On April 27, 2021, OSPE had the opportunity to submit recommendations concerning Ontario’s long-term energy planning framework. Engineers on OSPE’s Energy Task Force know the current framework is not suited…
OSPE’s role is to provide a platform for engineers to create positive change. There are so many individuals in the engineering profession that are dedicated to leadership and volunteerism, so…
The following is a response OSPE received from the Assistant Deputy Minister of Transportation in response to OSPE's blog titled “OSPE calls on the Ontario Government to cancel its plan…
Over the last decade, societal, environmental and economic issues have become more complex, and technology has continued to advance at a lightning-fast pace. Then in 2020, the world collectively faced…
On May 26, 2021, OSPE hosted a panel discussion on the Need for Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) in Ontario. The purpose of the event was to introduce the audience to the…
The Greater Toronto Hamilton Area (GTHA) is home to half of the province’s economic activity. For years, engineers have outlined that transit projects face enormous challenges due to the confusing…
Back in February 2021, C.F. Crozier & Associates Inc., a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm, announced its inaugural fund of $25,000 as a gift to McMaster University. The C.F. Crozier &…
On April 19, Canada’s Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland released the federal government’s budget for 2021. She became the first women to deliver a federal budget in Canada.…
The Ontario government has issued a list of construction projects and activities that are considered essential under expanded emergency orders. The measures are “targeted at stopping the rapid growth in…
UPDATE: Under the new vaccine rollout plan, engineers that can't work from home will be eligible to book their vaccines through the provincial booking portal as of Monday, May 10. …
