Green Party Platform – Federal Election 2021
As a non-partisan organization, OSPE considers it a civic duty for all Canadians to vote based on a clear understanding and knowledge of the platforms of each political party. In the upcoming weeks, OSPE will extract information from each official party platform on issues impacting the engineering community. This week OSPE is showcasing the Green […]
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Considerations from APEGA’s Manager of CPD
In episode 6 of OSPE’s podcast Engineering the Future, host Jerome James, P.Eng., sat down with Daniel Lawrysyn, P.Eng., Manager of Continuing Professional Development at the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), to discuss the details around Alberta’s mandatory CPD program for practising and non-practising engineers, which has been in place since […]
Engineers and Engineering Graduates Running in the 2021 Federal Election
On August 15, 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited the Governor General to dissolve Parliament and officially start the election campaign. With this in mind, party leaders and candidates will be seeking to grab the attention of Canadians, and ultimately votes. Now, more than ever, candidates must explain how their parties will address complex societal, […]
Sustainability & Innovation at OSPE’s Virtual Engineering Conference
Featuring presentations by professional engineers on Small Modular Reactors, Passive Magnetic Inspection, 3D Simulation and Bioregenerative Building Design Learn all about it at The Future of Engineering– October 6-7, 2021 Don’t miss out on this chance to attend Canada’s largest engineering, diversity, sustainability, recruitment, and professional development conference. Connect with some of the biggest names in engineering, […]
Liberal Party Platform – Federal Election 2021
As a non-partisan organization, OSPE considers it a civic duty for all Canadians to vote based on a clear understanding and knowledge of the platforms of each political party. In the upcoming weeks, OSPE will extract information from each official party platform on issues impacting the engineering community. This week OSPE is showcasing the Liberal […]
Conservative Party Platform – Federal Election 2021
As a non-partisan organization, OSPE considers it a civic duty for all Canadians to vote based on a clear understanding and knowledge of the platforms of each political party. In the upcoming weeks, OSPE will extract information from each official party platform on issues impacting the engineering community. This week OSPE is showcasing the Conservative […]
Outdoor living and your home insurance
Transforming a backyard into a beautiful oasis can be both a fun project and a worthwhile investment. Here’s a list of the most common outdoor upgrades and what to consider when planning your space. Outdoor kitchens A backyard kitchen is a great way to increase your home’s value and adds an entertainment space to your […]
NDP Platform – Federal Election 2021
As a non-partisan organization, OSPE considers it a civic duty for all Canadians to vote based on a clear understanding and knowledge of the platforms of each political party. In the upcoming weeks, OSPE will extract information from each official party platform on issues impacting the engineering community. This week OSPE is showcasing the NDP’s […]
OSPE meets with Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) Representatives
Last month, OSPE’s CEO, Sandro Perruzza, had the opportunity to moderate a discussion with senior representatives from the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) regarding their current programs and initiatives. The CIB was established in 2017 with the purpose to invest $35 billion of federal funding in revenue-generating infrastructure projects that are both in the public interest and that attract […]
Engineers urge Ontario government to update ventilation guidelines to stop the spread of COVID-19 in schools
On August 3, 2021, the Ontario Government unveiled its 2021-22 Guide to Reopening Schools followed by an updated ventilation best practice guideline for school boards. The reopening plan outlines how students will attend in-person learning daily for the full school day (five instructional hours) in elementary and secondary schools across the province. It provides direction […]