Join the Directors of Practice from Engineers and Geoscientists BC, Forest Professionals British Columbia, BC Institute of Agrologists, and College of Applied Biology for a rare, cross-regulatory conversation on how professional practice intersects under the Professional Governance Act (PGA). This session will clarify the difference between reserved practice — those activities legally restricted to registrants — and regulated practice, which covers the broader scope of work requiring professional judgment, competence, and accountability.

Together, the presenters will unpack how these concepts operate within their respective professions, and how they shape expectations for interdisciplinary collaboration. Participants will gain insight into how intersecting practice areas are navigated, and how regulators work together to reduce ambiguity and support clear professional roles. The panel will also explore emerging practice pressures, from climate-driven complexity to integrated land-use decision-making, and how a shared regulatory framework strengthens public protection.

Regardless of the scope and application of your work, it is undoubtedly complex, and this is your opportunity to understand the links — and limits — between professions under the PGA. Expect practical scenarios, candid dialogue, and actionable guidance in this must-attend session for anyone seeking clarity and cohesion in professional practice.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the distinctions between reserved practice and regulated practice under the Professional Governance Act, and how they apply across professions.
2. Recognize when and where intersections of practice are occurring and how to manage them in multidisciplinary contexts, including what expectations and accountabilities look like when multiple professions are involved.
3. Apply insights from cross-regulator perspectives to strengthen professional judgement, collaboration, and protection of the public interest within your own practice.