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Berna Ozunal
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When it comes to volunteering for Editors Canada, Berna Ozunal has been a one-person band. She started as vice-chair of Editors Toronto in 2012 and is currently chair of the national standards committee. She has also served on the national executive council as director of publications, director of training and development, and director of professional

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At our 2026 conference, Berna Ozunal explored how passive voice shapes meaning, power, and perception across a range of contexts, examined how editorial decisions can either clarify or conceal responsibility, and showed how these choices intersect with the ethical principles outlined in the Professional Editorial Standards. Designed for novice and mid-career editors, this session offered practical strategies for identifying passive constructions and making informed, ethical editorial interventions. We hosted some of the most important conversations around editorial ethics in the Canadian communication industry at our 2026 conference, Editing in the Age of Misinformation. All conference sessions were recorded and are available to purchase for streaming through September 30, 2026. Visit editors.ca to purchase our recorded sessions from #Editors26!

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