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APEGA’s successfully appeals Human Rights Commission decision
February 10, 2016
In her decision released on January 26, 2016, Justice Ross of the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench overturned a 2014 decision by the Alberta Human Rights Commission (AHRC) tribunal regarding the licensure of internationally trained engineers.
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Unlocking the higher potential of the profession at the Engineering Change Lab workshop
January 27, 2016
From January 15 to 17, 2016, the Engineering Change Lab held its fourth workshop, in conjunction with Engineers Without Borders Canada’s XChange Conference in Hamilton, Ont.
Upcoming workshops and presentations highlight importance of climate change adaptation on engineering profession
January 27, 2016
With the founding of the Public Infrastructure Engineering Vulnerability Committee (PIEVC) a decade ago, and with dozens of successful applications of the formalized climate risk assessment procedure that the Committee developed, Engineers Canada has become a leader in infrastructure vulnerability assessment.
English translation of recommendations from the report of the Charbonneau Commission now available
January 27, 2016
In support of the engineering sector’s continuous learning, Engineers Canada has translated key recommendations of the Charbonneau Commission’s report into how public contracts in the construction industry were awarded and managed. The Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) issued a press release in …
New joint guide outlines best practices for managing parental leave in engineering and geoscience professions
January 18, 2016
OTTAWA, Jan. 19, 2016. Engineers Canada and Geoscientists Canada have today jointly published a planning resource guide that outlines best practices for employees and employers managing maternity or parental leave in Canada’s engineering and geoscience professions. Managing Transitions: Before, Dur…
New joint guide outlines best practices for managing parental leave in engineering and geoscience professions
January 18, 2016
OTTAWA, Jan. 19, 2016. Engineers Canada and Geoscientists Canada have jointly published a planning resource guide that outlines best practices for employees and employers managing maternity or parental leave in Canada’s engineering and geoscience professions. Managing Transitions: Before, Duri…
Suncor joins Engineering Change Lab as Lab Champion
January 11, 2016
The Engineering Change Lab is pleased to welcome Suncor and the Suncor Foundation as its newest Lab Champions.
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Fourth Engineering Change Lab workshop to take place at XChange Conference
January 10, 2016
Building on the success of the first three workshops that took place in 2015, the Engineering Change Lab will be hosting its fourth workshop at the XChange Conference in Hamilton, Ont., from January 15-17, 2016.
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Dr. Marlene Kanga elected as WFEO President-Elect
December 16, 2015
At the World Engineering Conference and Convention in Kyoto, Japan, in early December, Dr. Marlene Kanga, of Australia, was chosen as President-Elect of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO).
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COP-21: Engineering profession committed to doing its part
December 16, 2015
On December 8, 2015, at COP-21 in Paris, France, the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO) issued a statement in which they agreed to help combat climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate disasters.
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