April 13, 2023
Certificate of Authorization Renewals
Certificate of Authorizations are currently renewing for the period of May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024. All companies
who hold a Certificate of Authorization and are still providing engineering and/or geoscience services within the
province of Manitoba, are required to hold a Certificate of Authorization and need to renew. Renewal payments can be
completed online
or by submitting a cheque by mail to the Association office. If the Certificate of Authorization holder is no longer
providing services within the province and is not planning on renewing, are required to submit a completed
cancellation form.
If you have any questions about your Certificate of Authorization, please email
Certificate of Authorization Coordinator.
Engineers of Tomorrow's Engineer-in-Residence Information Session
Join representatives from Engineers of Tomorrow on
April 26, 2023, to learn more about the
Engineer-in-Residence (EIR) program now operating in Manitoba. This free
program links school teachers with engineering volunteers who provide
regular in-class or virtual activities to support the curriculum and engage
students with the world of engineering. Join fellow educators and engineers
to learn more about what others are doing in their classrooms.
Ask questions, gather ideas and more! For more information about the
Engineer-in-Residence (EIR) program, and to register for this event,
please see the
event listing.
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.
For more information on the Building Tomorrows campaign, please see the
news story.
Online Survey on Canada's Immigration Future
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extend an invitation to a new engagement initiative that has recently been launched -
An immigration system for Canada's future - aimed at exploring how immigration policies and programs can support a shared vision for Canada's future.
IRCC has been talking to people across the country to collaborate on a vision of the future of Canada's immigration system.
As part of these efforts, they have recently launched an survey in hopes that this will provide an opportunity to
share ideas and advice for the future of immigration in Canada.
To participate, please see the
online survey.
Westman Chapter AGM and PD Lunch -
April 21, 2023
The EngGeoMB Westman Chapter invites all practitioners to join them for their AGM, with a professional development presentation on the
Southeast Brandon Drainage Improvement Project to follow. To register for this event, and for more information, please see the
event listing.
Indigenous Knowledge and Perspectives on Climate Change Adaptation -
May 8, 2023 - June 2, 2023
Equitable and just climate action demands the integration of Indigenous perspectives in
climate adaptation and mitigation. This four-week online course, offered by Royal Roads
University, has been designed by Indigenous knowledge holders, Indigenous and non-Indigenous
subject matter experts, and instructional designers.
For more details about the event, please see the
event
listing.
Climate Action for Business: Training & Experience Sharing Forums
The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce 2023 Climate Action Forum Series is
designed to help build awareness and capacity and share experiences among
Manitoba's small-and-medium sized enterprises (SMEs) for enhancing resilience
to climate change and achieving carbon reductions through their home game
(operations and facilities), and away game (products and services offered).
For more information and to register for in-person and online sessions, please see the
Manitoba Chamber of Commerce event listing.