Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Report Identifies Vulnerabilities at Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
In November 2020, Ontario’s engineering regulator Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) launched an Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Working Group (AREWG) tasked with “scoping vulnerabilities to systemic racism and discrimination within the engineering profession and range of activities overseen by PEO, as well as proposing best-practice methodologies for identifying, studying and addressing any vulnerabilities that exist.” (Engineering Dimensions March/April […]
Ontario’s Long-Term Energy Planning Framework Needs Radical Change
On April 27, 2021, OSPE had the opportunity to submit recommendations concerning Ontario’s long-term energy planning framework. Engineers on OSPE’s Energy Task Force know the current framework is not suited to the new paradigm, structure, technology developments, interdependencies, and market trends happening throughout the energy industry—radical change is required. “We are now at the dawn […]
Celebrating Engineering Achievement – Spring 2021
OSPE’s role is to provide a platform for engineers to create positive change. There are so many individuals in the engineering profession that are dedicated to leadership and volunteerism, so OSPE will use our blog to celebrate some of the most recent achievements and announcements each quarter. If you want to be featured next, or […]
The Need for Allyship in STEM
While Pride is certainly meant to be a time of celebration—for all that our world has achieved in the way of 2SLGBTQ+ rights—it’s also a reminder of how much further we need to go. With this in mind, OSPE held an allyship webinar on June 15, 2021 with Anne Creighton, President of Toronto Pflag to […]
Ontario Ministry of Transportation responds to OSPE’s calls to cancel Highway 413
The following is a response OSPE received from the Assistant Deputy Minister of Transportation in response to OSPE’s blog titled “OSPE calls on the Ontario Government to cancel its plan to build Highway 413”, which was released on the OSPE website and through social media on April 27, 2021. Dear Mr. Perruzza, The Ontario Ministry […]
OSPE’s 5-Step Process to Advocacy
Over the last decade, societal, environmental and economic issues have become more complex, and technology has continued to advance at a lightning-fast pace. Then in 2020, the world collectively faced one of the most debilitating viruses in a century that forced educational institutions, businesses, travel and tourism industries and every other staple of modern life […]
The Need for Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) in Ontario Webinar Recap
On May 26, 2021, OSPE hosted a panel discussion on the Need for Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) in Ontario. The purpose of the event was to introduce the audience to the processes, mechanisms, benefits and challenges associated with QBS. OSPE CEO Sandro Perruzza moderated the panel discussion, outlining OSPE’s recent advocacy work on behalf of engineers […]
Ontario Appoints Task Force on Women and the Economy
Today, the Government of Ontario announced the creation of Ontario’s Task Force on Women and the Economy. Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance, and Jane McKenna, Associate Minister of Children and Women’s Issues, announced the new Task Force with the Chair, Dr. Karin Schnarr. The purpose of this Task Force is to focus on “inclusive economic […]
How to prevent vehicle theft
Reports show that a car is stolen approximately every 6 minutes in Canada. Modern built-in security systems have made auto theft more challenging yet cost Canadians more than a billion dollars a year. As auto theft rates increase exponentially in the GTA, we compiled a list of tips to prevent your car from being stolen! […]
National Indigenous Peoples Day – June 21, 2021
In 1996, the Governor General of Canada, Roméro LeBlanc, established June 21st as National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these three groups as Aboriginal peoples, also known as Indigenous Peoples. […]