Book Description

The concept of the amalgamation of the Earth Physics Branch (EPB) and the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) has been discussed both formally and informally during the past few years. This document makes recommendations that include separately recognizing the EPB as the centre for the development in the government service of the science of geophysics, that adequate mechanisms of linkage and mutual cooperation among groups working on geophysics and geodosy be set up and maintained, that the EPB increase its media visibility, that the EPB expand its mandate to include basic research to understanding geophysical processes of Canada's landmass, that staff exchanges take place between the two organizations, and various other recommendations that would make the EPB a governmental organization devoted specifically to comprehensive research in geophysics.