Closing the “innovation gap”
The “innovation gap” that currently exists in Canada has been widely noted. As a nation, we continue to excel at scientific discovery, but much of the research generated ends up exported to other parts of the globe where these ideas and concepts are applied and brought to market. As a result, Canada continues to face […]
Letters to Premier Wynne
On June 1, OSPE sent a letter to Premier Wynne imploring the government to consult with engineers before implementing its cap-and-trade program. On June 14, OSPE received a response from the Premier that appeared to be a form letter intended for critics of the Climate Change Action Plan. The Premier’s response did not address OSPE’s […]
Aerospace innovation to take off at Downsview Park
The aerospace industry is one of the most important contributors to Canada’s economy which is why companies like WG Henschen are so popular. Delivering $29 billion of GDP annually, and $27.7 billion in direct revenues, Canada currently has the second largest aerospace industry in the world (relative to GDP). But as global conditions continue to […]
New ministers, new opportunities: OSPE attends swearing-in of Wynne’s new cabinet at Queen’s Park
In a ceremony at Queen’s Park today, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne made her first cabinet shuffle since forming a majority parliament two years ago (June 12, 2014). The new cabinet welcomes seven new faces and introduces more women to Wynne’s inner-circle, with a cabinet now made up of 40 per cent women. Several high-profile politicians […]
Driving growth & innovation in the automotive sector: OSPE weighs in on GM’s announcement
Today’s highly anticipated announcement at GM’s innovation lab in Oshawa – the Canadian Engineering Centre – delivered good news for Ontario’s engineers, with the promise of creating 1,000 cutting-edge jobs. GM envisions future mobility as “electric, connected, autonomous and shared,” and the company is relying on Canadian engineering talent to deliver this new phase of […]
Ontario’s new climate strategy looks to the future, ignores problems of today
Today, the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) joined Premier Wynne and members of Cabinet for the unveiling of Ontario’s new Climate Change Action Plan. Anchored and financed by Ontario’s recently finalized cap-and-trade emissions program, the Plan outlines the key actions the government plans to take to combat climate change. The Action Plan calls […]
Professional Practice Exam (PPE) Prep – why take a course with OSPE?
We spoke with Paula Puddy, LL.B., M.B.A., one of OSPE’s PPE instructors who teaches the course alongside David House, P.Eng., M.B.A., about why Engineering Interns (EITs) benefit greatly by taking a PPE Prep course through OSPE. In-class is a much more effective than self study “When you’re studying on your own from the recommended texts […]
Why do I need to purchase insurance?
As licensed professionals, engineers are exposed to liability resulting from their daily work. If you (or your firm) offer and provide professional engineering services to clients, you (or the firm) assume professional responsibility for the services provided. This means that your client or others can make a complaint against you or the firm to your […]
A warm welcome: check out OSPE’s New Member Orientation Webinar
Whether you are a new or seasoned member, we know it can be hard to navigate all the benefits available to you through membership with OSPE. That’s why we’ve created a New Member Orientation Webinar to help get you started. As an OSPE member, you are part of an engineering community of more than 15,000 […]
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? OSPE wants to help make your ideal getaway a reality. Whether you’re plotting your summer getaway or you’re using the summer months to plan the […]
