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Proactive disclosure Print version | Workshop on landslide hazards and risk management in Canada
State-of-knowledge and Challenges
The Geological Survey of Canada (Natural Resources Canada) hosted an invitational workshop on Landslide Hazards and Risk Management in Canada at the Holiday Inn Hull-Ottawa Plaza la Chaudière in Hull, Québec from 16 to 18 November 2001. In Canada, the response to landslide hazard is fragmented, reflecting the regional nature of the hazard, incomplete data, jurisdictional overlaps, diverse and competing stakeholders, and the multi-disciplinary nature of the issue. The goals of the workshop were to: 1 - summarize the state-of-knowledge of landslides and landslide in Canada; 2 - provide a baseline of knowledge and information for the future establishment of an inter-agency Canada Landslide Loss Reduction Program; and 3 - promote landslide studies in Canada to a level comparable of other leading countries in order to reduce landslide risk. This workshop was a opportunity for engineers, academics, scientists, practitioners, planners, insurers, and other interested parties with landslide concerns to meet and share the best global information available with respect to the following themes: landslide processes and mechanisms, mapping and hazard characterization, and mitigation and risk management. The workshop brought together Canadian specialists from research community and professional practice, as well as other affected sectors, totalling approximately 50 persons. Internationally known practitioners were invited to give keynote addresses on each key theme. Breakout groups addressed multiple aspects of each theme, addressing knowledge gaps and priority activities. The results of each breakout session were discussed in plenary. Aim and Objectives The aim and the objectives of the workshop were to:
The Venue The venue for the workshop was the Holiday Inn Hull-Ottawa Plaza la Chaudière in Hull, Québec (see map enclosed). The Holiday Inn is situated along the north shore of the Ottawa River with spectacular view of Parliament Hill, and within five minutes drive from downtown Ottawa. Organizing Committee
Dr. Réjean Couture
Geological Survey of Canada
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