Date Posted: Friday July 17, 2026 News type: Member services
Recipe Editing 101 Recipe Editing 101 is a six-week course taught by Melissa Haskin. Students learn everything they need to know to start editing recipes and cookbooks. What to expect: We will cover the difference between beating and stirring, what to do if a photo doesn’t match a recipe, when to query, and more. About […]
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Date Posted: Thursday July 16, 2026 News type: Mentorship
Are you exploring editing as a career? Wondering how to break in, specialize or grow as a working editor? Join us for Editors Canada’s first-ever virtual speed mentoring event on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET. This event will be held via Zoom. Each attendee will have conversations with three experienced editors working […]
Date Posted: Wednesday July 15, 2026 News type: AGM
Editors Canada held its 2026 annual general meeting (AGM) on June 25 on Zoom. Attendees A total of 69 members were registered for the AGM. Additionally, 22 members were represented by proxy. At the peak of the meeting, 60 participants (including 2 staff) were present. Parliamentarian I asked Gael Spivak to be my parliamentarian for […]
Date Posted: Thursday July 9, 2026 News type: Certification
Do you have several years of experience as an editor? Have you already achieved a high level of expertise? Would you like to bid for jobs that are only available to certified editors? Get the recognition you deserve. Register now for Editors Canada’s 2026 Professional Certification exams in Stylistic Editing and Copy Editing. 2026 Editors […]
Date Posted: Thursday June 25, 2026 News type: Webinars
Our call for webinar proposals is now open! Editors Canada invites all experienced industry leaders to submit webinar proposals on the topics below for the 2026–2027 cycle. Members and non-members of Editors Canada are welcome to apply. We offer competitive rates of pay to all webinar presenters. The topics are organized into different streams that […]
Date Posted: Friday June 19, 2026 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
1. THINKING ABOUT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION? Learn from a Certified Editor’s success story Join us on July 16, 2026, at 1 p.m., ET, for a free webinar presented by Kristen Clark (Certified Copy Editor, Certified Stylistic Editor). While the path to professional certification looks different for everyone, Kristen will share the preparation strategies, resources and mindset […]
Date Posted: Friday June 19, 2026 News type: Member news
Editors Ottawa–Gatineau members Carolyn Brown and Gael Spivak recently saw four years of work on plain language for science writing come to fruition. In May, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published part 3 of the plain language standard, called ISO 24495-3:2026 – Plain language — Part 3: Science writing. The standard was drafted by […]
Date Posted: Wednesday June 17, 2026 News type: Conference
We’re excited to announce that all sessions from Editors Canada’s 2026 conference in Halifax are now available for purchase on the Pheedloop conference platform. Streaming will only be available for three months, so register now! This option is open to Editors Canada members and student affiliates, members of partner organizations and non-members. Pricing Recordings of […]
Date Posted: Thursday June 11, 2026 News type: AGM
Our 2025 Annual Report, which now contains the audited financial statements, is available for download. Members will vote on these reports at our annual general meeting, which takes place on Zoom on Thursday, June 25, 2026. For more information about the meeting, visit the annual general meeting 2026 page.
Date Posted: Wednesday June 10, 2026 News type: News release , Publications
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 10, 2026—How does an editor (or anyone working with the written word) craft material that delivers the writer’s message with care and without unintended meaning? The new handbook Editing with Respect: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 2026 guides readers through the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in writing, and […]
Date Posted: Wednesday June 10, 2026 News type: Publications
We’re excited to share a new resource! Editing with Respect: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 2026 guides readers through the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in writing, and includes key considerations and recommended practices for editing diverse material inclusively and sensitively. This free handbook has been carefully researched and written by Editors Canada to […]
Date Posted: Tuesday June 9, 2026 News type: Webinars
On Thursday, July 16, 2026, Kristen Clark leads the Editors Canada webinar “From Preparation to Passing: One Editor’s Success Story for the Editors Canada Certification Exams”. Date: July 16, 2026Time: 1pm, ETLength: 1 hourLanguage: EnglishLevel: IntermediateType: InstructionalMember price: FreeNon-member price: Free The path to certification looks different for everyone—but one thing most candidates agree on is that it’s no small undertaking, especially if you […]
Date Posted: Monday June 1, 2026 News type: AGM , Members-only news
All members are called to attend the annual general meeting (AGM) of the Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada). The purpose of the meeting is to conduct the annual business of the association. Date:Thursday, June 25, 2026 Time:7 p.m. – 9 p.m. (ET) Location:This meeting will take place on Zoom. At its May 2022 meeting, […]
Date Posted: Thursday May 28, 2026 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
1. TRAINING: Catch up on our spring webinar season If you missed any training sessions from our recent spring lineup, no worries! You can find all the recordings on our webinars page. Recently we’ve offered sessions on: All webinars are available to purchase and watch at your leisure. Plus, more professional development at SFU in […]
Date Posted: Thursday May 28, 2026 News type: Member news
Editors Toronto member Ruth E. Thaler-Carter made a very well-received presentation about “Flying Solo: Launching a Freelance Editing Business” at the 2026 ACES (The Society for Editing) Conference in Atlanta on April 24, 2026. She also did reasonably well in the conference trivia game.
Date Posted: Monday May 25, 2026 News type: Awards , News release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, May 25, 2026—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has presented 6 national awards, including $8,150 in prizes. 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 editors and students […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, May 25, 2026—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has announced that Lisa Frenette of Mississauga, Ontario, is the winner of the 2026 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 success […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, May 25, 2026—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has announced that Paige Vandop of Nanaimo, British Columbia, is the recipient of the 2026 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, May 25, 2026—Letitia Henville of Montreal, Quebec, is the winner of the 2026 Karen Virag Award, presented by the Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada). This award, which comes with a $400 prize, recognizes exceptional efforts by an individual or organization to raise the profile of editing in their community. The […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, May 25, 2026—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has awarded the 2026 Equity Fellowship to three recipients. 2026 Equity Fellowship recipients Luis Ramirez-Liberato (Richmond Hill, Ontario), not picturedCatherine Rousselle (Stanbridge East, Quebec)Meaghan Steeves (Halifax, Nova Scotia) First awarded in 2021, the Editors Canada Equity Fellowship is designed to support editors […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, May 25, 2026—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has announced that Holly Vestad of Montreal, Quebec, is the recipient of the 2026 Lee d’Anjou Volunteer of the Year Award. Editors Canada supports its members in finding work by connecting them with jobs and professional networks across the country and around […]
Date Posted: Thursday April 30, 2026 News type: Association , Members-only news
Dear members and student affiliates, Following member concerns about the draft Editors Canada strategic plan that was presented at last year’s annual general meeting (AGM), we opened a member consultation on the draft plan in December 2025. Feedback received A working group of four directors on the national executive council (NEC) reviewed and consolidated all […]
Date Posted: Monday April 27, 2026 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
1. TRAINING: Our last webinar of the season and more! Don’t miss the last webinar in our spring professional development lineup: Want to get caught up on the rest of our webinar season? Recorded sessions are available on our webinars page. You’ll find training on editing and AI, freelancing skills like managing business processes and […]
Date Posted: Tuesday April 21, 2026 News type: Awards , News release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, April 21, 2026—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has announced the finalists for the 2026 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 success of a project completed in English or […]