Update on Liberal Federal Income Tax Changes
This post was prepared by our preferred partners, H&K Advisory Group from BMO Nesbitt Burns During the 2015 federal election campaign the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, unveiled his party’s platform pledging to deliver change for middle class Canadians. The Liberal Party campaigned on strengthening the middle class by way of […]
OSPE Saddened by the Tragic Loss of a Valued Member
By now, you have heard about the tragic death of Dr. Mark Ernsting, P.Eng., a top researcher at the Ontario Institute of Cancer Research. In addition to being a Professional Engineer, and Biomedical Engineering Researcher, Mark was also a member of the choir at the Church of the Redeemer on Bloor Street in Toronto, and […]
OSPE offers unique project-based training for AutoCAD Civil 3D software
As requested by many of our members, OSPE is pleased to announce the introduction of a 3-day AutoCAD Civil 3D Fundamentals course in January 2016 that breaks the mould when it comes to instruction on the 3D software. This course uses project-based training to walk you through the workflows required to complete real-world […]
Three reasons to join OSPE in 2016
This is a message from OSPE’s CEO, Sandro Perruzza. As we head into the holiday season, followed by a new start in 2016, I’d like to encourage you to consider three reasons why all engineering professionals should become OSPE members. To support your advocacy organization OSPE consults with government regularly on big issues like climate […]
OCSI Releases Outcome Statement on Eco-Fiscal Challenges to Building Resilient Communities
The Ontario Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure (OCSI) brings together the combined resources of six well-established organizations to work toward sustainable infrastructure in Ontario. The coalition comprises: Municipal Engineers Association (MEA), Municipal Finance Officers’ Association of Ontario (MFOA), Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA), Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA), Ontario Water Works Association (OWWA) and Water Environment […]
OSPE’s official statement on the rule of industrial exception
On behalf of the OSPE Board of Directors On the issue of the industrial exception – a rule allowing employees of industrial firms in the province to do engineering work on machinery and equipment without an engineering licence – the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) continues to be officially neutral, as this is […]
Replacing the iconic North Channel Bridge in Cornwall, Ontario
Have you seen the latest edition of OSPE’s quarterly magazine, The Voice? Our editorial team visited the Federal Bridge Corporation Ltd. in Cornwall, Ontario in October to check out the North Channel Bridge replacement project. Since 1962, the North Channel Bridge has been an iconic image in the City of Cornwall’s skyline. Overhanging the […]
Come learn with an engineering mentor: Become a protégée
Congratulations! You’ve graduated. Is your engineering career progressing according to your plans so far? Do you know where you’re headed and what steps you need to take to fulfill your goals? As a female engineering graduate, you’ve embarked on a non-traditional career for women in Canada, with all the opportunities and challenges this entails. […]
Let your voice be heard in 2016: volunteer as an OSPE Subject Matter Expert
In addition to our Task Force members, OSPE compiles a list of subject matter experts (or SMEs as we say) that we call upon when we need advice in specialized areas of engineering. SMEs play a critical role in helping OSPE in its advocacy efforts, namely by supplying OSPE with analysis and input on […]
Nominate a P.Eng. to serve on OSPE’s 2016 Board of Directors
Are you a Professional OSPE member? Do you want to become a driving force at OSPE, and help increase the public’s awareness of the role of your profession in society? In Spring 2016, OSPE will be holding its annual Board of Directors election. The Society is encouraging all Professional members to consider running or nominating […]
