The Geological Survey of Canada or GSC is part of the Earth Sciences Sector of Natural Resources Canada. GSC is called Commission géologique du Canada in French. GSC is responsible for performing geologic surveys of the country, developing Canada's natural resources and protecting the environment. ImageMetadata File history File links Gsc100. ... The Department of Natural Resources, also referred to as Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), is a department of the government of Canada responsible for natural resources, energy, minerals and metals, forests, earth sciences, mapping and remote sensing. ... Geology (from Greek γη- (ge-, the earth) and λογος (logos, word, reason)) is the science and study of the Earth, its composition, structure, physical properties, history, and the processes that shape it. ...

History

In September of 1841, the Province of Canada legislature passed a resolution that authorized the sum of 1,500 sterling be granted to the monarchy for the estimated expense of performing a geological survey of the province. In 1842, the Geological Survey of Canada was formed to fulfill this request. William Edmond Logan was in Montreal at the time and made it known that he was interested in participating in this survey. Gaining recommendations from prominent English scientists, Logan was appointed the first GSC director on April 14, 1842. Four months later, Logan arrived in Kingston, Ontario to compile the existing body of knowledge of Canada's geology. In the spring of 1843, Logan established the GSC's headquarters in Montreal. September is the ninth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of four Gregorian months with 30 days. ... take you to calendar). ... Note: for information about Canadas present-day provinces, see Provinces of Canada. ... Sterling may refer to: Sterling (car), a British automobile manufacturer. ... 1842 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Sir William Edmond Logan (April 20, 1798 – June 22, 1875) was a noted 19th century Canadian geologist. ... This article needs cleanup. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population - Total (mid-2004) - Density Ranked 1st UK 50. ... April 14 is the 104th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (105th in leap years). ... 1842 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Kingston, Ontario, with a population of approximately 146,8381 people, is located in the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor at the eastern end of Lake Ontario, where the lake runs into the St. ... 1843 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

Reference

Reading the Rocks - The Story of the Geological Survey of Canada 1842-1972. Morris Zaslow, 1975, The Macmillan Company of Canada Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, ISBN 0-7705-1303-4

External link

• Life of a Rock Star (English and French)
• Official GSC website (English and French)