Annual Report 2024-25

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Public Safety and Environmental Protection

2024–2025 Annual Report

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Public safety and environmental protection are our true north—guiding every decision we make. This year, we advanced our Organizational Climate Change Strategy and strengthened our regulatory tools to uphold effective and transparent regulation under the Professional Governance Act . PUBLIC SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Engineers and Geoscientists BC is moving forward with purpose— advancing leadership in sustainability and environmental protection. This year, the Board approved the new Organizational Climate Change Strategy (OCCS), which builds on the 2021 Climate Change Action Plan and aligns with our Strategic Plan. The OCCS outlines two overarching goals: to lead by example through operational initiatives that advance climate action and resilience, and to support registrants in reducing emissions, managing climate risk, and integrating sustainability into their practice. The strategy reflects input from registrants, Indigenous partners, and staff, and ensures our approach remains responsive to emerging science, regulatory shifts, and equity-related priorities. We also continued to provide practical guidance for registrants. This PRACTICE ADVISORY GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REGULATIONS FOR LARGE EXISTING BUILDINGS INTERIM PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES

In 2024–2025, we processed a record-setting number of investigation, discipline, enforcement, and legal requests. This increase reflects both the growing complexity of our regulatory environment and our commitment to proactive oversight.

Addressing Unauthorized Practice and Misuse of Title

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included the publication of a new advisory called Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulations for Large Existing Buildings in Vancouver, and national

This practice advisory has been issued for registrants of Engineers and Geoscientists BC who are involved with exist ing Part 3 buildings within the City of Vancouver.

CIVIL AND TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE

Engineers and Geoscientists BC develops Practice Advisories for topics related to climate change that impact public health and building energy and emissions. This Practice Advisory is specific to the City’s Annual Greenhouse Gas and Energy Limits By-Law No. 13472 (City of Vancouver 2022a).

PREPARATION OF ONE WATER SYSTEM RISK MANAGEMENT PLANS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

While this advisory is specific to the City of Vancouver (the City), it may also be relevant to registrants who are sup porting similar activities or complying with similar regulations in other jurisdictions.

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This advisory provides information for registrants to understand: • the current regulations; • their potential roles and responsibilities; and • the process and some of the specific requirements for registrants when assisting owners in meeting the regulations. While this advisory has been issued to registrants, it may be helpful to members of architecture, engineering and construction professions who are providing services for large existing buildings. This advisory provides initial guid ance that will be revised and updated as the City provides more information on the implementation of its regula tions, and in response to other regulatory developments relevant to existing Part 3 buildings.

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BACKGROUND

In July 2022, the City implemented the Annual Greenhouse Gas and Energy Limits By-Law No. 13472 to limit and reduce the greenhouse gas emissions intensity of existing buildings. The main objective of the bylaw is to reduce emissions from the largest sources (heating and hot water) while transitioning to low-carbon and renewable energy sources (City of Vancouver 2022b).

Enforcement Files 100

Practice Advisory: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulations for Large Existing Buildings Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia Version 1.0, May 15, 2025

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recognition for our One Water System Risk Management Guidelines, which received a Water Canada Award for the holistic approach to climate resilience and environmental protection. INVESTIGATION, DISCIPLINE, AND ENFORCEMENT Protecting the public and maintaining trust in the professions requires a strong, responsive approach to investigation, discipline, and enforcement. These functions are central to our role as a regulator and continue to evolve under the Professional Governance Act .

Enforcement Files Opened

Enforcement Files Resolved

FY 2025 Enforcement Breakdown: Misuse of title: 266 files Unauthorized practice: 55 files

Both: 108 files