Why Qualifications-Based Selection Is Key to Building Sustainable Cities
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) Sustainable Cities Task Force published a crucial document advocating for Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) as the preferred procurement method for engineering services. This milestone represents a significant step toward ensuring that infrastructure projects across Ontario prioritize expertise, long-term value, and public safety over cost alone. OSPE has long advocated […]
OSPE Leads the Charge for a Harassment-Free Engineering Profession
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) is proud to announce that we are partnering with White Ribbon on a 26-month initiative, titled “Engineering Change: A White Ribbon Sexual Harassment Intervention and Prevention Program.” This project, running until March 31, 2027, is a significant step forward in fostering a safer and more inclusive engineering sector […]
Strengthening the Profession: OSPE’s Fee Guidelines Working Group
One of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE)’s most recent initiatives has been facilitating the Fee Guidelines Working Group, which aims to develop a standardized approach to engineering fees that reflects the true value of engineering expertise and services. Understanding the need for a clear and fair fee structure, OSPE drafted the first version […]
Ontario Economic Update: OSPE CEO Sandro Perruzza Working with the Ontario Business & Trade Leadership Coalition
In response to our newly challenged trade environment, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce recently created the Ontario Business & Trade Leadership Coalition (OBTLC) to tackle the challenges posed by rising international protectionism and the threat of U.S. tariffs. Twenty-seven (27) industry leaders from across Ontario’s most trade-dependent sectors including mining, engineering, and agriculture, have joined […]
Shaping OSPE: Alourdes Sully, P.Eng.
As OSPE celebrates 25 years of representing Ontario’s engineers, we reflect not only on the impact our community has made on our members, but the influence our members have made on us. To celebrate this milestone, we reached out to OSPE leaders who have shaped the industry and OSPE itself, beginning with Alourdes Sully, P.Eng., […]
Ontario’s 2025 Election Promises: Aligning with Engineering Priorities
As Ontario approaches the 2025 provincial election, we have compiled a chart of campaign promises based on public statements made by party leaders. This reference tool is designed to help our members make informed decisions by providing a clear overview of each party’s commitments. By assessing these promises through the lens of engineering priorities, members […]
OSPE’s Feedback on the Proposed Amendments to the Accessible Canada Regulations
As part of our advocacy efforts, we recently submitted a formal response to the Department of Employment and Social Development regarding the proposed amendments to the Accessible Canada Regulations, published in the Canada Gazette on December 21, 2024. The proposed amendments represent a significant step forward in ensuring accessibility across web content, mobile applications, and […]
Launching New Initiatives to Support Internationally Graduated Engineers
We believe in turning ideas into action and shaping initiatives that address the real challenges engineers face in Ontario. One such example is an initiative launched by our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) Task Force, which focused on supporting International Engineering Graduates (IEGs). After months of brainstorming and input from our members, we’re […]
OSPE’s 2025 Budget Recommendations to the Ontario Minister of Finance
On February 3, 2025, we submitted an important document to the Ontario Minister of Finance, the Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy, outlining key priorities and recommendations for the upcoming provincial budget. This submission represents not just a list of requests but a comprehensive vision for a stronger, more sustainable Ontario. This document is the product of extensive […]
OSPE’s Policy Recommendations for Ontario 2025
As Ontario heads toward the next provincial election, the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) is calling on policymakers to prioritize engineering-driven solutions that will shape the province’s future. Engineers are at the forefront of solving today’s most pressing challenges whether in infrastructure, energy, climate resilience, or digital security. Now more than ever, Ontario needs […]
