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The benefits of joining the Canadian Engineering Qualifications Board
December 17, 2020
The Canadian Engineering Qualifications Board (CEQB) recently posted two openings for members-at-large. These roles represent an opportunity to make lasting contributions to Canadian engineering, while collaborating with accomplished professionals from across the country.
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Engineers Canada submits recommendations to government on impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on women
December 17, 2020
In November 2020, Engineers Canada submitted recommendations to the House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women regarding its study on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on women to ensure that future economic recovery measures bring economic prosperity and support to women.
DiscoverE re-launches Global Marathon as Persist Series, a worldwide speaker series for women in engineering
December 3, 2020
Beginning in February 2021, DiscoverE’s Persist Series will be a monthly episode for women in engineering and tech.
Call for expressions of interest in joining the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB): Member-at-large position (1 nomination to be considered)
December 3, 2020
The Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) is seeking a member-at-large, who will contribute to the CEAB’s ongoing work to accredit undergraduate engineering education programs across Canada. This is a volunteer position at a national level that includes significant travel to meetings and …
New K-12 outreach guide provides scorecard for programs to evaluate their inclusive practices
December 3, 2020
As part of our work towards the 30 by 30 goal, Engineers Canada has worked with engineering outreach experts within the 30 by 30 Champion’s network to develop a guide to assist engineering outreach programs address gender stereotypes, promote the engineering profession, and embed equity and inclusion throughout their work.
Consultation on the Interpretive Statement on Licensure now open
December 3, 2020
The Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) is inviting comments on proposed changes to the Interpretive Statement on Licensure.
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Accredited Employer Member-in-Training Program contributes to stronger licensure applications
December 3, 2020
An overview of an Engineers and Geoscientists BC partnership between regulator and employers, allowing for the development and recognition of ideal training environments where MITs can get exposure to the necessary experience to qualify for professional registration.
Engineers Canada marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities
December 3, 2020
On December 3, International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), Engineers Canada celebrates and takes action for the inclusion of people who live with a disability, whether that is visible or invisible.
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Update on CEAB working groups and task forces
December 3, 2020
With the deferral of most CEAB accreditation visits in the 2020/2021 cycle, the CEAB shifted its focus to priority workplan items. This led to the creation of several working groups and a task force with specific mandates and deadlines. This is a summary of where each of these groups are at in their work.
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Daily Media Report recap: November 20 – December 3, 2020
December 3, 2020
An engineer found guilty of professional misconduct over the 2012 Radiohead stage collapse. Pearl Sullivan, University of Waterloo’s first female engineering dean passes away. A study about gay men in STEM. The engineering achievements of Niagara Falls. These were the most-read stories in the Daily…
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