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 Project Overview and Proposed Changes.

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

Current Status

The review of the act is currently in the final stages of consultation and refinement. Targeted engagement sessions with members and external interest holders will continue with the intent of submitting the proposed amendments by mid-2026 for government consideration. While the council endorses the proposed policy directions throughout the review, any amendments to The Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act remain subject to the Government of Saskatchewan’s review, approval, and legislative processes.

As part of the process to review the act, APEGS has also been reviewing The Engineering and Geoscience Professions Regulatory Bylaws. At the annual meeting on May 2, 2026, members passed motions to amend bylaws regarding Permission to Consult and maintenance of membership. Click here for more information about the bylaw amendments.

Engagement and Consultation

In addition to the member webinar on June 9, 2026, APEGS is conducting targeted outreach and engagement sessions with industry and interest holders across Saskatchewan throughout June 2026. These sessions are intended to support dialogue, gather feedback, and ensure that the proposed legislative framework reflects current practice realities while continuing to support APEGS’ mandate to serve and protect the public.

Member Consultation Activities to Date

In 2024 and 2025, APEGS provided the following opportunities for members to learn about and comment on the proposed act and bylaw changes: 

• The Modern Regulation for a Resilient World Information Session at the professional development conference on May 3, 2024
• Annual meeting on May 4, 2024 
• APEGS Member Update and Engagement Event on September 12, 2024
• APEGS Member Survey October 4-23, 2024
• APEGS Practicing the Professions Day on October 28, 2024
• Act Review Update PD Session/Survey on April 16, 2025
• Member Update and Engagement event on September 11, 2025

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.