As a self-regulatory body, PGO monitors registrants’ compliance with the continuing professional development (CPD) requirements as a condition of their registration. PGO actively works to provide learning opportunities for its registrants 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.
November 3, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET | Free
The webinar, presented by Scott Belton, vice-president of professional liability with HUB International, 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.
November 20, 2026 | 5:00 - 7:00 pm ET | Free
Join us for PGO’s Southeastern Region Volunteer Appreciation & Networking Event!
PGO invites volunteers and the Southeastern Ontario geoscience community to an evening of networking and appreciation following the Eastern Ontario Geoscience Open House. Held at the Big Rig Kitchen and Brewery on Iris St, this event is free for everyone with Open House attendance not required.
Celebrate our volunteers, connect face-to-face, and strengthen your geoscience network. We encourage early registration to confirm your spot!
Free to PGO registrants, GITs and student members
Developed by Dr. Haydon Mort of Geologize Ltd, these online courses, 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.
Speakers: Brittany Keene and Cathy Curlew, Senior Program Advisors, Client Services and Permissions Branch, Environmental Assessment and Permissions Division, MECP
Speakers: Reno Pressacco, P.Geo., Luke Evans, P.Eng. and Pierre Landry, P.Geo., SLR Consulting Canada
Speakers: Kimberly Burns and Samantha Chang, Dentons LLP
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
