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ACEC Centennial Timeline

ACEC Centennial Timeline

1924-12-28 12:00:00

Laying the groundwork

A group of distinguished engineers convenes to discuss the formation of a national association dedicated to advancing the consulting engineering profession in Canada. Among the participants is meeting chairman Jacques de Gaspé Beaubien—widely recognized as ACEC’s founder—and C.N.

1925-05-26 12:00:00

Visionaries unite

On this day, the Association of Consulting Engineers of Canada is officially incorporated in Montreal, Quebec—marking the birth of a unified voice for the country’s consulting engineering industry.

1925-06-18 12:00:00

Establishing leadership

The first Annual Meeting of the Association of Consulting Engineers of Canada is held at the prestigious Montreal Club, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s early history. During this inaugural gathering, the Association formally elects its first members and appoints its founding Board of Directors.

1925-06-26 12:00:00

Expanding the network

To broaden its national reach and strengthen its professional network, the Board extends personal invitations to prominent engineers beyond Montreal. Among those invited are W.G. Swan, Chief Engineer for the Vancouver Harbour Commission and a leading...

1927-04-22 12:00:00

Highlights from the first annual report

The Association’s first annual report, covering 1926-27, reflects a growing and ambitious organization, with 17 members representing 13 distinct firms across Canada

1929-10-29 12:00:00

Black Tuesday – impact of the Great Depression

The stock market crash of 1929 sends shockwaves through Canadian society, marking the beginning of the Great Depression. Like many organizations of the time, ACEC feels the strain

1941-12-11 12:00:00

A wartime interlude

Amid the global upheaval of the Second World War, the Association briefly reconvenes. Board minutes from this period record the appointment of George K. McDougall as Honorary Secretary and Treasurer, succeeding L.R. Thomson, who had been called to Ottawa...

1946-10-15 12:00:00

Reviving the vision

After a 15-year hiatus brought on by the Great Depression and the Second World War, the Association of Consulting Engineers of Canada reconvenes—this time with several founding members in attendance

1948-11-28 12:00:00

Advocating for professional rights and standards

A committee is appointed to collaborate with the Engineering Institute of Canada on addressing the imposition of duties on engineering plans entering Canada—an issue of professional practice.

1949-01-18 12:00:00

Tackling industry issues

As part of its ongoing commitment to advancing the consulting engineering profession, ACEC undertakes several key initiatives:

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