Date Posted: Thursday October 3, 2024 News type: Webinars
On Thursday, October 10, 2024, Kelly Schrank leads the Editors Canada webinar “Engineering Your Networking Experiences.” This is your last call to register! And don’t forget: members of Editors Canada and our partner organizations save 40%. Date: October 10, 2024Time: 1 PM ETLength: 1 hourLanguage: EnglishLevel: IntroductoryType: InformationalMember price: $42Non-Member price: $70 As professional communicators, we are adept at researching, planning documents and crafting our words […]
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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: Wednesday September 4, 2024 News type: Webinars
Editors Canada’s 2024 webinar programming Since 1979, Editors Canada has been delivering cutting edge training for editors at every stage of their careers. We’re excited to announce that our 2024 fall webinar program is now available! Here’s what’s in store this season. Tuesday, September 10: Taxes for Freelancers (The CRA) Note: This is a free webinar exclusively […]
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: Tuesday August 6, 2024 News type: Association , Members-only news , National executive council , Surveys
Dear Editors Canada members and student affiliates, In response to feedback, we have extended the deadline to complete the questionnaire below to Tuesday, September 3, 2024. We’re also happy to receive feedback at info@editors.ca any time and will share it with our strategic planning team and our consultant. Please note there will be another opportunity […]
Date Posted: Monday July 29, 2024 News type: Conference
Couldn’t attend Canada’s premiere editing conference in person last month? You can now experience the conference on your own time, virtually. All sessions are now available for streaming on the conference website until September 15, 2024. This option is open to members, members of partner organizations and non-members. Pricing You can purchase streaming options for individual sessions or for […]
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: Wednesday July 24, 2024 News type: Webinars
Editors Canada invites all experienced industry leaders to submit webinar proposals on the following topics for the 2024–2025 cycle. Members of Editors Canada and non-members are welcome to apply. We offer competitive rates of pay to all webinar presenters. The topics are organized into different streams that we hope to offer during this cycle. We’re […]
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 July 9, 2024 News type: Certification
Do you have several years of experience as an editor? Have you already achieved a high level of expertise? Get the recognition you deserve. Register now for Editors Canada’s 2024 Professional Certification exams in Copy Editing and Stylistic Editing. 2024 Editors Canada Professional Certification exams Exams offered Exam date Copy Editing Saturday, November 16, 202410 […]
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 […]
Date Posted: Tuesday June 18, 2024 News type: Conference
Can’t attend Canada’s premiere editing conference in person? As Editors 24 approaches, we’d like to share some information on how to experience the conference on your own time, virtually! For those who cannot attend in person, we will have virtual access options available for purchase for three months following the close of the conference. All […]
Date Posted: Thursday May 30, 2024 News type: Certification , News release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, May 30, 2024—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) is pleased to announce that seven editors have earned new professional certifications. This year, Editors Canada recognizes four new Certified Proofreaders, four new Certified Structural Editors and one new Certified Professional Editor. Certified Proofreader Cecilia Ki (North York, Ontario)Robin Marwick (Toronto, Ontario)Brock […]
Date Posted: Wednesday May 29, 2024 News type: Members-only news , Web
Common errors and workarounds After two years in the making, the new Editors Canada website launched in January. There have been a few bumps along the way, but we’re pleased with the new site and the healthier foundation it’s built on. As with any new website launch, there are some broken elements, too. We thank […]