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Engineers Canada issues RFP for the development of a feasibility study on academic assessment for non-CEAB applicants for licensure
March 2, 2021
Through the Canadian Engineering Qualifications Board CEQB (CEQB), Engineers Canada is seeking proposals from firms or individual consultants to conduct a feasibility study exploring methods of academic assessment for potential engineering licensees who have not obtained their education through an …
Engineers Canada submits comments on engineering regulation in offshore drilling projects
February 25, 2021
Engineers Canada has submitted comments to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change regarding concerns with the Decision Statements under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act that approved three offshore exploration drilling projects off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. In its let…
Public safety in the ‘Internet of Things’ era
February 25, 2021
In an increasingly digital world, products and devices are evermore interconnected. Doorbells, watches, light bulbs, thermostats, TVs, speakers, appliances, security systems, and vehicles– objects that once performed a simple task are now embedded with transmitters and receivers, and “talk” to each…
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National Engineering Month kicks off with a spotlight on interdisciplinary professions
February 25, 2021
Monday, March 1, 2021, kicks off the start of Canada’s largest celebration of engineering. National Engineering Month not only offers children and youth the chance to explore the world of engineering with online engineering activities and events, but it is also a chance for the engineering communit…
Daily Media Report recap: February 12-25, 2021
February 25, 2021
An investigation into drinking water on First Nations reserves. Senior Queen’s researchers guide younger faculty in career development program. Engineers and Geoscientists BC named a top employer in the province. These were the most-read stories from the Daily Media Report in mid- to late-February…
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Positive reviews for the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec’s pilot project “Mentoring for Women Engineering Students”
February 25, 2021
Article contributed by the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec A year after its launch, the pilot project Mentoring for Women Engineering Students (MWES) is an unqualified success. In January 2020, Kathy Baig, President of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec, clearly laid out two objectives – the first: …
GACIP Summit+ proceedings available
February 23, 2021
Earlier in December, over 90 participants from 30 higher education institutions took part in the 2020 GACIP Summit Plus. Because COVID-19 public health measures prevented an in-person event, the summit shifted from a regional meeting to a national event. This year’s summit addressed GACIP concepts …
New CEAB statement on COVID-19
February 23, 2021
On February 18, the CEAB released a new statement on COVID-19. Building on the statements previously made by the CEAB with regards to COVID-19, and in light of our better understanding of what the short-, medium- and long-term implications the global pandemic will have on CEAB accreditati…
The 2021/2022 visit cycle to be conducted virtually
February 23, 2021
In light of the ever-changing nature of public health restrictions across the country, the CEAB decided at its February 6 meeting that the 2021/2022 accreditation cycle would occur virtually. The CEAB is confident that virtual accreditation visits maintain the same level of rigour as those con…
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Highlights from the February CEAB meeting
February 23, 2021
The Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) held their 169th meeting on February 6. Highlights from the meeting include: A decision that all 2021/2022 accreditation visits will be conducted virtually. The ongoing pandemic restrictions on travel, physical gatherings, and on-campus acti…
