Is it time for an ethical renaissance in the engineering profession?

Canada is an engineering powerhouse. Beyond designing, building and maintaining our vital infrastructure, engineering industries form the backbone of the country's economy. Given its power in shaping our environmental, virtual and social landscapes, it's worth asking how the profession can evolve to meet the current moment of compounded health and environmental crises. Like medicine and law, engineering is a regulated profession in Canada. Each province or territory has an official organization responsible for granting P.Eng. These requirements are in place to ensure the safety of both workers and the public when an engineering project is executed, but also to ensure that there is a clear line of accountability if things go wrong.