News reserved for members and student affiliates of Editors Canada
Date Posted: Wednesday June 18, 2025 News type: Member services , Members-only news
Dear members and student affiliates, Editors Canada has BIG news! We’re officially launching the Editors Canada Discord server! The member services committee has developed this free, simple-to-navigate virtual spot for members and student affiliates to meet up in real time or asynchronously, on any device, to connect over editing, professional development and anything else that […]
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Date Posted: Tuesday June 17, 2025 News type: AGM , Members-only news
Our 2024 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 26, 2025. We apologize for delivering these reports so close to the meeting date. The delay is a result of the audit […]
Date Posted: Wednesday June 11, 2025 News type: Members-only news , Web
Exciting improvements are on the way! 🚀 Dear members and student affiliates, We’re pleased to announce that Editors Canada’s national executive council (NEC) has approved high-priority upgrades to the association website that you’ve been asking for. Rebuilding the Online Directory of Editors (ODE) on WordPress As discussed in our May 12, 2025, announcement Update on […]
Date Posted: Friday May 30, 2025 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 26, 2025 Time:7 p.m. – 9 p.m. (EDT) Location:This meeting will take place on Zoom. At its May 2022 meeting, […]
Date Posted: Tuesday May 27, 2025 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
1. MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT: Save 25% on membership fees until June 1 In case you missed it, for the first time ever, Editors Canada is offering a discount on all membership fees! Until this Sunday, June 1, 2025, you can save 25% on Editors Canada membership. Do you know someone who has been considering joining Editors […]
Date Posted: Friday May 16, 2025 News type: Members-only news , Web
Dear members and student affiliates, Following Monday’s update on Online Directory of Editors search engine optimization, a member notified the national executive council (NEC) and the national office of a privacy breach where member contact information (such as addresses, phone numbers, email addresses) could be accessed by people viewing the source code of directory listings, […]
Date Posted: Monday May 12, 2025 News type: Members-only news , Web
Dear members and student affiliates, Since the launch of the new association website in 2024, Editors Canada members have reported that individual profiles in the Online Directory of Editors aren’t showing up in Google search results. We understand your frustration since this is a paid service you use to find work. The national office has […]
Date Posted: Friday May 9, 2025 News type: Members-only news , Professional standards
Professional Editorial Standards 2024 roundtable Date Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Time 4 p.m., EDT / 1 p.m., PDT Location Zoom Editors Canada’s standards committee is holding a virtual roundtable to gather member feedback on the 2024 edition of Professional Editorial Standards (the Standards). The committee is interested in learning whether members feel that the Standards […]
Date Posted: Tuesday April 29, 2025 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
1. TRAINING: Register now for our FREE editing webinars! Don’t miss these upcoming free webinars from our spring professional development lineup: You can also explore a variety of past recorded sessions on our webinars page. Plus, get specialized training at SFU Expand your editing and writing skills by specializing in plain language or technical communication. […]
Date Posted: Wednesday April 9, 2025 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 2025 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: Friday March 28, 2025 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
1. WEBINARS: Train to stay on the cutting edge of your craft The editing field is always evolving, and training with Editors Canada can help you stay on top of industry developments and keep your skills sharp. Don’t miss our upcoming webinars: See more on our webinars page! Plus, at SFU, build your skills while […]
Date Posted: Tuesday March 25, 2025 News type: AGM , Members-only news
Editors Canada’s 2025 annual general meeting (AGM) will be held on Thursday, June 26. 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: Friday March 14, 2025 News type: Association , Members-only news
Editors Canada’s translation and editing group needs volunteers to assist in its role of providing bilingual (English-French) content, particularly English to French translations. The team receives requests on an ad hoc and regular basis (e.g., monthly e-newsletter, messages to members, upcoming activities), and the team coordinators submit these requests to team members, who are free […]
Date Posted: Thursday February 27, 2025 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
1. TRAIN ONLINE: More new webinars ahead! If you haven’t yet had a chance to look at our new selection of winter/spring webinars, there are still plenty of professional development opportunities to come! Don’t miss these sessions coming up in March: See more on our webinars page! Plus, expand your skills into PR work at […]
Date Posted: Monday February 24, 2025 News type: Awards , Members-only news
Dear members and affiliates, Editors Canada does a lot of amazing work. We work on branch and twig activities, a national conference, publications, services, professional certification, and so many other important things. And these are conceptualized, organized, coordinated and implemented by volunteers. Without such involved members and affiliates, our association won’t grow and it certainly […]
Date Posted: Wednesday January 29, 2025 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
The beginning of a new year is when we reflect on what we’ve accomplished, but it’s also a time to look ahead to the changes we want (or need) to make. Did you resolve to focus on your career in 2025? In this e-news update, we’ll look at how belonging to Editors Canada can help […]
Date Posted: Tuesday January 14, 2025 News type: Association , Members-only news , National executive council
Want to help shape Editors Canada at the national level, develop new skills and broaden your professional network? Two leadership positions are now open on our national executive council (NEC). As a volunteer-run organization, Editors Canada relies on the active involvement of its members. At any given time, hundreds of volunteers are working to keep […]
Date Posted: Wednesday December 18, 2024 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
1. TOM FAIRLEY AWARD: Submit your nomination It’s our time to shine Editing might be an invisible art, but that doesn’t mean great editors should hide in the shadows. Help us shine a spotlight on editing excellence by submitting a nomination for the 2025 Tom Fairley Award. The award will be presented during Editors Canada’s […]
Date Posted: Wednesday December 4, 2024 News type: Association , Members-only news
Dear members and student affiliates, First and foremost, I want to thank you for joining Editors Canada. Since 1979, the association has been supporting editors at every stage of their careers. Your loyalty and support are what allow us to continue offering training and networking opportunities, publishing books and free resources, and providing exclusive benefits […]
Date Posted: Friday November 29, 2024 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
1. TRAINING: Don’t miss our final webinars of 2024! The fall season is coming to a close, and so is our fall webinar season. You still have a chance to catch a live webinar with us this year if you check out our December sessions: Don’t miss out—use your 40% off member discount before the […]
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 position is now open on our national executive council. Director of volunteer relations As a volunteer-run organization, Editors Canada relies on the active […]
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 […]