2018 was an important year for the construction industry as the Construction Lien Act was substantially amended and renamed the Construction Act. As of July 1, 2018, a large majority of…
The Construction and Design Alliance of Ontario (CDAO), which OSPE Chairs, represents a unified voice for the infrastructure sector, which includes trade, professional and industry associations. CDAO is calling on…
On March 24th, 2020, the Government of Ontario announced an immediate electricity rate relief for families, small businesses, and farms. Time of Use (TOU) rates will be suspended, and instead,…
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…
On February 18, 2020, the Hon. Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation, introduced the Building Transit Faster Act. The proposed legislation aims to help deliver Ontario’s four priority subway projects on-time…
On January 30th, 2020, Rotman’s Centre for Gender and the Economy, hosted Towards a Feminist City (II): Gender and Diversity in the City Building Industry. The event included a panel…
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…
On December 1st, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the development of Small Modular Reactors. Premier…
On October 25, 2019, the government of Ontario announced increased investment in green infrastructure to help small communities rehabilitate critical water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. Approximately $200 million dollars is…
As a non-partisan organization, OSPE considers it a civic duty for all Canadians to vote based on a clear understanding and knowledge of the platforms of each political party. This…
