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2025 - CGS-SOS May Dinner Lecture

Wed, May 21

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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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