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POLICY WIN- The Government of Ontario is Investigating Options for a New Ultra-Low Overnight Electricity Rate.
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POLICY WIN- The Government of Ontario is Investigating Options for a New Ultra-Low Overnight Electricity Rate.

The Government of Ontario is Investigating Options for a New Ultra-Low Overnight Electricity Rate. Ontario’s Energy Minister Todd Smith has asked the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) to provide him with…

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March 2, 2022
Getting to Zero – The Role of Small Modular Reactors
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Getting to Zero – The Role of Small Modular Reactors

For years, OSPE has been advocating for effective energy policies at the provincial and federal levels of government to ensure a safe, reliable, affordable, sustainable and abundant energy supply for…

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January 28, 2022
OSPE Responds to the National Infrastructure Assesment
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OSPE Responds to the National Infrastructure Assesment

Engineers on OSPE’s Infrastructure Task Force have submitted a response to the federal government’s National Infrastructure Assessment. OSPE Infrastructure Task Force Chair, Oliver Xiao, P.Eng., believes the assessment lays a…

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July 19, 2021
Ontario’s Long-Term Energy Planning Framework Needs Radical Change
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Ontario’s Long-Term Energy Planning Framework Needs Radical Change

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…

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July 5, 2021
The Need for Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) in Ontario Webinar Recap
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The Need for Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) in Ontario Webinar Recap

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…

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June 28, 2021
Ontario declares State of Emergency, affecting some engineering services
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Ontario declares State of Emergency, affecting some engineering services

Yesterday, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, took action to limit mobility and reduce transmission of COVID-19. Specifically, the province…

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January 13, 2021
Transforming Ontario into Global Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Hub
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Transforming Ontario into Global Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Hub

On October 8, the provincial and federal governments announced their commitment to Ford Motor Company of Canada’s investment in its Oakville Assembly Complex. This project, valued at $1.8 billion, will…

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October 23, 2020
OSPE’s Long-Term COVID-19 Economic Recovery Recommendations
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OSPE’s Long-Term COVID-19 Economic Recovery Recommendations

The Ontario and Canadian governments have been working hard to ensure the safety of Canadians, while also assessing the steps required to re-open the economy. OSPE and the engineering profession’s…

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September 22, 2020
Ontario needs more engineers in the energy efficiency and green building sectors
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Ontario needs more engineers in the energy efficiency and green building sectors

As Ontario and Canada transition towards a low-carbon future, the energy efficiency and building sector will be at the forefront of change. To accelerate this, we need to strengthen the…

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September 17, 2020
OSPE’s recommendations regarding the impacts of COVID-19 on Infrastructure
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OSPE’s recommendations regarding the impacts of COVID-19 on Infrastructure

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…

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August 5, 2020
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