
www.geosociety.org/sectdiv/cord/07cdmtg.htm
May 7 – 9
GSA Rocky Mountain Section Meeting,
Saint George, UT
Web:
www.geosociety.org/sectdiv/rockymtn/07rmmtg
.htm
* May 21 – 22
Society of Economic Geologists Gold
Deposit Workshop, Lima, Peru
Web:
www.segweb.org/GoldDepositsWkshopMay200
7.pdf
* May 22 – 25
5th International Congress of Prospectors
and Explorers (ProExplo 2007), Lima, Peru
March 28 – 30
GSA Southeastern Section Meeting,
Savannah, GA
May 23 – 25
GAC/MAC Joint Meeting, Yellowknife,
NWT
Part 4
May 28 – June 1
Canadian Meteorological & Oceanographic
Society – Canadian Geophysical Union –
American Meteorological Society Joint
Congress, St. John’s, NL
Web:
www.cwra.org/CwraNatConf2007_brochure.pdf
Web: www.engr.washington.edu/epp/psgb/
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* April 22 – 24
Canadian Water Resources Association
Alberta Branch Conference, Red Deer, AB
Web:
www.proexplo.com.pe/boletin0001_eng.htm
Web:
www.geosociety.org/sectdiv/southe/07sem
tg.htm
* May 22 – 27
AGU – AAGG – ALAGE – ALACIT –
SBGF – CERESIS – CIGMEX – GS –
MSA – SEG – UMG – UMEC Joint
Assembly, Acapulco, Mexico
Web:
www.minersoc.org/pages/meetings/frontiers/ind
ex.html
* August 27 – 30
ICSIH/IUGG Workshop on Glaciers in
Watershed and Global Hydrology,
Obergurgl, Austria
Web: www.ees.su.se/Obergurgl2007
* September 23 – 28
Society of Exploration Geophysicists
Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX
Web: seg.org/meetings/
* September 24 – 30
Symposium on Circum-Pacific Tectonics,
Geologic Evolution, and Ore Deposits,
Tucson, AZ
Web: www.agssymposium.org/
* November 12 – 15
International Symposium on Mitigative
Measures against Snow Avalanches,
Egilsstadir, Iceland
Web:
http://www.igsoc.org/symposia/VFI2007_1stCir
c.pdf
Web:
www.nwtgeoscience.ca/yellowknife2007/index.
html
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for a change of climate
pour un changement de climat
Yellowknife will host the first Joint Annual
Geological Association of Canada –
Mineralogical Association of Canada (GACMAC) Meeting north of 60°. The Local
Organising Committee extends an invitation
to Canada’s geoscience community to join
us for this unique conference from May 23
through 25, 2007. Coinciding with the
beginning of International Polar Year,
Yellowknife 2007 will feature symposia and
sessions that highlight Canada's North: its
climate, its culture, its mining heritage and
its future.
GAC-MAC
L’AGC-AMC
May 23 - 25, 2007
Yellowknife accueillera le premier congrès
annuel de l'AGC-AMC au nord du 60ième
parallèle. Le comité organisateur invite la
communauté géoscientifique du Canada à
se joindre à nous, du 23 au 25 mai 2007. Le
congrès coïncidera avec le début de
l'Année Polaire Internationale. Yellowknife
2007 offrira des symposiums et séances
spéciales qui vous ferons découvrir le nord
canadien: son climat, sa culture, son
héritage minier et son futur.
Located on the north shore of Great Slave
Lake, Yellowknife is a friendly, culturally rich
and diverse community. It was founded
following the discovery of gold in 1935 and
today it serves as a hub for mining,
transportation, and infrastructure for
Canada’s rapidly growing diamond industry.
Située sur la rive nord du Grand Lac des
Esclaves, Yellowknife est une communauté
diversifiée, accueillante et riche en
culture. Fondée suivant la découverte d’or
en 1935, elle est aujourd'hui le pivot
favorisant l'exploration minière, le transport,
et les infrastructures de l'industrie
Canadienne du diamant qui est pleine
croissance.
Although the climate can be cold, the
hospitality will be warm. Mark your
calendars for 2007! For more information
visit the GAC-MAC 2007 web site at
www.nwtgeoscience.ca/yellowknife2007 or
contact Carolyn Relf, General Chair,
[email protected], 867-669-2635.
Malgré la rigueur du climat, l'hospitalité sera
dès plus chaleureuse. Notez cette rencontre
à votre agenda 2007! Pour plus
d'information, visiter le site web
www.nwtgeoscience.ca/yellowknife2007 ou
contacter Carolyn Relf, Président,
[email protected], 867-669-2635.