Date Posted: Tuesday August 3, 2021 News type: Association , News release , Statements
The discovery of mass and unmarked graves at the sites of former residential schools in multiple provinces serves as a painful reminder of Canada’s history of racism and colonialism. Editors Canada recognizes that violence and injustice against Indigenous people is systemic and ongoing. We are heartbroken for the families that are suffering, and for the […]
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Date Posted: Wednesday July 28, 2021 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. WEBINARS: Train online with Editors Canada2. BOOST YOUR RESUMÉ: Get involved3. CONGRÈS DES LANGAGIERS ET LANGAGIÈRES : réservez votre place4. EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Task force wrap-up5. PUBLICATIONS: Edit Like a Pro: Proofreading now available6. STUDENT RELATIONS: New Facebook series7. MEMBER NEWS: A round of applause!8. PARTNER […]
Date Posted: Monday July 12, 2021 News type: AGM , Members-only news
Heather Buzila, President Editors Canada held its 2021 annual general meeting (AGM) on June 26 via the Zoom platform. The AGM is usually held in person during the annual conference, but because the conference was virtual this year, the AGM was also held virtually. Attendees A total of 74 members, 2 student affiliates, and 4 staff members […]
Date Posted: Thursday July 1, 2021 News type: Certification , News release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, July 2, 2021— The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) is pleased to announce that two editors have earned new professional certifications. This year, Editors Canada recognizes two new Certified Stylistic Editors and one new Certified Professional Editor. Certified Stylistic Editor Lindsey Hritzuk (Calgary, Alberta)Robyn So (New Westminster, British Columbia) Certified […]
Date Posted: Thursday July 1, 2021 News type: Member news
In May 2021, Gael Spivak (Editors Ottawa–Gatineau) gave a presentation at the Access for All plain language conference. She spoke about the work of the localization and implementation committee, which she chairs on behalf of the International Plain Language Federation. This committee is helping countries around the world to plan for adopting and localizing the ISO plain […]
Date Posted: Monday June 28, 2021 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. EDITORS 21: Thank you!2. WEBINARS: Train online with Editors Canada3. TWIG NEWS: Editors Atlantic is here4. GET INVOLVED: Insurance task force leader needed4. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: Proofreading practices survey results5. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Mentorship6. MEMBER NEWS: A round of applause!7. NEC: Notes from your national […]
Date Posted: Sunday June 27, 2021 News type: Awards , News release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 28, 2021—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has presented 5 national awards, including more than $6,500 in prizes, to 26 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 […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 28, 2021—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has announced that Nancy Foran of Toronto, Ontario, is the recipient of the 2021 Lee d’Anjou Volunteer of the Year Award. Editors Canada began in 1979 as the Freelance Editors’ Association of Canada to promote and maintain high standards of editing. As […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 28, 2021—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has announced it will not present the Karen Virag Award in 2021 due to a lack of nominations. This marks the first year the award will not be presented since it was created in 2014 and first awarded in 2016. “Editors Canada […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 28, 2021—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has awarded the inaugural Equity Fellowship to three recipients. 2021 Equity Fellowship Recipients Shamaila Anjum (Calgary, Alberta) (not pictured)Alicia Elliott (Brantford, Ontario)Lola Opatayo (Burnaby, British Columbia) The Editors Canada Equity Fellowship is designed to support editors who have traditionally been excluded by […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 28, 2021—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has announced that Lindsay Hobbs of Minden, Ontario, is the recipient of the 2021 Claudette Upton Scholarship. First awarded in 2010, the scholarship is a $1,000 cash award intended to support continuing professional development in editing. For Hobbs, books, reading and writing have always […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 28, 2021—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has announced that Shirarose Wilensky of Port Moody, British Columbia, is the winner of the 2021 Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence. Wilensky was awarded the $2,000 prize for her work on Butter Honey Pig Bread by Francesca Ekwuyasi (Arsenal Pulp Press). The 2021 […]
Date Posted: Tuesday June 1, 2021 News type: Member news
The Unsuitable Bride by Pamela McGarry has been shortlisted by the 2021 Whistler Independent Book Awards (WIBA). Editors British Columbia member Sheila Cameron is excited and proud that this is the third WIBA shortlisted book she’s contributed to. The others were Goodnight Sunshine by Mark Cameron (2016 awards) and 17 Weddings by Mark Cameron (2019 awards). As a freelance editor working alone, […]
Date Posted: Monday May 31, 2021 News type: Awards , News release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 1, 2021—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has announced the finalists for the 2021 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 […]
Date Posted: Tuesday May 25, 2021 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. EDITORS 21: There’s still time to register for our 2021 virtual conference2. WEBINARS: Train online with Editors Canada3. GET INVOLVED: National secretary4. CONNECT: Facebook group for francophone members5. MEMBER SERVICES: Exploring Canadian Press resources6. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: Test yourself!7. BRANCH NEWS: Upcoming Editors Ottawa–Gatineau […]
Date Posted: Tuesday April 27, 2021 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. WEBINARS: Train online with Editors Canada2. EDITORS 21: Registration is open for Editors Canada’s virtual 2021 conference (June 12–13)3. GET INVOLVED: Introducing VolunteerConnect4. STANDARDS: PES review under way5. HIRE AN EDITOR: Thank you!6. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: Proofreading survey coming soon7. TWIG NEWS: Update from […]
Date Posted: Monday April 26, 2021 News type: Awards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, April 27, 2021—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) is pleased to announce a new annual fellowship designed to support editors who have traditionally been excluded by the publishing and editing industries, including editors who are BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of colour), 2SLGBTQIA+, neurodivergent and disabled. Presented for the first time in […]
Date Posted: Wednesday April 21, 2021 News type: Association , Statements
As many of you may know, there have been recent changes in the Editors’ Association of Earth (EAE) groups, which are global Facebook groups for editors. We want to remind our members that Editors’ Association of Canada/Association canadienne des réviseurs (Editors Canada) is not affiliated, associated or in any way officially connected with the EAE […]
Date Posted: Thursday March 25, 2021 News type: Web
Earlier this month we sent members an update about the ongoing Editors Canada server issues affecting many of our web and email services. Here is the current status of our systems. Working: Not working: What happened? The IT company that hosts editors.ca and reviseurs.ca email and our web server moved all of these services to a new […]
Date Posted: Thursday March 18, 2021 News type: Association , News release , Statements
The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) stands in solidarity with our Asian community. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a surge in the reported number of attacks on Asian people, most notably against the elderly and women. Our hearts go out to the victims of the recent tragic events in […]
Date Posted: Thursday March 11, 2021 News type: Web
Editors Canada web and email update: Friday, March 12 As many of you are aware, Editors Canada had a major server problem on February 27, 2021, that took all association websites and email offline. The national office staff has been working with our server technicians and website development team to restore these services. Here is […]
Date Posted: Monday March 1, 2021 News type: Member news
In October 2020, Editors Toronto member Betty R. Robinson self-published the first book in her Elizabeth series, Elizabeth Goes to Mars! Betty wrote the book to support the Space unit of the Ontario Grade 6 science curriculum. She is currently working on the second book in her series about light. This book is aimed at supporting students studying the […]
Date Posted: Wednesday February 24, 2021 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. EDITORS 21: Registration is now open for our virtual 2021 national conference2. CONNECT: The Editors’ Vine continues to grow3. STUDENT RELATIONS: Update4. BOOST YOUR RESUMÉ: Get involved5. PRESIDENT’S AWARD: Recognizing Editors Canada’s stellar volunteers6. CLAUDETTE UPTON SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 award for a promising student […]
Date Posted: Wednesday January 27, 2021 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
Happy New Year! Phew! Has a year ever been more welcome than 2021? Something we all learned in 2020 was the importance of connections. We’ve known for a long time that making connections is essential for building and maintaining a successful career, but the pandemic has also taught us that staying connected is essential for […]