Ontario Budget 2025 – What Engineers Need to Know
On May 15, Ontario’s Minister of Finance, the Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, tabled the 2025 Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario. The budget outlines significant investments in infrastructure, critical minerals, clean energy, workforce development, and interprovincial trade, but also raises critical questions regarding the feasibility of delivering these projects on time and on budget, the long-term […]
Does Your Spring Cleaning Include Your Vehicle?
Your vehicle has carried you through wind, snow, ice, and copious amounts of salt. Time to give it some TLC. Get your car ready for summer You may not have had a chance to inspect your vehicle since you put your winter tires on. Well, now that winter is behind us, it’s time to give […]
Why Writing Your CBA Alone Can Feel Overwhelming – And What You Can Do About It
If you’re an engineering graduate with three or more years of Canadian and/or international experience, and you’re preparing your P.Eng. license application, you’ve likely heard of the Competency-Based Assessment (CBA). You may have even opened the CBA Applicant’s Guide, only to close it again feeling overwhelmed. You’re not alone. Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) and most […]
OSPE Policy Update: New Federal Cabinet and Implications for Engineers
On the morning of May 13, Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled his new post-election cabinet at Rideau Hall. The reshaped cabinet emphasizes economic recovery, innovation, and a response to the ongoing U.S.-Canada tariff dispute; a top concern for Ontario’s engineers and the economy at large. The Carney government introduced several structural changes, including the return […]
Shaping OSPE: Michael Monette, P.Eng.
As OSPE celebrates 25 years of advocacy, leadership, and impact, we reflect on the contributions of members who have shaped our organization and the engineering landscape in Ontario. One such member is Michael Monette, P.Eng., a visionary leader whose nearly two decades of volunteer service have left a lasting mark on the profession. Michael Monette […]
Advancing Ontario’s Engineering Workforce: OSPE’s Meeting with Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
On April 15, 2025, the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) had the opportunity to meet with The Honourable David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, to discuss shared priorities and explore opportunities for collaboration to strengthen Ontario’s engineering workforce. During the meeting, OSPE presented a series of recommendations focused on workforce […]
Building for Tomorrow: OSPE’s New Position on Climate Resilient Infrastructure
As the impacts of climate change accelerate, the stakes for Ontario’s infrastructure have never been higher. Per the Government of Canada’s Adaptation Action Plan, climate-induced damages are projected to reduce Canada’s economic growth by $25 billion annually as early as next year. Engineers are on the frontlines of this challenge, and ensuring they have clear, […]
Strengthening Our Profession Together: Updated Fee Guidelines for Ontario’s Engineers
At OSPE, we believe that advancing the engineering profession is a shared responsibility and that real change happens when we work together. We are proud to announce the release of the updated Fee Guidelines for the Engineering Profession, a resource created with engineers, for engineers, and designed to help ensure fair, consistent, and transparent fees […]
Post Federal Election: OSPE’s Priorities for Advancing Engineering and Innovation in Canada
With the federal election now behind us, OSPE remains committed to ensuring that engineers play a central role in building a stronger, smarter, and more sustainable Canada. In the lead-up to the election, OSPE proactively sent letters to the leaders of all major political parties, outlining the engineering community’s priorities. Our goal was clear: to […]
OSPE’s Annual General Meeting 2025 Recap
OSPE’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) is held in accordance with our Bylaws on an annual basis. This year, it was held virtually on Tuesday, May 6 at 6:00 PM. Members and guests who attended the meeting got a chance to celebrate OSPE’s advocacy wins of 2024, recognize the incoming and outgoing Board Directors, and conduct official OSPE business. […]
