News reserved for members and student affiliates of Editors Canada
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. […]
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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: 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: 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: Thursday February 21, 2019 News type: Certification , Members-only news
In 2019, Editors Canada will be offering one professional certification exam (Copy Editing) instead of the usual two. Here’s why. We’re proud of the program’s history. It’s hard to believe that the Editors Canada professional certification program began 13 years ago. During that time, we’ve awarded 272 designations to 123 editors, including 33 Certified Professional […]
Date Posted: Wednesday February 13, 2019 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. TOOLS: The updated Definitions of Editorial Skills are here2. CONFERENCE 2019: Early-bird rates end March 293. FRANCOPHONE CONFERENCE: Save the date4. WEBINARS: Train online with Editors Canada5. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Tania Cheffins6. GET INVOLVED: Classroom visits7. PRESIDENT’S AWARD: Recognizing Editors Canada’s stellar […]
Date Posted: Wednesday January 30, 2019 News type: Association , Members-only news , National executive council
This is a message to members about complaints submitted to the national executive council (NEC) regarding the 2018 annual general meeting (AGM). It is a follow-up to the previous note to members: in that note, the human resources committee discussed the independent investigator’s findings. The investigator concluded that “the first complaint against the member was not […]
Date Posted: Monday January 28, 2019 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
Happy New Year! 2019 marks the 40th anniversary of Editors Canada. Please help us celebrate this milestone online as we post anniversary-themed social media feeds on Thursdays throughout the year. In February, you’ll also have access to an interactive timeline that highlights key moments in our organization’s history. We hope you’ll also take advantage of opportunities […]
Date Posted: Tuesday December 18, 2018 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. GIVING BACK: Thank you for supporting Editors Canada awards this #GivingTuesday2. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Kristine Buchholtz3. GET INVOLVED: Join the translation team or the conference team4. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: Thank you!5. EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Update on the draft values statement6. WEBINARS: Train […]
Date Posted: Wednesday December 12, 2018 News type: Association , Members-only news
Dear student affiliates, On January 1, 2019, Editors Canada’s fee for student affiliates will increase from $50 to $54.95. This increase allows the association to continue funding services and programs while working on the long-term sustainability of the association. 2018 accomplishments We have a lot to look forward to next year! If you have any […]
Date Posted: Wednesday December 12, 2018 News type: Association , Members-only news , National executive council
The national executive council (NEC) met in Toronto on November 17 and 18. As usual, we hosted two social events for branch and twig members. It’s great to finally meet people in person (especially those we’ve worked with on projects) and to see some members we haven’t seen for a while. Financial update and budget […]
Date Posted: Wednesday November 28, 2018 News type: Association , Members-only news
Dear members and affiliates, In accordance with the association’s Membership Procedures (PDF, 139 KB), Editors Canada’s membership fees will increase by 2% on March 1, 2019. This cost-of-living increase keeps our membership 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. […]
Date Posted: Wednesday November 14, 2018 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. GIVING BACK: Please support Editors Canada awards this #GivingTuesday2. CONFERENCE 2019: Call for speaker proposals3. CERTIFICATION: Pencils down! Red pens up!4. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Mentorship5. MEMBER SERVICES: In-house Facebook group6. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: David Johansen7. BOOST YOUR RESUMÉ: Get involved8. INDUSTRY: Working on […]
Date Posted: Wednesday October 17, 2018 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: Registration closes Friday, October 262. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Heather Buzila3. BOOST YOUR RESUMÉ: Get involved4. PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS: The Editors Canada career path infographic is here!5. MEMBER SERVICES: Get mentored6. PARTY PLANNING: Getting ready for our 40th birthday7. CONFERENCE 2019: Join […]
Date Posted: Tuesday October 9, 2018 News type: Association , Members-only news , National executive council
The national executive council (NEC) met in Ottawa September 15 and 16, 2018. We also met with several Ottawa-Gatineau branch members who came to the social events we hold for local members. It was great to see them all. Expectations Like last year when we had a new executive, we started with introductions and expectations. […]
Date Posted: Thursday September 27, 2018 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION EXAMS: Enhance your chances2. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Melva McLean3. SHOP EDITORS CANADA: The tips calendar is now available!4. MEMBER SERVICES: Researching insurance offerings (survey coming)5. DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND EQUITY: Draft values statement6. MEMBER NEWS: A round of applause!7. PARTNER NEWS: […]