Federal Government gives first fiscal update since the start of COVID-19
Yesterday, Canada’s Minister of Finance Bill Morneau tabled a fiscal update that shows that the federal government’s deficit is expected to reach $343 billion this year. This deficit shows the highest federal spending record since the Second World War. Additionally, the Canadian economy is projected to shrink by 6.8% this year. However, it is expected […]
What do OSPE’s Task Forces Actually Do?
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) boasts five advocacy task forces: Energy, Infrastructure, Environment, Research and Innovation, and Diversity and Inclusion. The task forces were set up to inform our advocacy work and each has four key objectives: Conduct research Create policy recommendations & attend OSPE’s MPP Reception Engage OSPE membership and other stakeholders […]
Messages from OSPE’s President & CEO – Summer 2020
Message from the President Spring is meant for renewal, but instead, in my first month as president at OSPE, we found ourselves in the middle of a potential disaster, as the world scrambled to contain the effects of COVID-19. The role of engineers has become sharply defined during these difficult months, as we fully realize […]
Three tips to take care of your car this summer
By the time the warm weather comes around, your car has carried you through snow, ice, salt, wind, mud and more – so it’s time to show it some love. Here’s how to give your car the care it needs: Change your tires Now that the warm weather should be back for good, it’s important […]
Meet OSPE’s Newest Board Directors
OSPE’s Board of Directors are the elected members who decide OSPE areas of advocacy interest. The group is diverse in education, expertise, and region. OSPE sat down with the three newest members to have a brief chat about their different backgrounds, goals, and hopes for the engineering community. Dave Carnegie, M.Sc., MBA, P.Eng. What drew […]
Happy International Women In Engineering Day 2020!
The following blog post was contributed by Diversity & Inclusion Task Force member, Vanessa Raponi, EIT, regarding her experiences as a young, queer, woman of colour working in different engineering workplaces. The International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) is the perfect time of year to reflect on the progress our profession has made, and to […]
Member Profile: Gema Rodriguez & The Value of Community
Gema Rodriguez is a civil engineer who came to Canada from Nicaragua five years ago. Since then, her major projects include working as an international construction coordinator in several African countries and Ecuador in Latin America, and working to develop sustainable, affordable housing for First Nations and seniors in Canada. Rodriguez now describes a stable […]
OSPE Launches a New Engineering Career Centre!
On June 4th, 2020, we relaunched our job board, which is now the OSPE Career Centre! This new platform comes with additional functionality for member job seekers as well as industry partners! OSPE’s goal was to create one multifunctional platform where individuals can search, apply, and network with employers. Job seekers can also have their […]
OSPE, the OGCA and Other Partners Respond to the Urgent Need for Sanitizing Products
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) and the Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA), together with over 15 other construction and design companies have delivered over 2,300 liters of 80 percent alcohol concentration Emterra Hand Sanitizer to frontline workers in Ontario. As Ontario works through these unprecedented events, the industry wanted to provide immediate relief […]
World Environment Day: OSPE’s Statement on Climate Change
Today, June 5, we celebrate World Environment Day. This day has been commemorated since 1974 with the intention of engaging governments, businesses, and citizens to focus their efforts on pressing environmental issues. OSPE strongly believes in the importance of promoting sustainability, biodiversity, and thriving health for future generations. As problem solvers, engineers have always worked […]
