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. […]
Shaping OSPE: Paul Acchione, P.Eng., FCAE
For Paul Acchione, P.Eng., FCAE, supporting the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) was a natural decision. With decades of experience in the energy sector, Paul recognized early on the critical need for engineers to have a seat at the policy table, especially regarding decisions that directly impact infrastructure, innovation, and Ontarians’ everyday lives. “I […]
Venngo Adds New Perks to OSPE’s MemberPerks Program
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers is proud to work with Venngo to bring OSPE Members unique savings on everyday purchases through the MemberPerks program. OSPE members can sign up for a free MemberPerks account using their membership ID and start saving right away on everything from concert tickets to lifestyle essentials. Here are some […]
OSPE Congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney and Commends All Federal Party Leaders
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) extends our sincere congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney on his election victory. We look forward to working with Prime Minister Carney and his government to advance key issues that will strengthen Canada’s engineering profession and contribute to building a more resilient, sustainable, and prosperous future for all […]
Policy Win: Ontario’s Historic Investment in STEM Education
At OSPE, we advocate for policies that strengthen Ontario’s engineering workforce and prepare future generations for the demands of a changing economy. In an uncertain political climate due to new U.S. tariffs, we are pleased to celebrate a significant policy win for the engineering community. The Ontario government announced a $750 million investment to expand […]
An Introduction to Environmental Equity for Engineers
Earth Day is a reminder that our planet is wondrous and delicate, and we only have one. Today, OSPE’s Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Task Force urges you to think about how, in many cases, the challenges we face globally are often more critical and urgent in places with the fewest resources—just another aspect of […]
Policy Win: Ontario Takes Action on Engineering Mobility
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) celebrates a major policy milestone with the Government of Ontario’s introduction of the Protect Ontario through Free Trade within Canada Act. This legislation represents a significant step forward for the engineering profession, as it begins to address long-standing interprovincial labour mobility barriers that have limited opportunities for some […]
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 […]
