Policy Win: Updates to Ontario’s On-Site and Excess Soil Regulation and Rules for Soil Management and Excess Soil Quality Standards incorporate OSPE’s Recommendations
In a recent triumph for engineering professionals across Ontario, regulatory updates recommended by OSPE have been embraced by the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP). These updates mark significant progress in enhancing environmental protection measures while also providing greater clarity and flexibility in various aspects of soil management and remediation. View the new […]
Federal Budget 2024: What Engineers Need to Know
On April 16th, 2024, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled the 2024 Federal Budget in the House of Commons. This Budget has a clear focus on expanding opportunities for all generations of Canadians, with investments in housing affordability, tax reform and job creation. Budget 2024 is built of eight pillars: More Affordable Homes, Lifting Up Every […]
Rev Up Your Knowledge: 9 Car Insurance Myths
We’ve all heard some of the myths about car insurance, but do you know the truth behind them? From “red cars cost more to insure” to “my friend’s insurance will cover me if I borrow their car,” we’re about to debunk 9 of the most common car insurance myths once and for all. 1. The […]
The Solar Eclipse: From an Ancient Mystery to a Modern Scientific Spectacle
Did you know? Eclipses were once considered cosmic omens that predicted catastrophic events such as the death of a king. The ancient Greek poet, Archilochus, spoke of the total solar eclipse of 6 April 647 B.C.E. in dramatic terms: “There is nothing beyond hope, nothing that can be sworn impossible, nothing wonderful, since Zeus, father […]
Ontario Budget 2024 – What Engineers Need to Know
Ontario’s Minister of Finance, the Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, unveiled Ontario’s 2024 Budget: “Plan to Build a Better Ontario” on March 26. OSPE had the privilege of participating in the government’s pre-budget consultation process. We have reviewed the budget and are excited that numerous key recommendations advocated for, on behalf of Ontario’s Engineers, by OSPE were […]
POLICY WIN: Ontario announces $625 million to the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund
OSPE is proud to say we have been hard at work advocating for the need to upgrade the supporting infrastructure that will be required to facilitate the construction of new homes and communities in Ontario. We have been actively campaigning for sustainable and resilient technologies, such as Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems, to support the expansion […]
OSPE Board Elections 2024: What You Can Anticipate in the Coming Weeks
On March 25th, all OSPE members will receive an e-mail from BigPulse. OSPE relies on this third-party supplier to conduct our annual Board of Directors elections. These messages are not spam. Once you receive your message from BigPulse, the voting period is officially open. Here is everything you need to know: Review the Election Package […]
OSPE’s Annual MPP Reception and Lobby Day 2024
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers held our annual Lobby Day and MPP Reception on March 6, 2024, at the Queen’s Park Legislative Assembly. With a focus on advocating for policies that foster innovation, sustainability, and economic growth, engineers from diverse fields converged to engage with Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) on key issues affecting […]
National Engineering Month 2024 Kick-Off: Future Proofing the Value in Engineering
On Tuesday, OSPE hosted a panel discussion “Understanding the True Value of Engineering Services and How to Boost Them”. Special thanks to moderator Dave Carnegie P.Eng. and panelists Stephanie Smith, P.Eng., Nick Mocan, P.Eng., and Jim Sarvinis, P.Eng. for sharing their thoughts and experience of where we are at as an industry today and where […]
The Dos and Don’ts of Home Insurance
Home insurance may help to protect your house and belongings against most instances 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 […]
