Media Room
APEGA Media Contact
For media inquiries, please submit your request to:
Andrew MacKendrick
External Relations Manager
Phone: 825-966-5815
Toll free: 800-661-7020
[email protected]
If you have questions about the regulation of software engineers, visit apega.ca/titleprotection for more information.
Recent APEGA News Releases
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APEGA Names Paul Wynnyk, P.Eng., as New Registrar & CEO
Dec 13, 2024, 11:08 AM by Bailey AndersonAPEGA is pleased to announce that Paul Wynnyk, CMM, MSM, CD, P.Eng., has been selected as its new registrar & CEO (RCEO), effective April 1, 2025.Full story -
Children “emPOWERed” with Gift of New Mobility Thanks to Partnership Between Local Non-Profit and Professional Engineers
Nov 28, 2024, 10:01 AM by Bailey AndersonProfessional engineers volunteering with the APEGA have partnered with physical and occupational therapists at GRIT to create the emPOWER Car Project, supporting pre-school aged children with innovative and customizable mobility vehicles.Full story -
APEGA Initiating Practice Review on City of Calgary Following Water Main Failure
Jul 30, 2024, 11:40 AM by APEGAFollowing the critical water main failure in Calgary, APEGA is conducting a practice review on the City of Calgary. The practice review will inquire into the city’s engineering processes and practices, and if the review indicates that unskilled practice or unprofessional conduct contributed to the water main failure, the matter will be referred for investigation.Full story -
APEGA Legal Action Concludes, Key Clarifications on Title Protection Provided
Jul 3, 2024, 09:34 AM by Bailey AndersonAPEGA’s legal action regarding the title protection of "engineer," as it relates to "software engineer," has concluded with the Court of Appeal of Alberta determining APEGA's recent appeal application is moot and providing key clarifications.Full story -
Councillor Resignation and New Appointment
Jul 2, 2024, 10:57 AM by Christopher HydePeter Timmins, P.Eng., has resigned from his position as APEGA councillor, effective June 21, 2024, for personal reasons. We extend our sincere gratitude to Peter for his contributions to APEGA. Council has appointed professional engineer William (Bill) King to fill the seat until the next Council election.Full story -
APEGA concludes annual general meeting, Tracey Stock installed as 105th president
May 2, 2024, 13:15 PM by Christopher HydeNearly 1000 registrants attended the 2024 AGM on April 26, which included leadership updates, a new motion passed, and presentation of the 2024 APEGA Council, led by Tracey Stock, P.Eng. as the new APEGA President.Full story -
APEGA registrar and CEO to retire spring 2025, search for new RCEO begins
Apr 23, 2024, 11:41 AM by Christopher HydeJay Nagendran, APEGA's registrar and chief executive officer announced he will retire and resign his position on April 30, 2025.Full story -
APEGA announces results of the 2024 APEGA Council election
Mar 20, 2024, 10:30 AM by Christopher HydeAPEGA voters have elected Terri Steeves, P.Eng., as their 2024-25 president-elect.Full story -
2024 APEGA Summit Award Recipients Announced
Mar 13, 2024, 08:41 AM by Bobbie GawAPEGA has announced the recipients of this year’s Summit Awards. The recipients will be celebrated at an in-person gala on April 25, 2024.Full story -
APEGA Council Approves 2024 Registrant and Permit Holder Dues Increase
Jan 15, 2024, 14:16 PM by Bobbie GawTo maintain our ability to be a strong regulator and in response to the unpredictable economic climate, APEGA Council has made the difficult decision to increase registrant and permit holder dues for a second year, effective July 2024.Full story
To review older news releases, check the news release archive.