OSPE Advocacy Year in Review — 2025
2025 was a landmark year for the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE). Across every major file — workforce, mobility, energy, infrastructure, regulation, innovation, and national competitiveness — OSPE delivered concrete outcomes that strengthened the engineering profession and advanced public policy, not only in Ontario, but across Canada. This year, OSPE’s advocacy shaped legislation, informed investment decisions, and guided […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Home Insurance
Home insurance can help protect your house and belongings against the financial consequences of accidental damage or theft and is often required by mortgage companies, bank lenders and landlords. But how do you choose the right coverage for your unique needs? Here are some basic dos and don’ts to keep in mind when you’re shopping […]
Membership Update: Membership Fee Increase
OSPE Members, please be advised that beginning on January 1, 2026, there will be a small, 3% increase in the OSPE membership fee. For Regular Members, your annual membership fee will increase by $6.50 (54 cents/month), bringing the total cost to $221.50 (from $215). For Intern, New Graduate, and Retired Members, your annual membership fee will increase by $3.50 (30 cents/month), bringing the total cost to $122.50 (from $119). This update ensures we can continue to deliver high-quality advocacy, academic […]
Customizable Training Option for Electrical Professionals
The Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, provides fundamental guidance for the safety of electrical installations and systems, establishing guidelines and requirements necessary to reduce risks of electric shock, fires, and other electrical hazards. As electrical technology, materials, and equipment evolve, regular updates help ensure that the Code remains aligned with advancements in the field, allowing […]
How to Improve Electrical Safety in Your Workplace
While electricity is essential, it also presents potential hazards in work environments. Electric shock, arc flash, and other electrical hazards can result in serious injury or even fatal outcomes. Organizations need to identify potential electrical risks in the workplace and establish necessary policies and programs to enhance the safety of workers who could be exposed […]
OSPE Position Statement – Enhancing Water Resilience, Innovation, and Equity in Ontario
Water is an essential service and critical to the health and economic prosperity of our communities. Ontario currently faces rising water risks from climate change, aging systems and growth pressures. Access to safe water services is inconsistent across the province, especially in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities. OSPE urges the adoption of engineering-led approaches to […]
December 6: Remembering, Reflecting, and Recommitting to Change
Every year on December 6, the engineering community pauses to remember the 14 young women murdered at l’École Polytechnique in 1989. Of the 14, 12 were engineering students, targeted simply because they were women who chose to study engineering. For more than three decades, we have repeated the same words: we remember, we honour, we will not […]
Engineering-First Road Design: Why Ontario Must Shift from Reactive Safety Measures to a Modern Safe System Approach
Ontario is at a turning point in how we design, operate, and think about our roads. Bill 56, Build a More Competitive Economy Act, is proposing to reduce administrative burden by limiting Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE). OSPE has called on the Ontario Ministry of Transportation to adopt an engineering-first approach to transportation safety. An engineering-first approach prevents collisions through safe road design rather […]
Why Ontario’s Conservation Authority Reform Must Keep Engineering at the Centre
Ontario is proposing one of the most significant changes to its watershed management system in decades: consolidating the province’s 36 conservation authorities into seven regional authorities. The goal is to streamline operations, modernize governance, reduce duplication, and improve service consistency. The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) supports efforts to improve efficiency, but engineering and science must […]
OSPE’s Provincial Pre-Budget Submission: Building a Stronger, Safer, More Competitive Ontario Through Engineering
Every year, the Ontario government prepares its provincial budget. The budget is a blueprint determining where investments will be made, what priorities will be advanced, and how public dollars will shape the future of the province. For the engineering profession, this moment is critical. The issues Ontario faces today, like climate resilience, infrastructure renewal, energy […]
