Engineering Excellence: Dr. Emily Moore, P.Eng. Leading with Innovation and Heart
When you meet Dr. Emily Moore, P.Eng., there’s one thing stands out right away: she knows how to bring out the best in people. Whether she’s leading a research team, guiding a global company, or teaching future engineers, Emily has a way of inspiring those around her to think bigger and do better. This year, […]
6 Ways to Save on Your Car Insurance
Want to make sure you’re saving all you can on your auto insurance? Here are a few simple tips to help reduce your auto insurance premium and still get the coverage you need. 1. Review your coverage regularly Life changes quickly and that means your coverage needs may change too. Take a moment to review […]
Addressing Personal Protective Equipment Issues for Women
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standards are failing women across many industries, including engineering. As a result, the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) is actively advocating for safer, and more inclusive standards for women’s PPE. Ill-fitting equipment can compromise safety, limit mobility, and reduce effectiveness on the job and in the classroom. Despite progress […]
OSPE Launches Advocacy for Thermal Energy in Ontario
Ontario needs clean, affordable, and reliable energy; not just more electricity. That’s why OSPE has launched a focused advocacy campaign to put Thermal Energy Systems (TES) on the policy map alongside electrification. Our goal is simple: make thermal a mainstream pillar of Ontario’s clean energy transition. Why thermal energy and why now? Most of Ontario’s […]
OSPE’s Feedback on Canada’s Build Canada Homes Initiative
The federal government has proposed Build Canada Homes, a new initiative designed to dramatically scale up affordable housing by financing projects, streamlining approvals, and modernizing construction practices. The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) welcomes this initiative and has submitted recommendations to ensure engineering expertise is front and center in its design. Affordable housing is not […]
Call for Participants: OSPE Member Roundtable on National Engineering Licensing
As the voice of the engineering profession, OSPE knows that enhancing labour mobility is a concern among engineers in Ontario. By increasing national mobility, Canada can boost productivity and provide the engineering workforce necessary to deliver nation-building projects across critical sectors. To date, OSPE staff have met with the Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and […]
Engineering Students, Start the Year Strong with OSPE
As a new school year begins, engineering students across Ontario are gearing up for another season of lectures, labs, late-night study sessions, and the occasional caffeine-fueled group project. No matter what year you’re in, back-to-school is the perfect time to reset, refocus, and set yourself up for success. The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) […]
Policy Win: Ontario Removes Barriers to Engineers’ Professional Mobility
On Monday, September 1, 2025 the government of Ontario announced it will be removing barriers to interprovincial work for engineers. This marks a policy win for OSPE’s advocacy efforts to modernize the Engineering Act. Ontario has signed agreements with provinces and territories to create interprovincial mobility for in-demand professions, including engineers. These agreements allow Ontario […]
Policy Win: Ontario Expands Indigenous Energy Support Program
The Ontario government announced a $10 million increase to the Indigenous Energy Support Program (IESP) -a 66% boost over last year- bringing the program’s annual funding to $25 million. This expanded investment reflects a significant policy shift that the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) has long advocated for: empowering Indigenous communities as partners and […]
OSPE’s 2025–2026 Federal Pre-Budget Submission
Each year, the federal government invites organizations across Canada to share their priorities and recommendations for the upcoming federal budget. At OSPE, we take this opportunity seriously, because engineers aren’t just implementers of policy; we’re essential contributors to its design. Our 2025–2026 federal pre-budget submission reflects the collective insight of our members and task forces. […]
