REGULATORY
The Legislative Review in Your Words We asked APEGA professionals why they attended fall legislative review consultations. Here’s what they had to say.
“In the session I attended, I learned that APEGA is bringing forward a number of changes to the legislation that will strengthen the investigative process, which I was happy to see. I spent almost three years on the investigative committee and, in my opinion, the proposed
“I’m a Responsible Member for Nexen in Fort McMurray. I want to have a voice in what happens. If Members want legislation in place that is beneficial to the Association, they have to participate. It’s like voting. If you don’t vote, don’t complain.”
changes will improve the investigative process so that it is fairer to Members under investigation while still protecting the public interest. I think that APEGA has done a superb job of engaging its Members in the legislative review process. ” - MARLIN SCHMIDT, P.GEOL. Edmonton Goldbar MLA “I was practising in the United States and just moved to Alberta. I registered with APEGA this spring and I wanted to learn more about the self-regulatory process and all the changes that are proposed by the legislative review. It’s very important to incorporate Members’ ideas.”
- GARY CHEETHAM, P.ENG. Fort McMurray
“APEGA is our Association. We need to make sure it’s heading in the right direction. It’s good to listen to others’ opinions of the legislative changes, and hopefully that leads to a new set of regulations that work for all of us.” - BRUCE STEWART, P.ENG. Beiseker
- SUNIL GYAWALI, P.ENG. Edmonton
“It’s important for Members to contribute to the legislative review process and give their opinions, as this is related to all of us and affects all of us. I wanted to make sure my voice is heard on the discussion surrounding publishing Member information during an investigation.” - AZITA AZARNEJAD, P.ENG. Calgary
“I started as a Foreign Licensee and do volunteering whenever approached by international graduates, so it’s helpful to understand how those arriving from other countries can become APEGA Members. APEGA is a self-governing organization, so it’s also important that I give feedback and that every Member understands the responsibility that comes alongside that.”
- IMRAN KHAN, P.ENG. Calgary
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