Your choices for high-quality professional development opportunities include branch seminars and programs, the annual national conference and publications such as Meeting Editorial Standards, Professional Editing Standards and Editors' Association of Canada Certification: Study Guide and Exemplars.

The membership advantage

The programs are open to members and non-members. As a benefit of membership, members pay a lower registration fee for seminars, the conference and certification tests. Join now.

Branch seminars and programs

The Association's six regional branches offer seminars and programs covering a range of topics, including basic skills in proofreading, copy editing and substantive editing. They also deal with special-interest and advanced topics such as web editing, technical editing, photo editing and business development.

For details, check with the branch nearest you.

National conference

The annual national conference, which is hosted by a different branch every year, provides training and networking opportunities for members and the public alike. The 2010 conference will take place in Montreal.

Meeting Editorial Standards

Professional Editorial Standards

By carefully reviewing each of the editorial standards in Professional Editorial Standards and identifying how it relates (or doesn't relate) to your work, you can identify gaps in your knowledge and skills.

Download Professional Editorial Standards and EAC's definitions of editorial skills at no charge.

Editors' Association of Canada Certification: Study Guide and Exemplars