Are Schools Safe to Return to Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic?
In less than three weeks students will stream back into schools while the COVID-19 pandemic continues. While returning back to some of the “normalcy” of our pre-pandemic lives will bring much needed relief to parents, caregivers, and workers, there are many potential pitfalls that come with returning to crowded environments amidst an ongoing pandemic. The […]
5 ways life might differ post-pandemic
After many months spent adjusting to life in the midst of a pandemic, it makes sense that we’re more eager than ever to get back to our “normal” lives. So what will our “new normal” look like? As quarantines and event cancellations continue, the signs are that a full return to pre-pandemic life just won’t […]
Abandoned Mines: A Historic Problem in Ontario
Mining is a massive force of the Ontario economy, employing 75,000 people and generating over $10 billion in revenue annually. Ontario is the largest producer of gold, platinum, and nickel in the country; mining also produces large amounts of salt and materials for high-tech equipment. On the other side of these major benefits to Ontario […]
OSPE’s recommendations regarding the impacts of COVID-19 on Infrastructure
On July 30, 2020, OSPE was invited to deliver recommendations to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs, regarding the study of the recommendations relating to the Economic and Fiscal Update Act, 2020 and the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on certain sectors of the economy (Infrastructure). OSPE CEO, Sandro Perruzza, had the honour of sharing the […]
Congratulations to this year’s President’s Volunteer Award Winners!
At this year’s Annual General Meeting, OSPE was proud to announce the 2020 President’s Volunteer Award recipients. Annually given out to members who contribute above and beyond what is expected from them, the award highlights the achievements of those who power OSPE. As a member organization, our members are the vital force that fuel our […]
Introducing the ENGage Forum: Your Destination for OSPE Member Discussion
We’re happy to announce the launching of our new discussion forum for members: The ENGage Forum! The ENGage forum is a place for members to go to discuss all things OSPE and engineering. From membership questions, to our advocacy topics, and even what you’d like to see from our Engineering Academy, OSPE members can log […]
Another Advocacy Win: Ontario’s Intellectual Property Action Plan Announced
On July 17, the Ontario Government announced the made-in-Ontario Intellectual Property Action Plan. The objective is to ensure that the social and economic benefits of research and innovation are retained within the province. Along with this announcement, the government unveiled a second round of research projects approved and supported through the $20 million Ontario COVID-19 […]
Email, text and phone fraud: do you know what to look out for?
Criminals love a crisis, so the COVID-19 situation means it’s more important than ever to be on the alert for fraud. Read on for some tips to help you tell if they’re real or not. Scam artists have been known to pose as financial advisors, government officials, police officers, charity workers, even family members. Their […]
OSPE’s First Virtual Town Hall
On July 8, OSPE’s President and Chair, Réjeanne Aimey, P.Eng., hosted our very first virtual town hall for OSPE members to learn more and ask questions about our recent submissions to the provincial and federal governments. These submissions highlighted how the province and country can recover economically from COVID-19 and the roles that engineers and […]
How Has COVID-19 Affected Our Engineering Community?
As COVID-19 forever alters our daily processes and habits, we’re discovering that already vulnerable groups, such as students and new grads, are among the hardest hit in the engineering community. Many students were expecting to graduate into a robust economy full of prhttps://ospe.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/academy-banner-7.pngcts at the start of their careers, but unfortunately, they have found this […]
