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Counting down the top 5 engineering news stories of 2019
December 19, 2019
What were the most-read stories from our Daily Media Report over the past year? We take a look back at the top five.
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CUSMA updates to elements of NAFTA not to include Chapter 15
December 19, 2019
On December 10, 2019, Canada, the United States, and Mexico agreed to update certain elements of the new North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). No changes were made to Chapter 15 - Cross-border trade in services, the chapter with implications to professional services, affecting the engineering…
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Media coverage of the 30th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre
December 6, 2019
30 years ago, 14 women were killed in a mass shooting at École Polytechnique. Below is a collection of media coverage and op-eds on the anniversary
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Call for expressions of interest in joining the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) Member-at-large position (1 nomination to be considered)
December 5, 2019
CEAB opportunity: The Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board has put out a call for expressions of interest in joining as a member at large.
Remembering the Montreal Massacre 30 years later
December 5, 2019
On December 6, 1989, 14 women were murdered at École Polytechnique in Montreal, QC, when a gunman entered the engineering school and targeted and shot women saying he was “fighting feminism.” Twelve of the women killed were engineering students.
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First-year engineering ceremonies at universities instill sense of ethics and professionalism in students
December 5, 2019
On November 10, 2019, the University of Guelph School of Engineering held its inaugural Gryphon Wing Ceremony. Six hundred first-year engineering students received an ornamental silver wing pin as they pledged to uphold the highest standards of learning and conduct.
Daily Media Report recap: November 22-December 5
December 5, 2019
New research on women and minorities in STEM. An award for Dean Emerita Cristina Amon. The future of solar-powered cars. The ins and outs of roundabouts. These were the most-read stories in the Daily Media Report in late November and early December. New research: New research from Arizona State Uni…
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2019 membership report now available
November 21, 2019
This week, Engineers Canada released its 2019 National Membership Report, which presents data from the 2018 calendar year. The report tracks the growth of the engineering profession in Canada.
Daily Media Report recap: November 7 to 21
November 21, 2019
Self-regulation in the legal profession. A disciplinary notice for an engineer in BC. New research on girls and boys’ aptitude for math. Introducing high school students to engineering in Regina. These were the most-read stories from the Daily Media Report in early November. Role of law societies: …
Accountability in accreditation sees significant advances
November 21, 2019
Structured evaluation framework for accreditation will help ensure continual improvement of the accreditation system.
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