Introducing the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) Task Force
In our efforts to support equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), OSPE has identified accessibility as a top priority. An inclusive society supports participation from people of all abilities – and to highlight the importance of accessibility, OSPE is rebranding our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Task Force as the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) Task […]
Announcing OSPE’s 2023 Board Election Results
OSPE is pleased to announce the results of our 2023 Board of Directors Election. The following members were elected to serve a 3-year term: Dave Carnergie, P.Eng. Mark Egbedeyi-Emmanuel, P.Eng. Meggen Janes, P.Eng. Caroline Wojtyla, P.Eng. We thank all candidates who put their names forward in this year’s election. OSPE members can register for our […]
Ways to Reduce Your Insurance Premiums
This article is courtesy of our partner The Personal. To avoid major financial hassles in the event of damage, it’s always important to protect your vehicle, your home and your belongings. That’s why we’ve put together some ways you could reduce your insurance premiums. Why pay more when it’s so easy to save? […]
Promoting Healthy Indoor Environments: OSPE Responds to the Federal Government’s Call for Consultation on Indoor Air Quality in Office Buildings
Indoor air quality (IAQ) is an essential aspect of healthy work environments, and OSPE is committed to advocating for the importance of IAQ. Earlier this week, we responded to Health Canada’s call for consultation on improving indoor air quality in office buildings. Our response comprises a comprehensive set of recommendations developed by the members of […]
POLICY WIN: Ontario Launches Ultra-Low Overnight Price Plan
Earlier today, Ontario’s Ministry of Energy announced the launch of a new Ultra-Low Overnight Electricity Price Plan. Starting May 1, this optional electricity plan will be available to customers of seven energy distributors in Ontario, including Toronto Hydro and London Hydro. OSPE has advocated for this option for several years, and we are pleased to […]
Engage Your MPP – Update the Professional Engineers Act
This week, OSPE is launching a campaign to advocate for a critically important update to the Professional Engineers Act. The practice of professional engineering carries significant risk – and the Act creates a regulatory framework to manage and mitigate that risk. A key component of this framework is the requirement for engineering service providers to […]
Meet Your 2023 Board of Directors Candidates
OSPE’s 2023 Board of Directors Election is underway, and last week, we hosted our All-Candidates Virtual Town Hall. Each candidate had the opportunity to introduce themselves to OSPE Members and join a question period moderated by Stephen Pepper, P.Eng. (Chair of OSPE’s Nominations Committee). The session recording is shared below, in addition to each candidate’s […]
POLICY WIN: OSPE’s IAQ Advisory Group Guides Ontario’s Bill to Protect Against Airborne Pandemics
MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam (NDP) discusses the newly tabled bill at Queen’s Park. Ontario’s elected officials are taking action on OSPE’s public safety recommendations. This week, the New Democratic Party incorporated guidance from our Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Advisory Group in their newly tabled Advisory Committee to Protect Ontario’s People and Economy from Airborne Pandemics […]
2023 Federal Budget – What Engineers Need to Know
On March 28, Canada’s Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, released A Made-in-Canada Plan: Strong Middle Class, Affordable Economy, Healthy Future. The 2023 Federal Budget is built on three pillars: OSPE has identified the following areas of Budget 2023 that are of the greatest interest to our membership:
Supporting Indigenous Input in Ontario Development
We are deeply concerned with the recent incident in which First Nations leaders walked out of Queen’s Park after a heated exchange over mining proposals. At OSPE, we strongly believe it is crucial for Indigenous communities to be heard and for their opinions to be taken into consideration. OSPE has repeatedly recommended, including in our […]