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 are tired of being ignored. Areas of complex science, functionality and design demand the expertise of Ontario’s highly trained engineers, yet we don’t have a […]
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 some of the Earth’s natural properties to make a difference. Mushroom Packaging Eben Bayer CEO and co-founder Ecovative, graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with degrees […]
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, with huge implications for Canada. The fossil fuels that power the global economy today are entering a permanent (if slow) decline. Gone are cozy assumptions […]
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 trawl net off B.C.’s Pacific north coast in October. It was a Pacific electric ray, named for a pair of organs behind its head that […]
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 history. All told, this disaster claimed five lives and inflicted $5.15 billion dollars in property damage. One month later, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) experienced […]
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 to breaking down professional barriers for women, particularly in non-traditional careers. Take a look at some of the inspiring work that these five award winners […]
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 develop a strategy to help the province’s workforce adapt to the demands of a technology-driven knowledge economy. As OSPE’s submission outlines, the traditional factors that […]
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 Schönau, who spearheaded what was considered a revolutionary local movement to change the way that energy was generated in her small town. In response to […]
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 on the development and implementation of activities related to acquisition and retention of OSPE members. Three reasons to become an OSPE volunteer: Build your professional […]
Burns & McDonnell partnership with Hydro One means new job opportunities for Ontario engineers
The global engineering, procurement and construction management services firm Burns & McDonnell is betting big on the Canadian economy with major expansion plans for the country. Recently awarded a multiyear contract to provide optimized construction program management services to Hydro One, Burns & McDonnell plans to hire 500 Canadian employees by 2020. “Hydro One has […]
