Fall house maintenance tips
Fall is a good time to make those house repairs you’ve been meaning to do all year long. Read our fall house maintenance guide to help you make the most […]
The Life and Afterlife of Solar Panels
Solar Energy In Context In 2018, the future of solar markets was cast in uncertainty: America imposed Section 201 tariffs on all solar cell imports; China, the largest Photovoltaics (PV) […]
OSPE Engineers Dissect Ontario Budget 2020
On November 5, Ontario’s Minister of Finance Rod Phillips released Ontario’s Action Plan: Protect, Support, Recover. The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers was invited as a key stakeholder to be part of […]
EDI Initiatives: Uncomfortable discussions are a must
For an organization to fully achieve Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), it means embracing something we’ve traditionally been taught to avoid at all costs: discomfort. The corporate sphere has taught […]
Ontario’s New Hydro Rate Changes and Price Plan Options
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) would like to caution the public to make sure they do not ask to switch to the Tiered Price Plan before they have […]
The #EDIAdvantage: Cultural Change Needs Executive Accountability
Diversity and inclusion begins as an idea and then morphs into structural change with quantifiable results. But for the seed to blossom, it must be planted with care and attention, […]
Transforming Ontario into Global Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Hub
On October 8, the provincial and federal governments announced their commitment to Ford Motor Company of Canada’s investment in its Oakville Assembly Complex. This project, valued at $1.8 billion, will […]
OSPE’s recommendations for Ontario’s 2020 Budget
On October 14, 2020, OSPE was invited to deliver recommendations to the Ministry of Finance ahead of Ontario’s 2020 Budget. OSPE’s presentation and message was clear: Engineers Create Wealth through […]
Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs includes OSPE recommendations in new report
The Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs has released its Interim Report: Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Infrastructure, which contains several key contributions from OSPE. The report outlines the […]
Safe wood heating
Nothing compares to warmth of a wood fire. But you have to take precautions to avoid accidents. Here are a few tips to help you enjoy wood fires safely. The […]