Government announces priorities for action to increase diversity and inclusion in the public service
On January 26, 2021, the Treasury Board of Canada secretariat announced priorities for action to increase diversity and inclusion in the public service. OSPE commends the Treasury Board of Canada secretariat for taking concrete actions to increase diversity and inclusion. The Treasury Board of Canada secretariat is a valued partner of OSPE. In early 2020, […]
Ontario Engineers Urge Government to Address Air Quality Issues Before Students Return to School
As students prepare to return to classrooms across the province, the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) is calling on the provincial government to immediately address the airborne transmission of COVID-19. It is widely understood by health experts that aerosol transmission of the virus is possible, particularly in indoor settings where people gather for long […]
Helping Engineers Lead
This blog was contributed by Emily Moore, PhD, P.Eng., Director Troost Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering. Engineers lead. It’s the first pillar of OSPE’s strategic plan. It’s based on a value of responsibility to society, a call to action for the profession. But is the profession ready to lead? As individual engineers, do we […]
OSPE hosts annual equity, diversity, and inclusion forum The #EDIAdvantage
On November 26 & 27, 2020, more than 1500 individuals from industry, government, and academia came together to attend OSPE’s annual diversity and inclusion (D&I) Forum The #EDIAdvantage, presented by OSPE’s Diversity and Inclusion Task Force. The event took place virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the fluctuating nature of this crisis. While […]
Ontario declares State of Emergency, affecting some engineering services
Yesterday, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, took action to limit mobility and reduce transmission of COVID-19. Specifically, the province is declaring a second provincial emergency under s 7.01 (1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA). The Government of Ontario declared its first […]
Engineers call on Ontario to refocus efforts on the airborne transmission of COVID-19
It has been roughly 10 months since our first COVID-19 lockdown in Ontario, and case numbers are worse than ever. Social distancing, restrictions on businesses and more lockdown orders have been put in place, but during these winter months they do not seem to be helping. Many are feeling hopeless and are wondering “what more […]
OSPE’s Year-in-Review 2020
Finally, 2020 is coming to a close! This year has been extremely trying for many. That’s why at OSPE we’ve been trying our best to support and inform our members through this difficult time. This isn’t exactly how we expected to celebrate our 20th year as an organization, but are always thankful to have the […]
OSPE’s Exchange Hub and Guelph Black Professionals group hold Engineering Report Contest
On October 23, 2020, The Guelph OSPE Exchange Hub partnered with the Guelph Black Professionals group to host the first ever Engineering Report Contest. The contest was open to all engineering undergrad students with $1000 on the line, split between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Students were given 24 hours to write a report on […]
Recent Government Submissions from OSPE’s Advocacy Team
Over the past three months, OSPE’s Task Forces, comprised of engineering subject matter experts, have been hard at work preparing comprehensive responses to government consultations. OSPE meets with the government regularly to keep the critical work and expertise of engineers top of mind. OSPE drafts timely submissions to ensure engineers’ key concerns and suggestions are […]
7 important facts to know about winter tires
It’s that time of year again – when the snowflakes start to fall and the mercury starts to drop, Canadians know that it’s time to get ready for the winters of the great white north. We bundle ourselves up in winter coats, turn on the fireplaces in our homes – but what about our vehicles? There are […]
