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Daily Media Report recap: August 3-August 17, 2023

August 17, 2023

Alberta’s attempts to diversify the workforce is stymied by discrimination. Eleven iconic civil engineering landmarks to add to your bucket list. Estimates for Newfoundland tunnel project double, and predict large annual losses and slower trips. These were the most-read stories in the Daily Media Report in early August.

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Engineers Canada news

Looking to the past to predict the future: facing the threat of wildfires in Canada

August 17, 2023

In this edition of Building Tomorrows, Quazi Hassan uses information from the past and present to predict future disasters and develop resiliency plans for mitigating the increasing risk of wildfires in Canada.

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Government and public policy

Engineers Canada submits recommendations to federal government for 2024 budget

August 17, 2023

This year’s submission includes four recommendations on specific topics important to the engineering profession. 

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Equity, diversity, and inclusion

New $1 coin features engineer and “Queen of the Hurricanes,” Elsie MacGill 

August 17, 2023

The Royal Canadian Mint issued a new $1 commemorative circulation coin honouring Elsie MacGill, the country’s first woman professional engineer and a leading advocate of women’s rights.  

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Daily Media Report recap: July 21-August 3, 2023

August 3, 2023

Engineers and Geoscientists BC names steering committee for new advocacy body. Engineers warn that the wrong supply mix could increase Ontario electricity costs. UBC engineering researchers investigate new use for plastic bottles. These were the most-read stories in the Daily Media Report in late July.

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Engineers Canada news

Q&A with Nancy Hill, Engineers Canada President

August 3, 2023

In May, Nancy Hill was inducted as Engineers Canada’s 81st President. She will guide the Board as it works on a number of priorities, including development of the 2025-2029 strategic plan. Engineering Matters sat down with Hill and discussed what she sees ahead for the term.

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Regulation

New CEQB feasibility study considers best methods for assessing academic credentials for non-CEAB applicants

August 3, 2023

The Canadian Engineering Qualifications Board has produced a feasibility study for engineering regulators to consult when assessing non-Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board applicants for licensure.

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Government and public policy

New National Position Statement on engineers’ roles in helping Canada achieve net-zero

August 3, 2023

The new National Position Statement emphasizes the essential role engineers play in providing the technical expertise and solutions necessary for Canada to achieve its net-zero emissions targets by 2050.

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Engineers Canada news

Behind the scenes at Engineers Canada: Regulatory research and international mobility

August 3, 2023

This summer, we’re taking you behind the scenes at Engineers Canada to share some of the important work of staff and their impact on the engineering profession at a national level. 

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Engineers Canada news

Behind the scenes at Engineers Canada: Translation

July 20, 2023

This summer, we’re taking you behind the scenes at Engineers Canada to share some of the important work of staff and their impact on the engineering profession at a national level.

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Pagination