Wildfires Highlight the Urgent Need for Climate Action
Throughout the month of June, the impacts of Canadian wildfires have made international headlines. Smoke has clouded skies in the United States and even the United Kingdom, and over 400 active wildfires continue to burn across Canada. This serves as a reminder that the impacts of the climate crisis can affect various regions, and it […]
Where Are All the Queer Engineers?
By Shivani Nathoo, EIT, and Kimberley Paradis Shivani and Kimberley are members of OSPE’s EDIA Task Force. To learn more about OSPE’s task forces and advocacy initiatives, contact advocacy@https://ospe.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/academy-banner-7.png.on.ca. In celebration of Pride Month, it’s crucial to discuss the experiences of 2SLGBTQI+ individuals in the engineering and broader STEM communities. Most major universities boast chapters […]
EngCon 2023: Announcing Humber College Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology as Student Spotlight Partner
OSPE is proud to announce Humber College Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology (FAST) as the Student Spotlight Partner for the 2023 Engineering Conference in Toronto on November 2. We are thrilled to partner with one of Ontario’s most innovative colleges. As the Student Spotlight Partner, Humber FAST will help stage Canada’s largest recruitment event […]
OSPE Congratulates Oliva Chow on Mayoral Victory
OSPE congratulates Olivia Chow on her victory in Toronto’s Mayoral Byelection! Toronto is Canada’s largest urban centre, and the election of the new mayor creates a unique opportunity for OSPE to shape the future of the city. Our experts will lobby city hall officials to embrace engineering principles and commit to sustainable development practices. We […]
Emily Nichols: One Small Step Toward a Gender-Equal Profession
June 23 is International Women in Engineering Day, and OSPE Member Emily Nichols, P.Eng., is using the occasion to highlight the benefits of re-engineering our everyday communication habits. Embracing gender-neutral language, she says, is one small step everyone can take toward a more inclusive and equitable profession. In a TEDx talk delivered recently at McMaster […]
EngCon 2023: Announcing Our First Slate of Partners
OSPE is pleased to announce our first slate of partners for the 2023 Engineering Conference on November 2. We look forward to partnering with leading industry and non-profit organizations to deliver Canada’s largest engineering event: Networking Break Partners ACEC-Ontario Cementation Trade Show Booth Partners Ace Branding Company Atlantic Industries Limited (AIL) Defence Construction Canada Honda […]
Ontario’s Move to Net-Zero: The Importance of a Multi-Faceted Energy Supply Mix
Ontario’s Ministry of Energy recently asked the public for input on their provincial decarbonization strategy, with the goal of achieving net-zero emissions for all energy supplies by 2050 and electricity by 2035. To help the public participate more effectively, OSPE’s Energy Task Force is preparing a series of blog posts on the move to net-zero. […]
Ontario Commits $6.5 Million to Support Job-Seekers with Disabilities
Ontario is taking action to support job seekers with disabilities. On May 29, the Hon. Monte McNaughton (Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development) announced a $6.5 million investment in job training programs to support people with disabilities. This funding will be distributed to five non-profits across the province, for programs specifically geared towards […]
OSPE Announces Stephanie Holko, P.Eng., MBA, as President and Chair
OSPE is pleased to announce Stephanie Holko, P.Eng., MBA, as the Association’s President and Chair for 2023-2024. Stephanie has been a committed OSPE volunteer for the past two years, and we are excited for her to lead the Association through the second year of our 2022-2025 Strategic Plan. With nearly 20 years of experience in […]
OSPE Classic Golf Tournament 2023: Supporting Ontario Engineering Students
The academic year may be over – but as summer approaches, OSPE’s schedule of events is in full swing. Yesterday, we welcomed Ontario’s engineering community to the Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham for the 2023 OSPE Classic Golf Tournament. This signature fundraising event provided an afternoon on the links and raised over $15,000 to […]
