BC Institute of Agrologists
110-2800 Bryn Maur Road V9B 3T4 Victoria, BC, Canada

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The Professional Governance Act comes into force on Friday, February 5, 2021The Professional Governance Act comes into force on Friday, February 5, 2021

under your online BCIA registrant profile at https://www.bcia.com/pay-invoice. Have questions? Read more at https://www.bcia.com/node/437442 , ; however, registrants are strongly encouraged to pay 2021 annual fees ASAP, as office staff are historically busy with calls and emails on the payment due date.... , . If renewal fees and any late fees are not paid prior to April 1, 2021, removal from BCIA's registry will occur. are an option at this time. If you would like to request a payment plan over the invoicing period from November 2020 - February 15, 2021, please contact Seija at [email protected] at the earliest opportunity.

February 22, 2021 - 9:00am(PDT/PST) Location: RRU online PD hours: 12... This four-week course introduces participants to the financial risks and impacts associated with climate change. Participants will explore a range of risk pathways that link climate and economic systems, including: physical risks related to direct exposure to climate hazards in the value chain; transition risks arising from abrupt transitions to a low-carbon economy; systemic risks transmitted throughout the economy; extreme risks arising from the complex dynamic nature of climate-economy systems. Topics will be explored through the use of case study examples, group-based analysis and problem solving. The learning is supported by readings, videos and live, interactive online sessions. Participants are encouraged to share their own knowledge and expertise in group-based discussion forums. Upon completion of the course, participants will have a foundational understanding of the relationship between climate change and the economy. Participants will develop their ability to identify climate-related financial risks within their own organizationscritical groundwork for effective planning and decision-making for mitigation and adaptation. As an introductory course, this course is suited to those with limited previous experience in climate-related finance or economics. However, a basic understanding of climate science is presumed. For more information and to register, go to https://pcs.royalroads.ca/the-financial-impact-of-climate-c INTERESTED IN THIS COURSE? BCIA registrants MAY qualify for a group discount of 5% to 10%. Contact Bonnie at [email protected]

(as of January 2021) It is expected that the majority of the remaining provisions of the Professional Governance Act (PGA) will be enacted in February by the provincial government. ... One of the additional significant duties that will be placed upon the Registrants of BCIA prescribes what is colloquially known as the Duty to Report. That duty has two related aspects of which BCIA Registrants need to be aware, pending the enactment date. Read the complete document at https://www.bcia.com//duty-report-under-professional-gover "Failure to meet the statutory duty to report could result in many different sanctions including but not limited to deregistration of a Registrant, imprisonment or a fine up to $200,000."

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: BCIA has partnered again with GeoEnviroPro to give BCIA registrants a savings of $65 for one-year access to the GeoPro Talks webinar library. BCIA registrants can access GeoEnviro Pro webinars at a discounted annual cost of only $25 (regular annual cost is $90). This access is available for one year after you register with GeoEnviroPro. ... For more details, please visit: https://www.bcia.com//discounted-annual-subscription-geoen.

’ : . February 9, 2021 - 12:00pm(PDT/PST) Location: webinar Victoria and Islands (District 3)... PD hours: 1 Presented by: Elisabeth Deom, PAg Senior Stewardship Officer - Paleontology Fossil Management Office, Heritage Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development During this presentation, Elisabeth will report on the progress in implementing the Fossil Management Framework in BC and will showcase a site that is contributing to positive outcomes in the community. The Fossil Management Framework provides for the protection and management of this natural heritage resource and offers opportunities for cultural tourism and rural economic development. British Columbia has an exceptional diversity of fossils spanning millions of years, and fossils are of great interest to the public, industry and the scientific community, but they can also contribute to rural sustainability and diversification. : , @ . : https://www.bcia.com//british-columbia%E2%80%99s-fossil-he. A link to the webinar will be emailed to those who register by February 8th. - @. .

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