2021 Year in Review
With 2021 drawing to a close, the ACEC-Canada team offers this retrospect of the activities the Association undertook over the last year on behalf of the members and the industry as a whole.

It was a busy year on the advocacy front as we ensured the voice of the consulting engineering sector was heard by the federal government and other stakeholders. 
 
The 2021 Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards and #20DaysofExcellence social media campaign showcased 20 incredible projects by ACEC member firms.
 
ACEC welcomed Chief Sharleen Gayle, the Chair of the First Nations Major Projects Coalition, as the keynote speaker at our 2021 Annual General Meeting. A recording of the Chief’s address is available if you missed it in October.
 
ACEC hosted its first ever virtual national leadership conference – Reimagining our World - to rousing success. Watch the panel recordings on the Members Only website!
Let’s Amplify the Voice of our Industry! 
The ACEC team is committed to speak on behalf of our industry to Members of Parliament on the positive impact the work of our members has on the economic, social, and environmental quality of life of their ridings. We are looking for you to join our efforts and help amplify the voice of the consulting engineering sector to elected officials from coast to coast to coast.

Join us February 15th for our virtual Parliament Hill Day!
Meet your Member of Parliament virtually to discuss the opportunities and challenges in your community and how your firm and our industry helps support a thriving and sustainable economy. You could also meet with your MP at their constituency office the following week if you prefer to interact with them in person.

Participating in our virtual Parliament Hill Day is simple
We schedule the meeting, provide you all the information you need to chat with your MP and provide an infographic with our key messages you can email them after your meeting.

Build a relationship with your Parliamentary representative and help amplify the voice of the consulting engineering industry.
Congratulations from Victor!
Congratulations to all the firms who were recognized at this year’s Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards! We’re especially thrilled for our Victor policyholders who were among the 2021 award recipients!
Validating, a Necessary Action That Protects Against Fraud
Counterfeiters at work  
A professional seal is a guarantee of public protection. In our home country, however, forgery is not uncommon. Engineers and architects have seen their seals and/or plans stolen from them, only to be subsequently accepted by authorities. These identity thefts could have had serious consequences. 

The CertifiO digital signature: innovative and transparent
Issued directly to a member by a professional association or one of its partners, the CertifiO digital signature is used by more than 50,000 professionals in Canada. It is a secure and proven technological solution to combat fraud and the forgery of seals and signatures. When affixed to an electronic document, it gives the document unparalleled integrity. A digital signature allows you to validate the signer’s identity and professional affiliation, as well as the time of signature, all free of charge.  The CertifiO digital signature improves performance for engineers and municipalities.

Validation: Ensuring public protection
Validating signed documents and signatures is not only easy and free, but it is the only way to ensure the integrity of documents and to confirm that a professional has the right to practise. By adopting good practices, we speed up our processes thanks to digital technology and avoid putting our infrastructure and citizens’ security at risk.

Find out how to validate a digital signature for free by reading this article and watching the video below.  
Key Considerations for Closing the Canadian Infrastructure Gap
According to Association of Consulting Engineering Companies’ (ACEC) President & CEO, John Gamble, and RSM Canada’s Engineering Sector Leader, Jeff Lutzak, closing the infrastructure gap will require a focus on projects and programs that are holistic, innovative and future looking. 
Happy Holidays from ACEC-Canada!
As we reflect on this past year, ACEC-Canada would like to thank all of its members and partners for their participation and support as we reimagined our world and industry. We wish you a wonderful holiday season and a New Year filled with great joy, health and resilience.

Please note our office will be closed December 24, 2021 to January 3, 2022.
Thank You to our Maple Leaf Partners!