Sunnybrook’s Medventions Program Leverages Engineering Talent to Change the Future of Health Care in Canada
Founded in 2016, Medventions is a program that brings together people from multi-disciplinary backgrounds with an array of experiences; from co-op students to recent graduates to industry experts in order to bring medical inventions to life. Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, a tertiary level hospital including a world-class research centre, is dedicated to bridging the gap […]
Jaime A. Libaque-Esaine, MBA, P.Eng., wins 2019 OPEA Citizenship Award
Jaime A. Libaque-Esaine, MBA, P.Eng. For Jaime A. Libaque-Esaine, a long-time engineer with Ontario Hydro and lifelong volunteer and mentor, citizenship has been an integral part of life for 38 years. Following his immigration to Canada in 1981, and licensure as professional engineer in 1982, Libaque-Esaine embarked on a 31-year career with Ontario Hydro (and successor companies), beginning as […]
Ronald Sidon, MBA, P.Eng., wins Citizenship Award at the 2019 OPEA Gala
Ronald Sidon, MBA, P.Eng. An accomplished engineer and entrepreneur with several inventions and patents to his name, Ronald Sidon has a career-long history of volunteering and philanthropy, giving back to the engineering profession and the community. After a stint as a systems analyst with IBM, Sidon started five businesses that developed several innovative technologies, including […]
How to prepare for a hailstorm
Hail is in the forecast—are you ready? Is your home or car vulnerable to damage? While hailstorms are usually short-lived, they can develop quickly and be very destructive. Learn what to do before, during and after a hailstorm so you can be prepared. Some facts about hailstorms in Canada Peak hail season in Canada is […]
Tackling Sustainable Development Goals – How to Change the World with OSPE in February 2020
What are the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals? In 2015, all United Nations Member States adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to guide shared efforts for achieving peace and prhttps://ospe.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/academy-banner-7.pngrity for our population and planet. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a global call-to-action to end poverty and deprivation around the world, while also developing strategies […]
Zheng Zhu, PhD, P.Eng., wins 2019 OPEA Gala Engineering Medal – Research and Development
Zheng Hong (George) Zhu, PhD, P.Eng., FEIC, FCSME, FASME, AFAIAA, SMIEEE Professor and Chair, Department of Mechanical Engineering, York University A Tier 1 York University Research Chair in Space Technology, Dr. George Zhu has made significant impacts in the aerospace industry. His most important achievement is the autonomous capture and removal of space debris using a […]
Five Professional Engineers and one Engineering Graduate are heading to Parliament Hill
Canada’s federal election has come to an end, and Canadians have elected a Liberal minority government. No party was able to obtain the 170 seats required to secure a majority government. Elections Canada reported the following results: Liberal Party – 157 seats Conservative Party – 121 seats Bloc Quebecois – 32 seats New Democratic Party […]
OSPE hosts Federal Election Roundtable and releases OSPE’s Federal Strategy
On October 9, 2019 OSPE hosted its Federal Election Roundtable, where our Advocacy Task Forces and Committees showcased a comprehensive National Strategy that includes recommendations regarding energy, climate change and the environment, innovative technology, infrastructure, as well as ways to increase the number of underrepresented groups in STEM. OSPE’s advocacy Committee Chairs highlighted the need […]
Federal Election 2019 – Conservative Party Platform
As a non-partisan organization, OSPE considers it a civic duty for all Canadians to vote based on a clear understanding and knowledge of the platforms of each political party. This week OSPE is showcasing the Conservative Party’s 2019 electoral platform. Click here to make sure you are registered to vote on Monday, October 21, 2019 […]
OSPE’s Infrastructure Task Force weighs in on new Ontario-Toronto Transit Partnership
Today, Toronto Mayor John Tory agreed to support Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s transportation vision, originally released in April, in exchange for maintaining control of the city’s transit systems. The Conservative government’s plan commits to delivering a $28.5 billion program to advance four key priority transit projects, including: The Yonge-North subway extension The Eglinton West Crosstown […]