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International Committee

 

International Committee Membership 2011-2012

 

The International Committee acts as the focal point for Engineers Canada's international activities and work undertaken by committees, volunteers and staff. It allows Engineers Canada to play a more active role in the international arena, which includes negotiating agreements to facilitate greater international mobility for Canadian engineers.

The International Committee keeps the Board of Directors abreast of new opportunities to maintain and/or enhance international mobility for Canadian engineers. It monitors existing mutual recognition agreements that concern partial or full professional practice, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Mutual recognition agreements promote high international standards for engineering practice, and increase the visibility of Canada's rigorous qualifications, accreditation methods, standards of engineering practice, and licensing system

The Committee is also responsible for monitoring the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Engineer and Engineers Mobility Forum registers, and for coordinating the development of new mutual recognition agreements at the Board of Directors’ request. As part of this work, the Committee may initiate and coordinate research on the registration and licensure systems used in other countries. The Committee also monitors international trade activities to assess their impact on public safety and the Canadian engineering profession.

Mutual recognition agreements also help Engineers Canada's member associations and ordre to evaluate the professional qualifications of foreign engineers seeking professional engineering licensure in Canada.

 

The Globalization of Engineering Education and Practice Workshop – May 5, 2011, Ottawa, Ontario

This workshop examined and identified the potential impacts of globalization on regulating the profession in Canada with respect to international changes in engineering education, practice and regulation.

Workshop Summary Report 

 

Workshop Presentations

Mobility of Canadian Engineers, Richard Fletcher, FEC, P.Eng., Chair, International Committee, Engineers Canada

Globalization and the Procurement of Engineering Services, A. Steeves, P.Eng. Vice-President Administration and Secretary-Treasurer, EXP. (formerly of ADI Group)

Engineering Education and Globalization, David S. Strong, P.Eng., Professor and NSERC Chair in Design Engineering, Queen’s University

Presentation to Engineers Canada, Gerrie Doyle, OAA RAIC, IRC Chair, OAA Past-President

International Engineering: Implications for a Canadian Industry, John Boyd, Former FIDIC President

U.S. Licensure: Current Issues, Future Challenges, Jerry Carter, Executive Director, NCEES

International Engagement at UBC, Dr. John Hepburn, Vice-President Research & International, University of British Columbia

European Environment Overview, John Power, Director General, Engineers Ireland

Presentation by Michelle Cooper, Director, Services Trade Policy Division, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada