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Findings of Tandem user survey
October 1, 2019
This summer we sent out a feedback survey to gauge the experience users had using Tandem to complete the Enrolment and Degrees Awarded Survey. The survey went to the more than 60 people at 42 HEIs who used Tandem this year, with 33 responding. In general, responses to the system were positive. We a…
P&P Committee meets with the DLC to discuss communication approach
October 1, 2019
This month the CEAB’s Policies and Procedures (P&P) Committee met with the National Council of Deans of Engineering and Applied Science’s Dean’s Liaison Committee (DLC). The group discussed future improvement and ongoing concerns of the DLC. The meetings of these groups are integral to maintain…
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Resource reports sent to NCDEAS schools
October 1, 2019
Because of enhancements available through the Tandem system, this year’s institution-specific resource reports that we prepare for deans will look slightly different than in the past. One key improvement will be the inclusion of information in a bilingual format. On a related note, we’re also in th…
Work of Champions: Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba
September 26, 2019
The 30 by 30 Champions Group, which consists of more than 40 members nationwide, works on strategy and action plans to improve the recruitment, retention, and professional development of women in engineering. They are a major force for change in the engineering profession, and an essential part of Engineers Canada’s goal to see the percentage of newly licensed engineers who are women climb to 30 percent by the year 2030.
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Key committees meet ahead of 2019 fall meetings
September 26, 2019
Ahead of the upcoming fall Board meetings, key committees of the Board recently met in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Daily Media Report recap: September 13 to 26
September 26, 2019
News from the self-regulated professions. An engineering challenge in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. And reflections on being a woman in engineering. These were the most-read stories from the Daily Media Monitor in mid-September. Self-regulated professions: Three of the self-regulated professio…
OIQ submits recommendations on forthcoming changes to Quebec’s Professional Code
September 12, 2019
Earlier this summer, Bill 29 was tabled in the National Assembly of Quebec, proposing amendments to the province’s Professional Code which provides the legislative framework governing several professional orders. The bill focuses on descriptions of the scopes of practice, or the “reserved acts” which only licensed professionals can do. These changes would impact Quebec’s Engineers Act, redefining professional activities reserved to engineers.
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The Work of Champions: Association of Engineers and Geoscientists New Brunswick
September 12, 2019
The 30 by 30 Champions Group, which consists of more than 40 members nationwide, works on strategy and action plans to improve the recruitment, retention, and professional development of women in engineering. They are a major force for change in the engineering profession, and an essential part of Engineers Canada’s goal to see the percentage of newly licensed engineers who are women climb to 30 percent by the year 2030.
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Engineers Canada submits recommendations to government on capacity building, CPTPP
September 12, 2019
In late summer, Engineers Canada submitted recommendations to the federal government in response to two separate consultations—the House of Commons Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs’ study on community capacity building and retention of talent in Indigenous communities, and Global Affairs Canada’s request for input on the possible accession of new members to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
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Daily Media Report recap: August 30 to September 12
September 12, 2019
News from another self-regulating profession. Self-regulation news from another country. The consequences of e-scooter abandonment. These were the most-read stories from the Daily Media Report in early September. Pharmacist suspended: The Alberta College of Pharmacy has found an Edmonton pharmacist…
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