Can engineering really be considered a meritocracy if it excludes talent?
In November 2020, OSPE launched a diversity and inclusion campaign titled Engineering for Change. The objective of the campaign is to unite the engineering community around what we know is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]