On June 30th, the Governor-General of Canada announced that Don Hayley, a member of the IPA Executive Committee in 2003-08, has been appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada. This is one of Canada’s highest honours. The citation is: Donald Hayley is one of Canada’s leading permafrost engineers. A cold region geotechnical expert, he has contributed to the development of the Canadian Arctic, which has benefited communities and the economy. His groundbreaking innovations include sloped thermosyphons, Canada’s first frozen core dam, and the design and construction of safer winter ice roads. Don’s career in permafrost engineering spanned more than 50 years. His projects were developed all over the Canadian North and in other parts of the circumpolar world. He was active in the IPA, giving plenary talks at ICOP in 1988 and 2008. The IPA congratulates Don on his many contributions to the practice of permafrost engineering and design and congratulates him on this well-deserved and fitting recognition.
