OSPE urges Ontario Premier to consult engineers
A Response from Kathleen Wynne In April 2015, Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk released a special report on winter highway maintenance that found contracting out snow clearing and road maintenance has led to more dangerous driving conditions in Ontario. The report stated that “even though ministry staff, including engineers, raised serious concerns during the procurement process […]
OSPE hosts 7th MPP Reception at Queen’s Park
One of OSPE’s most anticipated events is our Spring MPP Reception held at Queen’s Park. Bringing our Political Action Network (PAN) volunteers and Task Force and Committee members together with elected officials, staffers and leaders from various sectors provides an invaluable setting to discuss important issues for the engineering profession. Last Tuesday, over 25 […]
Ontario government passes Bill 6
OSPE is pleased to report that the provincial government has protected important infrastructure planning principles by making them law through the passing of Bill 6. The Infrastructure for Jobs and Prhttps://ospe.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/academy-banner-7.pngrity Act, 2015 will ensure that a long-term view is taken on investment in Ontario’s infrastructure, while being mindful of demographic and economic trends of […]
Engineers discuss the future of the Gardiner East
While Toronto City Council prepares to vote for the “hybrid” or “remove” option for the Gardiner Expressway next week, more councillors, columnists and Torontonians are voicing their opinions in the headlines and across social media as each day passes. But what do the engineers think? That’s what OSPE and the West and East Toronto […]
4 key goals from OSPE’s strategic plan “Engage, Amplify, Excel”
On May 5, our CEO Sandro Perruzza and outgoing chair Danny Young released a new Strategic Plan for OSPE. It defines what the organization must do to meet the needs of members today and in the future. Over the next five years, OSPE plans to better represent the entire community of engineers in Ontario so […]
What is the difference between PEO and OSPE?
Since OSPE was formed in the year 2000, there has been confusion about the function of the organization compared to Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO). Today we’re going to set the record straight! PEO OSPE Established in 1922 Formed in the 2000, following a PEO referendum. 80% of PEO members who voted said yes to […]
Welcome to the OSPE Blog: Society Notes
Hello there! Welcome to the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers’ official blog Society Notes. Have you heard of OSPE? We are the voice of engineering practitioners in Ontario. We represent the entire engineering community, including licensed and unlicensed professionals, graduates, and students who work or will work in several of the most strategic sectors of […]
Blog Policy
Society Notes is the official blog of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE). It was launched in June 2015 to raise awareness of OSPE’s activities, and encourage online conversations about engineering. OSPE appreciates your comments and looks forward to your feedback on topics discussed on the blog. However, please make sure your comments are […]
