Engineers Care – P.Eng. Day Profile: Raymond Chokelal

P.Eng. day was started by OSPE three years ago as a way to recognize the work being done by engineers all across Ontario. As the voice of engineering in Ontario, we wanted a day dedicated to promoting engineers, the importance of the profession, and highlighting just how much of our society engineers are a key part of. […]
Ahead of Ontario’s 2020 Budget, OSPE delivers recommendations to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs

On January 23, 2020, OSPE was invited to deliver recommendations to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs, ahead of Ontario’s 2020 Budget. OSPE CEO Sandro Perruzza had the honour of sharing the priorities of Ontario’s engineering community. Click here for a full transcript of the day, including the Q&A period with Sandro. OSPE’s […]
Uniting Engineers – P.Eng. Day Profile: Kerry Loken

P.Eng. day was started by OSPE three years ago as a way to recognize the work being done by engineers all across Ontario. As the voice of engineering in Ontario, we wanted a day dedicated to promoting engineers, the importance of the profession, and highlighting just how much of our society engineers are a key […]
Elijah McCoy – “The Real McCoy”

In celebration of Black History Month 2020, we’re going to be featuring some of Canada’s most famous and influential Black Canadian engineers. That conversation isn’t possible without a mention of one of the most influential engineers of all time – Elijah McCoy. Elijah McCoy was a trailblazing engineer, responsible for much of the initial technology […]
Building Your Personal Brand

Whether you’re just starting your career or are a seasoned pro with 10-plus years under your belt, building a personal brand that helps define what you do, what motivates you and what’s important to you is a process we should work at all the time. For engineers, a personal brand can help make you stand […]
How to diagnose 10 common car noises

You’re used to the sounds your car makes. But what if you hear a strange new noise from your car? Is it safe to ignore that bang, clang, click or squeal? Delaying a visit to the mechanic could make the problem worse—and more expensive to repair. 10 car noises and what they mean Screeching or […]
Ontario needs a better integrated transportation network

Provincial Minister of Transportation, Hon. Caroline Mulroney recently released the first of a series of Regional Transportation Plans. This first plan focuses on the region of Southwestern Ontario, which is home to 1.6 million people in 88 municipalities, 10 First Nations communities and 5 Métis Community Councils. The transportation plan outlines five goals to improve […]
Ontario Government wants Professional Engineers to help support building permit approvals

The Government of Ontario, through its Transform and modernize the delivery of Ontario’s Building Code Services is proposing several changes to try and support the building sector while streamlining the customer service and approval processes. Read OSPE’s Full Submission OSPE is pleased to have been part of this Consultation Process for the last several months. […]
We want your input for the 2021 OSPE Engineering Conference!

OSPE is in the process of planning the first annual Engineering Conference to take place in spring of 2021. This full-day event will bring OSPE’s engineering community together with industry, academia and government to present and discuss the latest opportunities, challenges and innovations in engineering, and what must be done in Ontario and Canada to collaborate and share knowledge to ensure our country’s engineers, businesses and […]
Many Canadians see distracted drivers, but few acknowledge their own distractions

Many things can distract you while you’re driving, like your smartphone, other passengers, or even your cup of coffee. According to a recent survey, 80% of Canadians have seen others distracted behind the wheel, but only 38% admit to it themselves. Canadians know that smartphone distractions are risky The survey revealed that almost a third […]