Canadian Council of Professional Engineers

Morrison Hershfield's Catherine Karakatsanis is the New President of the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC)

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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TORONTO, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Catherine Karakatsanis, P.Eng., Chief Operating Officer at Morrison Hershfield, is the new president of the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC).

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Catherine Karakatsanis, P.Eng., Chief Operating Officer at Morrison Hershfield, is the new president of the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC).
  • In her new role as President, she looks forward to working in partnership with member associations to advance FIDIC's important work.
  • Ms. Karakatsanis' FIDIC tenure continues her impressive career of industry involvement and volunteer work that has spanned over thirty years.
  • She has also held professional regulatory and advocacy body leadership roles with Engineers Canada, Professional Engineers Ontario and Ontario Society of Professional Engineers.

Shelley Williams and Michael Wrinch Appointed to TSBC Board of Directors

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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Vancouver, BC, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Technical Safety BC is pleased to welcome to its Board of Directors, Shelley Williams for a three-year term effective February 20, 2023, and Michael Wrinch for a three-year term effective April 2, 2023.

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  • Vancouver, BC, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Technical Safety BC is pleased to welcome to its Board of Directors, Shelley Williams for a three-year term effective February 20, 2023, and Michael Wrinch for a three-year term effective April 2, 2023.
  • Michael Wrinch is a professional electrical engineer with a PhD in power systems from the University of British Columbia.
  • Technical Safety BC is governed by a board of 12 directors that provides oversight and ensures safety, transparency, and collaboration in their practices.
  • To find out more about Technical Safety BC’s Board of Directors, visit: https://www.technicalsafetybc.ca/about/board-directors .

Wesdome Announces Appointment of Louise Grondin to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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TORONTO, Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX: WDO) (“Wesdome” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Louise Grondin to the Company’s Board of Directors.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX: WDO) (“Wesdome” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Louise Grondin to the Company’s Board of Directors.
  • Since joining Agnico Eagle in 2001, she had held various leadership positions, including Senior Vice President, Environment, Sustainable Development and People.
  • Previously, Ms. Grondin worked for Billiton Canada Ltd. as Manager, Environment, Human Resources and Safety.
  • The Board of Directors is also pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Charles Main to the newly-created position of Lead Independent Director effective February 1, 2023.

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Post Malone, Lizzo, Duran Duran, Lil Nas X, and The Smashing Pumpkins to Headline BottleRock Napa Valley

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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Splendor, Oke Junior, Mama Said, Honeyboys, High Noon, Spring Summer, and Napa Valley Youth Symphony.

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  • Splendor, Oke Junior, Mama Said, Honeyboys, High Noon, Spring Summer, and Napa Valley Youth Symphony.
  • BottleRock Napa Valley also presents its highly entertaining Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage, showcasing a unique mashup of cooking demonstrations with renowned chefs, celebrities, performers and rock stars.
  • Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, BottleRock Napa Valley pairs the very best of the Napa Valley’s wine, food and craft brews with today’s biggest names in music.
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COP27 Greta Goes for Nuclear while Guterres' Statements on NetZero Greenwashing are Unrealistic says Friends of Science

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 13, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As COP27 – the UN Conference of the Parties to the 1992 Framework Convention on Climate Change approaches (Nov. 6-18, 2022 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt) – the climate rhetoric heats up from Greta Thunberg, promoting her new book and rejecting greenwashing, as per this excerpt, published in The Guardian, Oct. 8, 2022, says Friends of Science Society.

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  • Greta Thunberg says Germany should keep their nuclear plants online versus burning more coal, as she promotes her new book, says Friends of Science.
  • UN Sec-Gen Guterres' statements on NetZero climate targets and greenwashing are unrealistic; meanwhile Naomi Klein and Bill McKibben say human rights equal climate justice for COP27.
  • On Oct. 12, 2022, Euronews Green reported that Greta Thunberg supported Germany keeping existing nuclear plants on line, though also advocating for more renewables.
  • Friends of Science Society is an independent group of earth, atmospheric and solar scientists, engineers, and citizens that is celebrating its 20th year of offering climate science insights.

Engineering regulators reiterate licensure requirements for those using "software engineer" and other IT titles

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Friday, August 26, 2022
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"The title 'engineer' is a protected term and can only be used by individuals licensed by one of Canada's engineering regulators."

Key Points: 
  • "The title 'engineer' is a protected term and can only be used by individuals licensed by one of Canada's engineering regulators."
  • The practice of engineering refers to activities that require the application of engineering principles and concern the safeguarding of life, health, property, economic interests, the public welfare or the environment.
  • The public trusts engineers and holds them in high esteem, which is why we, as the engineering regulators, must protect the title."
  • When regulators learn of an improper use of the engineering title they will approach the individual or company to inform them of the prohibited use.

NETA Welcomes Three New NETA Accredited Companies

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Monday, August 16, 2021
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PORTAGE, Mich., Aug. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NETA the InterNational Electrical Testing Association is pleased to announce TAW Technical Field Services, Taifa Engineering Ltd. Group, and ESR Electrical Services as the newest NETA Accredited Companies.

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  • PORTAGE, Mich., Aug. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NETA the InterNational Electrical Testing Association is pleased to announce TAW Technical Field Services, Taifa Engineering Ltd. Group, and ESR Electrical Services as the newest NETA Accredited Companies.
  • NETA Accredited Companies are third-party, independent electrical testing and engineering service businesses providing full-service testing, analysis, and maintenance of electrical power systems.
  • NETA Accredited Companies pass through a rigorous review process which accredits the company only after satisfying all safety, technical, and professional standards.
  • We are pleased to recognize these exceptional organizations as NETA Accredited Companies and know that they will be sought after and held in high regard throughout the power distribution industry.

Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs partners with the Council for Continuing Pharmaceutical Education of Canada.

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Tuesday, July 10, 2018
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NEW YORK, July 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- TheAccreditation Council for Medical Affairs (ACMA), an organization exclusively dedicated to the training & accreditation of medical affairs professionals and the medical science liaison (MSL) profession has partnered with the Council for Continuing Pharmaceutical Education (CCPE), the organization providing training & accreditation of Canadian pharmaceutical industry professionals since 1969.

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  • NEW YORK, July 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- TheAccreditation Council for Medical Affairs (ACMA), an organization exclusively dedicated to the training & accreditation of medical affairs professionals and the medical science liaison (MSL) profession has partnered with the Council for Continuing Pharmaceutical Education (CCPE), the organization providing training & accreditation of Canadian pharmaceutical industry professionals since 1969.
  • "Our alliance with CCPE will help expand the highest standards of competency for the pharmaceutical industry within the MSL/Medical Affairs Profession across the border into Canada."
  • The partnership between the ACMA and CCPE will enable more medical affairs and MSL professionals in Canada to become Board Certified in Medical Affairs via the Board Certified Medical Affairs Specialist Program (BCMAS).
  • For nearly 50 years, they have provided education and accreditation to pharmaceutical industry professionals as well as continuing professional development for the healthcare industry.

2018 Engineers Canada award recipients honoured

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018
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"This year's distinguished award recipients are exceptional," says Engineers Canada president Russ Kinghorn, MBA, FEC, P.Eng., IntPE.

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  • "This year's distinguished award recipients are exceptional," says Engineers Canada president Russ Kinghorn, MBA, FEC, P.Eng., IntPE.
  • This year's award recipients illustrate stories of engineering achievement, excellence, and passion for the profession.
  • All award recipients are available for interviews in their local communities or at the awards ceremony, scheduled for May 24th in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
  • Engineers Canada is the national organization of the provincial and territorial associations that regulate the practice of engineering in Canada and license the country's 290,000 members of the engineering profession.