March 2006
Dave Goulding, P.Eng., President & CEO of the Independent Electricity System Operator to speak at OSPE AGM - May 6, 2006
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Member input needed for Ministry’s consultations on energy efficiency

OSPE is seeking input from its members regarding additional changes to the Ontario Building Code currently being proposed by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH). The proposed changes are designed to increase the energy efficiency of buildings and reduce Ontario’s greenhouse gas emissions...

Ministry of the Attorney General meets with OSPE to discuss proposed changes to Limitations Act

Recently, OSPE met with the Ministry of the Attorney General at Queen’s Park to learn more about the Ministry’s proposed changes to the Limitations Act. OSPE was part of a delegation representing the design and construction industry led by the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA)...
Ontario’s NDP Leader discusses QBS, Brownfields and Limitations Act
On February 28th, OSPE met with Howard Hampton, Leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP) of Ontario at Queen’s Park. OSPE representatives took the opportunity to speak with the Leader about issues such as Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS), Safe Water for Ontarians, Brownfields and the Limitations Act...

Role of engineers must be included in Clean Water Act

In February, OSPE sent a letter to Laurel Broten, Ontario’s Minister of the Environment, urging her to ensure that the role of professional engineers is included in Ontario’s proposed Clean Water Act. OSPE also took the opportunity to remind her of the recent OSPE submissions and recommendations for the proposed Clean Water Act and the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard...

President of Independent Electricity System Operator to speak at OSPE AGM

Join us on Saturday May 6th for the OSPE Annual General Meeting at the Delta Chelsea Hotel in downtown Toronto. This year OSPE is pleased to present Dave Goulding, P.Eng., President & CEO of the Independent Electricity System Operator as our special luncheon speaker, who will speak about the role of IESO and on how Ontario is doing with respect to electricity supply and operations...
Volunteers make National Engineering Week 2006 a success!
OSPE is proud to play a major leadership role in the Ontario portion of National Engineering Week (NEW) - one of our most visible initiatives to promote our profession to the public and encourage young people to consider careers in the field. This year, over 140 Engineering Week events gave attendees the opportunity...
Preparatory Courses for PEO Exams – Filling up fast!
Recent research shows the average pass rate for the PEO Professional Practice and Ethics (PPE) Examination is approximately 80%. The same research indicates that successful candidates combined self-study with collaborative, instructor-led preparation. This comprehensive, two-day course provides a basic understanding of legal and ethical concepts for the engineering profession...
Desjardins, Hakim and Listen-UP! Canada added to engineersfirst
OSPE is pleased to announce three new programs to our expansive engineersfirst lineup. Exclusively for members, we’ve arranged special discounts with Desjardins, Hakim Optical and ListenUP! Canada through engineersfirst...