ACPS Networking Socials for Chemists

Saskatchewan chemists are invited to a networking social for the Association of the Chemical Profession of Saskatchewan (ACPS), with locations in Saskatoon and Regina. 

In Saskatoon:          

     May 10, 2016, 7 PM

     Boffins, Innovation Place

In Regina:

     May 14, 2016, 6 PM

     Bushwhackers Brewpub, Arrizona Room

This is an opportunity to meet other chemists, and learn about the work to develop the chemical professional in Saskatchewan.  Please reply to let us know if you might be coming, so we can estimate attendance. 

Best regards,

Stephen Urquhart (Saskatoon host) and Scott Murphy (Regina host)

stephen.urquhart@usask.ca 

scott.murphy.uregina@gmail.com

About the ACPS and Professional Chemistry in Saskatchewan

The mission of the ACPS is self-regulation of the chemistry profession in Saskatchewan.

Self-regulation exists in several other provinces. This takes the form of right-to-title (P.Chem., or C. Chem., in BC, AB, and ON) or exclusive right-to-practice (chimist, in Quebec). Increasingly, provinces are moving to identify qualified persons for specific tasks (e.g. certification of laboratory analyses for contaminated sites). 

The ACPS is working towards legislation that will provide accredited members with exclusive use of the P. Chem. title and designation as qualified persons for work that depends on the expertise of chemists. 

Self-regulation of chemistry will mean:

- That professional chemists are recognized through formal evaluation of their credentials, training & experience.

- That professional chemists are bound to perform their work to the highest ethical standards.

- That professional chemists have a responsibility for on-going professional development

- That professional chemists are subject to discipline if their work does not meet the standards of the profession

The primary purpose of self-regulation is protection of the public, but will also mean more opportunity for chemists to work as professionals and peers in support of other regulated professions (engineers, agrologists, etc).