Yes I agree, and to a large extent (from what I know) creating that designation was marketing from universities. To be a licensed engineer in Canada you need t

Yes I agree, and to a large extent (from what I know) creating that designation was marketing from universities. To be a licensed engineer in Canada you need the degree and then 4 years' experience working under licensed P.Eng which in software is basically impossible. So most people would have the degree but never apply for licensure.