Date Posted: Thursday January 29, 2026 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada As we step into a new year filled with fresh goals and new opportunities, it’s the perfect time to take stock of the resources that can help you move your career forward. Your Editors Canada membership is more than a line on your resumé—it’s a powerful tool […]
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Date Posted: Wednesday January 28, 2026 News type: Conference
Our next national conference, Editors26, will take place from May 21 to 23, 2026, at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Hear expert speakers and participate in sessions about emerging trends, old problems with new fixes, and new challenges to the editing profession. Sign up now to get a head start on planning your conference […]
Date Posted: Monday January 26, 2026 News type: Awards , Members-only news
Dear members and affiliates, Editors Canada does a lot of amazing work. We work on branch and twig activities, a national conference, publications, services, professional certification, and so many other important things. And these are conceptualized, organized, coordinated and implemented by volunteers. Without such involved members and affiliates, our association won’t grow and it certainly […]
Date Posted: Wednesday January 21, 2026 News type: Webinars
Our 2026 Winter/Spring Webinar Lineup Since 1979, Editors Canada has been delivering cutting-edge training for editors at every stage of their careers. We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for our 2026 Winter/Spring webinars! Here’s what’s in store this season. Dates are subject to change. New webinars may be added periodically, so check […]
Date Posted: Tuesday January 20, 2026 News type: Association , Member services , Statements , Web
Dear members and student affiliates, We want to remind everyone to remain vigilant about common email scams, including messages claiming to sell or share membership email lists and phishing attempts. Membership list scams A common fraudulent practice is selling phony or stolen email contact lists. In this type of scam, individuals receive unsolicited email offers […]
Date Posted: Monday January 19, 2026 News type: Awards
Part of the job of an editor is to see bias and root it out. Editors Canada has prioritized equity, diversity and inclusion. Supporting people who have traditionally been excluded from our industry is one of the ways the association has pledged to do better. We are pleased to announce we are now accepting applications […]
Date Posted: Tuesday January 13, 2026 News type: Webinars
Date Posted: Monday January 12, 2026 News type: Awards
Editors Canada is dedicated to helping editors realize their full potential at every stage of their career. One of the ways we’re supporting the students who are just entering our field is with the Claudette Upton Scholarship. The scholarship This is a $1,000 scholarship to help support continuing professional development in editing. The cash award […]
Date Posted: Wednesday January 7, 2026 News type: Conference
Present a session at the 2026 Editors Canada conference Conference details The 2026 Editors Canada conference, Editors26, will take place in Halifax, Nova Scotia, from May 21 to 23 at Dalhousie University. Conference theme The theme of the 2026 Editors Canada conference is Editing in the Age of Misinformation. Misinformation isn’t just about fake news; […]
Date Posted: Wednesday December 17, 2025 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
1. WEBINARS: Give the gift of learning this holiday season! Looking for a holiday gift that will make a lasting impact? An Editors Canada webinar recording is a great choice for anyone who’s interested in expanding their editing or writing skills and opportunities. We offer sessions on: Find the perfect gift on our webinars page! […]
Date Posted: Wednesday December 17, 2025 News type: Member news
Editors Ottawa–Gatineau member Berna Ozunal is pleased to announce that the George Brown College Editing Clinic is accepting requests from groups in need of professional editing support. Eligible groups include Canadian nonprofits and post-secondary student groups working on internal projects and/or special initiatives that benefit community partners. The Editing Clinic offers high-quality editorial support while […]
Date Posted: Thursday December 11, 2025 News type: News release , Statements
Dear Editors Canada members and student affiliates, Today, Editors Canada and a group of leading language experts sent the email below to the Prime Minister’s Office to express concerns about a recent shift to British spelling in official Government of Canada documents. To read the letter referenced in the email, download Re: The Prime Minister’s […]
Date Posted: Wednesday December 10, 2025 News type: Association , Members-only news
Dear members and student affiliates, I’m pleased to announce that, following a fee freeze in 2025, Editors Canada will continue to hold membership and student affiliate fees at their 2024 rates. NEC votes to freeze membership fees Editors Canada’s national executive council (NEC) understands that affordability is the number one concern for many people in […]
Date Posted: Monday December 8, 2025 News type: Awards
Tell us about the editing heroes in your community Each year, Editors Canada presents several awards recognizing excellence in editing and service to the organization. We’re proud to acknowledge the editors who have shown remarkable talent and dedication over the course of the previous year. The Karen Virag Award plays a different role. It honours […]
Date Posted: Tuesday December 2, 2025 News type: Association , Members-only news
Background on Editors Canada’s strategic plan Editors Canada’s last strategic plan concluded in 2021. Work on a new plan was delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic and financial concerns. Drafting a new strategic plan In summer 2023, Editors Canada sought the help of a strategic planning consulting firm to begin the process of drafting a […]
Date Posted: Wednesday November 26, 2025 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
1. TRAINING: Don’t miss our final webinars of 2025! 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 by checking out our December sessions: Don’t miss out—use your 40% off member discount before the year […]
Date Posted: Wednesday November 26, 2025 News type: Member news
Carla DeSantis, Editors Toronto member, editor, translator and indexer, has a joint publication in production with Brepols, forthcoming in January 2026: Folchinus de Borfonibus, Divisiones et Memorialia, ed. Harald Anderson, Carla DeSantis, and Claudia Pagliari, Corpus Christianorum Continuatio Mediaevalis 201A, Brepols. This volume is the critical edition and study of Folchino dei Borfoni’s medieval Latin […]
Date Posted: Tuesday November 18, 2025 News type: Conference
Date Posted: Monday November 3, 2025 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 2026 Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence. You can nominate another editor or even yourself. The Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence […]
Date Posted: Wednesday October 29, 2025 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 position is open on our national executive council (NEC). Director of volunteer relations Volunteers are essential for the healthy functioning of Editors Canada. The director of volunteer […]
Date Posted: Wednesday October 29, 2025 News type: Member news
Iva Cheung, Editors British Columbia member, Certified Professional Editor, and previous recipient of the Tom Fairley, Karen Virag, and President’s Awards, is self-publishing a cookbook. In time for holiday meals, After the Feast offers readers ideas on creative ways they can use the leftovers from their turkey dinner. As of the September 30 publication date, […]
Date Posted: Thursday October 16, 2025 News type: Certification , News release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, October 16, 2025—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) is pleased to announce that eight editors have earned new professional certifications. This year, Editors Canada recognizes six new Certified Copy Editors, three new Certified Stylistic Editors and one new Certified Professional Editor. Certified Copy Editor Ali Cayetano (Vancouver, British Columbia)Kristen Clark […]
Date Posted: Wednesday October 15, 2025 News type: Conference
Date Posted: Monday October 6, 2025 News type: Conference
Samia Madwar (she/her) Samia Madwar is a senior editor at The Walrus and has previously held roles at Up Here and Canadian Geographic magazines. She has mentored emerging journalism professionals through programs administered by the Canadian Association of Journalists and the National Media Awards Foundation. Over the past few years, she has judged the Online […]