OSPE Celebrates International Women’s Day
“I urge all people in Ontario this week to take time to celebrate the incredible women who do so much to keep our province strong, prhttps://ospe.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/academy-banner-7.pngrous and on the path to equality for women.” – The Honourable Indira Naidoo-Harris (Halton), Ontario’s Minister of the Status of Women ——————– Around the world, March 8th marks International […]
Government Confirms Adoption of OSPE Recommendation
Ontario’s Fair Hydro Plan Aims to Reduce Electricity Bills by 25 Per Cent – Government Confirms Adoption of OSPE Recommendation On March 2, 2017, following months of consultation between the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) and Ontario Ministry of Energy officials, the provincial government announced meaningful steps to address residential electricity affordability. Heeding […]
Five Major Steps in Small Claims Court
Small claims is a great way to pursue debts or unpaid accounts for engineering services. The Ontario Small Claims Court is specifically designed to manage cases that are valued at $25,000 and under (not including interest and costs), and its rules and procedures are flexible enough to allow individuals to represent themselves successfully, including at […]
The first day of National Engineering Month 2017 is a “slam dunk”
Last night, OSPE teamed up with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) and Engineers Without Borders (EWB) to kick off National Engineering Month (NEM) in full force at the annual “Nothin’ But NEM” event. Members from each organization came together to cheer on the Toronto Raptors as […]
Elevating urban infrastructure to new heights?
(Video sourced from YouTube) Around the world, more than 12 million elevators will make over seven billion trips and carry a total of about one billion people daily. Since its debut in the mid-19th century, the power elevator has indisputably had a profound impact on how we live, build and move about our world. As […]
How to stay safe during your daily commute
Canadians spend countless hours commuting to work. Unfortunately, heavy traffic and accidents are common occurrences. There are a lot of people on the road and commuting becomes repetitive, so costly mistakes can happen. Here are some ways you can avoid trouble on your commute! Adjust your mirrors Optimal vision is paramount to remaining safe […]
Five OSPE members invited to sit on Ontario’s Building Code Technical Advisory Committees
In November 2016, the Building and Development Branch of Ontario’s Ministry of Municipal Affairs sent an exclusive request to OSPE’s CEO Sandro Perruzza seeking preferred nominations to be considered for membership on Ontario’s Building Code Technical Advisory Committees (TAC). OSPE is pleased to announce that five of our esteemed members have been selected for participation […]
Help OSPE Countdown 150 Ways Engineering Has Shaped Canada
This year, Canada will be celebrating its 150th birthday and Canadians across the country are already counting down to July 1st by honouring the people, places and industries that make our home unique. A vital thread in the fabric of Canadian society, engineers have played a critical role in weaving Canada’s story to date. Engineers’ […]
A piece of Canadian engineering history: Elijah “The Real McCoy”
In honour of Black History Month, today’s #Canada150 blog post celebrates the inventiveness and resourcefulness of Ontario-born Elijah McCoy. If you’ve ever heard the saying, “the Real McCoy,” you already know a thing or two about this innovative mechanical engineer. McCoy is best known for his invention of the self-regulating, drip-cup lubricator for steam engine […]
Pilot, co-pilot or auto pilot? What type of investor are you?
The engineering profession is as diverse as the many industries within which engineers work. Regardless of the specific tasks that we carry out in our varying job roles, productivity and efficiency tend to be two overarching principles that define and guide any of the work that we do. We work hard for the money we […]
