This past month, OSPE’s Task Forces, comprised of engineering subject matter experts, have been hard at work preparing comprehensive responses to government consultations. OSPE meets with the government regularly to…
On June 11, OSPE presented the provincial and federal governments with recommendations developed by our COVID-19 Economic Recovery working group. OSPE was pleased to hear back from both The Honourable…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Federal Government has recently made public their intentions to spend billions of dollars in infrastructure, as a way to stimulate the Canadian economy during these times. Infrastructure and Communities…
On April 27, 2020, the Government of Ontario released its framework for reopening the province after COVID-19. This framework outlines the government plan to reopen businesses, services and public spaces.…
The Federal Government provided further details today regarding their economic support for small businesses impacted by COVID-19. This announcement is part of the government’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, which already…
Dear OSPE Members, OSPE is in continuous contact with our members, industry partners and government to assess the current situation on infrastructure projects as it relates to COVID-19. While some…
