Summer 2023
The CFG is a not-for-profit group focussed on providing funding to foster and recognize excellence in geotechnical engineering.
Fall, 2023
The CFG will be participating in the GeoSaskatoon Conference in a number of ways. The CFG AGM will be held during the conference and is open to anyone interested. The time and location will be updated as soon as possible.
March, 2023
The Canadian Foundation for Geotechnique is seeking nominations for the graduate scholarships administered by the Foundation. The Bozozuk and Becker awards provide $5000 in funding to graduate students who have demonstrated excellence in their research work.
October, 2022
The 2022 RF Legget award was given to Dr. Robert Chapuis of Polytechnique, Montreal. An article about the award, including comments from Dr. Chapuis can be found at:
September, 2021
Dr. Doug van Dine, past President of the CGS and a Geological Engineering consultant based in Victoria BC was awarded the 2021 RF Legget award at the GeoNiagara conference.
September 2020
At the GeoVirtual conference, the Legget Medal was bestowed on Dr. Wayne Clifton, President of Clifton and Associates. Although the conference was not held in person, the awards ceremony was broadcast to honour those receiving awards recognizing excellence.
April 2020
The Canadian Foundation for Geotechnique notes the passing of Michael Bozozuk who was instrumental in the development of the Canadian Foundation for Geotechnique (CFG) and its predecessor Geo-Contributions and its mandate to fund and support its activities.
October 2019
In recognition of Dr. Becker’s contributions to the geotechnical community, a prize for a Masters level student has been set up. The prize has a value of $ 5,000 and was awarded in 2019.
September 2018
In Edmonton, during the last week of September, a total of $ 14,300 worth of prizes were awarded and the R.F.Legget award was presented to Michel Aubertin at the annual Canadian Geotechnical Society conference. The awards are funded by the Foundation.
June 2017
Charles Kwok became a legacy donor in June 2017. We thank Charles for his generous donation of securities to the CFG-FCG.
