News Release Archive

  • Government of Alberta Plans to Improve Interprovincial Trade

    Jul 17, 2019, 09:53 AM by Mark Minor
    As part of an effort to increase interprovincial free trade, the Government of Alberta has announced that it will make it easier for skilled workers in other Canadian jurisdictions to practise in Alberta. The government aims to improve processes and strengthen language as a way to decrease the time it takes professional regulatory bodies to recognize out-of-province professional credentials.
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  • APEGA’s Registrar & CEO Receives Notable Fellowship

    Jun 21, 2019, 09:09 AM by Mark Minor
    APEGA Registrar & CEO Jay Nagendran, P.Eng., has been elected as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE), putting him among the boldest and brightest of Canada’s professional engineers.
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  • APEGA and the Fair Registration Practices Act

    Jun 19, 2019, 08:22 AM by Danielle Fudger
    On June 19, 2019, the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 11, the Fair Registration Practices Act. This bill aims to increase the speed at which internationally trained applicants’ credentials are recognized for self-regulated professions.
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  • APEGA and ASET Sign Joint Submission

    May 21, 2019, 08:12 AM by Danielle Fudger
    On March 11, 2019, APEGA and the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET) signed and submitted a joint letter to the Government of Alberta (GoA) recommending…
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  • APEGA Awarded Three-Year, $350,000 Status of Women Canada Grant

    May 4, 2018, 10:24 AM by Mark Minor
    APEGA has a long history of supporting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We’re taking it to a new level thanks to a three-year, $350,000 grant from the Status of Women Canada, a federal government organization that promotes economic, social, and democratic equality for women.
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  • APEGA Announces Discipline Decision for 2007 CNRL Tank-Roof Collapse

    Jan 3, 2017, 22:00 PM by Danielle Fudger
    APEGA announced the results of its formal investigation regarding permit holder Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) and the Horizon Oil Sands Project tank roof-support structure that failed during construction on April 24, 2007, resulting in the tragic loss of life and injuries to workers.
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  • CEO Departs APEGA; Interim CEO Appointed

    May 13, 2016, 00:00 AM by Bailey Anderson
    Dr. Steve Hrudey, P.Eng., president of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta, regrets to announce that effective today CEO Mark Flint, P.Eng., is no longer on staff with APEGA. Effective immediately, Heidi Yang, P.Eng., is the interim CEO.
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  • APEGA Statement on Mihaly Appeal of Queen’s Bench Decision

    Mar 2, 2016, 00:00 AM by Bailey Anderson
    Ladislav Mihaly is appealing the Court of Queen’s Bench January 26, 2016 decision to uphold APEGA's appeal. Justice Ross reversed the decision of the Alberta Human Rights Commission (AHRC) tribunal and also dismissed Mr. Mihaly’s cross appeal.
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  • APEGA Statement on CNRL OH&S Report

    Feb 17, 2016, 00:00 AM by Bailey Anderson
    Based upon new information contained in a recently released Occupational Health & Safety report, APEGA has restarted its review into the 2007 CNRL Horizon project tank farm structure that failed during construction.
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  • APEGA’s Appeal of Mihaly Decision Succeeds

    Jan 27, 2016, 09:17 AM by Mark Minor
    A Court of Queen’s Bench Justice has upheld APEGA’s appeal of an Alberta Human Rights Commission (AHRC) tribunal decision in allegations made by Ladislav Mihaly. Madam Justice Ross also dismissed Mihaly’s cross-appeal.
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  • APEGA past-president Gilliland exonerated

    Oct 14, 2015, 00:00 AM by Bailey Anderson
    In November 2014, then-APEGA President Dr. Jim Gilliland, P.Eng., resigned in light of a potential conflict of interest. An APEGA investigative committee panel report has concluded that there was no evidence of unprofessional practice by Gilliland or his employer.
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  • Professional Engineers and Geoscientists partner with CCSD to enhance science and math education

    Apr 21, 2014, 00:00 AM by Bailey Anderson
    APEGA and The Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD) have signed a memorandum of agreement in Calgary to enhance science and math education in Calgary catholic schools.
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  • APEGA to Appeal Alberta Human Rights Tribunal Decision

    Feb 10, 2014, 00:00 AM by Bailey Anderson
    APEGA will file a notice of appeal to the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench against a decision made by an Alberta Human Rights Commission tribunal known as Ladislav Mihaly vs. The Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA).
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