Announcements

• Call for Papers: 39th Annual Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE 2026)

  The 39th IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE 2026) will be held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada from May 18 to 20, 2026. CCECE provides a forum for the presentation of electrical and computer engineering research and development from Canada and around the world. Papers are invited, in French or English, for the following symposia.

  • Circuits, Devices, Photonics and Systems
    • Chair: Dr. Marzieh Amini, Carleton University
    • Co-Chair: Dr. Montasir Qasymeh, Abu Dhabi University
  • Control Systems and Robotics
    • Chair: Dr. Jun Liu, University of Waterloo
    • Co-Chair: Dr. Yifan Zhao, Cranfield University
  • Communications and Networking
    • Chair: Dr. Jianbing Ni, Queens University
    • Co-Chair: Dr. Yuan Wu, University of Macau
  • Computer and Software Engineering
    • Chair: Dr. Haibin Zhu, Nipissing University
    • Co-Chair: Dr. Giacomo Cabri, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia
  • Power Electronics and Energy Systems
    • Chair: Dr. Mohamed Youssef, Ontario Tech University
    • Co-Chair: Dr. Concettina Buccella, University of L'Aquila
  • Signal and Multimedia Processing
    • Chair: Dr. Telex M. N. Ngatched, McMaster University
    • Co-Chair: Himal A. Suraweera, University of Peradeniya
  • Biomedical and Health Informatics
    • Chair: Dr. Arezoo Emadi, University of Windsor
    • Co-Chair: Dr. Zehor Belkhatir, University of Southampton
  • Machine Learning, Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
    • Chair: Dr. Apurva Narayan, Western University
    • Co-Chair: Dr. Carmen Del Vecchio, Università degli Studi del Sannio
  • Clean and Intelligent Transportation
    • Chair: Dr. Qiang Ye, University of Calgary
    • Co-Chair: Dr. Shaohua Wan, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
  • Marine Systems and Technology
    • Chair: Dr. Oscar De Silva, Memorial University
    • Co-Chair: Dr. Ning Wang, Dalian Maritime University
  • Space Systems
    • Chair: Dr. Robin Chhabra, Toronto Metropolitan University
    • Co-Chair: Dr. Raghvendra Cowlagi, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
  • History of Technology
    • Chair: Dr. David Michelson, University of British Columbia
    • Co-Chair: Dr. Scott Campbell, University of Waterloo

  Note: Selected papers accepted in this conference will be proposed for publication in the IEEE Canadian Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering, after another round of review. This would require a substantial extension to the conference version.

  For questions or comments: For any questions or comments, please contact the Conference General Chair: Amir G. Aghdam. Tel: (514) 848-2424 Ext. 4137, Email: amir.aghdam@concordia.ca

  • Date: May 18-20, 2026
  • Location: Le Westin, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Website: https://ccece2026.ieee.ca

• The Passing of Dear Dr. Hussein Mouftah

  IEEE Canada extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, colleagues, and students of Professor Hussein Mouftah. His passing represents the loss of one of Canada's most distinguished engineers, researchers, and IEEE leaders. His vision, generosity, and service have left an enduring mark on Canada and the global engineering community.

  Professor Mouftah's contributions to IEEE and IEEE Canada were extraordinary. He held senior leadership roles within the IEEE Communications Society, including serving as Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Communications Magazine and as a member of its Board of Governors. His exceptional volunteerism and leadership were recognized with IEEE Canada's highest honours, including the McNaughton Gold Medal, the W.S. Read Outstanding Service Award, and the C.C. Gotlieb Medal.

  As an academic, he served as Distinguished University Professor at the University of Ottawa and held the Tier-1 Canada Research Chair in Wireless Sensor Networks, following more than two decades at Queen's University. His pioneering research in telecommunications, optical and high-speed networks, wireless and mobile systems, smart grids, the Internet of Things, and autonomous vehicles advanced knowledge and positioned Canada at the forefront of global innovation.

  Professor Mouftah's influence extended well beyond his publications and technical achievements. He was a dedicated mentor who guided generations of students, many of whom now serve with distinction in academia, industry, and government across Canada and around the world. His legacy will continue to live on through the communities he built, the careers he shaped, and the countless engineers and researchers he inspired.

  IEEE Canada honours Professor Hussein Mouftah's lifelong commitment to scholarship, mentorship, and service. His impact will be felt for decades to come, both in Canada and throughout the worldwide engineering community.

  - Dr. Tom Murad, IEEE Canada President

• Computer Society Distinguished Lecture – 2025 West Canada Tour

  IEEE Computer Chapters in West Canada put together a Distinguished Lecture event by inviting Dr. Rick Kazman of Computer Society for a West Canada tour in October 2025.

  Dr. Rick Kazman, the Distinguished Professor at the University of Hawaii, visited Computer Chapters of Southern Alberta, Vancouver, North Saskatchewan, and Winnipeg and presented the topic of “Do we still need architects in the age of AI?”. This topic covered a captivating talk exploring the evolving role of software architects in the age of AI. Through two fascinating empirical studies, Dr. Kazman demonstrated how large language models can assist architects, while emphasizing that human architects remain essential for insight, judgment, and system vision.

  Thanks to Dr. Kazman, and to the computer chapter Chairs: Dr. Cinnati Loi, Dr. Ahmed Ashraf, Dr. Mandeep Pannu, and to Dr. Yasaman Amannejad for leading the Computer Society 2025 West Canada tour. A huge appreciation to IEEE Computer Society for sponsoring the tour, and to Matthew Wilder and Fares Alsaafani for supporting the initiative.

• IEEE Awards and Recognition Nomination Opportunities

  • Submission of the EIC Awards Nominations for 2026 is OPENED until Saturday, November 15, 2025
    • For more details, visit: https://ieeecanada.org/nominations-and-awards/ and scroll down to the EIC Medals and Fellows hyperlinked image.
  • Submission of Nominations for the IEEE Canada 11 Major Awards is welcome until Sunday, November 30, 2025.
    • Learn about the IEEE Canada 11 Major Awards, and about the eligibility and qualifications of candidates (go to ieeecanada.org, Awards & Recognition page, and then scroll to the "General Qualifications and Eligibility" button, click on it and open the PDF file with the award descriptions and qualifications).
    • Find a qualified and eligible candidate for an award and nominate them (see the nomination form).
    • Identify three suitable endorsers of the nominee and add their contact details in the nomination form. Ask them to prepare, sign and submit their endorsement letter in PDF format per the email invitation they will receive from Google Forms via IEEE Canada. A nominator or endorser may support any number of nominees.
    • Complete the appropriate award nomination and submit it no later than Sun., Nov. 30/’25. Endorses must upload their endorsement letters no later than Dec. 14/'25; gmail account (free to get) is needed to upload the file.
    • Ask any question or provide any comment, concern or suggestion no later than Nov. 23/’25, by email to arc@ieee.ca with a copy to admin@ieee.ca.

• IEEE Canadian Foundation

  • Giving at Dues Renewal

  Your gifts at IEEE dues renewal pass fully to the IEEE Canadian Foundation, in support of our core national programs in Canada, with Canadian charitable tax receipt to follow early in the new year. Every gift has impact, provides scholarships, grants, and prizes to IEEE student members, IEEE student branches, and others in Canada. Thanks to all who make a difference.

  When renewing membership or confirming your Life Member status, look for the Payment/Donations tab, click view donation options, select IEEE Canadian Foundation.

  • Scholarship Nominations and Grant Applications due November 15th

  Donor supported program opportunities inspire, engage, educate and energize IEEE members across Canada. Current opportunities close November 15th:

  • IEEE Canadian Foundation Scholarship (recognize leadership in Student Branch and IEEE Canada McNaughton Learning Resource Centre)
  • IEEE Canadian Foundation Gargantini-Strybosch Scholarship (recognize well-rounded first generation in family student)
  • IEEE Canadian Foundation Special Grants (energize student activities)

  Details and on-line submission forms at:
  https://ieeecanadianfoundation.org/EN/gs_scholarship.php.