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The Montreal Declaration and OSPE
In Montreal this past May, OSPE executive representatives had the opportunity to attend the inaugural National Engineering Summit. This three day event brought together the Canadian Engineering Community, along with experts from a broad range of sectors, to examine key trends, critical issues and future projections related to several key areas affecting not only engineers, but everyone – Nationally and Globally. The Summit’s presentations and discussion culminated in the release of the Montreal Declaration; please click 'more' below to examine how OSPE’s activities and commitments compare against the four pledges contained within the declaration.

2009 Advocacy, Public Policy & Outreach Year End Report
2008 Advocacy, Public Policy & Outreach Year End Report

July 2010
OSPE appears before Senate Committee to discuss AECL's future

May 20, 2010
OSPE and SPEA (Society of Professional Engineers and Associates) release a joint statement on the importance of Canada's nuclear sector.

March 31, 2010
Building Advisory Council (BAC): Annual Report for 2008/2009 and meeting notes for the October 22, 2009 meeting

January 28, 2010
OSPE comments on proposed changes to the Waste Diversion Act.

January 2010
Ministry of Environment revises Brownfields regulations

September, 2009
OSPE releases two new policy statements: Nuclear Energy and Research and Innovation.

June 5, 2009
OSPE President and Chair Annette Bergeron, P. Eng., MBA, reponds to member feedback regarding the Open Letter on Bill 150.

May 14, 2009
Ontario Legislature Passes Green Energy Act

May 14, 2009
OSPE applauds the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation's $250 Million Investment Plan for Early Stage Ventures.

April 30, 2009
Engineers Canada/CCTT releases final report on Engineering and Technology Labour Market.

April 28, 2009
OSPE's Breakfast Forum inspires spirited debate on Green Energy

April 14, 2009
OSPE appears before the Standing Committee on General Government to offer an engineering perspective on Bill 150

April 14, 2009
OSPE responds to Bill 150, Green Energy & Green Economy Act 2009 (GEA) via an Open Letter to Members