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SUMMARY:Understanding PST on Professional Services
DESCRIPTION:Effective October 1\, 2026\, Provincial Sales Tax (PST) will apply to engineering\, architectural\, and geoscience services in British Columbia. \nTo help firms prepare for these changes\, ACEC-BC is hosting an information session with representatives from the BC Ministry of Finance. This session will provide an overview of the new PST requirements\, explain how the changes apply to professional services\, and offer attendees the opportunity to ask questions directly to BC Ministry of Finance representatives. \nCan’t make it on September 9? We are offering another session on August 27. \nWho Should Attend\nThis event is open to ACEC-BC members\, non-members\, and others interested in understanding the application of PST to engineering\, architectural\, and geoscience services. \n💡 Why Attend? \n\nLearn how PST applies to engineering\, architectural\, and geoscience services\, including exemptions\, exclusions\, bundled sales\, and transitional rules\nUnderstand the requirements for registering as a PST collector\, as well as collecting\, filing\, and remitting PST\nHear directly from representatives of the BC Ministry of Finance and ask questions during live Q&A\n\n🎟️ Cost: This event is free to attend \n📚 Continuing Education Hours: 1.5 hours \n🎤 Speakers: Representatives from the BC Ministry of Finance \n\n\n\nACEC-BC is committed to providing a safe\, harassment-free space for all participants\, speakers\, and event staff. Please review the ACEC-BC Code of Conduct for Events.
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/understanding-pst-on-professional-services-2/
LOCATION:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Client Engagement Event with Burnaby\, Coquitlam\, & New West
DESCRIPTION:Join ACEC-BC for an evening of engagement\, discussion\, and networking with leaders from three Lower Mainland municipalities!\nThis event brings together representatives from the City of Burnaby\, City of Coquitlam\, and City of New Westminster to share their perspectives on one of the most important foundations of successful infrastructure delivery: Building Trust. \nMunicipal leaders will discuss how trust is built and maintained with Council\, consultants\, and the public\, exploring topics such as infrastructure planning\, project delivery\, capacity challenges\, collaboration\, and communicating the value of infrastructure investments. \nFollowing municipal presentations\, attendees will participate in a moderated discussion and networking reception designed to encourage meaningful conversations between local government representatives and consulting engineering professionals. \nIn-person space is limited and expected to fill quickly. Register early to secure your spot! \n🎤 Featured Speakers \n\nNima Najafi\, Director\, Development Services\, City of Burnaby\nDavid G. Lee\, Manager\, Infrastructure Planning\, City of New Westminster\nJonathan Helmus\, Director\, Utilities\, City of Coquitlam\nModerated by: Jeff Halliday\, Director\, Business Development\, Transportation & Infrastructure\, WSP\n\n💡 Why Attend? \nConnect directly with municipal leaders and decision-makers in a relaxed\, informal setting. \nAttendees will: \n\nGain insight into municipal priorities and challenges.\nBuild relationships with municipal reps and industry peers.\nExplore approaches to collaboration\, project delivery\, and stakeholder engagement.\n\n📍 Location:\nIn-person: Anvil Centre (777 Columbia St\, New Westminster)\nOnline: Interactive livestream with Q&A \n📚 Continuing Education (CE) Hours: 2 hours
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/client-engagement-event-with-burnaby-coquitlam-new-west/
LOCATION:Online + Anvil Centre\, 777 Columbia St\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3M 1B6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:2026 Future Leaders Network Conference
DESCRIPTION:ACEC-BC’s Future Leaders Network is proud to host the Annual Future Leaders Network Conference — a hybrid event focused on the development of non-technical skills for young professionals in BC’s Consulting Engineering industry. \nThis year’s theme “Bridging Generations\, Building Leaders” features inspiring panels on carving your path\, steering your work\, and building your name\, sessions on thinking with AI\, and leading before the title\, plus plenty of opportunities to connect with peers and industry leaders! \nConference Talks and Presentations: BCIT Vancouver Tech Collider\, 555 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, BC + Online \nNetworking and Connections: The Loft at Earls Yaletown\, 1095 Mainland St\, Vancouver\, BC \nView the full agenda at flnconference.com \nACEC-BC is committed to providing a safe\, harassment-free space for all participants\, speakers\, and event staff. Please review the ACEC-BC Code of Conduct for Events
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/2026-future-leaders-network-conference/
LOCATION:Online + BCIT Vancouver Tech Collider\, 555 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 3H6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:YPG
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SUMMARY:Transportation Conference 2027
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for #TConf2027! Join 650+ professionals from across BC’s Transportation sector for two days of connection\, collaboration\, and thought leadership. \nMark your calendar and stay tuned for the call for abstracts\, registration details\, speaker announcements\, and sponsorship opportunities.
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/transportation-conference-2027/
LOCATION:Online + Fairmont Hotel Vancouver\, 900 West Georgia Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 2W6\, Canada
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