The engineer-entrepreneur: tackling common misconceptions – from our CEO Sandro Perruzza
If you open the doors to innovation centres, collaboration hubs or prototyping labs across the province – or better yet, across the country – you’ll discover creative environments filled with engineers and engineering alumni. So why then is there a common misconception that engineers are not innovative or entrepreneurial? I think that the answer is […]
Samin Eftekhari’s innovative breakthrough: new orthopedic technology mimics human bone
Every year, 2 million people globally suffer from bone injuries requiring surgery. Of these, approximately 550,000 people require bone grafts or implants as treatment. By 2041, the population of senior citizens in Canada is expected to grow to 9.7 million, dramatically increasing the healthcare costs and frequency of bone fracture repair surgeries.[1] Aspiring to make […]
Energy Conservation: Let’s Get Serious – a report from Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner
This blog post was prepared by Dianne Saxe, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, an independent officer of the Legislature. The Environmental Commissioner is the guardian of the Environmental Bill of Rights, and reports on government progress on energy, environment and climate. I published my first report as your Environmental Commissioner, called “Conservation: Let’s Get Serious,” […]
Where Innovation & Manufacturing Collide: Discovering McMaster’s Manufacturing Research Institute (MMRI)
Canada’s manufacturing sector has been described as the backbone of the Canadian economy. As the Government of Canada’s 2015 report Strengthening Canada’s Manufacturing Sector explains, the sector accounts for 11% of Canada’s GDP and directly employs 1.7 million Canadians. The Canadian Manufacturing Coalition notes that manufacturing has the largest multiplier effect of any industry, generating […]
Pursuing debts for your services: Engineers in small claims court
Whatever their specific field or discipline, Ontario’s engineers provide comprehensive engineering services that help their clients overcome today’s most pressing challenges. A formal business or engineering agreement between a professional engineer and a client sets out what each party expects of the other. Although this seems simple, practice has shown that receiving prompt or proper […]
Five facts about intellectual property that may surprise you
Did you know that as an engineer or engineering graduate, you and/or your business could be creating intellectual property (IP) assets that may be protected? Intellectual Property According to the Canada Business Network, intellectual property is the legal right to and ownership of ideas and inventions in the industrial, scientific, literary and artistic fields. Symbols, […]
Professional Liability versus Commercial General Liability?
OSPE members can secure both Professional Liability and Commercial General Liability through the OSPE insurance program. But what is the difference and how can you ensure you are properly protected? Although both policies protect against third-party lawsuits, Professional Liability (PL) Insurance and Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance are intended to work together to provide comprehensive […]
Everyday Savings with OSPE
Every year, OSPE requests member feedback through our detailed Member Satisfaction Survey. In 2015, you told us that affinity offers were one of your top-two reasons for joining OSPE. As a result, we’ve made it a priority to continue to enhance your everyday savings through our EngineersFirst Savings Program. This year, we’ve introduced several new […]
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Tips for registering for OSPE courses, workshops and events
There is always something great going on at OSPE. Whether you are seeking professional development or a social event to network with fellow engineering professionals, OSPE offers a wide variety of courses, workshops and events. To help you select and register for the course or event that is right for you, we’ve created a convenient […]
