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Transport Canada invests in climate risk assessments, but other government departments still have long way to go in assessing climate threats
October 17, 2017
Transport Canada announced last week that it is investing up to $16.35 million over five years in the Transportation Assets Risk Assessment initiative, which focuses on climate risk assessments of federal transportation assets.
Understanding the Changing Legal Climate: A Primer on Climate Law for Engineers and Other Professionals
October 16, 2017
Engineers Canada, Zizzo Strategy and Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) are jointly offering a professional development course entitled “Understanding the Changing Legal Climate: A Primer on Climate Law for Engineers and Other Professionals.”
Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation presents awards and scholarships to 15 women studying engineering
October 5, 2017
At the Engineers Canada Board meeting in Ottawa, ON, on September 26, 2017, the Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation presented its annual awards and scholarships to 15 young women pursuing degrees in engineering.
Driving WinTech: Cross-country tour seeks to elevate women in tech
October 5, 2017
This September, Women in Tech World kicked-off a cross-country fact-finding mission as part of their quest to elevate women in tech.
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Register today: Engineers Canada courses to equip engineers with climate resilience skills
October 3, 2017
Several upcoming courses offered by Engineers Canada will educate engineers on infrastructure risk assessment and on the legal implications associated with their practice in the context of a changing climate.
Data Management System Advisory Committee meets
October 1, 2017
On Wednesday, October 18, the System Advisory Committee had a face-to-face meeting in Ottawa to provide input on the requirements of the data management system to be developed, and the request for proposal (RFP) that will be distributed to identify a partnering vendor. The meeting was productive wi…
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RFP development progressing
October 1, 2017
With the advice of the Advisory Committee, Engineers Canada is finalizing an RFP to select a partner to deliver a data management system for accreditation and enrolment. The requirements for the system have been developed in light of the input that stakeholders have provided. While we cannot act on…
The AIP team grows with addition of Accreditation Program Specialist
October 1, 2017
On October 23, Engineers Canada welcomed Mya Warken to the accreditation team as our Accreditation Program Specialist. Mya will be the point person for all things related to the training of participants involved in the accreditation of engineering education programs. Prior to joining Enginee…
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Infrastructure Resilience Professional (IRP) Credential Course Continuing Professional Development Short Course
September 29, 2017
Climate change is here. It has already had a serious impact on our infrastructure, economy and environment; and its future impacts will only grow with time. Mitigation efforts may slow the rate of change, but are unlikely to reverse the trend.
Infrastructure Resilience Professional (IRP) On-Line Workshop Continuing Professional Development On-Line Workshop
September 29, 2017
Integrating Climate Risk into Infrastructure Development: The PIEVC Protocol February 20 - March 2, 2018 Engineers Canada is pleased to partner with Risk Sciences International (RSI) to offer this on-line version of the introductory workshop on the PIEVC Protocol for infrastructure climate risk and…
