OSPE Hosts 2021 Virtual Annual General Meeting, Summarizing 2020 Accomplishments
For the second time in OSPE’s history, on Saturday, May 8, 2021, our Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held virtually. The morning began with OSPE’s President and Chair, Réjeanne Aimey, P.Eng., and CEO Sandro Perruzza describing the many successes OSPE accomplished with regards to the Strategic Plan’s Lead, Care and Unite pillars. “2020 was the year […]
Phasing out Natural Gas – not a simple, nor smart move, says OSPE’s Energy Task Force
Engineers know that protecting the environment is essential to promoting a sustainable and healthy lifestyle for current and future generations. That’s why the dedicated members who serve on OSPE’s Task Forces advocate for public policy that is guided by data and evidence. As problem solvers, engineers provide important insights on system planning, efficiencies and integration, […]
Crozier Launches Its Inaugural Bursary at McMaster University
Back in February 2021, C.F. Crozier & Associates Inc., a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm, announced its inaugural fund of $25,000 as a gift to McMaster University. The C.F. Crozier & Associates Inc. Bursary is valued at $5,000 and will be awarded annually over the next five years to provide financial support to eligible students enrolled […]
Ontario Government Introduces the COVID-19 Worker Income Protection Benefit
On April 22, 2021, OSPE sent a letter to Ontario Premier Doug Ford and cabinet members to outline concerns with the government’s response to the third wave of COVID-19. As part of this letter, engineers presented recommendations in three core areas: Improve workplace safety by focusing on air quality in workplaces Support essential workers through […]
OSPE calls on the Ontario Government to cancel its plan to build Highway 413
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers is calling on the Ontario Government to cancel its plan to build Highway 413, which would run through Ontario’s Greenbelt. The GTA-West Transportation (GTAW) Corridor, otherwise known as Highway 413, was under an Environmental Assessment (EA) study by Ontario since 2007. The highway portion of the EA was cancelled […]
Pothole survival guide
Winter is hard on roads: repeated freeze-thaw cycles, water seepage, heavy trucks and road salt. Which is why springtime always means potholes! They’re not just an annoyance—they’re a real threat to your car. Here are our tips for limiting the damage! Look ahead. Potholes can appear overnight, especially after a hard rainfall or a short freeze […]
The Future is Electric: Canada’s Role in GM’s Zero Emissions Vision
The following blog was contributed by the Communications Team at GM Canada At General Motors, we believe the world is at an inflection point for the mass adoption of electric vehicles (EV) – and GM Canada will be an important part of that all-electric future. Behind every inflection point in history are the disruptors who […]
Thank You OSPE Ambassadors! – Celebrating National Volunteer Week 2021
As a non-profit organization, OSPE relies heavily on the time and expertise of our Board of Directors, subject matter experts, Task Force and Committee members, mentors and event volunteers. We can’t thank you all enough for your continued dedication to the betterment of the engineering profession in Ontario. Since the inception of OSPE, the work […]
Federal Government’s 2021 Budget: Here is what engineers need to know
On April 19, Canada’s Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland released the federal government’s budget for 2021. She became the first women to deliver a federal budget in Canada. The 2021 Budget titled “A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience”, expects a federal deficit of $354.2 billion for the year that just ended, […]
Premier Ford announces closing of non-essential construction
The Ontario government has issued a list of construction projects and activities that are considered essential under expanded emergency orders. The measures are “targeted at stopping the rapid growth in COVID-19 case rates and relieving mounting pressures on the province’s health care system,” a government statement said. The new regulations took effect Saturday, April 17, […]
