The OSPE Manifesto: Why Engineers Must Help Shape Public Policy
In the past year, people in advanced democracies have witnessed a renewed public interest in closing the gender gap in politics. In Canada, this movement was reenergized by Prime Minister Trudeau’s now famous “because it’s 2015” sound-bite—a simple yet powerful statement that urged Canadians to recognize that we are in the 21st century—so let’s get […]
Beyond the Buzzword: The Brookfield Institute for Innovation + Entrepreneurship
While some argue that the term ‘innovation’ has become a buzzword, and others are of the opinion that the term is overused, the fact remains that real, focused innovation is integral to Ontario’s economic growth. According to research from Bain, companies ranked within the top quartile for innovation see a significantly higher growth rate than […]
Engineering New Ideas: Xerox Research Centre of Canada Pilot Plant
The following post was prepared by Xerox Research Centre of Canada, based off an interview with Marko Saban, Director of Engineering, to learn how his team of engineers helps clients bridge the gap between the lab and the real world. How long have you been directing engineering at the Xerox Research Centre of Canada (XRCC)? […]
PEO & OSPE: Two Sides of the Same Coin
5 Things You Need to Know About the Difference between PEO and OSPE Here at OSPE, we’re often asked what the difference is between our sister organization, Professional Engineers Ontario, and our Society. In fact, it was one of the first topics we blogged about when we launched Society Notes back in June 2015 because […]
What does it mean to be an engineer in Ontario?
With a pulse on the most pressing societal issues at hand, we know that engineers play a vital role in the daily functioning of communities and countries all over the world. It is the knowledge and technical expertise of engineers that can solve our most complex challenges – from climate change, to sustainable infrastructure, agriculture […]
Enforcing judgments in small claims court: How to collect outstanding payments for your services
When it comes to pursuing unpaid accounts for engineering services valued under $25,000, successfully filing a claim in the Ontario Small Claims Court is the first step towards recovering these outstanding payments. Last month on the blog, we explored the basics of small claims court, including the five major steps for making a claim in […]
The engineer-entrepreneur: tackling common misconceptions – from our CEO Sandro Perruzza
If you open the doors to innovation centres, collaboration hubs or prototyping labs across the province – or better yet, across the country – you’ll discover creative environments filled with engineers and engineering alumni. So why then is there a common misconception that engineers are not innovative or entrepreneurial? I think that the answer is […]
Samin Eftekhari’s innovative breakthrough: new orthopedic technology mimics human bone
Every year, 2 million people globally suffer from bone injuries requiring surgery. Of these, approximately 550,000 people require bone grafts or implants as treatment. By 2041, the population of senior citizens in Canada is expected to grow to 9.7 million, dramatically increasing the healthcare costs and frequency of bone fracture repair surgeries.[1] Aspiring to make […]
Energy Conservation: Let’s Get Serious – a report from Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner
This blog post was prepared by Dianne Saxe, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, an independent officer of the Legislature. The Environmental Commissioner is the guardian of the Environmental Bill of Rights, and reports on government progress on energy, environment and climate. I published my first report as your Environmental Commissioner, called “Conservation: Let’s Get Serious,” […]
Where Innovation & Manufacturing Collide: Discovering McMaster’s Manufacturing Research Institute (MMRI)
Canada’s manufacturing sector has been described as the backbone of the Canadian economy. As the Government of Canada’s 2015 report Strengthening Canada’s Manufacturing Sector explains, the sector accounts for 11% of Canada’s GDP and directly employs 1.7 million Canadians. The Canadian Manufacturing Coalition notes that manufacturing has the largest multiplier effect of any industry, generating […]
