December 6: Remembering, Reflecting, and Recommitting to Change
Every year on December 6, the engineering community pauses to remember the 14 young women murdered at l’École Polytechnique in 1989. Of the 14, 12 were engineering students, targeted simply because they were women who chose to study engineering. For more than three decades, we have repeated the same words: we remember, we honour, we will not […]
Engineering-First Road Design: Why Ontario Must Shift from Reactive Safety Measures to a Modern Safe System Approach
Ontario is at a turning point in how we design, operate, and think about our roads. Bill 56, Build a More Competitive Economy Act, is proposing to reduce administrative burden by limiting Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE). OSPE has called on the Ontario Ministry of Transportation to adopt an engineering-first approach to transportation safety. An engineering-first approach prevents collisions through safe road design rather […]
Why Ontario’s Conservation Authority Reform Must Keep Engineering at the Centre
Ontario is proposing one of the most significant changes to its watershed management system in decades: consolidating the province’s 36 conservation authorities into seven regional authorities. The goal is to streamline operations, modernize governance, reduce duplication, and improve service consistency. The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) supports efforts to improve efficiency, but engineering and science must […]
OSPE’s Provincial Pre-Budget Submission: Building a Stronger, Safer, More Competitive Ontario Through Engineering
Every year, the Ontario government prepares its provincial budget. The budget is a blueprint determining where investments will be made, what priorities will be advanced, and how public dollars will shape the future of the province. For the engineering profession, this moment is critical. The issues Ontario faces today, like climate resilience, infrastructure renewal, energy […]
How Ontario’s Engineering Community Can Advance Environmental Justice in Canada
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is engaging with stakeholders across the country to help inform the development of a national strategy to assess, prevent, and address environmental racism and advance environmental justice. As the voice of Ontario’s engineering community, OSPE will be submitting guidance as part of the federal government’s engagement. Some core themes in […]
6 Things That Can Jeopardize Your Home Insurance
1. Leaving your house empty for extended periods If you plan on being away from home for an extended period, you will need to have a trustworthy adult occasionally check the condition of your home. Contact your insurer before leaving your house for an extended period of time to confirm your policy details. If you’re […]
Construction in Health Care: How to Help Prevent and Control Infection Risks
Health Care Facilities (HCFs) undergoing construction, renovation, and maintenance projects are vulnerable to the spread of infections. Without proper Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) precautions, these activities may disperse dust particles contaminated with bacteria, fungi, and other pathogens, increasing the risk of infection. This can pose serious health risks for patients, HCF visitors, and health care workers. While Standard […]
Building Ontario Together: A New Guide to Strengthen Public Infrastructure Delivery
Construction and Design Alliance of Ontario Offers Practical Procurement Solutions for Public Owners to Improve Infrastructure Delivery. Toronto, ON – [November 12, 2025] – The federal and provincial governments have continued to send a strong signal of commitment to investing in and building infrastructure. Turning those commitments into real projects requires modern, efficient, and coordinated […]
OSPE Submits Recommendations on Ontario’s New Species Conservation Guidance
On October 30, 2025, OSPE filed a formal submission to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) on the province’s proposed guidance under the Species Conservation Act, 2025 (SCA) (ERO #025-0380). OSPE believes Ontario can speed up approvals and protect species if the rules are clear, evidence-based, and workable for proponents and regulators alike. Bill 5 (Protect Ontario […]
OSPE Speaks at Toronto Board of Health on Indoor Air Quality in Schools and Child Care
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) appeared before the Toronto Board of Health to encourage the City of Toronto to prioritize Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) to build healthy schools and childcare centres. Joey Fox, P.Eng., a member of OSPE’s Indoor Air Quality Advisory Committee, urged Toronto Public Health (TPH) to explicitly apply Health Canada’s new IAQ guidance and ASHRAE standards in schools and child-care centres, as well as monitor indoor air […]
