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NEWS

DECEMBER 2024
19DEC

Manual of Admissions Updates

The Association has updated the Manual of Admissions based on work and recommendations of the Manual of Admissions Task Group established by Council.

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NOVEMBER 2024
21NOV

CofA Insurance Policy Engagement

Earlier this year, Council established a task group to review the policy on insurance requirements for holders of Certificates of Authorization (CofA). Based on those discussions, as well as input from the insurance industry and legal counsel, a new draft policy has been established.

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20NOV

University of Manitoba École Polytechnique Massacre Memorial Service - December 6, 2024

The University of Manitoba Engineering Society and the Price Faculty of Engineering would like to invite you to attend the École Polytechnique Massacre Memorial Service.

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15NOV

Mailed Renewal Notice Delays

As of November 15, 2024, Canada Post’s operations have shut down during a national strike, affecting millions of Canadians and businesses across the country.

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OCTOBER 2024
30OCT

Probe Research Holding Focus Groups Seeking Members’ Ideas

Legislative change is being driven by the need to ensure that the regulatory framework remains robust, relevant, and responsive to the dynamic landscape of professional practice, public protection, and developing societal expectations while maintaining fairness to its existing licensees and future registrants.

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30OCT

2024 Annual General Meeting and Annual Awards Ceremony

On Thursday, October 24, 2024, Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba welcomed David Amorim, P.Eng., as the new Association President for 2024-2025. On the same day, nine awards were presented to outstanding individuals and companies at the Annual Awards Ceremony held at the Fort Garry Hotel.

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27OCT

Updated & New CBA Guides Available

Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba has adopted updated guides for competency-based assessment (CBA) to align with the CBA reporting system used by the Association and other Canadian regulators. Instead of the previous single CBA guide, four guides that are user and profession-specific are now available for guidance and reference.

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16OCT

Equity in Professional Regulation Practitioner Survey Data Summary

One’s experience and sense of belonging in the professions varies by identity. The majority of respondents are seeing both Association and employers’ efforts toward equity, diversity, and inclusion as positive or very positive.

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9OCT

CanDACC: Recruiting Professionals to Resolve Construction Disputes

CanDACC is looking for a diverse group of construction professionals to become certified adjudicators to adjudicate these disputes. Engineers, project managers, architects, quantity surveyors, lawyers, and others who have at least 10 years construction related experience and have an interest in adjudication may apply.

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9OCT

New Changes at the EngGeoMB Mentorship Centre

Looking for the perfect space to work, study, present, or meet? Good news! The Association’s Mentorship Centre is now open to all students, interns, licensees, general members, and senior members in good standing.

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2OCT

EngGeoMB Phone System Upgrade

EngGeoMB will be upgrading their phone system on October 9, 2024. With our phone system upgrade, there are some changes that will affect how you contact EngGeoMB employees. We want you to be aware of these changes and ask that you please read this message carefully to help ensure the transition to our new phone system causes you as little disruption as possible.

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1OCT

CBHCC Seeking Expressions of Interest to be Considered for Advisory Council Chair Position

The Canadian Board for Harmonized Constructions Codes (CBHCC) is seeking expressions of interest from individuals to serve as Chair of the Advisory Council for Harmonized Construction Codes (Advisory Council) for the 2025-2030 code development cycle set to launch in January 2025.

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SEPTEMBER 2024
18SEP

2024 By-law Proposals

After engagement with membership, through open engagement sessions and third-party focus groups, review by the By-law Review Committee, drafting by legal counsel, and further member engagement, Council has approved the list of by-law proposals for 2024.

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17SEP

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: 2024 Orange Shirt Day Events

The Southern Chiefs’ Organization is pleased to share information about upcoming activities taking place across Manitoba leading up to and taking place on the 2024 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2024. Please note that September 30 is also known as Orange Shirt Day.

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17SEP

New Seminar Videos Explain Significant Changes in the 2020 National Model Codes

The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) has released a set of twelve informational videos on the significant changes that were introduced into the 2020 National Model Codes.

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12SEP

Incentive for New Graduates of the U of M and Brandon University to Become an Intern

Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba is pleased to announce that starting October 1, 2024, graduates of the University of Manitoba and Brandon University whose degree is awarded after October 1, 2024, and who apply to become an intern within 12 months of their degree awarded date will have the intern application fee ($150) waived.

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AUGUST 2024
29AUG

EngGeoMB Volunteers with Habitat for Humanity

On August 22, 2024, EngGeoMB volunteers joined Habitat for Humanity Manitoba at their largest development in the history of the organization’s 35 years, located on Pandora Ave. West in Transcona.

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29AUG

2024 Chapter Picnic

EngGeoMB Chapters joined together for a fun-filled day at Assiniboine Park on August 24, 2024, for their annual Summer Picnic: The perfect opportunity to unwind, connect with fellow engineers, and enjoy the great outdoors!

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7AUG

Dr. Brad Hayes, Ph.D., P.Geo., FGC, Receives 2024 Canadian Professional Geoscientist Award

Geoscientists Canada is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2024 Canadian Professional Geoscientist Award – Dr. Brad Hayes, Ph.D., P.Geo., FGC, of Calgary, AB.

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JUNE 2024
27JUN

International Women in Engineering Day 2024 Panel Discussion Event

To commemorate International Women in Engineering Day (June 23), Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba held a panel discussion event featuring four female professionals, Sarah Soprovich, P.Eng., Aimee Intac-Leung, P.Eng., Erin Cooke, P.Eng., Jennifer St. Laurent, P.Eng., and was moderated by Courtney Mandock, P.Eng.

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21JUN

Our Future Campaign: Wine and Cheese Wrap-Up Event

The Indigenous Chapter of the Association hosted a wine and cheese event on the evening of June 12, 2024, to thank and honour the Indigenous engineering students, interns, and professionals featured in the Our Future campaign.

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21JUN

Making Links Engineering Classic (MLEC) 2024

On Thursday, June 20, the 2024 Making Links Engineering Classic golf day was held at Quarry Oaks in Steinbach.

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6JUN

2024 Volunteer Appreciation Night

On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba celebrated Association volunteers at The Manitoba Museum Planetarium, for our Annual Volunteer Appreciation Night.

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5JUN

Christine Vaillancourt, P.Geo., FGC, takes office as President of Geoscientists Canada for 2024-2025

On June 1, 2024, at the 84th Meeting of the Board of Directors of Geoscientists Canada, held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Christine Vaillancourt, P.Geo., FGC, took office as President for the 2024-2025 year after serving a year as President-Elect. Ms. Vaillancourt is Assistant - Director and Research for CONSOREM at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi and acts as Chief Geologist for Northern Shield Resources Inc.

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5JUN

The Seventh Annual MLA Reception

On Thursday, May 16, 2024, Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba hosted its seventh annual MLA Reception in Winnipeg. This event provided an excellent opportunity for numerous insightful dialogues about the engineering and geoscientific professions.

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5JUN

Geologize Practical Geocommunication Courses

Geologize's courses teach current, critically acclaimed communication skills for geoscientists.

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MAY 2024
28MAY

2024 Draft By-law Proposals

After engagement with practitioners, through open engagement sessions and third-party focus groups, and after review by Council's By-law Review Committee, legal counsel has drafted the following by-law changes. In accordance with the By-laws, the By-law Review Committee is seeking feedback from the membership.

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27MAY

Participate in the Public Review of Proposed Changes to the 2020 National Model Codes

The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) is inviting code users, interested parties, and the broader public to take part in the next public review of proposed changes to the 2020 editions of the National Model Codes.

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23MAY

Engineering Regulators Sign Agreement to Strengthen Collaboration and Harmonization

On May 23, 2024, Canada’s 12 engineering regulators across the country gathered to sign a National Statement of Collaboration to further expand their partnership. The signing ceremony took place in Winnipeg as part of Engineers Canada’s 2024 Spring Meetings and Annual Meeting of Members.

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23MAY

Engineers Canada’s Names Philip Rizcallah as Chief Executive Officer

President Nancy Hill, B.A.Sc., LL.B., FCAE, FEC, P.Eng., and the Board of Engineers Canada are pleased to announce the appointment of Philip Rizcallah, P.Eng., as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective August 6, 2024. Rizcallah succeeds Gerard McDonald, MBA, P.Eng., ICD.D, who will be retiring after six years of service to the association.

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10MAY

Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba Welcomes Michael Gregoire, P.Eng., FEC, as CEO/Registrar/Secretary

Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Gregoire, P.Eng., FEC, as the CEO/Registrar/Secretary, effective immediately.

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9MAY

Paul Hubley, P.Geo., FGC to become new CEO of Geoscientists Canada

Geoscientists Canada is pleased to announce that Paul Hubley, P.Geo., FGC, will take the helm of Geoscientists Canada as Chief Executive Officer upon the retirement of the current CEO, Andrea Waldie, P.Geo., FGC, on May 31, 2024. With effect as of May 1, 2024, Mr. Hubley will serve as Incoming CEO as part of the leadership transition.

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APRIL 2024
17APR

Call for Abstracts - 2024 Ingenium Professional Development Seminars

Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba will host its annual conference, Ingenium, in a virtual format in November 2024! The Association welcomes abstracts for presentations on any topic related to engineering and geoscience and the professionals which practice in those fields, for consideration for inclusion in Ingenium’s Professional Development Seminars.

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16APR

CBHCC Recruiting Volunteers to Develop 2030 Editions of Canada’s National Model Codes

The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) is seeking volunteers to support the development of the 2030 editions of Canada’s National Model Codes.

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12APR

National Volunteer Week 2024

During this week of National Volunteer Appreciation - April 14 to 20, 2024 - Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba would like to take this time to thank you for your hard work and dedication in volunteering with the Association. This year's national volunteer appreciation campaign slogan is Every Moment Matters.

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4APR

Volunteer Applications are Now Open for the 2024/2025 Engineer in Residence Program

Engineers of Tomorrow is now welcoming applications for the Engineer in Residence Program for 2024/2025. The EIR program is an engineering outreach program, reaching elementary and high school students. The volunteer EIR brings real-life dimension to the curriculum, using hands-on projects, presentations, and other activities in the classroom.

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MARCH 2024
27MAR

Manitoba Government Appoints New Board for Efficiency Manitoba

The Manitoba government has appointed a new board of directors for Efficiency Manitoba and issued a new mandate letter to the Crown Corporation, Environment and Climate Change Minister Tracy Schmidt, minister responsible for Efficiency Manitoba, announced recently.

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27MAR

Climate Risk Institute Courses

This spring, extend your learning on topics including infrastructure climate risks, the globally-recognized PIEVC risk assessment protocol, risk management and communication, climate law, and climate smart policy and procurement. These e-learning courses, led by industry leaders and experts, follow a hybrid model, blending the best of both self-paced learning and live, interactive sessions with experts and peers.

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21MAR

PEGW 2024: All About Provincial Engineering and Geoscience Week

Each year, March is celebrated in Canada as National Engineering Month (NEM), but across the country, some provincial regulators allot a week of NEM to Provincial Engineering and Geoscience Week (PEGW). In Manitoba, March 17 - 23, 2024, is dedicated to PEGW, allowing for the celebration of engineers, and geoscientists, and the vital role they play within the province.

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21MAR

2024 Spaghetti Bridge Competition: A PEGW Pasta Pulverization Success!

This year, EngGeoMB experienced amazing numbers during Provincial Engineering and Geoscience Week: Over 1,000 enthusiastic students joined the Association from all over Manitoba to design, build, and smash bridges during the annual 2024 Spaghetti Bridge Competition for a total of weight held at 14,984.2 kg!

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13MAR

Engineering in Manitoba: A History of Firsts

Although Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba was officially founded in 1920, engineering has long been practiced within the prairie province. From Indigenous peoples since time immemorial, to the first women engineers, to the first trails blazed, the first buildings constructed, and the first bridges built: Manitoba history is filled with engineering firsts.

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4MAR

Certificate of Authorization Renewals Are Now Open

Certificates of Authorization are currently renewing for the period May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025. Renewal notices have been mailed to the listed authorized designate.

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1MAR

Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba Celebrates National Engineering Month

March 1, 2024, marks the beginning of National Engineering Month (NEM): Canada’s largest celebration of engineering!

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FEBRUARY 2024
20FEB

Geoscientists Canada Offering Complimentary Geocommunication Course

Through Geoscientists Canada, Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba has acquired a professional development opportunity which allows all our registrants FREE access to Geologize’s critically acclaimed course 'Practical Geocommunication'

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8FEB

2024 Curling Funspiel

On January 10, 2024, EngGeoMB hosted the annual Curling Funspiel! Eighteen teams gathered at the St. Vital Curling Club in search of a fun afternoon, prizes, and their name on the trophy.

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1FEB

EngGeoMB Launches Search for Permanent CEO/Registrar

Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba announced today that the search for a permanent CEO/Registrar has officially begun. Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba's Council has engaged Lively Consulting to facilitate the recruitment process.

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JANUARY 2024
30JAN

Engineers Canada CEO Job Posting

Engineers Canada is recruiting for a Chief Executive Officer. They are looking for a strategic thinker who can inspire action and achieve results.

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30JAN

Nova Scotia Court Ruling Reinforces Right to Practice Legislation

Nova Scotia court ruling reinforces 'right to practice' legislation.

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DECEMBER 2023
20DEC

Geoscientists Canada CEO Job Posting

Geoscientists Canada is looking for their next Chief Executive Officer, a position that will help guide and administer their dynamic organization.

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18DEC

Lake Winnipeg Basin Program: 2024/2025 Call for Proposals

As part of the Federal Freshwater Action Plan, led by the Canada Water Agency, investments through Freshwater Ecosystem Initiatives will support actions that address regional freshwater challenges and priorities. The Lake Winnipeg Basin Program (LWBP) will provide financial support for eligible partner-led projects that improve the water quality and ecological health of Lake Winnipeg and its basin.

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15DEC

2024 Renewals

2024 renewals open annually in November with a deadline of December 31 each year.

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6DEC

Engineers Canada: Call for Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB)

The Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) is seeking three members-at-large who will contribute to the CEAB’s ongoing work to accredit undergraduate engineering education programs across Canada. This national volunteer position includes significant travel to meetings and participation in on-site accreditation visits at higher education institutions across Canada. CEAB membership is not remunerated.

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5DEC

Manitoba Labour and Immigration: Apply to Adjudicate Construction Code Permit Disputes

Association members with expertise in Manitoba’s construction codes (Building, Plumbing and Energy for Buildings) are sought to serve as adjudicators of disputes under The Permit Dispute Resolution Act and Regulation taking effect March 1, 2024. For more information and to apply, please see the news story.

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NOVEMBER 2023
28NOV

Engineers Canada: Participate in the Futures of Engineering Accreditation Survey

The Futures of Engineering Accreditation (FEA) project wants to hear from people who have enrolled in engineering education or have direct experience with the engineering licensure process. They are conducting a survey to gather insights from engineering students, graduates, applicants for licensure and professionals about their experiences related to accreditation, engineering competencies, and licensure.

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22NOV

Engineers Canada Awards

The Engineers Canada Awards recognize and celebrate the achievements of engineers and engineering students who are advancing the engineering profession and improving the lives of Canadians and others around the world.

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17NOV

Legislation Changes

Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba is governed by The Engineering and Geoscientific Professions Act ('Act') and the Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba By-laws ('By-laws'). Working with members, stakeholders, and government, updates were made to the Act, along with supporting changes to the By-laws, which both come into effect on November 1, 2023.

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16NOV

Ingenium On-Demand Hub

Did you miss the 2023 Ingenium Professional Development Seminars? It's not too late! Register now to gain instant access to recordings of all 20 sessions, which are available to view until February 9, 2024.

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31OCT

Act and By-Law Changes

Engineers Geoscientist Manitoba is happy to announce that the changes to The Engineering and Geoscientific Professions Act (‘the Act’) were officially proclaimed on May 17, 2023, and came into force on November 1, 2023. The changes to the Act necessitate consequential changes to the By-laws.

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OCTOBER 2023
31OCT

2024 Construction Codes Implementation

The Province will adopt the new Manitoba Building Code, Manitoba Plumbing Code, Manitoba Energy Code for Buildings and Manitoba Fire Code effective January 1, 2024.

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25OCT

Participate in the Public Review of Proposed Changes to the 2020 National Model Codes

The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) is inviting the public to take part in the third public review of proposed changes to the 2020 editions of the National Model Codes.

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20OCT

2023 Annual General Meeting and Annual Awards Ceremony

On Thursday, October 19, 2023, Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba welcomed Kathryn Atamanchuk, P.Eng., as the new Council President for 2023-2024. The next day, on Friday, October 20, 2023, nine awards were presented to outstanding individuals at the Annual Awards Ceremony.

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11OCT

New Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) Website Launched

The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) is excited to announce the launch of its new website.

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4OCT

2024 Building Code Implementation

The Province will adopt the new Manitoba Building Code (MBC) effective January 1, 2024, i.e. the 2020 National Building Code of Canada with Manitoba amendments, Regulation 78/2023.

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AUGUST 2023
30AUG

Provincial Financial Support for Internationally Educated Professionals

The Government of Manitoba launched the Manitoba Careers for Internationally Educated Professionals Program to support internationally educated professionals towards their goal of working in their professional field in Manitoba.

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3AUG

Royal Canadian Mint Issues New $1 Coin Honouring Engineer and “Queen of the Hurricanes” Elsie Macgil

The Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a new $1 commemorative circulation coin honouring Elsie MacGill, an exceptional Canadian who broke barriers as an engineer and leading advocate of women’s rights.

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2AUG

Provincial Release of 2023 Registration Review Evaluation Report for EngGeoMB

The Manitoba government released the 2023 Registration Review Report for Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba, as part of its efforts to review 31 self-regulated professions in Manitoba for compliance with The Fair Registration Practices in Regulation Act and identify areas of improvement.

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JULY 2023
19JUL

Changes to Commercial Inspections & Building Occupancy Requests

Resulting in part from recent industry feedback, the City is changing commercial inspections and occupancy requests effective July 19, 2023.

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7JUL

Manitoba Government - 2020 National Model Codes Update

The Manitoba government will adopt the 2020 national model codes for building, plumbing, fire, and energy as published by the National Research Council as of January 1, 2024, following an extensive industry consultation.

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5JUL

MCRT Infrastructure 2.0 Delivers 15 Course Sessions to 848 attendees in 2023

On November 28, 2022, the Association and the Manitoba Government signed a Conservation and Climate Fund grant agreement for the Association to provide engineers, geoscientists, and other infrastructure professionals and decision-makers with advanced knowledge and skills in climate change adaptation and mitigation. The program ended on March 31, 2023.

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4JUL

Upcoming Act Changes and Proposed By-law Change Video

Engineers Geoscientist Manitoba is happy to announce that the changes to The Engineering and Geoscientific Professions Act (‘the Act’) were officially proclaimed on May 17, 2023. The embedded video outlines the upcoming Act changes and the upcoming By-law change proposals.

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JUNE 2023
28JUN

Engineering and Geoscience: Engaging Us All to Evolve

The Association thanks everyone who took the time to respond to the recent member survey. We received 979 responses, which represents about 12% of our membership and registrants.

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19JUN

Interim CEO, Registrar, and Secretary

After a full review with management and the HR consultant, as well as an interview process, on May 11, 2023, Council passed a motion to appoint Michael Gregoire, P.Eng., MBA, FEC, as the Interim CEO, Registrar, and Secretary for a period of at least 12 months. Michael has 15 years of progressive experience in professional regulation and worked in consulting engineering prior to joining the Association.

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16JUN

2023 Making Links Engineering Classic

On June 15, the 2023 Making Links Engineering Classic golf day was held at Quarry Oaks in Steinbach. Over 216 golfers joined us on the links for a day of golf, prizes, and an opportunity to network with fellow professionals. Thank you to all of our generous sponsors and everyone who came out to make this event possible!

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14JUN

Act Change

Engineers Geoscientist Manitoba is happy to announce that the changes to The Engineering and Geoscientific Professions Act (‘the Act’) were officially proclaimed on May 17, 2023, with a coming into force date of November 1, 2023.

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14JUN

By-law Change

After engagement with membership, through open engagement sessions and third-party focus groups, review by the By-law Review Committee, drafting by legal counsel, and further member engagement, Council has approved the list of by-law proposals for 2023.

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5JUN

Manitoba Seeks Feedback on Adoption of 2020 National Model Building, Plumbing, Fire, & Energy Codes

The Manitoba government is seeking final public and industry feedback on plans to adopt the 2020 model building codes earlier than mandated under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement, bypassing the 2015 edition. The 2020 editions will bring Manitoba under the most current building codes faster, in line with other provinces.

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9JUN

Doug Bell, P.Geo., FGC, takes office as President of Geoscientists Canada for 2023-2024

On June 3, 2023, at the 79th Meeting of the Board of Directors of Geoscientists Canada, held in Yellowknife, NT, Doug Bell, P.Geo., FGC took office as President for the 2023-2024 year after serving a year as President Elect. Mr. Bell resides in Manitoba and is a Partner with Dillon Consulting.

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7JUN

Practitioner Survey Closed

EngGeoMB was seeking input from practitioners on a variety of questions in this year's Practitioner Survey. All practitioners were encouraged to have their say on topics such as engagement, formal cautions, competency-based assessment, equity and representation, and more.

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MAY 2023
31MAY

The Sixth Annual MLA Reception

The annual MLA Reception is a cornerstone event for the members of the Association, including the Council, past presidents, and committee members. On Thursday, May 18, 2023, Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba hosted its sixth annual MLA Reception in Winnipeg.

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31MAY

Equity in Professional Regulation: Consultation Sessions

Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba will be building a plan for Equity in Professional Regulation, and to build this plan and the strategies within it, we are seeking members to join upcoming virtual consultation sessions.

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31MAY

Communication Survey Closed

The EngGeoMB Communication Survey was available to practitioners between April 19 and May 10, 2023. The feedback received will be used to enable us to make changes to improve our communication with you.

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11MAY

2023 Draft By-law Proposals

After engagement with practitioners through open engagement sessions and third-party focus groups, and after review by Council's By-law Review Committee, legal counsel has drafted the following by-law changes. In accordance with the By-laws, the By-law Review Committee is seeking feedback from the membership.

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10MAY

EngGeoMB on Social Media

Have you followed the Association on social media? Follow EngGeoMB on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter to stay up to date with Association news, events, and more!

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9MAY

2023 Practitioner Survey

EngGeoMB is seeking input from practitioners on a variety of questions in this year's Practitioner Survey. All practitioners are encouraged to have their say and be heard. This information assists the Association leadership in direction on topics of interest and ongoing projects.

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3MAY

Manitoba Moose 2023-2024 Ticket Package Offer for EngGeoMB

The Manitoba Moose Hockey Club offers Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba discounts on their 2023-2024 Ticket Packages.

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2MAY

CBHCC Seeking Input on Policy Considerations in the National Model Codes

The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) is seeking input from stakeholders, experts, code users, and the general public on the Wave Two draft policy recommendations for developing and implementing greenhouse gas emissions provisions in the National Model Codes before finalizing the policy framework.

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APRIL 2023
19APR

The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer: Deadlines Extended for Expressions of Interest

The Corporation of the Seven Wardens will be celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer in 2025. Recently, the 100th anniversary committee met on March 16, 2023, and decided to extend the deadlines for the two EOIs.

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12APR

Engineers Canada Launches Campaign to Inspire People to Think about Engineers in New Ways

Engineers Canada has launched a new campaign that calls on Canadians to think differently about the value of engineers. Conceived in collaboration with Canada's provincial and territorial regulating bodies and Engineers Canada, the "Building Tomorrows" campaign challenges Canadians to expand their perceptions of engineers—not just as builders of bridges and buildings—but as builders of solutions that make our world a better place.

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MARCH 2023
30MAR

Spaghetti Bridge Competition - A Smashing Success!

Over 780 enthusiastic students joined the Association from all over Manitoba to design, build, and smash their bridges during the annual 2023 Spaghetti Bridge Competition in honour of Professional Engineering and Geoscience Week (PEGW).

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30MAR

Public Review of Proposed Changes to the 2020 National Model Codes

The public review of the second set of proposed changes to the 2020 editions of the National Model Codes is now open. The proposed changes included in this public review relate to the National Building Code of Canada and the National Plumbing Code of Canada. The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) invites code users, stakeholders and the public to review the proposed changes and provide feedback.

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30MAR

Keystone Professional Correction

The Notice on page 4 of the 2023 Spring issue of The Keystone Professional was not an order of the Discipline Committee as was indicated in the printed version of the magazine. The digital version of the magazine has been corrected. Our apologies for the error.

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15MAR

PGO: Incidental Practice Registration to Facilitate Short-Term

In February 2022, Professional Geoscientists Ontario (PGO) announced the implementation of Incidental Practice Registration for geoscientists registered in other jurisdictions in Canada, which allows them to legally work short-term in Ontario, with a registration process designed to be quick, easy and inexpensive.

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9MAR

The Our Future Campaign Launch

Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba is proud to announce the launch of the new Our Future media campaign. The Our Future campaign features five Indigenous engineering students, interns, and professionals interested in improving infrastructure in Indigenous communities, giving back, and talking about their challenges and successes on their path.

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7MAR

Certificate of Authorization Renewals Are Now Open

Companies that hold a Certificate of Authorization to provide engineering or geoscience services in Manitoba must renew annually.

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FEBRUARY 2023
22FEB

Call for Abstracts - 2023 Ingenium Professional Development Seminars

Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba will host its annual conference, Ingenium, in a virtual format in October 2023. Ingenium is a premier professional development opportunity for the engineering and geoscience community in Manitoba, with participants representing a cross-section of the 9,200 practitioners who work in the province’s private and public sectors.

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21FEB

Permit Dispute Resolution Regulation & Performance Standards Regulation

The Building Permitting Improvement Act received Royal Assent on May 20, 2021. In order to implement the changes in Schedules A and B of the Act, the Department of Labour and Immigration is proposing the creation of two new regulations:

  • The Permit Dispute Resolution Regulation, under The Permit Dispute Resolution Act.
  • The Performance Standards Regulation, under The Buildings and Mobile Homes Act.
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15FEB

New Chapter for Queer Engineers and Geoscientists

A group of Association members is working to establish a new membership chapter for queer engineers and geoscientists.

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6FEB

Undertaking Notice - R. Sancio

This is notice that on December 21, 2022, Romegio (Romy) Sancio signed an undertaking and acknowledgement regarding fraudulently sealed projects.

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JANUARY 2023
7JAN

Association CEO & Registrar Notice

On January 7, 2023, the duties of the CEO, Registrar, and Secretary was taken over by Michael Gregoire, P.Eng., MBA, FEC, on a temporary basis. After 17 years as CEO & Registrar, Grant Koropatnick has stepped down from the Association.

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4JAN

Arab Members Chapter 2023 Student Bursaries

The Arab Members Chapter of Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba is pleased to announce bursaries for engineering students in the province of Manitoba. A total of four (4) bursaries will be awarded. The deadline to submit the applications is January 12, 2023.

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DECEMBER 2022
23DEC

Member Renewals Due December 31, 2022

Renewals must be completed and submitted to the Association on or before December 31, 2022. Please note that the Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba office will be closed from Monday, December 26, 2022 - Monday, January 2, 2023 inclusive.

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20DEC

2020 Model Code Adoption Stakeholder Feedback

The Province of Manitoba has recently announced it will adopt the 2020 editions of the national model construction codes (building, plumbing, energy, and fire). As the posted proposal was to adopt the 2015 edition of the national model codes, Inspection and Technical Services is enquiring with several key stakeholder groups if there are any questions or concerns specific to adoption of the 2020 edition of the national model codes.

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13DEC

Registration Committee Appeal Hearing for A.J. Pudavick

A Registration Committee preliminary appeal hearing for an appeal by A.J. Pudavick is scheduled for Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. by video conference.

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8DEC

Association CEO & Registrar Receives Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal

At a ceremony held at the Manitoba legislature on November 28, 2022, CEO & Registrar Grant Koropatnick, P.Eng., FEC, was presented with the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee medal for service to her late Majesty and the people of Manitoba.

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6DEC

Have Your Say On Climate Resilience Training

The Manitoba Climate Resilience Training Team is seeking input from practitioners about their adaptation and mitigation training priorities and training delivery preferences.

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NOVEMBER 2022
23NOV

Seven Wardens Announce Review of the Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer

The Corporation of the Seven Wardens Inc. is a not-for-profit Canadian Corporation, managed by volunteers, whose purpose is to administer and regulate the use of “The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer”. Local groups, or Camps, across Canada are responsible for the delivery of the Ritual to candidates.

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2NOV

Geoscientists Canada Offering Complimentary Geocommunication Course

Through Geoscientists Canada, Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba has acquired a professional development opportunity which allows all our registrants FREE access to Geologize’s critically acclaimed course 'Practical Geocommunication'

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OCTOBER 2022
26OCT

Bill 233 – The Engineering and Geoscientific Profession Amendment Act

Bill 233, The Engineering and Geoscientific Professions Amendment Act, was concurred in, read for the third time, and passed at the legislative session on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.

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14OCT

2022 Annual General Meeting and Annual Awards Ceremony

On Thursday, October 13, 2022, Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba welcomed Ian Smallwood, P.Eng., as the new Council President for 2022-2023. The next day, on Friday, October 14, 2022, nine awards were presented to outstanding individuals at the Annual Awards Ceremony.

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20OCT

Request for Proposals - Consultant: Equity and Engagement in Professional Regulation

Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba has released a request for proposals (RFP) seeking a qualified consultant to develop and consult on implementation of a strategic plan to strengthen gender equity, anti-racism, decolonization and anti-oppression professional development, and accountability measures in the professional regulation of engineering and geoscience practices in Manitoba, both for members and certificate of authorization holders.

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SEPTEMBER 2022
21SEP

North American Commercial and Industrial Insulation Standards Manual Now Available in Canada

In late 2021, TIAC finalized an agreement with the Midwest Insulation Contractors Association (MICA) to endorse the 9th edition of that organization’s manual—renamed the North American Commercial and Industrial Insulation Standards (NACIIS) manual.

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AUGUST 2022
17AUG

Did You Know? - A Record Number of Interns

Did you know that Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba has an all-time high number of interns?

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10AUG

Did You Know? - The Title of Engineer or Geoscientist

A person cannot call themselves an engineer or geoscientist unless they are a member of EngGeoMB?

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JUNE 2022
30JUN

Manitoba Regulatory Consultation Portal

The 2015 National Model Code Adoption project is posted for 45-days public consultation on the Manitoba Regulatory Consultation Portal.

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