OSPE’s Annual MPP Reception and Lobby Day 2024
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers held our annual Lobby Day and MPP Reception on March 6, 2024, at the Queen’s Park Legislative Assembly. With a focus on advocating for policies that foster innovation, sustainability, and economic growth, engineers from diverse fields converged to engage with Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) on key issues affecting […]
National Engineering Month 2024 Kick-Off: Future Proofing the Value in Engineering
On Tuesday, OSPE hosted a panel discussion “Understanding the True Value of Engineering Services and How to Boost Them”. Special thanks to moderator Dave Carnegie P.Eng. and panelists Stephanie Smith, P.Eng., Nick Mocan, P.Eng., and Jim Sarvinis, P.Eng. for sharing their thoughts and experience of where we are at as an industry today and where […]
The Dos and Don’ts of Home Insurance
Home insurance may help to protect your house and belongings against most instances of accidental damage or theft and is often required by mortgage companies, bank lenders and landlords. But how do you choose the right coverage for your unique needs? Here are some basic dos and don’ts to keep in mind when you’re shopping […]
P.Eng. Day 2024 – What Does a P.Eng. Stand For?
Happy P.Eng. Day! March 1, 2024, is the seventh annual P.Eng. Day in Ontario and OSPE is excited to celebrate with you. Ontario’s engineers are vital to the innovation and growth happening in Ontario right now. This past year Ontario engineers have strengthened our infrastructure, advocated for more diversity in engineering, and fought for higher […]
William Peyton Hubbard: A Man of Many Legacies
William Peyton Hubbard’s legacies are diverse and many. Known famously in the fields of baking, engineering, and politics, Hubbard’s life, though challenging at times, was marked by progress, strength, and kindness. Born in 1842, Hubbard was the second of nine children born to Mosely and Lavenia Hubbard. Before having children, the pair were slaves in […]
Cornelius L. Henderson: An Instrumental Engineer in Connecting Windsor and Detroit
Cornelius L. Henderson was a civil engineer from Detroit who contributed to two history-making projects that connected the United States of America and Canada in the 1920s and 30s. Henderson, born in the late 1880s, grew up in a time of rebellion and difficulty in America. The Progressive Era as it’s called was a time […]
Elijah McCoy: An Engineer Who Revolutionized the Railroad Industry
Elijah McCoy, who some speculate is the inspiration for the term “The Real McCoy”, is best known for being an inventor during the American Industrial Revolution. He transformed the railroad industry with his improvements to the steam engine and registered over 50 patents in his lifetime. His story starts in Kentucky, where his parents George […]
Empowering Ontario’s Future: OSPE’s Vision for a Prosperous and Innovative Province
Last week, Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) presented its 2024 Ontario Pre-Budget Submission. A pre-budget submission is a response to the call for consultation that the Government of Ontario puts out to all Ontarians yearly and the feedback they receive is used to inform government of how we want to see Ontario’s funds invested […]
Your vehicle maintenance checklist for winter
Driving in the winter can be challenging, so your car needs to be in optimal condition before the first flurries! We’ve prepared this handy guide to help you get your car in top shape for the cold season. Get your car ready for winter with our checklist Windshield wipers and washer fluid Buy winter […]
POLICY WIN: OSPE Celebrates Successful Advocacy for the Refurbishment of Pickering Nuclear Generating Station
Hon. Todd Smith, the Canadian Minister of Energy (Left) and Steve Pepper, P.Eng., the Chair of OSPE’s Energy Task Force (Right) at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. In a landmark victory for sustainable energy solutions and Ontario’s economic future, the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) is thrilled to announce the Ontario government’s endorsement of […]
