Advocacy
Accreditation
TPBC is continuously updating this website and will post information that addresses national accreditation of engineering and applied science technology programs. Watch for more information in June 2026.
Accreditation Statement
TPBC believes accreditation of engineering and applied science technology education programs is a necessary element of a professional regulatory framework and strongly encourages all eligible technology programs to achieve accreditation.
Accreditation Support
Technology Professions BC (TPBC) is pleased that a number of organizations have issued statements of support for accreditation.
TPBC Advocacy Policy
The TPBC Board is currently developing an Advocacy Policy that will frame the work of TPBC as it serves to advocate for technology professionals. It is anticipated that the Policy will be finalized by mid 2024.
It is still early days in the life of TPBC and hence not possible to forecast what lies ahead on specific matters in which some form of advocacy might be embraced by TPBC. It is anticipated that both a Professional Regulator and TPBC may be a common interest on certain matters, in which case TPBC will consider whether it is appropriate and helpful, in the public interest, for TPBC to engage as an advocate for technology professionals.
Role of Professional Regulators
The Office of the Superintendent of Professional Regulation (OSPG) has established a Guide for professional regulators. The Guide cites the PGA on advocacy:
“A regulatory body may only act in an advocacy role in accordance with this act and in accordance with rules, conditions or limits prescribed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. (S22(3)
Pursuant to the PGA the OSPG has framed for professional regulators the OSPG Guidance: Advocacy Activities Evaluation Framework:
https://professionalgovernancebc.ca/app/uploads/sites/498/2023/07/Advocacy-Framework-Web-20230728.pdf
Professional Regulators, including ASTTBC, have established a policy to guide their advocacy.