PEO Council Election Results Are In
Congratulations to all PEO elected candidates for 2017. OSPE looks forward to working with you! Below are excerpts only of PEO Candidate Statements from each of the elected candidates (to view full statements click here), and a little information on how OSPE hopes to work with all candidates. President-Elect (one-year term) – David Brown, P.Eng., […]
Ontario’s Attorney General Announces Plan to Update Construction Lien Act
QUEEN’S PARK—Yesterday, Ontario’s Attorney General Yasir Naqvi announced that the province will be making-good on its commitment to introduce legislation in spring 2017 that will bring Ontario’s construction laws up to date, supporting more than 400,000 Ontarians who work in the industry, including thousands of Professional Engineers. Over the past year, the Ontario Society of […]
Introducing OSPE Board Candidate Réjeanne Aimey, P.Eng.
NAME Réjeanne Aimey, P.Eng. EMPLOYER SR&ED Consulting EDUCATION MBA, University of Phoenix, 2007 BESc., University of Western Ontario, 2003 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY SR&ED Consulting, 2016 – Present EHS software consulting, VelocityEHS, 2015 – 2016 Manufacturing, General Motors of Canada Limited, 2010 – 2014 Engineering, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, 2009 – 2010 Engineering, General Motors of […]
Balancing Climate Change and Consumer Expectations
The following guest post was contributed by The Canadian Institute. Ontario is seen as one of the North American leaders in combatting climate change, but as of late, at a high price to consumers. Recent polls indicate Hydro Rates are the top concern for Ontarians, begging the question: how do you balance the infrastructure upgrades […]
OSPE Speaks, Governments Listen: Ontario Announces Creation of Chief Science Officer Role
This week, the Government of Ontario announced its plan to establish a Chief Science Officer position to provide input to government on high-level policy direction–the first office of its kind in Ontario’s history. Following months of sustained advocacy by OSPE’s leadership team, staff, and member volunteers, this announcement marks another major milestone for OSPE’s recognized […]
Steering OSPE in the Right Direction: Vote in OSPE’s 2017 Board Election
As we tackle our daily to-do lists and balance personal obligations with the demands of our careers, it can often be difficult to set aside time for even the simplest of tasks. One obligation that we should never chose to forfeit, however, is our signatory right and responsibility to vote for those individuals who represent […]
Thinking of selling? Now is the time!
This post was prepared by Karla Saa and Surrinder Dhaliwal, RE/MAX West Realty Inc. For more information visit www.karlasaa.com. Inside the real estate market – four trends you should know about for this year: Home sales have increased Take a look at the chart below to find how much the average price of a detached […]
McMaster University’s Faculty of Engineering will welcome the world in 2017
This guest post was contributed by McMaster Engineering. “As a New Canadian, I can affirm that Canada is more than a land of hockey and snow. It values intellectual freedom, diversity and multiculturalism, and is driven by forward-thinking citizens who value humility and social responsibility,” says Ishwar K. Puri, McMaster’s Dean of Engineering. Canada’s commitment to […]
Dream Big: Engineering Our World reveals the impact engineers have on society
Dream Big: Engineering Our World film shares stirring human stories that reveal the impact engineers have on society From the Great Wall of China and the world’s tallest buildings to underwater robots, solar cars and smart, sustainable cities, the new film Dream Big: Engineering Our World showcases the human ingenuity behind engineering marvels. Through […]
“Engineering Leaders in Public Policy” – Event Recap in a Flash
Whether you were unable to attend the “Engineering Leaders in Public Policy” event or simply want to relive some of your favourite moments from the evening, here are the event highlights you need. Hover over each image for more information, quotes and fun facts! [ichcpt id=”3206″] Engineers and other professionals working in politics, the public […]
