As a self-regulatory body, PGO monitors members’ compliance with the continuing professional development (CPD) requirements as a condition of their membership. PGO actively works to provide learning opportunities for its members to help maintain competency. Visit this page regularly to check out a listing of learning events provided by PGO. You are also encouraged to subscribe to PGO’s weekly e-newsletter, Field Notes, to keep yourself informed of relevant professional development opportunities provided by other organizations. Disclaimer: The information, views and statements presented by speakers at PGO events are solely those of the speakers and do not reflect the views of PGO nor do they represent explicit or implied endorsement by PGO.
Webinar: National Secondary Professional Liability Insurance Program - An Overview
September 24, 2024 - 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM EDT
Speaker: Scott Belton, Hub International
The webinar will provide an overview of the Secondary Professional Liability Insurance Program that is available to PGO registrants. This presentation will review the coverage afforded under the policy and examples of actual professional liability claims covered under the program. PGO registrants in good standing are covered under this program.
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Webinar: September 30th - National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
September 5, 2024 - 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM EDT
Speaker: Trina Maher, Bridging Concepts
The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation was established in response to the TRC Calls to Action #80, which stands to be a day of commemoration for all Canadians to reflect, honour, and learn from the experiences of Indigenous peoples who directly, or indirectly were affected by the legacy of residential schools. September 30th is a day we wear orange as a symbol of this learning and coming together as a community to create a better future together. Join us!
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Webinar: Exploring Professional Digital Signatures and Document Reliability Notarius
September 4, 2024 - 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM EDT
Speaker: Charles Tremblay, Notarius
Our session will focus on the practical aspects of the digital signature as per legal requirement (Electronic commerce Act, 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 17) , which is designed to ensure document reliability.
Webinar: Predicting the Next Giant: The Essential Role of Geoscientists and Mineral Systems in a World of Rapidly Emerging AI Technology
August 20, 2024 - 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM EDT
Speaker: Nicole Januszczak, Ph.D., P.Geo., BHP Exploration
Mineral exploration suffers from a prediction problem: we are good at predicting mineralization, but not very good at predicting world-class mineral systems. Prospectivity models take months to build, geoscientists are under considerable cognitive load, and few techniques are used to stress test our understanding of how critical processes need to line up for world class mineral systems to form. AI has the potential to drastically improve our predictive capability.
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Practical Geocommunication Online Course
Free to PGO registrants, GITs and student members
Developed by Dr. Haydon Mort of Geologize Ltd, this is a 10-hour online course, which aims to help geoscientists communicate effectively to the public the important role of geosciences. Please click on this link to get an overview of the curriculum.
Please send an email to info@pgo.ca to access Geocommunication online course.
26 Common Flaws Encountered in Mineral Resource Estimation
Speakers: Reno Pressacco, P.Geo., Luke Evans, P.Eng. and Pierre Landry, P.Geo., SLR Consulting Canada
Recording is available on-demand.
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Webinar Slides - Secondary Market Liability: Lessons and Strategies for Professional Geoscientists
Speakers: Kimberly Burns and Samantha Chang, Dentons LLP
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Webinar Slides - NI 43-101 Consultation: Stakeholder Feedback
CSA Staff Notice 43-401 Consultation on NI 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects
Speakers: Craig Waldie, P.Geo., FGC and James Whyte, P.Geo., Ontario Securities Commission
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