Editors Canada webinars

The Editors Canada Virtual Training Day is back!

Join us on October 28, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. ET to 6:15 p.m. ET for a day of curated workshops and networking sessions meant to enhance your editing skills and keep you competitive in the current job market. View our full Training Day schedule now.

Upcoming Webinars

The Editor’s AI Toolkit – Building a Substack Production Workflow from Draft to Distribution

Presenter: Angela Lombardi
Webinar begins: October 22, 2026 1:00 pm

AI tools are everywhere, but most guidance for writers and editors stop at “use ChatGPT to draft faster.” This session goes deeper, showing how you can build a complete AI-assisted production workflow—from editorial planning through drafting, reviewing, multimedia production, and distribution—without giving up judgment or voice. Drawing on the workflow…

Training Day 2026

Presenter: Various
Webinar begins: October 28, 2026 9:00 am

Join us for the 2026 Virtual Training Day! Sessions are available for purchase individually or as part of the full Training Day package. Networking opportunities are exclusively available as part of the full package. If you’d like to purchase an individual session, please visit the dedicated session page by clicking…

The State of Editing – AI, Accessibility and Conscious Language

Presenter: Various
Webinar begins: October 28, 2026 10:00 am

This session is also available at a discounted rate as part of our 2026 Training Day package. See our full Training Day program for more details. Representatives from editing organizations around the English-speaking world come together for a roundtable discussion about how AI tools, accessibility practices and conscious language are…

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Featured Recordings

Introduction to Cognitive Science For Editors and Writers

Presenter: Cheryl Stephens

Bridge the gap between basic research and practical communication. Present strategies for applying findings from cognitive psychology, linguistics and neuroscience to real-world writing, editing and communication tasks—such as improving clarity, fostering inclusivity and enhancing reader engagement. Highlight interdisciplinary approaches and translational research that inform best practices. Presenter Cheryl Stephens is…

Introducing the Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC) Plain Language National Standard of Canada

Presenter: Laura Edlund and Iva Cheung

The Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC) Plain Language Standard began its development in 2020 and had many significant changes after its public review in 2024. ASC released the standard on October 13, 2025, International Plain Language Day. Iva Cheung and Laura Edlund, both Editors Canada members and members of Plain Language Association International (PLAIN), have been part of the ASC Plain Language…

Research-Backed Strategies for Setting and Achieving Goals

Presenter: Suzy Bills

If you’re like most people, you’ve heard a lot about how to create and achieve goals—but you still struggle with the process. In this session, you’ll learn proven strategies for setting and achieving goals. You’ll also learn what practices to avoid and how to overcome the obstacles that can sabotage…

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