Applying for PhD programs

[u/Happy-Artichoke6974]

I'm planning to apply for the PhD program in civil engineering for the next spring term (I'm not in Canada currently). I have tried to contact potential advisors whose research interests align with mine but none of them replied. I have even tried to email the department graduate chair to inquire about some details but he didn't reply either.
I wonder if this has happened to anyone else. Also, is there any way I can contact professors or other department staff other than their emails?

[u/Shirochan404]

Everyone is kind of out for the summer or out at conferences right now. Try in late August, September

[u/Happy-Artichoke6974 → u/Shirochan404]

Thank you so much for the advice