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Leslie Saffrey
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From 2016 to 2019, Leslie Saffrey served on the certification steering committee. Among her accomplishments is helping to produce two new test preparation guides: Stylistic Editing (2017) and Proofreading

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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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