News reserved for members and student affiliates of Editors Canada
Date Posted: Wednesday September 23, 2020 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. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: Enhance your chances3. MEMBER BENEFITS: JSTOR library discount4. CONFERENCE 2021: Update5. BOOST YOUR RESUMÉ: Get involved6. MEMBER NEWS: Tell the world about your accomplishment7. NEC: Notes from your national executive council 1. WEBINARS: Train online […]
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Date Posted: Monday August 24, 2020 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: Stylistic Editing professional certification exam to be offered remotely only (plus: registration is now open!)2. WEBINAR RECORDINGS: Catch up on demand3. MEMBER SERVICES: CMOS Online is free for Editors Canada members and student affiliates4. CONNECT: Upcoming online meetings5. FEATURED VOLUNTEER: Jessica […]
Date Posted: Thursday July 16, 2020 News type: AGM , Members-only news
Heather Buzila, President Editors Canada held its 2020 annual general meeting (AGM) on June 20 via the Zoom platform. The AGM is usually held during the annual conference, but because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the cancellation of the conference, the AGM was held entirely online. Attendees A total of 119 members, 6 student affiliates (who were […]
Date Posted: Wednesday July 15, 2020 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. 2020 AGM: Annual general meeting report coming soon2. WEBINARS: Train online with Editors Canada3. THE EDITORS’ WEEKLY: A special tribute and thank you to Anna Williams4. FEATURED VOLUNTEER: Alicia Chantal5. BOOST YOUR RESUMÉ: Get involved6. GOVERNANCE: New copyright policy and procedure for Editors Canada […]
Date Posted: Wednesday June 17, 2020 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. UPCOMING WEBINAR: Choices Matter: Language in the 21st Century2. CONNECT: The Editors’ Vine continues to grow3. MEMBER SERVICES: Style guide case studies4. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: Different, but the same5. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Mentorship6. BOOST YOUR RESUMÉ: Get involved7. MEMBER NEWS: A round of applause!8. EXTERNAL LIAISON: […]
Date Posted: Wednesday May 13, 2020 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. WEBINAR RECORDINGS: Catch up on demand2. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: Test yourself!3. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Mentorship4. FEATURED VOLUNTEER: Becky Noelle5. BOOST YOUR RESUMÉ: Get involved6. MEMBER NEWS: A round of applause!7. NEC: Notes from your national executive council 1. WEBINAR RECORDINGS: Catch up on demand Did […]
Date Posted: Wednesday April 22, 2020 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. CONNECT: Growing the Editors’ Vine online meeting3. RESOURCES: What can a professional editor do for you?4. MEMBER BENEFITS: New resources for in-house editors5. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: Bring the exam to you6. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Virginia St-Denis7. NOMINATIONS: […]
Date Posted: Thursday April 2, 2020 News type: Association , Members-only news
The national executive council (NEC) met in Toronto on March 14 and 15, 2020. This meeting was unique in that it happened at the same time as the COVID-19 situation was escalating in Canada. As a result, we had a combined in-person/Zoom meeting because several directors made the decision not to travel to Toronto, while […]
Date Posted: Monday March 30, 2020 News type: Association , Members-only news
Looking for new ways to connect with other editors? Editors Canada offers members a variety of options. The Editors’ Vine Members of Editors Canada who face barriers to attending twig or branch meetings can now join a monthly virtual meeting on Zoom: the Editors’ Vine. We will be running two meetings with the same theme […]
Date Posted: Wednesday March 18, 2020 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. COVID-19: Conference and national office update2. WEBINARS: Train online with Editors Canada3. THE EDITORS’ VINE: A new online meeting for members4. AGM: Motions at the 2020 annual general meeting5. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: A year into the “refresh”6. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Mentorship7. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: […]
Date Posted: Wednesday February 19, 2020 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. TOOLS: The Career Builder is here2. CONNECTIONS: We’re starting a virtual group!3. #EDITORS20: Schedule, speed mentoring and more4. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Mentorship5. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: Stylin’—Spotlight on the Stylistic Editing Certification Exam6. MEMBER BENEFITS: Free helpdesk support for Editors Canada email7. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: […]
Date Posted: Monday January 20, 2020 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
Happy New Year! It’s 2020 and it’s a great time to take stock and plan for the future. This year, perhaps you’ll take a look at your career and set realistic and measurable goals you can track. If you do, you’ll want to make the most your Editors Canada membership to achieve the success you’re […]
Date Posted: Monday January 13, 2020 News type: Association , Members-only news
Dear members and student affiliates, I am writing to let you know about changes at the national office. John Yip-Chuck has resigned as executive director of the Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) effective January 17, 2020. He has this message of thanks to share with members: “Thank you, Editors/Réviseurs Canada members, for all the […]
Date Posted: Tuesday December 17, 2019 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. TOM FAIRLEY AWARD: Submit your nomination2. KAREN VIRAG AWARD: Tell us about the editing hero in your community3. #EDITORS20: Early-bird registration is open4. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT: Big changes for our webinars5. CERTIFICATION STEERING COMMITTEE: Looking back and looking ahead6. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: […]
Date Posted: Wednesday December 11, 2019 News type: Association , Members-only news
The national executive council (NEC) met in Ottawa on November 16 and 17. As usual, we hosted two social events for branch and twig members. It’s always exciting to get to meet members in person, and I’m grateful to those members taking the time to come out to meet with us. Hopefully we’ll be able […]
Date Posted: Tuesday December 10, 2019 News type: Association , Members-only news
Dear members, In accordance with the association’s Membership Procedures (PDF, 75 KB), Editors Canada’s membership fees will increase by 2% on March 15, 2019. This cost-of-living increase keeps our membership fee 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. This […]
Date Posted: Sunday November 17, 2019 News type: Association , Members-only news
At the 2019 annual general meeting, members voted to strike a task force to explore the ramifications of the finding work motion (the motion did not pass but was turned into a task force; you can read about this in the president’s report from that AGM). Here is an update on the task force’s work. Documents we reviewed We […]
Date Posted: Wednesday November 13, 2019 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. #EDITORS20: Register, volunteer and experience Montreal3. TOM FAIRLEY AWARD: Submit your nomination4. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: After the exam5. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Lisa Frenette6. GET INVOLVED: Join the insurance task force7. MEMBER NEWS: A round of applause!8. MEMBER […]
Date Posted: Wednesday October 16, 2019 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: Only one day left to register!2. UPCOMING WEBINAR SERIES: Practical Ebook Production3. FRANCOPHONE CONFERENCE: S’inscrire dans le changement : une profession en prise sur son temps a great success!4. #EDITORS20: Registration, volunteering and extended session proposal deadline5. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Anne Fonteneau6. […]
Date Posted: Wednesday October 2, 2019 News type: Association , Members-only news
The national executive council (NEC) met in Toronto on September 21 and 22, 2019. We also met with several Toronto branch members and twig members from Kitchener-Waterloo-Guelph and Hamilton-Halton who came to the Saturday-evening social event we hold for local members. It was great to see them all. Expectations I followed the lead of former […]
Date Posted: Tuesday September 24, 2019 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: Enhance your chances2. WEBINAR RECORDINGS: Catch up on demand3. #EDITORS20: Theme, session proposals and more4. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Dania Sheldon5. BOOST YOUR RESUMÉ: Get involved6. MEMBER NEWS: A round of applause!7. MEMBER BENEFITS: Free helpdesk support for Editors Canada email8. […]
Date Posted: Wednesday August 21, 2019 News type: Association , Members-only news
If you edit any kind of scholarly text—health sciences and medicine, natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities, earth and planetary sciences—there are researchers around the world looking for experts like you. A new partnership agreement between Editors Canada and Peerwith.Expert will make it easier for them to find you. Peerwith’s online platform connects researchers […]
Date Posted: Wednesday August 14, 2019 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: Show the world you’re at the top of your editing game2. UPCOMING WEBINAR SERIES: Academic Editing: Beyond Basics3. FRANCOPHONE CONFERENCE: S’inscrire dans le changement : une profession en prise sur son temps4. #EDITORS20: Venue, volunteer opportunities and more5. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Mentorship6. VOLUNTEER […]
Date Posted: Thursday July 18, 2019 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. LEADERSHIP: Meet your 2019–20 national executive council, committee chairs and other national roles2. UPCOMING WEBINAR SERIES: Academic Editing: Beyond Basics3. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Blazej Szpakowicz4. GET INVOLVED: Join our successful webinar team!5. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: Pilot testers needed6. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Mentorship7. MEMBER NEWS: […]