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The Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS) presents the below ethics modules. It is APEGS’ preference that members please complete the modules in order.

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Annual Ethics Refresher – Module 1 – Professionalism and Ethics

Presented by APEGS


1 hour (1 Formal Activity credit)

This one hour course is designed to fulfill the annual, verifiable ethics refresher requirement that is part of the APEGS READ MORE

1 hour (1 Formal Activity credit)

This one hour course is designed to fulfill the annual, verifiable ethics refresher requirement that is part of the APEGS’ CPD Program.  This course examines the fundamentals of professional self-regulation, the value of licensure and the APEGS’ Code of Ethics.  It concludes with some interesting ethical case studies.

NOTE – APEGS acknowledges that there is a reference error in the presentation of the Bre-X Minerals Case Study.  “CSA” was mistakenly cited as the Canadian Standards Association.  It should be the Canadian Securities Administrators.
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Annual Ethics Training – Module 2 – Conflict of Interest

Presented by APEGS


1 hour (1 Formal Activity credit)

Welcome to the 2nd APEGS annual ethics training module.  This one hour course on Conflict of Interest is designed to ful READ MORE

1 hour (1 Formal Activity credit)

Welcome to the 2nd APEGS annual ethics training module.  This one hour course on Conflict of Interest is designed to fulfill the annual, verifiable ethics requirement that is part of the APEGS’ CPD Program. This course examines the common types of conflict of interest and provides some best practices to help members avoid and handle conflict of interest situations. It concludes with some interesting ethical case studies.

It is preferred that members watch the modules in order.  Therefore, if you have not completed Module 1 – Professionalism and Ethics, we encourage you to watch that module first before proceeding to this module.

After you have completed the module, please remember to log into your APEGS Central account and manually update your CPD annual report by checking the “Ethics Training” checkbox.  You are also encouraged to keep a copy of your ethics module certificate for at least 3 years as your proof of completion.
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Annual Ethics Training – Module 3 – Investigation and Discipline

Presented by APEGS


1 hour (1 Formal Activity credit)

Welcome to the 3rd APEGS annual ethics training module. This two-part, one-hour course on the Investigation and Disciplin READ MORE

1 hour (1 Formal Activity credit)

Welcome to the 3rd APEGS annual ethics training module. This two-part, one-hour course on the Investigation and Discipline processes is designed to fulfill the annual, verifiable ethics requirement for the APEGS CPD Program.  Members must complete both parts of this module to earn their ethics credit for the year.

This course outlines the APEGS Investigation and Discipline processes and a member’s duty to report.  It concludes with two case studies.

Note: APEGS acknowledges that the Court of Queen’s Bench is now referred to as the Court of King’s Bench

It is preferred that members watch the modules in order. Therefore, if you have not completed Module 1 and Module 2, we encourage you to watch those modules prior to this module.  Note that you only need to complete one module per year to earn your ethics credit.

After you have completed the module, please do the following:

  1. Download your Certificate of Completion, and retain a copy in your personal records for at least three years;
  2. Log into your APEGS Central account and manually update your CPD annual report by checking the “Ethics Training” checkbox; and
  3. Log one hour of Formal Activity in your CPD Activity Tracker for completing this module.


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Annual Ethics Refresher – Module 4 – The Ethics of Continuing Professional Development

Presented by APEGS


1 hour (1 Formal Activity credit)

Welcome to the 4th APEGS annual ethics training module. By completing this one-hour course, you will have obtained your v READ MORE

1 hour (1 Formal Activity credit)

Welcome to the 4th APEGS annual ethics training module. By completing this one-hour course, you will have obtained your verifiable ethics requirement for the year, as required by the APEGS CPD Program.

This course examines the ethical obligation members have to participate in continuing professional development (CPD).

It is preferred that members watch the modules in order. Therefore, if you have not completed Module 1, Module 2 or Module 3, we encourage you to watch those modules first before proceeding to this module.

After you have completed the module, please do the following:

  1. Download your Certificate of Completion, and retain a copy in your own records for at least three years;
  2. Log into to your APEGS Central account and manually update your CPD annual report by checking the “Ethics Training” checkbox; and
  3. Log one hour of Formal Activity in your CPD Activity Tracker for completing this module.


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APEGS-2024 - Module 5

Annual Ethics Refresher – Modules 5 – The Foundation of Ethics

Presented by APEGS


1 hour (1 Formal Activity credit)

Welcome to the 5th APEGS annual ethics module. By completing this one-hour course, you will have obtained your verifiable READ MORE

1 hour (1 Formal Activity credit)

Welcome to the 5th APEGS annual ethics module. By completing this one-hour course, you will have obtained your verifiable ethics requirement for the year, as required by the APEGS CPD Program.

This course is designed to help individuals review their understandings of what ethical problems are, what the rational foundations of ethics might be, and how one might reason about practical ethical problems.

After you have completed the module, please do the following:

  1. Download your Certificate of Completion, and retain a copy in your own records for at least three years;
  2. Log into to your APEGS Central account and manually update your CPD annual report by checking the “Ethics Training” checkbox; and
  3. Log one hour of Formal Activity in your CPD Activity Tracker for completing this module.


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APEGS-2025 - Module 6

Annual Ethics Refresher – Module 6 – Limits of Truth Telling

Presented by APEGS


1 hour (1 Formal Activity credit)

Welcome to the 6th APEGS annual ethics training module. By completing this one-hour course, you will have obtained your v READ MORE

1 hour (1 Formal Activity credit)

Welcome to the 6th APEGS annual ethics training module. By completing this one-hour course, you will have obtained your verifiable ethics requirement for the year, as required by the APEGS CPD Program.

This course explores the extent to which “always telling the truth” is a good moral principle, both in general and within the specific context of a profession.

It is preferred that members watch the modules in order. Therefore, if you have not completed Modules 1 through 5, we encourage you to watch those modules first before proceeding to this module.

After you have completed the module, please do the following:

  1. Download your Certificate of Completion, and retain a copy in your own records for at least three years;
  2. Log into to your APEGS Central account and manually update your CPD annual report by checking the “Ethics Training” checkbox; and
  3. Log one hour of Formal Activity in your CPD Activity Tracker.”


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The Law and Professional Practice in Engineering and Geoscience

Presented by APEGS


3 Hours

The Law and Professional Practice in Engineering and Geoscience professional development module includes important information on the topics of pro READ MORE

3 Hours

The Law and Professional Practice in Engineering and Geoscience professional development module includes important information on the topics of professionalism and law as they relate to the professional practice of APEGS members.

There are some things to be aware of that have changed since the segments were recorded:

  • The monarch for Canada as of September 2022 is King Charles III. The Court of Queen’s Bench is referred to in various places in the presentations, and that is now the Court of King’s Bench.
  • Council size is being reduced through attrition to 13 members and this will be complete as of the 2024 elections.
  • Current information on the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program can be found on the APEGS website under “CPD”.

All content in this module is intended for general information only and should not be construed as legal advice. Before taking any actions based on the information presented, consider your personal situation and seek professional legal advice.
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APEGS in Focus: Insights, Updates, Responsibilities and Enforcement

Presented by APEGS


1 hour (1 Formal Activity credit)

This is an APEGS session recording from the 2024 Practicing the Professions Day in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.  By completi READ MORE

1 hour (1 Formal Activity credit)

This is an APEGS session recording from the 2024 Practicing the Professions Day in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.  By completing this module, you will have earned 1 Formal Activity credit for the APEGS CPD Program.  This session is not considered a part of the APEGS Ethics Module series.

In this presentation, you will receive updates from APEGS on various topics, along with insights into the elevated duties and responsibilities that come with being a professional. This session aims to deepen your understanding of what it means to be a professional in your field.

NOTE: The Pheedloop and Mentimeter instructions were intended for in-person attendees during the presentation. These options are no longer available and should be disregarded for this recording.

After you have completed the module, please do the following:

  1. Download your Certificate of Completion, and retain a copy in your own records for at least three years;
  2. Record one hour of Formal Activity in your CPD Activity Tracker for completing this module.


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APEGS - Protecting Structures and Assets Against Wildfire

Protecting Structures and Assets Against Wildfire – Current Research and Needs

Presented by Mark Ackerman, P.Eng.


This module counts for 1 Formal Activity credit upon first viewing.

Please disregard the instructions to log into Pheedloop to READ MORE

This module counts for 1 Formal Activity credit upon first viewing.

Please disregard the instructions to log into Pheedloop to record your attendance. It is not required.

Losses from wildfire in Western Canada over the past decade have cost more than billion, not counting the money that was spent on suppression activities and cleanup.  Most predictions indicate that climate change will result in increased annual temperature in Western Canada and, as a result, a more prolonged fire season.  Hardening of communities and assets against wildfire requires a good understanding of the multitude of potential pathways that lead to the destruction.
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APEGS - Compressed air

Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) Potential in Saskatchewan

Presented by Brian Brunskill, P.Geo.


This module counts for 1 Formal Activity credit upon first viewing.

Please disregard the instructions to log into Pheedloop to READ MORE

This module counts for 1 Formal Activity credit upon first viewing.

Please disregard the instructions to log into Pheedloop to record your attendance. It is not required.

We have enormous wind and solar power generation potential in Saskatchewan, but their intermittent nature constrains their utility-scale inclusion into our energy-supply mix. Long-duration and scalable energy storage systems like CAES are required to fully integrate renewables by converting this intermittent supply to firm capacity.  Due to our resource-rich and diverse geology, we can store wind and solar generated power as compressed air in salt caverns. When renewables are not available for direct generation, this compressed air can be controllably released to power an electricity-generating turbine.
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APEGS - Leveraging AI to Drive Innovation

Leveraging AI to Drive Innovation Using a Disciplined and Systematic Approach

Presented by Tom Kishchuk, P.Eng.


This module counts for 1 Formal Activity credit upon first viewing.

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This module counts for 1 Formal Activity credit upon first viewing.

Please disregard the instructions to log into Pheedloop to record your attendance. It is not required.

This presentation will dive into a nonlinear innovation process that is full of twists and turns. We will first identify different types of innovation and explore the challenges and opportunities for technology-driven innovation.  We will explore how an innovation framework can support the systematic approach to create and sustain innovation.  And finally, we will look at a new development in Generative AI and explore how it can be used to accelerate the innovation process.
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APEGS - smart grid

Building Saskatchewan’s Smart Grid

Presented by Grant Crawford, P.Eng., and Mark Sax, P.Eng.


This module counts for 1 Formal Activity credit upon first viewing.

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This module counts for 1 Formal Activity credit upon first viewing.

Please disregard the instructions to log into Pheedloop to record your attendance. It is not required.

SaskPower manages Canada’s largest electrical distribution network, a network that when laid end to end nearly circles the earth four times. SaskPower’s legacy system did not provide visibility of the infrastructure nor the 550,000 customers relying on it for their daily power needs. Without this visibility, SaskPower had to depend on customers to report power outages.

This presentation will discuss the challenges, opportunities, and essential components of SaskPower’s efforts in integrating technologies, processes, and personnel to build a modern grid that can adapt to our customer’s evolving needs.
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APEGS - sustainable development

Sustainable Development – Protect, Restore and Preserve Soils

Presented by Shahid Azam, P.Eng.


This module counts for 1 Formal Activity credit upon first viewing.

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This module counts for 1 Formal Activity credit upon first viewing.

Please disregard the instructions to log into Pheedloop to record your attendance. It is not required.

Geoengineers and geoscientists have developed sustainable solutions for a broad spectrum of field applications involving earthen materials. This presentation will highlight the cross-disciplinary nature of geoengineering (derived from geology, environment, and atmosphere) to address complex issues in key sectors of the Canadian economy. Saskatchewan-based case studies related to mining (management of slurry tailings), infrastructure (construction on problematic soils), and agriculture (moisture prediction for crop production) will be presented. Insights on successful implementation and future direction will be provided to inspire the geo-community to safeguard soils from the impacts of climate change (flash floods, droughts), natural hazards (landslides, earthquakes), and environmental pollutants (fertilizers, toxic wastes).
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APEGS - Blueprint for success

Blueprint for Success: What Employers Seek

Presented by Penny Popp, P.Eng.


This module counts for 1 Formal Activity credit upon first viewing.

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This module counts for 1 Formal Activity credit upon first viewing.

Please disregard the instructions to log into Pheedloop to record your attendance. It is not required.

Landing the right engineering job takes more than just technical skills – it requires an understanding and approach to what employers truly value. This session provides a practical roadmap for new engineers, helping them align their skills, mindset, and approach with employer expectations.
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APEGS - Athabasca Basin Uranium

Why is the Athabasca Basin exceptionally endowed with large and rich uranium deposits and what is the implication for uranium exploration?

Presented by Guoxiang Chi, P.Geo.


This module counts for 1 Formal Activity credit upon first viewing.

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This module counts for 1 Formal Activity credit upon first viewing.

Please disregard the instructions to log into Pheedloop to record your attendance. It is not required.

The Athabasca Basin in northern Saskatchewan is known for its world-class uranium deposits unmatched by any other uranium deposits globally.  Although the genesis of these deposits has been well explained in the “diagenetic-hydrothermal” model proposed more than four decades ago, it remains unclear why the Athabasca Basin is exceptionally endowed with uranium resources. This presentation aims to address this question and its implication for uranium exploration.
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Shifting Perspectives on Wastewater Reuse in Saskatchewan

Presented by Kerry McPhedran, P.Eng.


This module counts for 1 Formal Activity credit upon first viewing.

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This module counts for 1 Formal Activity credit upon first viewing.

Please disregard the instructions to log into Pheedloop to record your attendance. It is not required.

Water recycling or reclamation involves treating wastewater from various sources for beneficial purposes such as environmental restoration, groundwater replenishment, agriculture and irrigation, industrial processes, and potable water supplies. Municipalities across Canada and worldwide continue to grow in population, leading to increasing demands for potable water. In response to water scarcity caused by climate change, communities must adapt to this shortage, with the reuse of municipal wastewater being considered more frequently to meet potable water needs.
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Voices of Tomorrow: Emerging Professionals Share Their Insights on the Professions

Presented by Adam Webster, Ashlyn Elmer and Krunal Chavda


This module counts for 1 Formal Activity credit upon first viewing.

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This module counts for 1 Formal Activity credit upon first viewing.

Please disregard the instructions to log into Pheedloop to record your attendance. It is not required.

This panel discussion offers an insightful opportunity to hear from new and emerging professionals in the engineering industry. By providing a platform for early-career engineers to share their perspectives, the discussion will highlight what they are looking for in their careers, the values they hold, and how they envision their professional development.
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