Should OSPE Advocate for Flow-Through Shares in Tech & Innovation? We Want to Hear from You.
At OSPE, our advocacy work is shaped by the insights and priorities of our members, and right now, we’re considering an idea that could be a game-changer for Ontario’s innovation economy. Recently, we were invited to review a proposal to extend the federal flow-through share tax incentive beyond resource extraction and into the tech and […]
Why Engineers Should Care About Bill 5: Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025
On June 4, 2025, the Ontario government passed Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025, with a vote of 71 to 44. Despite OSPE’s advocacy efforts, including a formal submission to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs and testimony from our CEO, Sandro Perruzza, the bill is now set […]
How OSPE’s Advocacy Efforts Are Paying Off: Policy Wins in Ontario’s 2025 Budget
Each year, the release of Ontario’s provincial budget gives us a clear window into the government’s priorities: what they value, where they’re investing, and how they plan to shape the future of this province. At OSPE, we meticulously analyze the budget through an engineering lens to see where our advocacy efforts are making an impact, […]
Advocacy in Action: Why Our Recent Ministerial Meetings Matter
At the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE), advocacy is more than just a buzzword, it’s a daily effort to make sure the voices of Ontario’s engineers are heard where decisions are made. This spring, that effort brought us to the table for meetings with several key ministries to talk about the future of engineering […]
Shaping OSPE: Karen Chan, P.Eng.
As the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) marks its 25th anniversary, we are proud to reflect on the transformative impact of the individuals who have shaped our organization and the engineering profession in Ontario over the years. Among these leaders is a former Chair and President of OSPE, Karen Chan, P.Eng., whose passion for […]
OSPE Partners with Crozier to Empower the Future of Engineering in Ontario
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Crozier, a leading Canadian consulting engineering firm that brings a fresh and community-focused approach to land development. This exciting collaboration reflects our shared commitment to advancing the engineering profession, supporting innovation, and building a better future for communities across Ontario. […]
Ontario Budget 2025 – What Engineers Need to Know
On May 15, Ontario’s Minister of Finance, the Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, tabled the 2025 Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario. The budget outlines significant investments in infrastructure, critical minerals, clean energy, workforce development, and interprovincial trade, but also raises critical questions regarding the feasibility of delivering these projects on time and on budget, the long-term […]
Does Your Spring Cleaning Include Your Vehicle?
Your vehicle has carried you through wind, snow, ice, and copious amounts of salt. Time to give it some TLC. Get your car ready for summer You may not have had a chance to inspect your vehicle since you put your winter tires on. Well, now that winter is behind us, it’s time to give […]
Why Writing Your CBA Alone Can Feel Overwhelming – And What You Can Do About It
If you’re an engineering graduate with three or more years of Canadian and/or international experience, and you’re preparing your P.Eng. license application, you’ve likely heard of the Competency-Based Assessment (CBA). You may have even opened the CBA Applicant’s Guide, only to close it again feeling overwhelmed. You’re not alone. Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) and most […]
OSPE Policy Update: New Federal Cabinet and Implications for Engineers
On the morning of May 13, Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled his new post-election cabinet at Rideau Hall. The reshaped cabinet emphasizes economic recovery, innovation, and a response to the ongoing U.S.-Canada tariff dispute; a top concern for Ontario’s engineers and the economy at large. The Carney government introduced several structural changes, including the return […]
