Date Posted: Tuesday April 23, 2019 News type: Association , Members-only news
In November 2018, Editors Canada conducted a survey among its francophone and bilingual (French/English) members regarding French-language services. The association has 160 members who are registered as francophones. One hundred members participated in the survey (a very high response rate). Respondents seemed satisfied with their Editors Canada membership, and it seems the appropriate time to […]
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Date Posted: Sunday April 21, 2019 News type: Association , Members-only news , National executive council
Your national executive council (NEC) had its Quarter 1 meeting on March 30 and 31, 2019. We met in Montreal, which, as always, gave us a chance to talk to some members from the Québec branch. Business as usual We did a lot of the usual work we do at these meetings. Rethinking the association […]
Date Posted: Tuesday March 19, 2019 News type: Association , Members-only news
Editors Canada is pleased to introduce discounted rates to provide financial relief for students who are transitioning from their student affiliate status to become members in the association. Fee schedule Student affiliate (open to current students): $54.95 NEW Recent student affiliate, year 1 (open to individuals who were a student affiliate in the year immediately preceding […]
Date Posted: Wednesday January 30, 2019 News type: Association , Members-only news , National executive council
This is a message to members about complaints submitted to the national executive council (NEC) regarding the 2018 annual general meeting (AGM). It is a follow-up to the previous note to members: in that note, the human resources committee discussed the independent investigator’s findings. The investigator concluded that “the first complaint against the member was not […]
Date Posted: Wednesday January 23, 2019 News type: Association , News release , Statements
On Tuesday, January 15, Editors Canada president Gael Spivak sent the following letter to the Canadian offices of eight stock photo agencies to encourage them to acquire and provide more diverse and respectful images. January 15, 2019Dear [name of stock photo agency]: I am writing to you on behalf of Editors Canada—the national association that […]
Date Posted: Monday January 21, 2019 News type: Association , News release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, January 21, 2019—In academia, papers and theses are one way to test the ability of students to use written words for communicating ideas and arguments. Yet students sometimes ask editors to provide a full gamut of editorial services. To address this, the Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) first developed Guidelines for Ethical Editing […]
Date Posted: Wednesday December 12, 2018 News type: Association , Members-only news
Dear student affiliates, On January 1, 2019, Editors Canada’s fee for student affiliates will increase from $50 to $54.95. This increase allows the association to continue funding services and programs while working on the long-term sustainability of the association. 2018 accomplishments We have a lot to look forward to next year! If you have any […]
Date Posted: Wednesday December 12, 2018 News type: Association , Members-only news , National executive council
The national executive council (NEC) met in Toronto on November 17 and 18. As usual, we hosted two social events for branch and twig members. It’s great to finally meet people in person (especially those we’ve worked with on projects) and to see some members we haven’t seen for a while. Financial update and budget […]
Date Posted: Wednesday November 28, 2018 News type: Association , Members-only news
Dear members and affiliates, In accordance with the association’s Membership Procedures (PDF, 139 KB), Editors Canada’s membership fees will increase by 2% on March 1, 2019. This cost-of-living increase keeps our membership in line with inflation. It also allows the association to continue funding member services and programs while working on the long-term sustainability of the association. […]
Date Posted: Tuesday October 9, 2018 News type: Association , Members-only news , National executive council
The national executive council (NEC) met in Ottawa September 15 and 16, 2018. We also met with several Ottawa-Gatineau branch members who came to the social events we hold for local members. It was great to see them all. Expectations Like last year when we had a new executive, we started with introductions and expectations. […]
Date Posted: Wednesday September 26, 2018 News type: AGM , Association , Members-only news , National executive council
In June, the national executive council (NEC) emailed members about an incident at the 2018 annual general meeting (AGM). We didn’t say what or who it was about because a complaint had been filed against a member. Our bylaw describes the process for handling such complaints, and our Confidentiality Procedures specify that disputes between members […]
Date Posted: Wednesday April 4, 2018 News type: Association , Member services
The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) is pleased to announce the new Agreement Template for Editing Services. Thanks to Editors Canada member Kaarina Stiff and former member Dawn Oosterhoff, we have a revised agreement template that is comprehensive, adjustable to various needs and easy to understand. We also had a plain language lawyer review the […]
Date Posted: Monday December 18, 2017 News type: Association , News release , Statements
On Saturday, December 2, 2017, Editors Canada president Gael Spivak sent the following letter to Access Copyright in support of its “I Value Canadian Stories” coalition. Robert GilbertCommunications Coordinator, Access CopyrightI Value Canadian Stories coalition December 2, 2017 Dear Mr. Gilbert: The Editors’ Association of Canada / Association canadienne des réviseurs (Editors Canada / Réviseurs Canada) would like […]
Date Posted: Thursday November 30, 2017 News type: Association , Members-only news , National executive council
The national executive council (NEC) met in Toronto on November 4 and 5. We also talked to some Toronto branch members who came to the social events we hold for local members. I know that a few branch members found this quite helpful, chatting face-to-face with some of the directors. Meeting At these meetings, the […]
Date Posted: Tuesday November 21, 2017 News type: Association , News release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, November 21, 2017—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) congratulates member Michael Redhill, winner of the 2017 Scotiabank Giller Prize for Bellevue Square. Bellevue Square is a darkly comic literary thriller about a woman who fears for her sanity and eventually her life when she learns that her doppelganger has appeared in a local park. Redhill […]
Date Posted: Tuesday October 3, 2017 News type: Association , Members-only news , National executive council
The national executive council (NEC) met in Ottawa September 16 and 17. We also had a chance to meet with Ottawa–Gatineau branch members who came to the social events we hold for local members. I know the networking was useful: one person got a job out of it and some others discovered mutual interests they […]
Date Posted: Thursday July 6, 2017 News type: Association , Members-only news , National executive council
The 2016–17 national executive council (NEC) held its final meeting of the year online on June 26. Here are some highlights: As the new NEC has now begun its term, you’ll soon hear about more plans and programs for the year ahead. The president will announce your new NEC once it has approved each person’s […]
Date Posted: Tuesday July 4, 2017 News type: Association , News release , Statements
On Friday, June 30, 2017, Editors Canada president Anne Louise Mahoney sent the following letter to the News Guild of New York in support of the copy editors at The New York Times, as the paper plans to reduce the 100 positions to 50. Dear copy editors of The New York Times: The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) […]
Date Posted: Wednesday May 17, 2017 News type: Association , News release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, May 18, 2017—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) is proud to announce the launch of the John Eerkes-Medrano Mentorship Program. This new national program makes it possible for Editors Canada members and student affiliates across the country to participate in one-on-one mentor-mentee relationships. Most successful people have been mentored, whether they realize it […]
Date Posted: Tuesday April 18, 2017 News type: Association , Members-only news , Professional standards
Earlier this month, we presented our latest free webinar, “Professional Editorial Standards: How do they work for you?” Did you miss this live event? No worries! We’ve shared the 25-minute video recording on YouTube so you can stream it on your computer or mobile device at your leisure. Watch “Professional Editorial Standards: How do they […]
Date Posted: Monday April 3, 2017 News type: Association , Members-only news , National executive council
On March 18 and 19, the national executive council (NEC) met in Montreal for our first-quarter meeting. It was a fruitful gathering—a time for us to take stock as this year’s NEC term winds down (it ends on June 30). We have a few more months to get things done before summer arrives and the […]
Date Posted: Monday December 5, 2016 News type: Association , National executive council
Your national executive council (NEC) held its fourth-quarter meeting in Toronto on November 19-20. The minutes will be posted on the Editors Canada website soon. In the meantime, here’s a summary of our discussions. What did you discuss and what decisions did you make? Here are a few highlights: 2017 budget: Our focus on Saturday morning […]
Date Posted: Tuesday November 1, 2016 News type: Association , Members-only news , National executive council
Notes from your national executive council: A report from the September 2016 (Q3) meeting Your national executive council (NEC) held its September meeting in Ottawa on September 24–25. The minutes will be posted on the Editors Canada website once they have been approved. What did you discuss and what decisions did you make? Roles: Here is […]
Date Posted: Thursday October 13, 2016 News type: Association , News release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, October 13, 2016—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) is pleased to announce the appointment of John Yip-Chuck to the position of executive director, effective October 17. Yip-Chuck is a senior business administrator with over 20 years’ experience in the publishing industry in Canada as a writer, editor, program manager, managing […]