REGULATORY
SIDEBAR
2016 AND BEYOND
There are three phases to the legislative review. The first phase, now underway, is a review of the EGP Act itself. This phase of the review will continue into 2016, with the next round of consultations beginning at the end of February and concluding in March. Discussion topics for this round will be confirmed by Council in February. After that, we’ll start reviewing the Act’s General Regulations, and then the Bylaws. Proposed changes in these areas will be brought forward at AGMs in 2017 and 2019 respectively. Any proposed recommendations that have been endorsed will go forward to the Government of Alberta for its consideration.
STAY INFORMED, PROVIDE INPUT
DID YOU KNOW?
The Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act (EGP Act) governs
• Review proposed recommendations by watching information videos or reading discussion briefs at apegalegislativereview.ca. • Attend or participate in APEGA Branch or Permit Holder events and webinars, or meet with champions collaborative Members face-to-face. (The collaborative is a group of engineering and geoscience professionals who are engaging Members and Permits Holders in the legislative renewal process.) Watch for more information about these events in your electronic Branch News, the e-PEG, and the e-PEG Extra. • Send comments or questions to legislative-review@ apega.ca. • Take the online survey. The next survey will be on the website in late February.
APEGA professionals and their practices — but the legislation actually belongs to the Government of Alberta. The province has encouraged APEGA to update the EGP Act and bring forward proposed recommendations.
WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE PART
feedback from Members, Permit Holders, and other stakeholders. We want to thank everyone who’s been part of the discussions, encourage them to continue — and encourage those who haven’t participated yet to get involved now. The process will continue for several more years so there’s still plenty of time. Your ideas will inform and influence our recommendations to the provincial government on any proposed amendments.
This is your opportunity to share your insights and opinions on important topics that will help modernize the Act, which hasn’t had a major update in more than 30 years. Renewal will ensure that the provincial legislation continues to reflect modern business practices and will allow APEGA — and our Members and Permit Holders — to better protect the public interest. Consultations and surveys held over the past year have gathered thoughtful
The EGP Act directly affects the practices of Professional Engineers and Professional Geoscientists in Alberta, defining your responsibilities and obligations as a professional. That’s why it’s important for APEGA Members to take part in the legislative review consultations now underway.
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