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Practical Law of Architecture, Engineering, and Geoscience
Chapter 2Regulation of the Professions
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Key Aspects of Self-regulation
Architecture, Engineering and Geoscience are self regulated in Canada. Also Lawyers, Doctors, Surveyors, Accountants, Others.
Authority delegated to regulatory bodies by statute
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THE FOUNDATION
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Regulatory Bodies
Authority to govern delegated by statute Elected officials (President, Council) Staff Tasks: register members, regulate the
practice of the members, discipline members, enforce legislation against non-members.
Undertake other activities considered complimentary. E.g. technical practice guidelines; affinity programs
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CHARACTERISTICS
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CHARACTERISTICS
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National Organizations
Canadian Council of Professional Engineers Canadian Council of Professional
Geoscientists Royal Architectural Institute of Canada No real authority Goals:
Coordinate and foster recognition between provincial regulatory bodies
Encourage commonality of operations
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Right to Title
Established through registration Educational prerequisites
Degree from qualified institution Academic exams may be required if institution
is not qualified. Law & Ethics Seminar Professional Practice Exam
Apprenticeship: engineer-in-training, member-in-training
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Registration
All individuals must register to practice engineering In some provinces, corporations employing
professionals must also be registered “Permission to Consult” some provinces:
not BC yet. Registration is required for each jurisdiction, if
practicing full time; not occasional practice: mobility agreements
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Scope of Practice
Scope of practice generally exclusive i.e. only registered professionals may perform
tasks within the definition
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The Obligations of a Professional
Abide by the code of ethics Maintain technical competence and practice
competently Continue professional development
Websites provide useful materials
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Discipline
Authority delegated by legislation Association may audit members on random
basis or if concerns come to their attention Most often a complaint initiates the process Investigation, Inquiry, Ruling. Penalties: reprimand, suspension, fines,
termination, educational requirements, Practice Review, and COSTS!
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Enforcement
"Enforcement" proceedings are taken against non-members practicing illegally
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Professional Seals
Seal: a stamp, medallion, ring, etc., engraved with such a device, for impressing paper, wax, lead, or the like
Used on drawings, specifications, plans, reports and other documents
Improper use is a disciplinary offence (seldom seen)
A seal indicates that the professional has personally prepared, supervised or reviewed the documents
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Seals