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 […]
OSPE and White Ribbon Partner to Evaluate the Impact of the Engineering Change Project
At the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE), we believe that equity and safety in the workplace are not only ethical imperatives but essential pillars of a thriving and innovative engineering profession. That’s why we’re proud to share that OSPE has partnered with White Ribbon to support the development and implementation of an evaluation framework […]
OSPE’s Strategy to Advance Fair Procurement, Fee Guidelines, and Workplace Protections for Engineers
At the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE), we believe that fairness, quality, and sustainability must be the cornerstones of Ontario’s engineering profession. That’s why we’ve developed a coordinated advocacy initiative focused on three pillars: Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS), Engineering Fee Guidelines, and modernized workplace protections under the Employment Standards Act (ESA). This initiative responds directly […]
Engineering Advocacy in Action: How Our Conference Reflects OSPE’s Policy Priorities
At the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE), advocacy is about building a community of engineers engaged in the issues that shape our world. That’s why the 2025 Engineering Conference is built around the themes influencing both our advocacy work and the future of the engineering profession. From climate resilience and sustainable infrastructure to smart […]
Policy Win: Ontario Court Upholds Bike Lanes and Validates Evidence-Based Transportation Planning
On July 30, 2025, the Ontario Superior Court released a landmark decision in Cycle Toronto et al. v. Attorney General of Ontario. The court struck down the province’s plan to remove protected bike lanes on Bloor Street, Yonge Street, and University Avenue. The ruling is a significant win for advocates of multimodal transportation and a validation of the concerns raised by the […]
Policy Win: Ontario Invests More Than $7 Million to Advance Critical Minerals Supply Chain
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) welcomes the provincial government’s renewed investment in the Critical Minerals Innovation Fund (CMIF), announced on July 23, 2025, marking a significant policy win for our organization. This announcement acknowledges the crucial role of engineering-driven innovation in developing sustainable and resilient critical mineral mining operations. With an additional $7 […]
Should Engineers Be Exempt from Ontario’s Employment Standards Act? We Want Your Input
In Ontario, Professional Engineers are currently exempt from several key protections under the Employment Standards Act (ESA), including rules related to overtime pay, hours of work, mandatory rest periods, and public holidays. This exemption is based on a long-standing classification that views engineers as professionals presumed to have autonomy over their work schedules and compensation. […]
Engineering Ontario’s Energy Future: OSPE’s Analysis of the Integrated Energy Plan
In June 2025, the Government of Ontario released its Integrated Energy Plan (IEP). This policy framework sets the course for how the province intends to generate, distribute, and manage energy through to 2050. The plan brings together existing initiatives with new commitments, touching on virtually every aspect of Ontario’s energy system. It emphasizes long-term planning, […]
Why Indoor Air Quality Must Be Part of Toronto’s Net-Zero Strategy
As Ontario’s cities pursue ambitious climate goals, health and sustainability must go hand in hand. The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) is urging the City of Toronto to integrate Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) into its net-zero strategy, especially in shared spaces where people spend much of their daily lives. While we applaud the city’s leadership […]
Engineers in the Legislature: Advancing Fairness, Innovation & Mobility in Ontario’s Engineering Profession
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) had the opportunity to meet with Andrew Dowie, Member of Provincial Parliament for Windsor–Tecumseh and the only Professional Engineer currently serving in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. The conversation was timely, focused, and future-oriented, centered on how engineering can help shape a more innovative, equitable, and resilient Ontario. […]
