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Bill M216, The Professional Reliance Act

January 7, 2026
A recently introduced private member’s bill, Bill M216, the Professional Reliance Act, proposes changes to the way local governments review development permits in British Columbia. The stated intent of the Bill is to streamline development projects and reduce administrative costs in the approval of these projects by local governments. 
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Board Applications Open January 12

January 6, 2026
Applications to become a candidate for the Engineers and Geoscientists BC Board open on January 12. This year, there are four open seats on the Board.
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Project Highlights Submissions Now Open

January 5, 2026
Registrants and firms are invited to submit their outstanding projects from last year for Innovation’s annual project highlights issue.
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Continuing Education by the Numbers

December 17, 2025
Since the introduction of the Continuing Education (CE) Program in 2021, Engineers and Geoscientists BC registrants have logged more than 2.8 million CE Hours.
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Discipline Notice: Eerik Matthew Lilles, P.Eng.

December 12, 2025
In a November 20, 2025, Consent Order, Eerik Matthew Lilles, P.Eng., admitted that he demonstrated unprofessional conduct in relation to the engineering services he provided for an onsite sewerage system. As of December 1, 2025, Mr. Lilles’ registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC is suspended for 3 months.
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BCSEG Hosts Event Commemorating the Anniversary of the École Polytechnique Massacre

December 2, 2025
On December 6, Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, Engineers and Geoscientists BC honours the memory of the 14 women whose lives were taken at École Polytechnique in Montreal in 1989 and acknowledge the lasting impact on families, communities, and professions.
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Enforcement of Title for Firms Starts January 1

November 27, 2025
Registrant firms are responsible to ensure titles with restricted words, such as engineer or geoscientist, have not been assigned to non-registrants in breach of the Professional Governance Act. Starting January 1, compliance will be enforced.
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Foundation Launches Annual Campaign

November 27, 2025
The Engineering & Geoscience Education Foundation BC (EGEFBC) is launching its annual fundraising campaign inviting registrants to invest in their professions by making a donation.
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Registrants Provide Suggestions for Organizational Climate Change Strategy

June 12, 2025
Registrants have made several key suggestions to support Engineers and Geoscientists BC in developing its Organizational Climate Change Strategy. The strategy will support registrants in advancing sustainability and addressing climate change.
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A New Chapter for the Foundation

March 20, 2025
The Engineers and Geoscientists BC Foundation is embarking on a new chapter as an independent organization, with a new name: Engineering & Geoscience Education Foundation BC.
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