Visit now OTTAWA, ON, September 15, 2026 – Professional Surveyors Canada (PSC), strong advocate for the Land Surveying profession and its members, is thrilled to announce today’s launch of a new CPD platform for Canadian Land Surveyors. In partnership with Tradewinds Group, a recognized Canadian business coaching and consulting firm,
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