Ontario’s Move to Net-Zero: The Importance of a Multi-Faceted Energy Supply Mix
Ontario’s Ministry of Energy recently asked the public for input on their provincial decarbonization strategy, with the goal of achieving net-zero emissions for all energy supplies by 2050 and electricity by 2035. To help the public participate more effectively, OSPE’s Energy Task Force is preparing a series of blog posts on the move to net-zero. […]
Ontario Commits $6.5 Million to Support Job-Seekers with Disabilities
Ontario is taking action to support job seekers with disabilities. On May 29, the Hon. Monte McNaughton (Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development) announced a $6.5 million investment in job training programs to support people with disabilities. This funding will be distributed to five non-profits across the province, for programs specifically geared towards […]
OSPE Announces Stephanie Holko, P.Eng., MBA, as President and Chair
OSPE is pleased to announce Stephanie Holko, P.Eng., MBA, as the Association’s President and Chair for 2023-2024. Stephanie has been a committed OSPE volunteer for the past two years, and we are excited for her to lead the Association through the second year of our 2022-2025 Strategic Plan. With nearly 20 years of experience in […]
OSPE Classic Golf Tournament 2023: Supporting Ontario Engineering Students
The academic year may be over – but as summer approaches, OSPE’s schedule of events is in full swing. Yesterday, we welcomed Ontario’s engineering community to the Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham for the 2023 OSPE Classic Golf Tournament. This signature fundraising event provided an afternoon on the links and raised over $15,000 to […]
POLICY WIN: PEO Removes Canadian Experience Requirement for Licence Applicants
This week, Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) became the first professional regulator in the province to remove the Canadian experience requirement from their licence application criteria. OSPE has advocated for this change for many years, and we are pleased to see PEO take this much-needed action. The removal of the Canadian experience requirement is a response […]
Recap: OSPE’s 2023 Annual General Meeting
On Monday, May 8, members from across Ontario gathered virtually for OSPE’s 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM). This meeting provided a forum for OSPE’s members and leadership to celebrate the association’s successful 2022, recognize incoming and outgoing Board Directors, and conduct official Society business. Read a brief recap below or watch the full recording on […]
Introducing the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) Task Force
In our efforts to support equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), OSPE has identified accessibility as a top priority. An inclusive society supports participation from people of all abilities – and to highlight the importance of accessibility, OSPE is rebranding our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Task Force as the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) Task […]
Announcing OSPE’s 2023 Board Election Results
OSPE is pleased to announce the results of our 2023 Board of Directors Election. The following members were elected to serve a 3-year term: Dave Carnergie, P.Eng. Mark Egbedeyi-Emmanuel, P.Eng. Meggen Janes, P.Eng. Caroline Wojtyla, P.Eng. We thank all candidates who put their names forward in this year’s election. OSPE members can register for our […]
Ways to Reduce Your Insurance Premiums
This article is courtesy of our partner The Personal. To avoid major financial hassles in the event of damage, it’s always important to protect your vehicle, your home and your belongings. That’s why we’ve put together some ways you could reduce your insurance premiums. Why pay more when it’s so easy to save? […]
Promoting Healthy Indoor Environments: OSPE Responds to the Federal Government’s Call for Consultation on Indoor Air Quality in Office Buildings
Indoor air quality (IAQ) is an essential aspect of healthy work environments, and OSPE is committed to advocating for the importance of IAQ. Earlier this week, we responded to Health Canada’s call for consultation on improving indoor air quality in office buildings. Our response comprises a comprehensive set of recommendations developed by the members of […]
