British Columbia's Professional Governance Act came into effect on February 5, and with it, Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) was given the legislative mandate to regulate engineering and geoscience firms in the province. "This new authority will enable Engineers and Geoscientists BC to improve oversight, protect the public interest and provide opportunities for firms to improve processes and reduce risk," said Ann English, P.Eng. (BC), FEC, EGBC's CEO and registrar. "Our regulatory framework was designed in consultation with government and registrants to meet the legislative requirements without undue administrative burden on firms. In most cases, it's about formalizing responsible practices that are already in place."
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