Call for Participants: OSPE Member Roundtable on National Engineering Licensing
As the voice of the engineering profession, OSPE knows that enhancing labour mobility is a concern among engineers in Ontario. By increasing national mobility, Canada can boost productivity and provide the engineering workforce necessary to deliver nation-building projects across critical sectors. To date, OSPE staff have met with the Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and […]
Engineering Students, Start the Year Strong with OSPE
As a new school year begins, engineering students across Ontario are gearing up for another season of lectures, labs, late-night study sessions, and the occasional caffeine-fueled group project. No matter what year you’re in, back-to-school is the perfect time to reset, refocus, and set yourself up for success. The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) […]
Policy Win: Ontario Removes Barriers to Engineers’ Professional Mobility
On Monday, September 1, 2025 the government of Ontario announced it will be removing barriers to interprovincial work for engineers. This marks a policy win for OSPE’s advocacy efforts to modernize the Engineering Act. Ontario has signed agreements with provinces and territories to create interprovincial mobility for in-demand professions, including engineers. These agreements allow Ontario […]
Policy Win: Ontario Expands Indigenous Energy Support Program
The Ontario government announced a $10 million increase to the Indigenous Energy Support Program (IESP) -a 66% boost over last year- bringing the program’s annual funding to $25 million. This expanded investment reflects a significant policy shift that the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) has long advocated for: empowering Indigenous communities as partners and […]
OSPE’s 2025–2026 Federal Pre-Budget Submission
Each year, the federal government invites organizations across Canada to share their priorities and recommendations for the upcoming federal budget. At OSPE, we take this opportunity seriously, because engineers aren’t just implementers of policy; we’re essential contributors to its design. Our 2025–2026 federal pre-budget submission reflects the collective insight of our members and task forces. […]
What Canada’s Tariff Shift Means for Engineers
Today, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will remove a series of counter-tariff measures on U.S. goods as part of the latest step toward a final trade and security deal. The move follows the Prime Minister’s conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump and comes after the previously self-imposed August 1 deadline passed without a […]
Engineering Excellence: Empowering Girls Through Camp Engies
When you think about the future of engineering, chances are you picture innovation, creativity, and bold new ideas. For Cassondra Fonseca, P.Eng., that future begins with girls discovering the magic of engineering for the very first time. Cassondra is the founder of Camp Engineering Inc. (better known as Camp Engies), a not-for-profit dedicated to empowering […]
Return-to-Office Mandate Makes OSPE’s Guidance on Flexible Work More Critical Than Ever
On August 14, 2025, Premier Doug Ford and Treasury Board President Caroline Mulroney announced that over 60,000 Ontario Public Service (OPS) workers must return to the office full-time by January 5, 2026. The rollout begins October 20, when hybrid workers -currently in the office three days a week- will be required to work four days […]
7 Tips for Backyard Composting
Composting is a great way to reduce household waste while creating nutrient-rich soil for your garden. Managing a backyard compost bin can also be a fulfilling way to help the environment and connect with nature. Here’s how to make it efficient, effective, and rewarding. 1. Choose the right location The first step is to choose […]
CAA Joins Growing Industry Coalition Advocating for Increased Use of Recycled Crushed Aggregates in Ontario Infrastructure Projects
News and image provided by: Toronto and Area Road Builders Association (TARBA). Aug 12, 2025, 08:00 ET. TORONTO, Aug. 12, 2025 /CNW/ – The push for using recycled asphalt and concrete is gaining momentum as the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) joins nine influential organizations representing civil infrastructure leaders, builders, suppliers, and engineers, united behind the goal of […]