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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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Discipline Notice: Alan Devanshwar Adheesh Prahalad, P.Eng.

March 31, 2026
In a January 27, 2026, Consent Order, Alan Prahalad admitted that he demonstrated unprofessional conduct in relation to the engineering services he provided for the structural design and construction of a residence in Burnaby. As of February 1, 2026, Mr. Prahalad’s registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC is suspended for three months.
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Discipline Notice: Barry Dean Clarke

March 19, 2026
In a March 5, 2026, Consent Order, Barry Dean Clarke admitted that he violated a 2023 Consent Order that prohibited him from engaging in the reserved practice of engineering. Mr. Clarke resigned his registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC.
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Discipline Notice: Alfonso Manuel Sotres, P.Eng.

March 19, 2026
In a March 3, 2026, Consent Order, Alfonso Manuel Sotres admitted that he demonstrated unprofessional conduct in relation to the engineering services he provided for a project in Trail, BC.
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Discipline Notice: Hamid Majid Hussain

March 12, 2026
In a February 26, 2026, Consent Order, Hamid Majid Hussain admitted that he demonstrated professional misconduct in relation to the engineering services he provided for projects located in Abbotsford, New Westminster, and Pemberton.
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