Engineering Matters

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Government and public policy

Engineers Canada submits pre-budget recommendations to the federal government 

August 14, 2025

Engineers Canada’s three recommendations cover infrastructure and defence investments, housing construction, and qualification standards for federal government engineers.

Learn moreabout Engineers Canada submits pre-budget recommendations to the federal government 

News

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Thinking about retirement doesn’t need to be stressful

August 14, 2025

Learn what investment and retirement advice is available to engineers and geoscientists in this article contributed by Engineers Canada’s affinity partner, Canada Life.

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Government and public policy

Bill C-5: Impacts on the engineering profession 

August 14, 2025

The legislation aims to reduce interprovincial barriers to trade and labour mobility and establishes a new, streamlined regulatory process for major projects deemed to be in the national interest.

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Engineers Canada news

Join Engineers Canada’s CEQB Foresight Committee 

August 14, 2025

The committee is dedicated to identifying key issues that will impact engineering regulation in the next 5 to 10 years, providing essential foresight to guide the Canadian Engineering Qualifications Board’s (CEQB) work.   

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Staff picks for summer entertainment

July 10, 2025

The summer calls for slower, more relaxing days. You may have more time to start that new series you’ve had on your list or finally pick up that book you’ve been meaning to read. Among the work on the go, Engineers Canada staff are also unwinding this summer with their favourite podcast, book, or tv series. From interesting think pieces to get you thinking to comedic shows to get you laughing, here’s what we’re diving into this summer.