2025 - CGS-SOS May Dinner Lecture
Wed, May 21
|Vaughan
Shifting Ground: Permafrost Challenges in a Changing Canadian North
Time & Location
May 21, 2025, 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Vaughan, 6170 Hwy 7, Vaughan, ON L4H 0R2, Canada
About the event
Keynote Speaker: Jocelyn, Professor of Geotechnical Engineering at the University of Calgary

Lecture Topic: Shifting Tracks- Permafrost Thaw along the Hudson Bay Railway
Join us for an insightful exploration into the challenges and innovations shaping Canada's northern infrastructure. The Hudson Bay Railway, a pivotal lifeline traversing permafrost landscapes, faces unprecedented climate-induced stability issues. Delve into its historical significance, current challenges, and the pioneering efforts of our transdisciplinary project to enhance rail stability and mitigate permafrost-related hazards.
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