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Canadian Societies for the Geophysical Sciences (CSGS)

What is CSGS?
A mechanism to link, integrate and coordinate the geophysical sciences in Canada
  • A voice from the geophysical sciences to government, funding agencies, industry, the public
  • A way to promote the advancement of the geophysical sciences in Canada
Goals
  • Facilitate collaboration and exchange amongst Canadian geophysical sciences
  • Coordinate and promote a vision for the integration of the geophysical sciences in Canada

Benefits from:

  • Commonality of approach – application of physics to dynamical Earth systems, linkages to environment, chemistry, biology, geology
  • Scientific exchanges and interdisciplinary linkages in the geophysical sciences
  • Coordinated voice to scientific funding bodies and government on issues of policy relating to, and support for, the geophysical sciences
  • A vision for the advancement of the geophysical sciences in Canada
Where are the Geophysical Sciences in Canada?

IUGG has associations corresponding to:

  • Geodesy
  • Geomagnetism & Aeronomy
  • Hydrology
  • Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
  • Physical sciences of the Oceans
  • Seismology & Physics of Earth’s interior
  • Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth’s interior
  • Cryospheric Sciences
In Canada, 7 out of 8 of these associations link to CGU and CMOS.

Activities

  • Joint meetings of members of CSGS
  • Enhance profile of geophysical sciences with the public and representation in secondary and post-secondary education
  • Identify and recommend research support by governments and others
  • Recommendations to member societies
Membership/Operation

Any society that makes a scientific contribution to the geophysical sciences.

Members currently include:

  • Canadian  Geophysical Union (CGU)
  • Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (CMOS)
  • Canadian Society of Soil Science (CSSS)
  • Canadian Water Resources Association (CWRA)
  • Canadian Society for Agriculture and Forest Meteorology (CSAFM)
Terms of Reference

Canadian National Committee for the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics

This Committee acts to promote the geosciences within Canada. CMOS is responsible for nominating members of this committee to represent the interests of IAMAS (International Association of Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences) and IAPSO (International Association of the Physical Sciences of the Ocean).

Canadian IUGG Quadrennial Report: http://cgu-ugc.ca/cnc_iugg/#report2015to2019

The Partnership Group for Science and Engineering (PAGSE)

PAGSE is a cooperative association of more than 20 national organizations in Science and Engineering, representing approximately 50,000 individual scientists and engineers from academia, industry and public service. Formed in June 1995 to represent the Canadian science and engineering community, PAGSE's mandate is to educate and inform federal Parliamentarians, decision makers and other leaders of the importance and significance of Canadian research and innovation to economic development, and society as a whole. PAGSE became a non-profit organization in 2020. CMOS is a member of this association.

Here are the reports on the activities of the Partnership Group for Science and Engineering (PAGSE):

ANNUAL REPORTS

NEWSLETTERS

Annual Report July 1 2016 - June 30 2017 PAGSE Newsletter - April 2020
Annual Report July 1 2018 - June 30 2019 PAGSE  Newsletter - August 2020
Annual Report July 1 2019 - June 30 2020 PAGSE Newsletter - December 2020
Annual Report July 1 2020 - June 30 2021 PAGSE Newsletter - April 2021


Science Pages

The Canadian Consortium for Research (CCR)

The Canadian Consortium for Research (CCR) was established in 1976. It consists of 18 organizations that represent researchers in all disciplines across Canada. While the majority of these researchers are based in universities, the constituent organizations have numerous members in government laboratories and in private sector research centres. With more than 50,000 researchers and 500,000 students represented in these member groups, the CCR is the largest umbrella organization in Canada whose primary concerns are the funding of research in all sectors and support for post-secondary education.

All activities of the Consortium are conducted with volunteers from the constituent member societies and organizations. A six-member steering committee provides the planning and leadership for the CCR and reports to the Consortium at regularly scheduled monthly meetings of the member representatives.

Science Media Centre of Canada

The Science Media Centre of Canada is an independent, not-for-profit organization that exists to raise the level of public discourse on science in Canada by helping journalists access the experts and evidence-based research they need to cover science in the news. The SMCC is supported by over 120 Charter Members and ongoing support from our patron organizations.

CMOS is one of the 120 charter members of SMCC.

American Meteorological Society (AMS)

The Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (CMOS) and the American Meteorological Society (AMS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for mutually beneficial interaction. On October 31, 2014, the MOU was signed by both Presidents, Dr. Harinder P. S. Ahluwalia of CMOS and Dr. William B. Gail of AMS.  In 2019 the MOU was extended by both Presidents, Kimberly Strong of CMOS and Jenni Evans of AMS until October 31, 2024.

This MOU will allow CMOS members to join AMS as “Affiliate Members” and with benefits provided to Affiliate Members as outlined on the AMS website, including, but not limited to a subscription to the digital version of the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society (BAMS), member rates on all journals, books, and other products of the AMS, and member registration rate for all AMS meetings. The dues rate for Affiliate Members will be approximately 66% of the normal member rate.  CMOS members will apply for Affiliate Members status directly with AMS, and AMS will handle all aspects of the application and annual renewal process. Members of CMOS will be asked to provide their CMOS membership number (or other appropriate identification) that can be confirmed with CMOS at the discretion of AMS.

AMOS members will receive reciprocal benefits. Several other benefits to both Societies are listed in the MOU. For a full description, please consult the CMOS - AMS agreement .

Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (AMOS)

The Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (CMOS) and the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (AMOS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for mutually beneficial interaction. In November 2018, the MOU was signed by both Presidents, Paul Kushner of CMOS and Andrew Marshall of AMOS.

This MOU will allow CMOS members to join AMOS as “Reciprocal/Affiliated Members” and with benefits provided to Reciprocal/Affiliated Members as outlined on the AMOS website, including, but not limited to access the digital version of the Bulletin of the Australian Meteorological & Oceanographic Society, and access to career and employment opportunities. The dues rate for Reciprocal/Affiliate Members will be equal to the professional retired member rate.  CMOS members will apply for Reciprocal/Affiliate Members status directly with AMOS, and AMOS will handle all aspects of the application and annual renewal process. Members of CMOS will be asked to provide their CMOS membership number (or other appropriate identification) that can be confirmed with CMOS at the discretion of AMOS.

AMS members will receive reciprocal benefits. Several other benefits to both Societies are listed in the MOU. For a full description, please consult the CMOS - AMOS agreement .

Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS)

The Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (CMOS) and the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for mutually beneficial interaction. In July 2020, the MOU was signed by Marek Stastna, President of CMOS and Liz Bentley, Chief Executive of the RMetS.

This MOU will allow CMOS members to join the RMetS as Members with benefits provided to Members as outlined on the RMetS website, including, but not limited to access the digital version of Weather. The dues rate for Members will be equal to 25% of the RMetS membership rate.  CMOS members will apply for Members status directly with the RMetS, and the RMetS will handle all aspects of the application and annual renewal process. Members of CMOS will be asked to provide their CMOS membership number (or other appropriate identification) that can be confirmed with CMOS at the discretion of the RMetS.

RMetS members will receive reciprocal benefits. Several other benefits to both Societies are listed in the MOU. For a full description, please consult the  CMOS - RMetS agreement .


SCOR is the leading international non governmental organization for the promotion and coordination of international oceanographic activities. It does not have the resources to fund research directly; therefore, SCOR science activities focus on promoting international cooperation in planning and conducting oceanographic research, and solving methodological and conceptual problems that hinder research. Scientists from thirty six nations participate in SCOR working groups and scientific steering committees for large scale ocean research projects. The working groups are the heart of SCOR’s program, each proposed by scientists from the community with specific terms of reference and a finite period of operation.

Go to SCOR Website