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...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...