Innovation Fall 2026

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COMMENT 4 Viewpoint NEWS 5 Annual fee increase 6 Board report 7 Regulatory Learning Module 8 BCSEG strategic plan 8 PST on services 9 AGM & Conference 32 Registrant survey results 34 Public survey results 42 Foundation update FEATURES 12 Critical minerals 24 Automation in welding 36 AEP paves the way DEPARTMENTS 10 Guidelines and advisories 11 Professional Practice 22 CE: Speaker spotlight 40 Volunteer spotlight 44 Discipline and enforcement 45 Display advertisers’ index

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Mining critical minerals The boom in critical mineral demand presents a golden opportunity for BC to tap emerging techniques to extract minerals more effectively. 24

Fusing automation in welding Automation is a natural fit for the complexities in the welding field.

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The Accredited Employer Program helps prospective registrants chart their course.

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