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APEGA Files Appeal in Court Decision on Engineer Title Usage

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Monday, December 11, 2023

The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) filed a notice to appeal on Friday, December 8, to the Alberta Court of Appeal regarding Honourable Justice J.S.

Key Points: 
  • The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) filed a notice to appeal on Friday, December 8, to the Alberta Court of Appeal regarding Honourable Justice J.S.
  • Therefore, APEGA seeks clarity through this appeal on the permissible use of the title “engineer,” citing concerns for public safety and professional integrity.
  • Ensuring titles are not used in a way that is misleading is pivotal in protecting Albertans, which is the driving force behind our decision to appeal,” says Jay Nagendran, P.Eng., APEGA registrar and CEO.
  • Given that the Alberta legislature has passed Bill 7, which addresses the use of the title “software engineer,” APEGA’s appeal is focused on this court decision and its potential to affect the interpretation of unauthorized title provisions more broadly and outside of the technology industry.

Canada's engineering regulators united in opposition to Alberta's Bill 7

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Friday, November 10, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Today Engineers Canada and the country's provincial and territorial engineering regulators sent a letter to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expressing strong opposition to the government's decision to change the province's Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Today Engineers Canada and the country's provincial and territorial engineering regulators sent a letter to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expressing strong opposition to the government's decision to change the province's Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act.
  • The changes would enable technology companies and workers to use the title "software engineer" without holding a professional engineering licence from the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).
  • "Engineering is not just a title, it's a responsibility to the public."
  • "It risks eroding the established framework of professional regulation and could extend beyond engineering, impacting fields such as medicine and health, among others."

LithiumBank Announces Intellectual Property License Agreement with G2L Greenview Resources Inc. for Direct Lithium Extraction Technology, Pilot Plant Testing and Commercialization

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Monday, September 11, 2023

CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LithiumBank Resources Corp. (TSX-V: LBNK) (OTCQX: LBNKF) (“LithiumBank'' or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has entered into an intellectual property license agreement on September 8th 2023 (the “Agreement”) with G2L Greenview Resources Inc. (“G2L”), a subsidiary of Go2Lithium Inc., whereby G2L shall grant to the Company a license (the “License”) in Alberta and Saskatchewan for a full suite of continuous ion exchange technologies (the “Licensed Technology”). The Direct Lithium Extraction (“DLE”) technology will be used to extract lithium salts from enriched brines present at the Company’s lithium development projects.

Key Points: 
  • This update will include the G2L test work results and the effects of the Canadian federal government incentive tax credits for lithium brine processing.
  • G2L will also provide the Company with access to a deployment-ready pilot plant that has been previously operating in Australia.
  • Modifications to the pilot plant are almost complete and it is expected to be shipped in October to Alberta.
  • “This licensing agreement with G2L provides LithiumBank with access to best-in-class direct lithium extraction technology that we expect to have a significant impact on the economics of our Alberta projects,” said Paul Matysek, Executive Chairman of LithiumBank.

Vista Projects announces new CEO, Board changes

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

CALGARY, AB, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The Board of Vista Projects Limited (Vista) is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Mussbacher as their new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective September 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, AB, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The Board of Vista Projects Limited (Vista) is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Mussbacher as their new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective September 1, 2023.
  • "Vista is renowned for driving value for clients across North America and, as we continue to expand our horizon, I'm excited for Vista to find new, innovative ways to create growth for our clients."
  • Since 2006, Mussbacher has worked in process engineering, project management, and system integration roles as Vista has continued to diversify and grow.
  • Vista is also announcing that Alex Campbell, the Founder and Chairman of Vista, is stepping down as Chairman but will continue to provide his expertise on the Board as the Founding Director.

LithiumBank Engages SLB to Conduct Subsurface Reservoir Modelling for Resource Estimation at Park Place Lithium Brine Project, West-Central Alberta

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

The Park Place Project is located approximately 50 kilometres south of the Company’s Boardwalk Project (for which a preliminary economic assessment was recently completed).

Key Points: 
  • The Park Place Project is located approximately 50 kilometres south of the Company’s Boardwalk Project (for which a preliminary economic assessment was recently completed).
  • SLB provides technology solutions along with subsurface engineering services across Alberta and around the globe.
  • LithiumBank has engaged SLB to conduct detailed subsurface reservoir modelling of the Leduc and Swan Hills Formations at the Park Place Project.
  • “We are very pleased to work with SLB on the Park Place lithium-brine project.

LithiumBank Announces Sale of Saskatchewan Projects to Pristine Lithium Corp.

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Monday, July 31, 2023

“The strategic sale of our Saskatchewan Assets to Pristine Lithium will expedite the unlocking of our Saskatchewan properties true potential while allowing LithiumBank to maintain a level of ownership of these assets.

Key Points: 
  • “The strategic sale of our Saskatchewan Assets to Pristine Lithium will expedite the unlocking of our Saskatchewan properties true potential while allowing LithiumBank to maintain a level of ownership of these assets.
  • “We look forward to being supportive partners as Pristine becomes the lithium brine leader in Saskatchewan.”
    “With this transaction, we are excited to be taking the first step towards creating a leading lithium brine developer based in Saskatchewan,” commented Nikolas Matysek, CEO of Pristine Lithium.
  • Figure 1: LithiumBank's Saskatchewan lithium brine projects under agreement to be sold to Pristine Lithium.
  • Neighbouring lithium exploration activities, adjacent to the Company’s South property have reported lithium grades ranging between 98 and 172 mg/L lithium.

APEGA and AAA clarify building envelope practice rights

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

Edmonton, July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) and the Alberta Association of Architects (AAA) have created a joint practice bulletin to clarify building envelope practice rights as defined in the National Building Code – 2019 Alberta Edition (NBC[AE]), the Safety Codes Act, the Architects Act and the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act.

Key Points: 
  • Edmonton, July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) and the Alberta Association of Architects (AAA) have created a joint practice bulletin to clarify building envelope practice rights as defined in the National Building Code – 2019 Alberta Edition (NBC[AE]), the Safety Codes Act, the Architects Act and the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act.
  • “APEGA is proud of our ongoing, collaborative work with the Alberta Association of Architects.
  • Through the joint practice bulletin, Functional Relationships for the Building Envelope Portion of Projects, APEGA and AAA clarify roles and responsibilities for building envelope projects, specifically who can authenticate NBC(AE) schedules for a given building project.
  • “The bulletin provides clarity when there is overlap between the scope of practice of these professional groups in building envelope practice procedures.”
    The joint practice bulletin is approved for use by APEGA and AAA registrants.

APEGA Congratulates Government on its Re-election and Highlights the Importance of Regulation

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Friday, June 2, 2023

APEGA looks forward to continuing to collaborate with the government to further enhance the public’s trust in the high standards of the professions.

Key Points: 
  • APEGA looks forward to continuing to collaborate with the government to further enhance the public’s trust in the high standards of the professions.
  • The government's commitment to promoting innovation and economic growth closely aligns with APEGA's core values and the work of our registrants.
  • Our engineers and geoscientists have been key players in advancing Alberta’s economy in many emerging sectors.
  • By fostering an environment of trust, innovation and accountability, APEGA remains committed to advancing that profession while protecting the public.

APEGA announces new president, executive and councillors

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Friday, March 17, 2023

Plante will lead APEGA’s executive committee of Council, which comprises newly elected president-elect Tracey Stock, P.Eng.

Key Points: 
  • Plante will lead APEGA’s executive committee of Council, which comprises newly elected president-elect Tracey Stock, P.Eng.
  • APEGA also welcomes re-elected councillors Geoffrey Kneller, P.Eng., and Jason Vanderzwaag, P.Eng., and newly elected councillors Mihaela Ciulei, P.Eng.
  • ; Ken Hawrelko, P.Eng.
  • APEGA thanks outgoing councillors Darren Hardy, P.Eng., and RaeAnne Leach, P.Eng., whose terms expire on April 28 at the AGM.

APEGA: Engineering is a regulated profession for a reason

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Saturday, October 15, 2022

This is the same for other regulated professions, such as the health and legal professions.

Key Points: 
  • This is the same for other regulated professions, such as the health and legal professions.
  • Software engineering is a nationally and internationally recognized discipline of engineering.
  • Across Canada, engineering requires extensive education and training, and individuals must be licensed to call themselves an engineer.
  • APEGA remains committed to being a constructive partner in the conversation regarding oversight of the computer engineering profession.