News reserved for members and student affiliates of Editors Canada
Date Posted: Thursday October 31, 2024 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 leadership positions is now open on our national executive council. Director of volunteer relations As a volunteer-run organization, Editors Canada relies on the active […]
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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 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: 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: 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 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: 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 […]
Date Posted: Wednesday May 29, 2024 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
1. EDITORS CANADA CONFERENCE: One month to go! We are just under a month away from Editors 24: Present Progressive! This year’s conference will take place from June 21 to 23 at the Simon Fraser University (SFU) Harbour Centre in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia. Our conference committee is currently putting the finishing touches on what […]
Date Posted: Tuesday May 28, 2024 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 27, 2024 Time:6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (EDT) Location:This meeting will take place on Zoom. At its May 2022 meeting, […]
Date Posted: Tuesday May 7, 2024 News type: Members-only news , Web , Webinars
We’re happy to report that access to the Canadian Press, the Chicago Manual of Style and Oxford resources included with Editors Canada membership has been restored. Visit the members resources section of the website to start using these resources now! What happened? Our website’s EZProxy connection to these resources unexpectedly went offline in March. As […]
Date Posted: Monday May 6, 2024 News type: Members-only news , Web , Webinars
In compensation for the EZProxy downtime, and as a token of our gratitude for your patience, we’re offering each member and student affiliate a free Editors Canada webinar recording. Claim your free webinar recording Promotional code limitations If you need help with the promotional code, please contact the national office at info@editors.ca. EZProxy update Work […]
Date Posted: Tuesday April 30, 2024 News type: Members-only news , Web
Editors Canada’s free member access to the Canadian Press, the Chicago Manual of Style and Oxford resources remains offline. Our website’s EZProxy connection to these resources unexpectedly went offline in March. As you may recall, our website developer and the national office were aware this might happen when the new website launched in January; however, […]
Date Posted: Monday April 29, 2024 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
1. EDITORS CANADA CONFERENCE: Do you have your ticket yet? Time is running out to purchase your ticket for Editors 24: Present Progressive! Held from June 21 to 23 in Vancouver, BC, the Editors Canada conference will have incredible keynote speakers as well as cutting-edge sessions, workshops and social events. Once you purchase your conference […]
Date Posted: Friday April 12, 2024 News type: Members-only news , Web
Editors Canada’s free member access to the Canadian Press, the Chicago Manual of Style and Oxford resources remains offline. This is due to a problem with our website’s EZProxy connection to these resources. Our website developer has enlisted the help of the teams at our previous website host, as well as our new web server, […]
Date Posted: Monday April 1, 2024 News type: AGM , Association , Members-only news
Would you like to help shape Editors Canada at the national level, develop new skills and broaden your professional network? The 2024 nominating committee of Editors Canada is looking for engaged, dedicated people to serve on the national executive council (NEC) or chair national committees. You can find details on the following in the Nominations […]
Date Posted: Thursday March 28, 2024 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
1. CONFERENCE: Registration for the 2024 Editors Canada conference is now open Registration is now open for Editors Canada’s 2024 national conference! Editors 24: Present Progressive will take place from June 21 to 23 at the Simon Fraser University Harbour Centre in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia. Network with editors, writers, communication professionals and small business […]
Date Posted: Thursday March 28, 2024 News type: Members-only news , Web
As you may be aware, Editors Canada’s free member access to the Canadian Press, the Chicago Manual of Style and Oxford resources is currently unavailable. This is due to a problem with our website’s EZProxy connection to these resources. Our website developer is aware of the situation and is looking into it. Unfortunately, we don’t […]
Date Posted: Wednesday March 13, 2024 News type: AGM , Members-only news
Editors Canada’s 2024 annual general meeting (AGM) will be held on Thursday, June 27. Our association has a long tradition of member involvement, and any member is entitled to make a motion to be put to a vote at the meeting. The Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act requires that substantive motions must be on the agenda […]
Date Posted: Wednesday March 6, 2024 News type: Association , Members-only news
Staff moving to permanent remote work model The lease on the Editors Canada national office at 180 Dundas Street West in Toronto was up on January 31, 2024. The national executive council (NEC) decided not to renew, choosing instead to close the office permanently and keep the national office staff working remotely. The staff has […]
Date Posted: Wednesday February 28, 2024 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
1. TRAIN ONLINE: All-new webinars from Editors Canada! Our new lineup of winter/spring webinars has been released! Check out the following upcoming sessions, among others: See the full list on our webinars page. Plus, new editing courses at Simon Fraser University Build your skills this spring with flexible online courses from Simon Fraser University Continuing […]
Date Posted: Wednesday February 14, 2024 News type: Association , Member services , Members-only news
In April 2022, we were delighted to announce we had partnered with Apollo Insurance to offer professional liability for Editors Canada members. We’re very happy with the partnership, but one shortcoming is that Apollo’s product is available in all Canadian provinces and territories, except Quebec. Editors Canada is committed to providing member services throughout the […]