Act and Bylaw Review

In 2023, APEGS initiated a comprehensive review of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan’s governing legislation, The Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act. The current Act has not undergone a full review since 1997, and the proposed amendments are intended to modernize the legislative framework to better reflect current professional practice, regulatory expectations, and public interest responsibilities.

This work is being supported by the Act and Bylaw Review Task Group, external legal counsel, and ongoing engagement with members, industry, and government. The review includes modernization of registration and licensing frameworks, governance processes, oversight of professional practice, investigation and discipline processes, and public protection mechanisms.

For a broader overview of the review process, proposed amendments, and rationale, refer to the Act Review – Overview and Proposed Changes.

Current Status

Act Review

The review remains underway. Since the process began, APEGS has engaged with members, industry, other interest holders and the Government of Saskatchewan on the proposed changes. As the review progresses, APEGS will continue working with industry and other interest holders to further discuss the proposed changes and gather feedback to inform the final submission to Government. Any amendments to The Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act remain subject to the Government of Saskatchewan’s review and legislative processes.

Bylaw Amendments

As part of the broader review, APEGS has also been reviewing the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Regulatory Bylaws.

At the annual meeting in May, members approved bylaw amendments that remove the requirements to obtain permission to consult and introduce a requirement for members to declare their area of practice. The Government of Saskatchewan has now approved the bylaws, with a minor change related to a form, and APEGS is preparing to implement these changes in the new year. Click here for more information about the bylaw amendments.

Key Areas of Focus

The proposed amendments are guided by the following key themes:

• Simplify Legislative Framework
• Modernize Terminology
• Clarify and Strengthen Oversight of Professional Practice 
• Strengthen Public Protection
• Modernize Registration Framework
• Improve Efficiency, Effectiveness and Transparency of Governance Processes
• Modernize and Strengthen Investigation, Enforcement and Discipline Processes

Engagement and Consultation

Engagement has been an important part of the review since it began. APEGS has provided opportunities for members, industry and other interest holders to learn about the proposed changes, ask questions, and provide feedback through surveys, webinars, meetings and engagement sessions. 

Task Group Oversight and Updates

The Act and Bylaw Review Task Group is chaired by Erin Moss Tressel, P.Eng., P.Geo., and includes Nicholas Kaminski, P.Eng. (APEGS President), Monte Gorchinski (Public Representative), Peter Jackson, P.Eng., and Bert Munro, P.Eng., with support from APEGS staff.

The Task Group continues to review proposed amendments, provide strategic input, and support ongoing engagement and refinement of the legislative framework prior to submission to government.

Updates on the Act review will continue to be shared through The Edge Monthly E-Newsletter, (emailed on the 15th of each month or next business day), The Professional Edge print magazine (mailed in June and December), and this webpage as the review progresses.