OSPE President’s Volunteer Award Winner – Emanuel Corthay, P.Eng.
On May 8, 2021, OSPE held its Annual General Meeting where, among other things, we celebrated some of our most dedicated ambassadors. Every year, we honour volunteers with our President’s Volunteer Award. OSPE members are awarded in the Professional Engineer and Young Professional categories. OSPE was pleased to present Emanuel Corthay, P.Eng., with the 2021 […]
Strengthening the Engineering Community through Mentoring
Many engineers credit one or more mentors for helping them achieve their goals and finding success throughout their engineering journey. At OSPE, you can develop meaningful connections as a mentor or a mentee. Mentoring is about more than teaching or tutoring. It’s about empowerment and learning from each other. In fact, mentoring is a fantastic […]
Vanessa Raponi, EIT, wins the OSPE President’s Young Professional Volunteer Award
On May 8, 2021, OSPE held its Annual General Meeting where, among other things, we celebrated some of the best volunteers that OSPE is lucky enough to have. Every year at our AGM, we honour these volunteers with our President’s Volunteer Award. This year, we are pleased to present Vanessa Raponi, EIT, with the 2021 […]
OSPE’s 2021 Board Officers & Member Q&A from the 2021 Annual General Meeting
Introducing the Newly Elected Officers of the Board The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) held its 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) virtually on Saturday May 8, 2021. The first meeting of the Board was held immediately following the AGM and it is our pleasure to announce that the following individuals were elected as officers […]
OSPE applauds the Federal Government for investing in five key GTHA transit projects
The Greater Toronto Hamilton Area (GTHA) is home to half of the province’s economic activity. For years, engineers have outlined that transit projects face enormous challenges due to the confusing and shared responsibility of planning and funding among municipal, provincial and federal governments. OSPE has advocated that government: Reform the process for prioritizing investments in […]
OSPE Announces New President and Board Chair Mark Frayne, P.Eng.
OSPE’s Board of Directors selects leader from Sudbury, Ontario The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) is pleased to announce that Board member Mark Frayne, P.Eng., has stepped into the position of President and Chair on May 8th at its annual general meeting. Frayne believes engineers are primed to shape the role of society, and […]
OSPE Hosts 2021 Virtual Annual General Meeting, Summarizing 2020 Accomplishments
For the second time in OSPE’s history, on Saturday, May 8, 2021, our Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held virtually. The morning began with OSPE’s President and Chair, Réjeanne Aimey, P.Eng., and CEO Sandro Perruzza describing the many successes OSPE accomplished with regards to the Strategic Plan’s Lead, Care and Unite pillars. “2020 was the year […]
Phasing out Natural Gas – not a simple, nor smart move, says OSPE’s Energy Task Force
Engineers know that protecting the environment is essential to promoting a sustainable and healthy lifestyle for current and future generations. That’s why the dedicated members who serve on OSPE’s Task Forces advocate for public policy that is guided by data and evidence. As problem solvers, engineers provide important insights on system planning, efficiencies and integration, […]
Crozier Launches Its Inaugural Bursary at McMaster University
Back in February 2021, C.F. Crozier & Associates Inc., a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm, announced its inaugural fund of $25,000 as a gift to McMaster University. The C.F. Crozier & Associates Inc. Bursary is valued at $5,000 and will be awarded annually over the next five years to provide financial support to eligible students enrolled […]
Ontario Government Introduces the COVID-19 Worker Income Protection Benefit
On April 22, 2021, OSPE sent a letter to Ontario Premier Doug Ford and cabinet members to outline concerns with the government’s response to the third wave of COVID-19. As part of this letter, engineers presented recommendations in three core areas: Improve workplace safety by focusing on air quality in workplaces Support essential workers through […]
