CFES latest news
August 2026: Public service announcement: Earth Sciences Canada and earth sciences careers websites compromised
As of August 5th 2026, a banner with spam code was added to Earth sciences canada .com and careers. earth sciences canada .com so we advise you to avoid these two sites until further notice. They are managed by a third party website management service who has suffered a data breach, and are working to migrate and restore both sites. This site, cfes-fcst.ca, is not managed by the third party and is working as usual.
June 2026: Graham Wilson and Catrina Russell at Canadian national parks this summer!
The Geologist-in-Residence program is back, now twice as big! Fundy National Park will join Pukaskwa National Park as hosts of Canada's 5th round of Geologists-in-Residence this August. Graham Wilson will be stationed at Pukaskwa National Park August 3-16 while Katrina will be at Fundy National Park August 9-23!! Visit our GIR page to learn more about the program and stay tuned to our social media for updates this summer.
May 2026: Bruce Eglington awarded 2026 mentorship medal
Prof. Bruce Eglington of the University of Saskatchewan has been selected as the CFES Mentorship Medal recipient. Prof. Eglington was awarded the medal for his years of mentorship at an award ceremony at GAC-MAC 2027 St. John's, surrounded by his family and students. Congratulations Bruce!
April 2026: Council & Annual General Meeting in Ottawa
The CFES Council Meeting and Annual General Meeting was held as a hybrid meeting in Ottawa on April 24th - 25th, 2026. We thank all participants and invite you to check out our May 2026 newsletter for a summary.
March 2026: IGC 2028 first circular is here!
The International Geological Congress (IGC) is the premier conference for the advancement of global Earth Science. Canada will host the 38th IGC in Calgary, Alberta in 2028. Read the first circular, submit a proposal to the Call for Sessions, Workshops and Short Courses, or the Call for Field Excursions. and more at www.igc2028canada.org.
Key Publications
Geoscience and Canada
Understanding our Earth: the vital role of Canada's Geoscientists
The vital role that geoscientists play in Canada, their contributions to society and our understanding of the Earth, prepared for a general audience and available on our Publications page.
Educational Outreach and Public Engagement
A Guidebook for Geoscience Conference Organizing Committees
This guide released by CGEN and EdGeo in 2022, outlines best practices for educational outreach program delivery by the Canadian geoscience community.
CFES Statement on Anti-Racism
In its role as the coordinated voice of Canada’s Earth Science community, CFES recognizes the many issues arising from systemic racism in Canada. Divisions of any form based on skin colour or a person's ethnic origin deny the dignity that we all deserve of one another; such divisions must be condemned. CFES fully endorses equity and inclusivity, and it supports all efforts toward these aims.
As with other communities, Canada’s Earth Science community – as well as the many research agencies, enterprises, educational institutions, and service sectors that employ Earth Scientists – all benefit directly from the rich diversity of our citizens. It is a source of strength that adds to our scientific, social, and economic capabilities as individual scientists, as organizations in Earth Science and Science in general. Diversity and inclusivity enhance our contributions to society.
On behalf of its 14 member organizations, CFES calls upon Canadians to reject racism in all forms. We all must work together to build a society based on respect and equity for all.
For its part, CFES pledges to:
1) Review its policies and procedures to identify and eliminate bias;
2) Implement Nominations Committee training to ensure that CFES follows fair and transparent selection processes;
3) Actively seek to diversify Board and committee membership, and awards recipients, thereby fully representing Canada's Earth Science community; and
4) Align our activities and actions with the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.
