News reserved for members and student affiliates of Editors Canada
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, […]
Read more
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 […]
Date Posted: Wednesday January 31, 2024 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
January is a time when many people reflect on the year that was and chart a course for the year ahead. In this edition of the e-news update, you’ll find achievable goals to set you on the right track in 2024. And you’ll learn how Editors Canada can help, every step of the way. In […]
Date Posted: Monday January 29, 2024 News type: Members-only news , Web
We’re delighted to announce the new Editors Canada website is here! Check out the new editors.ca now. Single login You can now use your Findjoo login for both the membership portal and the new editors.ca website. When you click “Log In” on the website, you’ll be taken to the new Editors Canada member portal where […]
Date Posted: Thursday January 18, 2024 News type: Members-only news , Web
After more than two years of hard work, we’re pleased to announce the new editors.ca website will launch at the end of this month! Our web development team will begin working on the launch process during the January 26–28 weekend, and we anticipate launching the new site on Monday, January 29. Here’s what you can […]
Date Posted: Thursday December 14, 2023 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
1. TOM FAIRLEY AWARD: Submit your nomination2. KAREN VIRAG AWARD: Tell us about the editing hero in your community3. WEBINARS: Give the gift of learning this holiday season!4. MEMBER SERVICES: Free access to resources from the Canadian Press5. STUDENT RELATIONS: January social6. SHOWCASE YOURSELF: You can be our next volunteer host on Editors Canada’s LinkedIn […]
Date Posted: Friday December 1, 2023 News type: Association , Members-only news
Editors Canada is announcing a 2% increase to the membership and student affiliate fees that will go into effect on March 1, 2024. After holding membership fees steady in 2023, this modest increase will help the association to keep pace with inflation, cover its costs, and continue to offer all of our current services and […]
Date Posted: Tuesday November 28, 2023 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
1. TRAINING: Missed any of our recent fall webinars? It’s not too late!2. CONNECT: Introducing two new Editors Canada discussion forums3. DISCOUNTS: Editors Canada partners with the Northwest Editors Guild4. GET INVOLVED: Write for The Editors’ Weekly5. ADVOCACY: Government of Canada consults Canadians on copyright in the age of AI6. MEMBER NEWS: A round of applause!7. […]
Date Posted: Tuesday October 31, 2023 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
1. UPCOMING WEBINARS: Learn about alt text, grant writing and ergonomics for editors2. MEMBER DISCOUNT: Save 15% on virtual courses from the Publishing Training Centre3. CONNECT: Upcoming meetings of la Vigne des réviseurs4. STUDENT RELATIONS: New discussion series5. BOOST YOUR RESUMÉ: Get involved6. MEMBER NEWS: A round of applause!7. NEC: Notes from your national executive council […]
Date Posted: Tuesday October 3, 2023 News type: Members-only news , Partners
Save 15% on virtual courses from the Publishing Training Centre The Publishing Training Centre (PTC) is a UK-based not-for-profit organisation providing top-quality, cost-effective training for publishers and related businesses worldwide. It offers a variety of flexible study options. Learn directly from industry experts – and save 15% Virtual courses are delivered by tutors with a wealth […]
Date Posted: Thursday September 28, 2023 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
1. WEBINARS: Brand-new webinars for the back-to-school season2. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: Show the world you’re at the top of your editing game3. FIND WORK: Have you checked the national job board lately?4. GET INVOLVED: Benefits of volunteering5. SHOWCASE YOURSELF: You can be the next volunteer host on Editors Canada’s LinkedIn page6. MEMBER NEWS: A round of […]
Date Posted: Wednesday August 30, 2023 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
1. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: Registration for the 2023 exams is now open2. TRAINING: Boost your career with webinars that cost less than $503. MEMBER SERVICES: Access The Chicago Manual of Style Online for free via editors.ca4. GET INVOLVED: Share your ideas in The Editors’ Weekly5. MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS: Hire an Editor7. MEMBER NEWS: Tell the world about your accomplishment8. […]
Date Posted: Wednesday July 12, 2023 News type: Association , Members-only news
We’re pleased to announce a new space exclusively for Editors Canada members and student affiliates to connect. The Editors Canada Forum is a Google Group that anyone who belongs to the association is welcome to join. What is the Editors Canada Forum? Before there were social media sites, there were email listservs. For many years, […]
Date Posted: Wednesday July 5, 2023 News type: AGM , Members-only news
Maria Frank, President Editors Canada held its 2023 annual general meeting (AGM) on June 24 via the Zoom platform. The meeting was called to order at 1:02 p.m., EDT. Attendees A total of 56 members, 4 student affiliates and 3 staff members were registered for the AGM. At the peak of the meeting, 44 people ended up […]
Date Posted: Tuesday June 27, 2023 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. WEBINARS: Training opportunities for every kind of editor2. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Thinking of taking the Editors Canada Editing Essentials test?3. STUDENT RELATIONS: Websites for editors4. GET INVOLVED: Our national committees5. MEMBER NEWS: A round of applause!6. EXTERNAL LIAISON: News from The Indexing Society of […]
Date Posted: Friday June 23, 2023 News type: AGM , Members-only news
Our 2022 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 Saturday, June 24. We apologize for delivering these reports so close to the meeting date. The delay is a result of the audit and review […]
Date Posted: Tuesday May 30, 2023 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. CONFERENCE: There’s still time to register for Editors 23 in Toronto2. TRAIN ONLINE: Missed any of our recent webinars? It’s not too late!3. PARTNERSHIPS: Editors Canada partners with the Indigenous Editors Association4. MEMBER SERVICES: Discounts for Editors Canada members and student affiliates5. AGM […]
Date Posted: Wednesday May 24, 2023 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:Saturday, June 24, 2023 Time:1 p.m. – 3 p.m. (EDT) Location:This meeting will take place on Zoom. At its May 2022 meeting, […]