Vacation destinations you may not have considered
With summer just around the corner, many of us start feeling the symptoms of the “travel bug”. Are you itching to leave behind your daily routine and explore someplace new? […]
Engineers demand involvement in Ontario’s cap-and-trade program
In an open letter to the Premier today, the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) implores the provincial government to consult with engineers before implementing its cap-and-trade program. “Ontario’s engineers […]
Three inventions that could change the world
Tackling the world’s most pressing issues doesn’t always require the most technologically complex solutions. The engineers and inventions featured in this post demonstrate that there are innovative ways to harness […]
Backing Canadian Clean Tech Winners
This post was prepared by Canadian climate change expert and clean-technology venture capitalist Tom Rand. Last week’s signing of the Paris climate accord marks the start of a new age, […]
Shocking migratory changes bring electric rays to Canada’s Pacific
This post was prepared by David Suzuki with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation senior research scientist Scott Wallace. Gary Krause was mystified by an unusual fish he caught in his […]
Water, floods and extreme weather: are Canada’s largest cities prepared?
In June, heavy rainfall thrust Alberta’s Bow River to record-levels, devastating swaths of downtown Calgary. The flood would later be described by the provincial government as the worst in Alberta’s […]
Five of OSPE’s own recognized with the Ontario Women’s Directorate Leading Women, Leading Girls, Building Communities Award
OSPE is proud to announce that five deserving members have received the Ontario Women’s Directorate Leading Women, Leading Girls, Building Communities Award in recognition of their leadership skills and commitment […]
OSPE’s ‘algorithm’ for navigating a technology-driven knowledge economy
On May 10, OSPE submitted its recommendations to the Premier’s Highly Skilled Workforce Strategy Expert Panel. The panel, which includes Robert Hardt, President and CEO of Siemens Canada Limited, will […]
Case study: Renewable energy sources shine in the German town of Schönau
Climate change and sources of renewable energy haven’t always been prioritized topics in research, policy discussion or media coverage. Just ask Ursula Sladek, a resident of the German town of […]
Calling All OSPE Members
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) is currently looking for OSPE Members to join their Membership Advisory Committee (MAC). The purpose of MAC is to provide input and advice […]