2026-04-02 News Notice

The Association office will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, for Good Friday, and Monday, April 6, 2026, for Easter Monday.

Act and React Activity #5: CTTAM and EngGeoMB
Practitioners are asked to review some considerations regarding Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba (CTTAM) for The Engineering and Geoscientific Professions Act, evaluate the public interest considerations, why it matters to you and your practice, and then provide your feedback by answering a few survey questions. For more information, please read the full news story.

Act and React Activity #6: Diversity of Perspectives in Decision-Making Bodies
Practitioners are asked to review some considerations regarding whether The Engineering and Geoscientific Professions Act ensures there are diversity of perspectives in decision-making bodies, evaluate the public interest considerations, think about how this relates to you and your practice, and then provide your feedback by answering a few survey questions. For more information, please see the news story.

Potential By-law Changes: Member Engagement - Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Council invites all members to participate in an open engagement session discussing potential by-law changes for 2026. This engagement session will go over the By-law Change Process and potential changes will be presented for discussion and feedback. For more information and to register for this session, please see the full event listing.

2024 Manitoba Electrical Code Enforcement
The 2024 Manitoba Electrical Code (MEC), which adopts the 2024 Canadian Electrical Code, will be enforced Wednesday April 1, 2026. The Winnipeg Electrical By-law (WEB) 118/2025 will be enforced at the same time. The MEC, WEB and related 2024 Technical Interpretations will be posted online on Wednesday April 1, 2026. The video of the virtual code seminar held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, including responses to questions arising from the seminar, will be posted to the City of Winnipeg website once final edits are complete.

EngGeoMB Act Change Project: Public Open House - Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba invites the public and practitioners to participate in open houses regarding potential changes to The Engineering and Geoscientific Professions Act; online and in-person options available. To register for this open house and for more information, please see the full event listing.

Thinking About Running for Council? Let's Talk! - Friday, April 10, 2026
Are you curious about what it's like to serve on Council? Wondering if it's the right next step in your professional journey? The Nominating Committee is now accepting applications from professional members interested in being nominated for the 2026 Council election. Join us at noon to learn more about the role, what's involved, and how you can make a difference in the future of our professions.

Arab Members Chapter Presents: Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channel Project - Saturday, April 18, 2026
Lake Manitoba and the Lake St. Martin Outlet Channel Project are a major flood mitigation initiative designed to better regulate water levels and reduce the risk of flooding in surrounding communities. The presentation will feature speakers Mohammed Zeid, Jaime Smith, and James Betke, touching on project purpose and background information, environmental and consultation process, and more. For additional information about the event, please see the event listing.

Building Resilience Gathering: Embodied Carbon Edition - Wednesday, April 8 / April 15 / April 22, 2026
Sustainable Building Manitoba is hosting the Building Resilience Gathering: Embodied Carbon Edition, this April; a three-part series exploring how embodied carbon is reshaping engineering design, materials, and decision-making. Join two online afternoon sessions featuring expert insights, tools, and real project case studies, plus an in-person evening focused on what it will take to advance low-carbon building in Manitoba. For more information and to register, please see the entire event listing.