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Engineers Canada affinity partner helps those affected by tornadoes in Ottawa-Gatineau area
September 26, 2018
Engineers Canada’s affinity partner, TD Insurance, is helping those PEO and OIQ members affected.
Some notes on Engineering Matters
September 20, 2018
Following a summer of analysis, planning, and design work, on September 6, 2018, we relaunched our newsletter as Engineering Matters. With a more focused layout, streamlined newsletter text, deep-dive stories, and more ways to discover related content online, we hope that the changes we’ve made will provide an improved overall experience for anyone and everyone who wants to keep up with the work we’re doing.
Reflections on the path to 30 by 30
September 20, 2018
As always, the recent 2018 National Membership Report provided valuable insights into the state of Canada’s engineering profession. Among the report’s findings, we saw that the number of newly licensed engineers who were women came in at 17.4 per cent, roughly where it has remained for the past four years.
Daily Media Report recap for September 6 to 19
September 20, 2018
The tragic death of an University of Toronto engineering student at the school’s surveying camp, the appointment of a science advisor to the Canadian Space Agency, and a couple of engineering awards announcements in Ontario were amongst the most-viewed content from the Media Monitor over the past t…
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Correction to 30 by 30 statistics
September 20, 2018
Engineers Canada has been made aware of an error in the data it was sent that was included in this year’s National Membership Report and that was used to track progress towards the 30 by 30 goal. The incorrect data stated that in 2017, British Columbia had reached 18.6 per cent of newly licensed en…
Standing Committee releases report on women’s economic security; includes Engineers Canada’s recommendations
September 19, 2018
After almost a year of hearings, testimonies, and written submissions, the House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women recently presented its report entitled Women’s Economic Security: Securing the Future of Canada’s Economy in the House of Commons. In its report, the Committee calls on the Government of Canada to implement measures to increase women’s economic security and ensure their full participation in the Canadian economy.
A closer look at the Competency-Based Assessment project
September 6, 2018
In the 2019-2021 Strategic Plan, The Engineers Canada Board indicated its continuing prioritization of the development of an online system that will provide competency-based assessments for candidates seeking licensure as engineers.
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Engineers Canada President talks gender equality at Status of Women roundtable
September 6, 2018
On August 27, 2018, Engineers Canada President Anette Bergeron, MBA, FEC, P.Eng. and Manager, Public Affairs Joey Taylor attended a Status of Women in Canada roundtable discussion on engaging boys and men in gender equality.
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Programs in Focus: ENGAP at the University of Manitoba
September 6, 2018
The University of Manitoba’s Engineering Access Program (ENGAP) provides a golden opportunity for students of Indigenous ancestry.
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2018 National Membership Report now live
September 6, 2018
This week Engineers Canada released its 2018 National Membership Report. The report gathers annual information on the provincial and territorial engineering regulators’ membership, providing timely and accurate information about the engineering profession in Canada. This year’s report presents data from the 2017 calendar year and indicates steady growth of the profession with some notable gains in the proportion of women joining the profession.
