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Updated Applicant Portal Now Shows Time Estimates

June 2, 2026
Engineers and Geoscientists BC has made significant upgrades to its online applicant portal to help applicants – including first-time applicants and trainees applying for professional registration – get clearer time estimates for their applications.
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Board Approves Organizational Truth and Reconciliation Strategy

June 2, 2026
Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s Board recently approved the first Organizational Truth and Reconciliation Strategy, marking a key milestone in the organization’s reconciliation journey and deepening a longstanding commitment.
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Board Approved Budget with Fee Increases

June 2, 2026
On May 27, the Engineers and Geoscientists BC Board approved the organization’s 2026-2027 (FY2027) budget, which includes fee increases across several categories.
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Career Listings Closing and Transitioning to BC Society of Engineering and Geoscience

May 22, 2026
The Engineers and Geoscientists BC Career Listings service will be winding down soon as one of the last pieces in the planned transition to activities focused solely on regulation.  
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Licensees Now Eligible for Certified Professional Program

May 5, 2026
Professional licensees (P.L.Eng.) are now eligible to become Certified Professionals (CPs) – expanding opportunities to participate in a program that supports more efficient building permitting and construction oversight in BC.
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Public Campaign Promotes "A Safe Today and a Strong Tomorrow”

May 4, 2026
To promote better understanding of our organization and our role as a regulator, Engineers and Geoscientists BC is launching a pilot public awareness campaign, from May 1 to 31, with the message of “a safe today and a strong tomorrow.”
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Discipline Notice: Stanko Paleksic, P.Eng.

April 23, 2026
In an April 4, 2026, Reprimand or Remedial Action by Consent (RRAC), Stanko Paleksic, P.Eng., admitted that he demonstrated unprofessional conduct when he engaged in inappropriate conduct towards a colleague. Mr. Paleksic undertakes to complete educational offerings.
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Upcoming PST Changes to Affect Engineering and Geoscience Services

April 20, 2026
Professional engineers and geoscientists in BC will be affected by upcoming provincial sales tax (PST) changes announced in the 2026 Budget legislation.
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Bill M216 Sponsor Asks to End Consideration of Bill

April 10, 2026
The Professional Reliance Act’s sponsor, MLA George Anderson, announced he has asked the Select Standing Committee on Private Bills and Private Members’ Bills to end its consideration of the bill.
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Board & Leadership Share Organizational Updates with MLAs

April 1, 2026
On March 31, members of Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s Board and leadership team met with members of the Legislative Assembly as part a day of activities at the BC Legislature. On April 1, Engineers and Geoscientists BC presented to a parliamentary committee, alongside other PGA regulators, about the potential impacts of Bill M216.
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