Last year, the Province of Manitoba introduced legislation that will allow the testing of automated vehicles on provincial roads. Testing on public roads will be permitted through a new regulation and a technology testing permit issued by the Minister of Infrastructure with eligibility requirements and conditions to maintain road safety. In addition to consulting with stakeholders, the Province is seeking public feedback on vehicle technology testing on Manitoba roads via their online portal. To review the engagement presentation and take part in the survey, please see EngageMB's website. Feedback will be accepted until Tuesday, September 14, 2021.

The Women in Engineering and Geoscience Mentorship Program, which follows the upcoming academic year, groups engineering or geoscience students with an intern (EIT or GIT) and a licensed professional member to engage in a formal mentoring relationship. This unique program provides participants with opportunities to network with other engineers and geoscientists, hone their mentorship skills, and ultimately create a community of women in engineering and geoscience in Manitoba. An optional information session will be held on September 10, 2021 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom for those interested in learning more about expectations from participants. To learn more about the Women in Engineering and Geoscience Mentorship Program, please see our webpage. To register as a mentor or protégée, see the Mentorship Program Application Forms. The Pakistan Members Chapter is once again collaborating with Manitoba Start to facilitate a cover letter workshop. The workshop will include a detailed demonstration on how to craft a refined cover letter for those with an engineering background who are looking to target private sector opportunities. To register, please fill out the online form found at the event listing. Join the India Members Chapter for an online professional development seminar with two presentations about computing trends and technology evolution, and the benefits of incorporation vs. sole proprietorship. To find more information on speakers and registration, please view the event listing.