Unlocking Ontario’s Economic Potential: Why Engineers Are Key to Responsible Growth
Today, the Ontario government announced the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025, introducing major changes designed to accelerate critical mineral development, mining, and infrastructure projects across the province. As the voice of Ontario’s engineers, OSPE welcomes the intent behind this legislation; recognizing that engineers must play a central role in ensuring responsible, sustainable, […]
Throne Speech Signals Policy Wins for Ontario’s Engineers
Yesterday, the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, delivered the Speech from the Throne, setting the legislative priorities for the Ford government as it opens the 44th Parliament. OSPE is encouraged to see that several of the government’s planned actions reflect long-standing priorities we’ve advanced on behalf of Ontario’s engineering community. From credential recognition […]
Standing Up for Engineers: OSPE’s Response to the New Tariffs
As new tariffs come into effect across Canada, the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) is taking swift action to ensure the engineering profession’s voice is heard in key policy discussions. These tariffs carry wide-reaching implications for Ontario’s economy and engineering sector, and we have been working diligently to understand, respond to, and influence how […]
OSPE Weighs In: Supporting Canada’s Investment in CANDU Modernization
At the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE), we believe that engineering must be at the heart of decisions about Canada’s energy future. That’s why we’ve made a formal submission in response to the Government of Canada’s recent investment in modernizing CANDU nuclear technology through the MONARK reactor initiative, a step we see as both […]
Ontario Implements Procurement Restrictions in Response to U.S. Tariffs
In a decisive move to protect Ontario’s economic interests, the provincial government has introduced a new Procurement Restriction Policy, effectively limiting U.S.-based businesses from participating in Ontario’s public sector procurements. This policy, retroactive to March 4, 2025, was enacted in direct response to tariffs imposed by the United States on Canadian products and services. On […]
A Look Inside OSPE’s NEM Advocacy Forum
As part of our National Engineering Month (NEM) celebrations, OSPE hosted a virtual panel event titled The Debrief: A Post-Election Engineering Advocacy Forum. Engineers and Policymakers came together for a thoughtful and engaging session about what’s ahead for Ontario and how the engineering profession can help shape the province’s future. Our public affairs team focused […]
Policy Win: License Granted to Build a Small Modular Reactor at an Ontario Nuclear Generating Station
On April 4, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced a significant milestone for Ontario’s clean energy future and the engineering profession. In a press release, the CNSC confirmed that it has officially granted Ontario Power Generation (OPG) a power reactor construction license for a General Electric Hitachi BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR) at the […]
OSPE Shares 2025 Federal Election Priorities with Political Leaders
As Canada heads toward the 2025 federal election, OSPE has submitted letters to the leaders of all major political parties, identifying the issues that are most meaningful to the engineering community. Our recommendations highlight how engineers are essential to solving national challenges, from infrastructure and energy to workforce development and innovation. OSPE’s Key Priorities: OSPE is […]
Shaping OSPE: Dr. Marilyn Powers, P.Eng., ICD.D.
As OSPE celebrates 25 years of representing Ontario’s engineers, we are celebrating some of the members who have made an impact on OSPE, and for OSPE and the engineering profession over our history. One of those members is Dr. Marilyn Powers, P.Eng., ICD.D., an OSPE member currently sitting on the Board of Directors. Marilyn has […]
What Federal Parties Are Promising on Issues That Matter to Engineers
This blog is being updated as new information becomes available. As Canada approaches the 2025 federal election on April 28, the engineering community faces a pivotal moment. With a shortened campaign period of just 36 days (the minimum duration permitted under Canadian election law) it’s imperative for engineers and STEM professionals to quickly familiarize themselves […]
