REGULATORY
Review Advances to Fall Consultations
discussion. Another 278 shared their thoughts via an online survey. Feedback was also gathered through email, at Branch and other meetings, and at sessions held by our champions collaborative. The collaborative is a group of engineering and geoscience professionals — volunteers who are engaging Members and Permit Holders in the legislative renewal process. We expanded the dialogue
APEGA’s review of the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act (EGP Act) is gaining momentum. Round one of our legislative review consultations wrapped up in June with excellent feedback from about 1,300 Members, Permits Holders, and other stakeholders. It’s a great start, but
there’s much more to come. If you want a say in how your professions will be governed in the future and haven’t been involved yet, now is the time. If you’ve already been involved, please don’t stop now. Our second round of consultations kicks off in October. It will delve into some important areas like the size of disciplinary fines and the publication of names of Members who have been disciplined.
by reaching out to other engineering and geoscience self-regulatory organizations across Canada and to self-regulating organizations of other professions in Alberta.
WHY REVIEW THE ACT?
The EGP Act is the provincial legislation that defines your respon- sibilities and obligations as a Professional Member and provides the framework for APEGA to regulate the practices of engineering and geoscience in Alberta. But the Act hasn’t had a major update in more than 30 years. Changes are needed to ensure that the legisla- tion continues to serve the public interest and reflect modern busi- ness practices. We’re working to develop simpler, more robust legislation to regulate our professions in Alberta. In the spring of 2018, we’ll propose recommendations to the Government of Alberta for its consideration. The review is taking place in three phases, starting with the EGP Act itself. Proposed revisions to the Act will be presented to the membership at APEGA’s 2016 Annual General Meeting. This will be followed by a review of the General Regulations and then a review of the bylaws. Recommendations in these areas will be brought forward at AGMs in 2017 and 2019 respectively. APEGA’s legislative review team has identified about 200 opportunities for legislative renewal. That’s why input from stake- holders is so critical to the process. It will inform and influence our recommendations to the government. We’re committed to reporting what we hear throughout the consultations. Feedback from round one, including verbatim comments, has been compiled into a detailed report, We’re Listening: Spring 2015 Consultation Summary , which is available online. Six topics were explored this spring, relating to the Member-in- Training, Licensee, Professional Licensee, and Student membership
ROUND ONE BACKGROUND
It’s clear that Members and Permit Holders take their professional responsibilities seriously. More than 1,000 people participated in our face-to-face consultation sessions, generating a great deal of thought-provoking
HAVE YOUR SAY
APEGA is hosting fall Member consultations in Calgary and Edmonton. Participation is free. Members may claim APEGA CPD credits. Register at apegalegislativereview.ca. Calgary Fall Legislative Review Consultations Courtyard by Marriott, Calgary Airport
October 28, 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., October 28, 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. October 28, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. October 29, 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Edmo nton Fall Legislative Review Consultations Double Tree by Hilton
November, 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. November 12, 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. November 12, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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