The Green Party of Ontario releases its Election 2022 Platform
The Green Party of Ontario has released their official platform: New Solutions to Old Problems. The plan is organized under several overarching themes, such as a Caring Society, Connected Communities and New Climate Economy. Here are some of the commitments the Green Party of Ontario (GPO) is looking to fulfill. Energy Sector If elected, the GPO commits […]
OSPE Annual General Meeting Recap
OSPE’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held virtually on Monday, May 9, 2022. The evening opened with a moment of silence in memory of Board Director Irene Sterian, P.Eng. who suddenly passed on Sunday, May 8. OSPE’s President and Chair, Mark Frayne, P.Eng., acknowledged the land he was on and thanked OSPE’s valued partners and Board of Directors. […]
The Liberal Party of Ontario releases its 2022 Election Platform
As the advocacy body for Ontario engineers, OSPE takes on the responsibility of analyzing party platforms for our members so informed voting decisions can happen. The Liberal Party of Ontario has released its official platform: A Place to Grow. The plan is organized under several overarching themes, such as seniors, healthcare, economy, education & training, environment, and […]
Electrifying Your Journey: Ontario announces major investment in our automotive sector
Engineers are solution-oriented innovators who are essential in ensuring a thriving, green economy. The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) is pleased to see major investments made to our local automotive sector to accelerate the manufacturing of electric vehicles. Earlier this month, Stellantis, a leading global automaker, invested $3.6 billion in the Windsor and Brampton […]
Ontario Liberal Party to Slash All Transit Fares to $1 across Ontario, if Elected
The Ontario Liberal Party has recently announced, that if elected, it would slash transit fares to $1 per ride on every transit line in Ontario until the end of 2024, with the intention of reducing gridlock and greenhouse gas emissions while trying to make life more affordable for Ontario families. The plan is also intended to […]
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) Announces New President and Board Chair Dr. Marilyn Powers, P.Eng.
Toronto, ON – The OSPE Board of Directors is happy to announce Dr. Marilyn Powers, P.Eng. as the next President and Chair of OSPE. Marilyn has been a dedicated volunteer and industry champion for years and we are excited to have her lead the organization, especially as OSPE begins its next Strategic Plan this spring. […]
OSPE’s Statement on the Passing of Irene Sterian P.Eng.
On behalf of the OSPE board of directors and staff, we are deeply saddened by the news of the sudden passing of Irene Sterian on Sunday, May 8, 2022. Building a rewarding engineering career over the past 30+ years provided Irene with professional growth and inspiring career opportunities to solve industry challenges. She was passionate […]
Ontario New Democratic Party (NDP) releases its Election 2022 Platform
The writ has dropped, and we are officially in election season! As the advocacy body for Ontario’s engineers and engineering graduates, OSPE takes on the responsibility of analyzing party platforms for our members so they can cast an informed ballot. The New Democratic Party of Ontario (NDP) has released their official election platform, titled: They broke it, […]
Data Governance and Innovation: OSPE’s Data Working Group publishes a series of whitepapers
OSPE’s advocacy work is driven by our professional and experienced members. Over the past several months, members of our Data Working Group, a subgroup of our Research and Innovation Task Force, have used their expertise to write a series of white papers on Data Governance and Innovation. In March 2022, OSPE published the whitepaper series […]
Ontario Budget – What Engineers Need to Know
On April 28, Ontario’s Minister of Finance, the Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy released Ontario’s 2022 Budget: Ontario’s Plan to Build. The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) was invited as a key stakeholder to be part of the consultation process undertaken by the government prior to the release of the budget. Ontario Budget 2022 builds on […]
