The lighter side of engineering: It’s a 3D world
For engineers, the key to the future lies in reinvention and continuous learning. So it’s no surprise that some of our best sources of new intelligence, products and knowledge are engineering students in some of our finest educational institutions. Meet Michael MacKay McLaren, a Carleton University mechanical engineering student. His natural curiosity and excitement about […]
OSPE advocacy wins: 2011-today
Welcome to the final installment of our three-part blog series on OSPE’s 15 years of advocacy, where we explore some of the advocacy wins OSPE’s made from the year 2000 to the present. Below are some highlights from 2011-today. Did you miss the first two posts of this series? Take a look at highlights from […]
Becoming a P.Eng? OSPE can help
OSPE offers a number of courses to help engineers navigate through the process of obtaining their P.Eng designation. 1. The P.Eng. Licence: How OSPE Helps Your Journey Free one-hour webinar Provides an overview of the stages of licensure and what candidates need to do during the application phase. Applicable to: anyone interested in getting licensed […]
OSPE invited by Prime Minister’s Office to announcement on federal funding for public transit
Yesterday, OSPE’s CEO Sandro Perruzza was invited to attend an event in Toronto where Stephen Harper announced a $2.6 billion commitment to support Mayor John Tory’s SmartTrack transit plan – if the federal Conservative government is re-elected. “While it was great news that the federal government put forth a promise to fund public transit […]
OSPE’s advocacy wins: 2006-2010
Still not clear about what OSPE does to promote the interests of engineers? We’re taking a look back on 15 years of advocacy wins (see our last post on developments from 2000-2005). Below are some highlights from years 5-10 of OSPE’s history. When you are finished reading, take a look at highlights from 2000-2005 and 2011-today. […]
Important message from the CEO on changes to OSPE’s insurance program
I’d first like to apologize to our members for the way you were informed about OSPE’s change in insurance brokers for our Professional Liability and Business insurance program. What change? On June 15, we emailed to inform you that as of June 30, 2015, BMS Canada Risk Services Ltd. (BMS) will be replacing Jardine Lloyd […]
OSPE releases 2015 Fee Guideline for Professional Engineering Services
Selecting an engineering service provider is one of the most important decisions a client makes. The success of any engineered project relies on obtaining the most suitable expertise, so choosing the most qualified firm will result in a well-planned and designed project. Published biennially, OSPE’s Fee Guideline for Professional Engineering Services is prepared for use […]
Gardiner East: Update and next steps
After two days of intense debate, Mayor John Tory eked out a victory yesterday, as Toronto council narrowly backed his ‘hybrid’ plan to keep the eastern portion of the Gardiner Expressway as an elevated highway. Councillors also voted Thursday to receive further study on the viability of selling it, moving it, tolling it, and exploring […]
Member profile: Marilyn Spink, P.Eng.
Because she joined OSPE in 2000, Marilyn Spink, is an inaugural member who believes it is critical that the engineering profession has an advocacy voice and a place where common issues can be raised and addressed. This metallurgical engineer says she’s a multidiscipline engineering manager and a process engineer at heart. Having had a varied […]
The first 5 years of advocacy at OSPE
Over the past 15 years, OSPE has made great strides in a range of policy areas to promote the interests of the engineering profession in Ontario. OSPE would like to thank our members, volunteers, and all those who have contributed and continue to contribute to the success of OSPE’s initiatives. The following is a timeline of […]
