THE DISCIPLINE FILE
Case No. 17-002-RDO continued
reputation of his profession by selling electronic copies of two copyrighted textbooks ( Practical Law of Architecture, Engineering and Geoscience Second Edition and Canadian Professional Engineering and Geoscience Practice and Ethics, Fifth Edition ) and an electronic copy of the copyrighted APEGA National Professional Practice Examination (NPPE) 2003 Questions. E. RECOMMENDED ORDERS On the recommendation of the Investigative Committee, and by agreement of Mr. Zaher Shukr, P.Eng., with that recommendation, and following a discussion and review with the Discipline Committee Case Manager, the Discipline Committee hereby orders pursuant to Section 63 of the Act, that: 1. Mr. Zaher Shukr, P.Eng., will receive a Letter of Reprimand, a copy of which will be maintained permanently in the Member’s registration file and be considered at any future date by APEGA. 2. Mr. Zaher Shukr, P.Eng., will be assessed, and will pay, a fine of $1,000, pursuant to Section 64(1)(b) of the Act, within three (3) months from the date this Order is approved by the Discipline Committee. 3. This matter and its outcome will be published by APEGA in any form or media deemed appropriate, but having regards to the established publication practices of APEGA in prior cases, and such publication will name Mr. Zaher Shukr, P.Eng. 4. Mr. Zaher Shukr, P.Eng., will achieve a passing grade on the National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE) within one (1) year from the date this Order is approved by the Discipline Committee. 5. Mr. Zaher Shukr, P.Eng., will deliver a Letter of Apology to the APEGA Director of Examinations, and provide the Discipline Committee with a copy of said letter and proof of delivery within three (3) months from the date this Order is approved by the Discipline Committee.
The Rules of Conduct of the APEGA Code of Ethics state: 1 Professional engineers, geologists and geophysicists shall, in their areas of practice, hold paramount the health, safety and welfare of the public and have regard for the environment. 2 Professional engineers, geologists and geophysicists shall undertake only work that they are competent to perform by virtue of their training and experience. 3 Professional engineers, geologists and geophysicists shall conduct themselves with integrity, honesty, fairness and objectivity in their professional activities. 4 Professional engineers, geologists and geophysicists shall comply with applicable statutes, regulations and bylaws in their professional practices. 5 Professional engineers, geologists and geophysicists shall uphold and enhance the honour, dignity and reputation of their professions and thus the ability of the professions to serve the public interest. Mr. Zaher Shukr, P.Eng., has breached the Act, and therefore engaged in unprofessional conduct by: 1. Rule of Conduct # 3 Failing to conduct himself with integrity, honesty, fairness and objectivity by selling electronic copies of two copyrighted textbooks ( Practical Law of Architecture, Engineering and Geoscience Second Edition and Canadian Professional Engineering and Geoscience Practice and Ethics, Fifth Edition ) and electronic copies of the copyrighted APEGA National Professional Practice Examination (NPPE) 2003 Questions. 2. Rule of Conduct #4 Failing to comply with the provisions of the Copyright Act by selling electronic copies of two copyrighted textbooks ( Practical Law of Architecture, Engineering and Geoscience Second Edition and Canadian Professional Engineering and Geoscience Practice and Ethics, Fifth Edition ) and electronic copies of the copyrighted APEGA National Professional Practice Examination (NPPE) 2003 Questions. 3. Rule of Conduct #5 Failing to uphold or enhance the honour, dignity and
I, Mr. Zaher Shukr, P.Eng., acknowledge that before signing this Recommended Discipline Order, I consulted
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