INNOVATION January-February 2021

READY TO RETIRE? WE CAN HELP YOUR MONEY LAST LONGER AND KEEP GROWING IN RETIREMENT.

5 LETTERS 6 COUNCIL REPORT 6 ASSOCIATION 16 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 34 DISCIPLINE AND ENFORCEMENT 36 ORGANIZATIONAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT 38 IN MEMORIAM 39 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEWS / DEPARTMENTS J A N U A R Y / F E B R U A R Y 2021 | volume 25 number 1 INNOVAT ION

REGULATION OF FIRMS The Professional Governance Act introduces the regulation of engineering and geoscience firms in BC, beginning July 1, 2021. This article explains which firms the new regulation applies to and the steps to register for a Permit to Practice. COVER STORY EXAMINING MASK MATERIALS While COVID-19 vaccines are making headlines across Canada, experts are cautioning that masks will remain important for the foreseeable future. But not all mask materials are equally effective against the virus. A UBC engineer and his colleagues partnered with a BC anaesthesiologist to find out which mask materials are most effective.

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HERE’S HOW WE COMPARE WITH THE OTHER GUYS

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5-STEP PROCESS TO FULFILL

STEM AND DIVERSITY Introducing science, technology, engineering, and math fields to school- aged children is becoming increasingly commonplace. But educators and diversity advocates are also using it as a way to underscore diversity values.

THIS DIFFERENCE IS $78,579

REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS

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INVESTMENT AND RETIREMENT MANAGER ANGELA HARVEY IS READY TO HELP. 1-866-788-1293 EXT. 5786 OR ANGELA.HARVEY@CANADALIFE.COM LET’S DO THE MATH FOR YOU. We’ve assumed a rate of return of 5% over a period of 25 years on an investment of $500,000 and minimum annual required income payments for the Engineers Canada RRIF when compared to retail financial institution RRIF.

ON THE COVER A UBC researcher and engineer and his colleagues evaluated a range of mask materials for their efficacy against COVID-19. P hoto : C lare K iernan

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