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Learn about the process for engineering registration in Canada under NAFTA, including criteria, application steps, and contact information by province. Understand the mandate of self-regulated professions and the formation of an engineer in Canada.
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NAFTA MEXICO, TEXAS, CANADA December 2, 2004 by 1100 - 180 Elgin Street Ottawa, Ontario Canada K2P 2K3 TEL: 613-232-2474 FAX: 613-230-5759 E-Mail: info@ccpe.ca WEB: www.ccpe.ca
TABLE OF CONTENTS • Engineering in Canada • Steps for Registration in Canada through NAFTA • Contact Information by Province and Territory
A SELF-REGULATED PROFESSION • Must be licensed to practice (no industrial exemption). • Delegation to professions - self-governance • 12 provincial and territorial associations/ ordre administer separate Acts • Power to register, discipline and enforce Acts in the public interest
ASSOCIATION MANDATE • Set standards for admission • Enforcement activities vs non-members • Investigation of complaints about members • Discipline of members • Preparation of practice guidelines • Continuing competency programs
CCPE • Umbrella Group for Licensing Bodies • 18 Person Board of Directors • Permanent Staff - Ottawa • Acts nationally and internationally • Key Boards and Committees
FORMATION OF AN ENGINEER • Graduation from an accredited or recognized engineering program • 3 to 4 year practice requirement - engineer-in-training (EIT) • Professional Practice Exam (PPE) • Language
CANDIDATE TYPES • CEAB grads • CEAB recognized grads (MRA and SE) • Non-CEAB Recognized Grads
Steps for Registration in Canada Through NAFTA • 1. Submit application form including: • Applicant Name • Jurisdiction where registered as P.Eng./ing./Eng. • Discipline • Fee • CPD form • Details of CPD • References • Experience • 12 Years if accredited academics • 16 Years academics not accredited • Format Correct • Signed
Steps for Registration in Canada Through NAFTA • The Association will verify that the individual is in good • standing with the home organization and will check references.
Steps for Registration in Canada Through NAFTA • Assuming that the member is in good standing with the home organization and that the references have been verified, the evaluation of the experience is carried out based on the criteria in Appendix C of the OPD. • A “temporary licence” is issued. The name of the licence will vary by jurisdiction in Canada (See appendix D of the OPD).