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In This Issue The Regulatory Log
How Things Work at the APGO Headliners
1. Caption: APGO invested a significant amount of time in the CCPG's Incidental Practice Task Force and their efforts are described in the following letter from Dan Jiricka. The letter highlights the difficulties Canadian geoscientists have in making any progress with the issue of mobility in their interest. A refusal to enter an open dialogue on incidental practice options for geoscients among the self-regulating bodies remains a significant barrier. 2. 2005 Mineral Exploration (British Columbia) Salary Survey 3. APGO committed to mobility for geoscientists 4. Aquiline Awarded Ownership of Navidad Login into the members area and go to the "Discussion Forum" section to post or reply to a message in the Discussion Forum Click here to view our Need a GEO? Need a Job? Employment Section ... From Far Afield
1. July 17, 2006 The Toronto Star Killer tsunami hits Java resorts
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A Close Call for Residents as Blasting Operation Generates Poisonous Gas This article is based on a letter submitted to APGO by one of its members, Mr. Greg Faaren. Mr. Faaren wrote, "I respectfully request that this information be distributed to my fellow Association members so as to raise awareness of this potential health and safety issue." On behalf of Field Notes, APGO's Executive Director/Registrar discussed the letter with Mr. Faaren and the he agreed to have his message communicated in a form that Field Notes deems appropriate. Field Notes trusts that the salient points are retained. |
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Ethics Case No. 5 The ethics column this month will again describe a situation to raise awareness of an ethical issue affecting common practice today. The following case pertains to the pressures applied to a geoscientist who renders a negative opinion. It again reflects a situation where the culture of good science and the culture of business can collide rather than work together. This point of contact between these two cultures can and does lead to successful projects and outcomes; however, it also leads to some ethically challenging situations. Resource geoscience, by its very nature, more often than not tends toward more negative results than positive results. |
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| From Your Editor: Field Notes Changes It has almost been two years since Field Notes' inaugural issue and I am pleased to report that the feedback we've been receiving from the readership has been positive. I must admit that we were pleasantly surprised to learn that our members and others across the country look forward to receiving this e-newsletter at their desktop. Please accept our sincere thanks and appreciation for your comments. You can be assured that we rely on you to make improvements to Field Notes. |
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| MOE Seeks Comment on Phase II ESA Guideline As you may be aware, the long awaited Guideline for Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) in Ontario has finally been put out by the MOE for comment. It was posted on the EBR on June 8 for a 60-day comment period. Responses must be submitted to the MOE by August 7, 2006. |
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| APGO's Continuing Professional Development Program Became Mandatory at the Beginning of the Year: CPD Declaration Forms Submission Deadline Extended APGO's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program [visit http://www.apgo.net/cpd/cpd.html] was developed in 2004. It was established to gain the confidence and trust of the Ontario public in APGO as a regulator for the practice of professional geoscience. |
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| APGO'S ENFORCEMENT RESPONSIBILITY APGO is empowered, under the Professional Geoscientists Act, 2000 (the "Act"), to regulate the entire practice of geoscience in Ontario. This responsibility includes the right to enforce the requirements of the Act to ensure compliance. The Association relies of the assistance of the membership and the general public in the undertaking of this important function. |
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Delivery Notice: This newsletter is issued 10 times per year to all APGO members. Non-members may also subscribe and receive the newsletter with access to non-member-only content. For more information, please see www.apgo.net. Field Notes is published by APGO and is edited by Wendy Diaz, P.Geo. If you have comments or wish to contribute material to this newsletter, please contact Wendy Diaz, P.Geo., or Norman Williams, P.Eng., Executive Director/Registar. Copyright 2006, Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (APGO) |
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Maureen C. Jensen, P.Geo., became APGO's fifth president on June 1, 2006 at the annual meeting of the members held in Toronto. The term of her presidency is one year. Ms. Jensen was the Association's vice president in 2005-06, and was a Councillor-at-Large before that. She contributed to the establishment of APGO. Ms. Jensen was a part of a committed group, led by founding president Bill Pearson, P.Geo., that saw the need to have geoscience regulated in this province. As APGO's president, Ms. Jensen acts as chair of the Council and the Executive Committee. Her past APGO volunteer work includes membership on the Executive Committee (2005-06), Governance Committee (2004-06), Strategic Planning & Budget Committee (2005-06), and Discipline Committee (2005-06). Her strong leadership and management decision-making skills are attributes from which APGO will benefit. Prior to her present position as Vice President, Market Regulation for Market Regulation Services Inc. (RS), an independent Canadian equity markets regulator, she held positions of Director, Mining Services and Director, Strategic Development with the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) from 1998 - 2002. A University of Toronto geology graduate, Ms. Jensen's experience includes more than 20 years in the mining and exploration industry.