Engineers Canada is performing a governance review. The purpose of the review is to take stock of the current governance system, learn from leading governance practices and identify ways to enhance our governance framework and processes so that they are efficient and responsive to contemporary issues.
The review will focus on the Board’s composition and competencies; roles, operation and reporting of standing committees and direct reports; and voting procedures and observers’ rights at the Board and Members’ meetings. The review is being conducted as part of the strategic direction Realizing a Stronger Federation. The expected outcome is that appropriate changes are endorsed by all twelve engineering Regulators.
Engineers Canada Governance Structure
Next steps are the following*
| Step | Next Steps | Date |
|---|---|---|
Final report |
Submission of the Final Governance Review Report to the Governance Review Task Force (GRTF) | April 2026 |
| Council meetings | Councils provide voting direction to their Presidents for the Annual Meeting of Members (AMM) | April-May 2026 |
| AMM | Members vote on structural changes to the Board, in principle; Bylaw revisions to follow | May 23, 2026 |
| SMM | Members vote on Bylaw changes at a Special Meeting of Members (SMM) | October 8, 2026 |
*In addition to the milestones above, presentations will be made at every Board, CEOG and Presidents Group meetings for the duration of the project.
| Topic | Supporting Document | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final report of initial phase of Engineers Canada 2025-2026 Governance Review | Engineers Canada Governance Review - FINAL REPORT | This final report of the first phase of the Governance Review contains advice and all relevant and current information and recommendations related to the 2025-2026 Governance Review, and should be considered the one and only source document. | 2025 - Spring 2026 |
| Overview of the Initial Phase: Review and Consultation Process | Engineers Canada Governance Review Summary as of January 2026 | This two-page document provides a high-level overview of the project as of January 2026. It is designed to help introduce new regulator presidents and interest holders to the initiative. | 2025 - January 31, 2026 |
| Baseline Assessment and Mandate for Review |
Document for consultation: |
This document provides context for Engineers Canada’s current governance system. | May 22 – August 15 2025 |