SFU EARTH SCIENTIST JOHN CLAGUE NAMED TO ORDER OF CANADA

Clague is a recognized expert on the geological history of Earth that spans the ice age to the present, known as Quaternary science. Clague is a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and a professor emeritus with the Geological Survey of Canada. He is also the past Canada Research Chair in Natural Hazard Research and former director of the Centre for Natural Hazard Research at SFU.

Clague’s research on a range of scientific topics has resulted in the publication of more than 200 papers and books and numerous awards and citations. He is a frequent media commentator on worldwide natural disasters. He also engages in numerous outreach events that educate the public about natural hazards and local geology.

Since his retirement, Clague remains active in geological research with projects in Argentina and the European Alps and in consultation projects for private-sector geotechnical companies. An active philanthropist, he is the chair of the board of directors of the Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C. Foundation and is involved in several charities serving children and disadvantaged people in Metro Vancouver.

The Order of Canada was created in 1967.Since then, more than 7,000 people from all walks of life have been invested for their desire to “create a better country.”  The Governor General makes appointments on the recommendation of the Advisory Council for the Order of Canada.