Date Posted: Wednesday December 18, 2024 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
1. TOM FAIRLEY AWARD: Submit your nomination It’s our time to shine Editing might be an invisible art, but that doesn’t mean great editors should hide in the shadows. Help us shine a spotlight on editing excellence by submitting a nomination for the 2025 Tom Fairley Award. The award will be presented during Editors Canada’s […]
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Date Posted: Thursday December 5, 2024 News type: Awards
It is often said that editing is an invisible art. But that doesn’t mean great editors should hide in the shadows. Shine a spotlight on great editing by submitting a nomination for the 2025 Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence. You can nominate another editor or even yourself. The Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence The […]
Date Posted: Wednesday December 4, 2024 News type: Association , Members-only news
Dear members and student affiliates, First and foremost, I want to thank you for joining Editors Canada. Since 1979, the association has been supporting editors at every stage of their careers. Your loyalty and support are what allow us to continue offering training and networking opportunities, publishing books and free resources, and providing exclusive benefits […]
Date Posted: Tuesday December 3, 2024 News type: Publications
Editors Canada has published a new resource for editors across the country! We’re pleased to announce that Edit Like a Pro: Structural Editing is here and you can purchase it directly through our website. Based on Professional Editorial Standards, the Edit Like a Pro series allows editors to assess and practise their skills on their own […]
Date Posted: Friday November 29, 2024 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
1. TRAINING: Don’t miss our final webinars of 2024! The fall season is coming to a close, and so is our fall webinar season. You still have a chance to catch a live webinar with us this year if you check out our December sessions: Don’t miss out—use your 40% off member discount before the […]
Date Posted: Friday November 29, 2024 News type: Member news
Stephanie Watterson (Editors British Columbia) has published a children’s book, Septopus. The book is available for purchase online through Amazon and Indigo. Three Editors Canada members were recently profiled in a 30th anniversary brochure from PLAIN (the Plain Language Association International). Those members are Iva Cheung (Editors British Columbia), Greg Ioannou (Editors Toronto) and Gael […]
Date Posted: Monday November 11, 2024 News type: Conference
The highlight of Editors Canada’s calendar is our national conference, which is held every spring, often in a different Canadian city each year. The event typically offers 30 to 40 programmed sessions spread out over three days. For years we’ve welcomed hundreds of attendees to each conference and accompanying local events, like pre-conference workshops, group […]
Date Posted: Thursday October 31, 2024 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
1. SHAPE EDITORS CANADA: Leadership opportunity available on the national executive council Want to help shape Editors Canada at the national level, develop new skills and broaden your professional network? A leadership positions is now open on our national executive council. Director of volunteer relations As a volunteer-run organization, Editors Canada relies on the active […]
Date Posted: Thursday October 31, 2024 News type: Member news
Editors Québec member John Sweet won the award for Best Spoken Word Show at the Buxton (England) Festival Fringe for his autobiographical queer monologue, outside, in the laneway, under the stars. Editors Kitchener-Waterloo-Guelph member Carolyn R. Wilker will release a new poetry collection this fall, “Seasons: Selected Poems.” Visit Carolyn’s website store to watch for […]
Date Posted: Thursday September 26, 2024 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
1. TRAINING: The wait is over—new webinars are here! We’re welcoming in the fall with a full new lineup of webinars to help you advance your career. From picture books to AI, there’s something for everyone this season, including these sessions coming up in October: See the complete list on our webinars page and register […]
Date Posted: Thursday September 26, 2024 News type: Member news
On September 16, 2024, Editors Toronto member Erin Della Mattia, along with co-author Monica Franklin, published Undaunted Ursula Franklin: Activist, Educator, Scientist with Second Story Press. This non-fiction book for young readers explores the life of the celebrated scientist and feminist Ursula Franklin.
Date Posted: Thursday August 22, 2024 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
1. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: Registration for the 2024 exams is now open Registration for Editors Canada’s 2024 Professional Certification exams in Copy Editing and Stylistic Editing is open! Is this the year you’ll add your name to the list of trail-blazing certified editors? Register by Monday, September 16, 2024, and save $50 for each exam. Editors Canada […]
Date Posted: Wednesday August 14, 2024 News type: Association , Members-only news
Dear Editors Canada members and student affiliates, The transcript and presentation slides are now available for the “Editors Canada Strategic Plan” session at this year’s conference. At present, these documents are available in English only. French translations are under way, and the national office will share them when they’re ready. Deadline extended for Editors Canada […]
Date Posted: Monday July 29, 2024 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
1. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: Registration for the 2024 exams is now open Registration for Editors Canada’s 2024 Professional Certification exams in Copy Editing and Stylistic Editing is now open! Is this the year you’ll add your name to the list of trail-blazing certified editors? Register by Monday, September 16, and save $50 for each exam. And […]
Date Posted: Monday July 29, 2024 News type: Member news
Editors Calgary student affiliate Ellen Forget passed the Canadian National Institute for the Blind’s certification exam for unified English braille transcription. This program and certification are intended for sighted users learning to transcribe text to braille for accessibility. Editors Atlantic member Wayne Jones published an article on academic editing titled “How an Academic Editor Can […]
Date Posted: Thursday July 11, 2024 News type: AGM , Members-only news
Maria Frank, President Editors Canada held its 2024 annual general meeting (AGM) on June 27 via the Zoom platform. Attendees A total of 67 members, 6 student affiliates and 2 staff members were registered for the AGM. At the peak of the meeting, 41 people ended up participating. Parliamentarian I asked Gael Spivak to be […]
Date Posted: Tuesday June 25, 2024 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
1. CONFERENCE: Virtual options Did you miss our conference in Vancouver this past weekend? We’ve got you covered. Starting in early July, sessions from Canada’s leading editing conference will be available for streaming for 10 weeks. We’ll have purchasing options for individual sessions and all-sessions packages. As usual, Editors Canada members will receive virtual conference […]
Date Posted: Tuesday June 25, 2024 News type: AGM , Members-only news
Our 2023 Annual Report, containing the audited financial statements, is now available for download. Members will vote on these reports at our annual general meeting, which takes place on Zoom on Thursday, June 27. We apologize for delivering these reports so close to the meeting date. The delay is a result of the audit and […]
Date Posted: Monday June 24, 2024 News type: Awards , News release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 24, 2024—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has presented 4 national awards, including $8,150 in prizes, to 8 recipients. Editors Canada’s annual awards recognize exceptional editors for their talent and dedication. The association supports the professional development of editors throughout their careers, and is proud to honour the outstanding […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 24, 2024—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has announced that Paula Ayer of Vancouver, British Columbia, is the winner of the 2024 Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence. The Tom Fairley Award is presented annually by Editors Canada to an exceptional editor who played an important role in the […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 24, 2024—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has announced that Helena Ramsaroop (she/her) of Oakville, Ontario, is the recipient of the 2024 Claudette Upton Scholarship. First awarded in 2010, the scholarship is a $1,000 cash award intended to support continuing professional development in editing. The award was presented at […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 24, 2024—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has awarded the 2024 Equity Fellowship to three recipients. 2024 Equity Fellowship recipients Mahima Bhagwat (she/her) (British Columbia)Ali Cayetano (British Columbia)Alexis Paquette-Lacasse (il/elle) (Quebec) First awarded in 2021, the Editors Canada Equity Fellowship is designed to support editors who have traditionally been […]
Toronto, June 24, 2024—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has announced it will not present the Karen Virag Award in 2024 due to a lack of suitable nominations. Recognizing the editing heroes in our community This $400 award was created in memory of long-time association member Karen Virag, and in recognition of her many […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 24, 2024—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has announced that Berna Ozunal (she/her) of Ottawa, Ontario, is the recipient of the 2024 Lee d’Anjou Volunteer of the Year Award. Ozunal was the driving force behind the 2024 edition of Editors Canada’s Professional Editorial Standards Editors Canada recognized the need […]