News reserved for members and student affiliates of Editors Canada
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 […]
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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 , National executive council
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 , National executive council
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: […]
Date Posted: Tuesday June 25, 2019 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. IN MEMORIAM: Graham Young2. 40th ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE: Thank you, Halifax!3. CONFERENCE 2020: Montreal is the home of our second international conference4. FRANCOPHONE CONFERENCE: S’inscrire dans le changement : une profession en prise sur son temps5. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Robin Larin6. MEMBER SERVICES: Editors Canada […]
Date Posted: Monday June 24, 2019 News type: AGM , Members-only news
Gael Spivak, President Editors Canada held its 2019 annual general meeting (AGM) on June 8. The AGM is held during the conference but members do not have to attend the conference to attend the AGM. Attendees There were 84 attendees at the AGM. This number included some student affiliates who are encouraged to attend but […]
Date Posted: Friday May 24, 2019 News type: AGM , Members-only news
Our 2018 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 Saturday, June 8, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. For more information about the meeting, including the agenda, other supporting documentation, motions, assigning a proxy, and how to participate […]
Date Posted: Monday May 13, 2019 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. 40th ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE: Registration closes Friday, May 312. WEBINARS: Train online with Editors Canada3. FRANCOPHONE CONFERENCE: S’inscrire dans le changement : une profession en prise sur son temps4. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: Your questions answered (and a question for you to answer)5. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Leslie […]
Date Posted: Thursday May 9, 2019 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. The AGM is held in conjunction with the conference, but members do not have to register for the conference to attend the […]
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 […]
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: Monday April 15, 2019 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. NEW DISCOUNT: University of Chicago Press titles2. WEBINARS: Train online with Editors Canada3. CONFERENCE 2019: Schedule now available4. FRANCOPHONE CONFERENCE: S’inscrire dans le changement : une profession en prise sur son temps5. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Julia Kollek6. NOMINATIONS: National executive council and committee […]
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 March 13, 2019 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. CONFERENCE 2019: Early-bird rates end March 29!2. WEBINARS: Train online with Editors Canada3. AWARDS: Thank you to our supporters4. CLAUDETTE UPTON SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 award for a promising student editor5. KAREN VIRAG AWARD: Tell us about the editing hero in your community6. PRESIDENT’S AWARD: […]
Date Posted: Monday March 4, 2019 News type: AGM , Members-only news
Editors Canada’s 2019 annual general meeting (AGM) will be held on Saturday, June 8, during the weekend of our annual conference. 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 […]