2008 Advocacy, Public Policy & Outreach Year End Report

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

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A. OSPE Contributed Articles 3

B. Issues and Public Policy Submissions 4

C. Events and Meetings Part 1: Government Events and Meetings 6 Part 2: PAN Meetings 7

D. Association Outreach Part 1: Association Outreach Events 8 Part 2: OSPE events - hosted or coordinated 10

Appendix 1: Copies of Contributed Articles 11

Appendix 2: Copies of Issues and Public Submissions 16

2008 A. OSPE CONTRIBUTED ARTICLES 2008

Date Publication OSPE Author Headline Link Harnessing wind will generate employment: http://www.ospe.on.ca/pdf/Harnessing- Angela Shama, P.Eng Premier reveals support for offshore energy wind-will-generate-employment.pdf Jan-08 Toronto Star Chief Executive Officer plan (Letter to Editor) http://www.electricity- Steven Rose, P.Eng., Offshore Wind Turbines Back on Track today.com/et/issue0208/issue2_2008.ht Electricity Today Vice-Chair Mar-08 ml Michael Monette, MBA, http://renewcanada.net/2008/how- Oct-08 ReNew Canada EDP, P.Eng, President How Qualified is Your Brownfields Expert? qualified-is-your-brownfields-expert/ and Chair William Donald Seven Stages for Effective Solid Waste http://www.ospe.on.ca/pdf/Nov2008- Nov-08 Municipal World * Goodings, P.Eng., Management goodings.pdf Director

* Article cannot be reprinted until November 2009 due to copyright limitations

Page 3 B. ISSUES AND PUBLIC POLICY SUBMISSIONS 2008

Date Name Title Company Purpose Jan. 16/08 The Honourable Donna H. Cansfield Minister of Natural Resources Development of Off-shore Wind Projects Minister of Finance & Chair of Feb.15/08 The Honourable Dwight Duncan Treasury Board/Management c/o Budget Secretariat Pre-Budget Consultation Board of Cabinet Ministry of Environment Integrated Environmental Planning Feb. 24/08 Mr. Tim Krsul Senior Policy Analyst Brownfields Regulation Proposal Notice Session Land and Water Policy Branch The Honourable Madeleine Meilleur, MPP Minister of Community & Social Minister Responsible for Importance of Labour Market Study Mar. 4/08 (Ottawa-Vanier) Services Francophone Affairs Targeted to Engineers Mar. 27/08 The Honourable Donna H. Cansfield Minister of Natural Resources Discussion of OSPE's Position on Water & QBS Thank You for Support on Solid Waste & Mar. 31/08 Mr. Peter Tabuns, MPP (Toronto-Danforth) Energy Positions Distinction between OSPE and PEO and the Need Mar. 31/08 Peter Shurman MPP Thornhill forLabour Market Study Parliamentary Assistant to the Response to Inquiry on QBS and the Apr. 1/08 Mr. David Zimmer, MPP Attorney General Labour Imbalance EBR Registry Number: 010-2757-Ontario's Apr. 4/08 Mr. Scott Barrett Executive Assistant Ministry of the Environment Drinking Water Quality Standard for Tritium Apr. 14/08 The Honourable John Gerresten Minister of Environment Ontario Reg. 153/04 Apr. 15/08 Christine Elliott, MPP (Whitby-Oshawa) Discussion of Labour Market Study & QBS The Honourable Harinder S. Takhar, MPP Apr. 15/08 Discussion of Labour Market Study and QBS Mississauga & Erindale The Honourable Kathleen O. Wynne, MPP Apr. 15/08 Discussion of Labour Market Study & Safe Water (Don Valley West) Response from the OSPE regarding the 2008 Apr. 17/08 The Honourable Dwight Duncan Minister of Finance Provincial Budget Minister of Municipal Affairs & Confirmation of OSPE Representation on the Apr. 24/08 The Honourable Jim Watson Housing Ministry's Building Advocacy Council May 5/08 Mr. Kim Allen, P. Eng. CEO/Registrar Professional Engineers Ontario Continuing Competency Assurance EBR Registry 010-3218 - Proposed New Ministry of Environment May 16/08 Mr. David Harth Special Projects Officer Regulation for Small Drinking Water Systems Drinking Water Management Division under the Health Protection & Promotion Act Engineering Society of Queen's June 2/08 Mr. Adam Zabrodski Vice President Academic Faculty of Applied Sciences Funding Reductions University Federal Government Intervention on RADARSAT- June 12/08 The Honourable Jim Prentice Minister of Industry 2Sale

Page 4 B. ISSUES AND PUBLIC POLICY SUBMISSIONS 2008

Date Name Title Company Purpose Ministry of Environment June 18/08 Ms. Julie Schroeder Manager, Water Standards Environmental Sciences & Standards EBR 010-0547 & 010-0548 Division June 23/08 Mr. David Lindsay Deputy Minister Ministry of Natural Resources Internationally-trained Engineers Internship Notice Minister of Government & Consumer National Labour Market Survey and OSPE June 23/08 The Honourable Ted McMeekin, MPP Services Accountability June 23/08 The Honourable Donna Cansfield Minister of Natural Resources Meeting Held with OSPE - May 15/08 Discussion on PEO AGM June 24/08 David J. Adams President Ontario Professional Engineers Update from OSPE Board Meeting Provincial Labour Market Study and the June 25/08 The Honourable Michael Chan Procurement of Engineering Services Qualifications-Based Selection in Alternative July 4/08 The Honourable George Smitherman Minister of Energy & Infrastructure Finance Procurement Ministry of Environment Manager Source Protection EBR 010-3866: Technical Rules Proposed Under Aug. 1/08 Mr. Keith Wilson Drinking Water Management Division Approvals the Clean Water Act. Source Protection Programs Branch

Ministry of Citizenship and Support OSPE to the proposed Bridging initiative Oct. 6/08 Administrative Coordinator Immigration Branch of Skills for Change. Oct. 20/08 Mr. Ted Chudleigh, MPP (Halton) Air Emissions Data from Incineration Plants Nov. 5/08 Mr. Don Drummond Sr. Vice President & Chief Economist TD Financial Group Board of Trade Presentation Special Assistant, Legislative & Office of the Minister of Research & Nov. 6/08 Mr. Grahame Rivers Meeting held with OSPE - October 30, 2008 Issues Innovation Ms. Laurie Scott, MPP (Haliburton-Victoria- Nov. 18/08 Research & Innovation Advocacy Activities Brock) Minister of Finance & Revenue and 2009 Pre-Budget Consultation Submission by the Dec. 10/08 The Honourable Dwight Duncan MPP Chair of Treasury Board/ c/o Budget Secretariat Ontario Society of Professional Engineers Management Board of Cabinet MPP Support for QBS and OSPE's Dec 15/08 Peter Shurman MPP Thornhill Statement of Energy Policy Vice-President, Policy & Government Dec. 17/08 Mr. Stuart Johnston Ontario Chamber of Commerce Sales Tax Reform Relations What Impact will the current Economic Climate Dec. /08 OSPE Members and Non Members have on the Engineering Profession?

Page 5 C. EVENTS & MEETINGS 2008 PART 1 GOVERNMENT EVENTS & MEETINGS

Date Candidate Event/Rationale Attendees Jan-08 Brad Duguid LIB Minister of Labour Michael Monette Jan-08 David Caplan LIB Executive Meeting Danny Young, Angela Shama, Edwina McGroddy Feb-08 Dalton McGuinty LIB Premier - Visibility for all of our advocacy work (Heritage Dinner) Michael Monette Feb-08 Jean Augustine Executive Meeting - Fairness Commissioner Danny Young, Angela Shama, Edwina McGroddy Feb-08 John Gerretson LIB Executive Meeting - Environment Angela Shama, Michael Monette, Edwina McGroddy Mar-08 Marilyn Abraham Toronto Lobbyist Registry Presentation Gina van den Burg Mar-08 David Crombie Dinner Honouring David Crombie Mar-08 John Wilkinson LIB ONEIA Breakfast with Minister of Research & Innovation Gina van den Burg Mar-08 George Smitherman LIB Ministry of Health Michael Monette Mar-08 David Caplan LIB Infrastructure - QBS; he attended the OPEA Awards Michael Monette Apr-08 Michael Bryant LIB Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs and Government House Leader Michael Monette Apr-08 John Gerretson LIB Minister of Environment - Safe Water; Brownfields Angela Shama Apr-08 Jim Watson LIB Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing - OBC Michael Monette Apr-08 James Bradley LIB Minister of Transportation - QBS Michael Monette Apr-08 Dwight Duncan LIB Evening with Dwight Duncan - Fundraiser Event Angela Shama Apr-08 Stephen Lewis NDP Stephen Lewis Event Angela Shama, Edwina McGroddy Apr-08 John Wilkinson LIB Economic Club of Toronto Edwina McGroddy May-08 Gerry Phillips LIB Minister of Energy Michael Monette May-08 Dalton McGuinty LIB Premier - Visibility for all of our advocacy work (Ottawa Reception) Annette Bergeron May-08 Donna Cansfield LIB Executive Meeting Angela Shama, Chris Cragg, Danny Young Jun-08 John Wilkinson LIB OBAC Breakfast with Minister of Research & Innovation Angela Shama, Edwina McGroddy Jun-08 Deputy Minister Event (Ontario Chamber of Commerce) Angela Shama, Edwina McGroddy Fundraiser Reception-guests Greg Sobara & Jun-08 David Zimmer LIB Kathleen Wynne Edwina McGroddy Jun--08 Jan Carr Toronto Board of Trade Breakfast Lee Weissling Jun--08 Brad Duguid LIB Event Angela Shama, Michael Monette Jul-08 Drinking Water Edwina McGroddy Jul-08 David Caplan LIB 4th Annual Event Edwina McGroddy, Michael Monette, Steven Rose, Daniel Young Aug-08 Dalton McGuinty LIB McGuinty's Annual Patio Party - Fundraiser Angela Shama Sep-08 Carolyn Bennett CONS St. Paul's Federal Liberal Association - Toast to Democracy Angela Shama, Edwina McGroddy Oct-08 Jim Watson LIB Fifth Anniversary Breakfast Billl Goodings Oct-08 Juna Deivendran Executive Meeting - Energy & Infrastructure Angela Shama, Edwina McGroddy Oct-08 Grahame Rivers Executive Meeting - Research & Innovation Angela Shama, Edwina McGroddy Oct-08 David Lindsay Executive Meeting - DM Natural Resources Angela Shama, Edwina McGroddy Nov-08 Aileen Carroll LIB Fundraising Reception with Minister Wilkinson Angela Shama Nov-08 Pre-Budget Consultation Angela Shama Nov-08 Dwight Duncan LIB Celebration Dinner Alourdes Sully Dec-08 Norm Sterling PC Christmas Celebration Angela Shama

Page 6 C. EVENTS & MEETINGS 2008 PART 2 - PAN MEETINGS

Candidate Event/Rationale Wayne Arthurs LIB Parliamentary Assistant to Finance Michael Brown LIB Parliamentary Assistant to Transportation Michael Chan LIB Minister of Citizenship and Immigration - Labour Imbalance Bob Delaney LIB Parliamentary Assistant to Research & Innovation Vic Dhillon LIB Parliamentary Assistant to Labour Dwight Duncan LIB Minister of Finance; Management Board -QBS Kevin Flynn LIB Parliamentary Assistant to Environment Howard Hampton NDP Leader - Visibility for all of our advocacy work Linda Jeffrey LIB Parliamentary Assistant to Citizenship & Immigration Kim Kraitor LIB Parliamentary Assistant to Minister of Energy Phil McNeely LIB Parliamentary Assistant to Infrastructure (licensed engineer) David Ramsay LIB Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier Liz Sandals LIB Parliamentary Assistant to Education Mario Sergio LIB Parliamentary Assistant to Municipal Affairs & Housing John Tory PC Leader - Visibility for all of our advocacy work John Wilkinson LIB Minster of Research and Innovation Kathleen Wynne LIB Minister of Education - Calculus David Zimmer LIB Parliamentary Assistant to Attorney General; attended the OPEA Robert Bailey PC Critic Labour Toby Barrett PC Critic for Environment Giles Bisson NDP Critic for Transportation Tim Hudak PC Critic for Finance and Management Board Frank Lees PC Critic for Transportation Rosario Marchese NDP Critic PIR, Training College/Universities & Education Ernie Parsons, P.Eng LIB Licensed Engineer Michael Prue NDP Critic Research & Innovation & Finance (attended MPP reception) Laurie Scott PC Critic Research & Innovation Peter Shurman PC Critic for Citizenship & Immigration Norm Sterling, P.Eng PC He is an Engineer and attended OPEA Awards John Yakabuski PC Energy Critic

Page 7 D. ASSOCIATION OUTREACH 2008 PART 1 ASSOCIATION OUTREACH EVENTS

Name of Event Date Attended By McMaster University Jan. 8/08 Katerina Salto Laurentian University Jan. 10/08 Katerina Salto U of T Civil & Mineral Career Fair Jan. 10/08 Monica Monroy IIE 2008 National Conference Jan 11 & 12/08 Monica Monroy, Andrea Vecera Lakehead University Jan. 14/08 Monica Monroy Carleton University Jan. 16/08 Katerina Salto Queen's University Jan. 26/08 Katerina Salto Board of Trade Dinner Jan. 28/08 Michael Monette PEO North Bay Chapter Engineers Day Jan. 31/08 Steven Rose Grand Opening of Referral Institute Feb. 1/08 Edwina McGroddy PEO North Bay Chapter Engineers Day Feb. 1/08 Steven Rose First Year Integrtation Conference at Windsor Feb. 3/08 Monica Salto Peel YMCA - Presentation for ITE's Feb. 4/08 Monica Salto McMaster University-Ont. Engineering Competition Feb. 8, 9 & 10/08 Andrea Vecera U of T Workshops Feb. 13/08 Monica Monroy U of T Presentation to 4th Year Students Feb. 14/08 Angela Shama Polycultural Centre (Peel) Presentation for ITE's Feb. 21/08 Monica Monroy Wood Green Employment - Presentations for ITE's Feb. 28/08 Monica Monroy Ryerson - Workshops Mar. 4/08 Katerina Salto Culturelink - Presentation for ITE's Mar. 4/08 Monica Monroy ONEIA EBOB with MRI - John Wilkinson Mar. 6/08 Gina van den Burg Canadian Engineering Competition Mar. 8/08 Monica Salto (not attended due to snow storm ) Dixie Bloor Mentoring Centre - Presentation for ITE's Mar. 11/08 Monica Salto York University Workshop Mar. 12/08 Monica Salto University of Western Workshop Mar. 13/08 Monica Salto ONEI Post-Globe Conference Mar. 17/08 Angela Shama & Edwina McGroddy Lakehead University Presentation to 4th Yr. Students Mar. 20/08 Monica Anthony University of Windsor Presentation to 4th Yr. Students Mar. 25/08 Monica Anthony Career Fair at Dixie Bloor Mentoring Centre Mar. 26/08 Monica Monroy Western University - Student Presentation Apr. 4/08 Daniel Young Canadian Brownfield Urban & Industrial Land Development 2008 Conf. Apr. 8 & 9/08 Max & Edwina McGroddy Skills International Presentation - London June 6/08 Gina van den Burg Humber Centre - Presentation for ITE June 11/08 Gina van den Burg University of Waterloo Convocation June 14/08 Gina van den Burg U of T Convocation June 16/08 Gina van den Burg Wind Energy Conference June 25 & 26/08 Gina van den Burg & Edwina McGroddy Toronto Board of Trade Partnership June 27/08 Lee Weissling Drinking Water Consultation July 15/08 Gina van den Burg ACCES Presentation Aug. 25/08 Gina van den Burg

Page 8 D. ASSOCIATION OUTREACH 2008 PART 1 ASSOCIATION OUTREACH EVENTS

Name of Event Date Attended By CEO Golf Tournament Aug. 28/08 Angela Shama, Edwina McGroddy & Sonya Agnew Waterloo Orientation Presentations Sept. 2, 3 & 4/08 ACCES Presentation (Mississauga) Sept. 10/08 Gina van den Burg & Ted Aubut Ryerson Career Fair Sept. 16/08 Lee Weissling National Event Career Fair Sept. 17/08 Lee Weissling & Ted Aubut McMaster Career Fair Sept. 18/08 Lee Weissling & Ted Aubut Mohandes ITE Presentation Sept. 22/08 Farah Eftekhari & Ted Aubut Dinner for Dr. Caroline Bennet Sept. 22/08 Angela Shama & Edwina McGroddy Waterloo/Guelph/Laurier Career Fair Sept. 24/08 Lee Weissling & Ted Aubut Carleton Career Day Oct. 7 & 8/08 Lee Weissling MOU with McMaster Oct. 9/08 Angela Shama & Edwina McGroddy Jan Carr Surprise Retirement Oct.. 15/08 Michael Monette CSTD Trade Show Oct. 17/08 Lee Weissling Metrolinx Stakeholder Workshop Oct. 16/08 Edwina McGroddy Queen's Engineering Week Oct. 22/08 Lee Weissling Humber Centre Career Fair Oct. 22/08 Ted Aubut Cultureliink Presentation Oct. 22/08 Gina van den Burg Queen's Engineering Week Oct. 23/08 Lee Weissling UOIT Career Fair Oct. 28/08 Lee Weissling TRIEC Roundtable Nov. 1/08 Gina van den Burg Toronto Board of Trade Breakfast Nov. 3/08 Edwina McGroddy MPP Reception Places to Grow Summit Reception Nov. 4/08 M.B. Places to Grow Summit Nov. 5/08 Gina van den Burg Mississauga Chapter Licensing Ceremony Nov. 6/08 Angela Shama & Gina van den Burg PEO Student Conference Nov. 7, 8 & 9/08 Lee Weissling PEO York Chapter Reception with MPP Moridi Nov. 7/08 Edwina McGroddy & Lee Weissling Consultation Brownfields Records of Site Condition Nov. 12/08 Rick German PEO Etobicoke Chapter on Wind Power with D. Cansfield Nov. 12/08 Edwina McGroddy Toronto School Board Presentation for EIT's Nov. 13/08 Lee Weissling PEO Chapter Leaders Conference Nov. 15/08 OPEA Gala Nov. 15/08 UWO Presentation with EWB Nov. 19/08 Lee Wessling Municipal Engineers Association Presentation Nov. 21/08 Lee Wessling Industry Liaison Group City of Toronto Nov. 25/08 Greg Cook OCC Open House Dec. 2/08 Chamber of Commerce Reception Dec. 4/08 Lee Weissling

Page 9 D. ASSOCIATION OUTREACH PART 2 OSPE EVENTS - HOSTED OR COORDINATED

Name of Event Date Attended By Niagara Engineering Week Feb. 19/08 Angela Shama Ontario Science Centre - National Engineer Week Feb. 23 & 24/08 Andrea Ontario Science Centre - National Engineer Week Feb. 28/08 Andrea, Angela, Sonya, Valeria Ontario Science Centre - National Engineer Week Mar. 1 & 2/08 Andrea Hamilton-Halton Engineering Week Awards Gala Mar. 1/08 A. Sharma, E. Poon, W. Goodings & J. Clayton Presentation at Bantrel June 10/08 Edwina, Lee Climate Change Symposium Oct. 16/08 Hamilton-Halton Engeering Week Luncheon Oct. 20/08 Employer Survey Workshop Oct. 29/08 Lee Weissling

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Appendix 1: Copies of Contributed Articles

2008

Page 11 Harnessing wind will generate employment January 19, 2008

Premier reveals support for offshore energy plan

Jan. 16

Thankfully, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources has seen the light and is preparing to lift the moratorium on offshore wind power generation. This will benefit Ontarians by providing access to a significant natural resource – the wind over the Great Lakes. Once the challenges of transporting, erecting and connecting wind systems over the lakes are resolved, Ontario could become an engineering technology leader.

There is another significant benefit – job creation. These mega projects generate significant employment opportunities for engineers and a variety of other workers.

The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers recommends that the province leverage the economic opportunity of local suppliers. The advantage for Ontario to guide contracts to suppliers in the province will foster a domestic industry that could become world class in offshore wind turbine development, supporting deployment here and then becoming an exportable expertise.

Angela Shama, P. Eng., Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Society of Professional Engineers, Toronto

Page 12 RENEWABLES

OFFSHORE WIND TURBINES BACK ON TRACK

By Steven Rose, P. Eng.

The public has a right to clean, Engineers have a significant role to in other offshore locations. renewable energy and commercial scale play in infrastructure development. This change will benefit Ontarians wind turbines are recognized as a proven Rebuilding and creating additional elec- by providing access to a significant nat- technology to reap the energy from the tricity capacity in this province is now ural resource - the wind over the Great natural wind currents that exist over the near the top of the Ontario government’s Lakes. Once the challenges of transport- earth’s surface. Offshore wind power agenda, providing an excellent opportu- ing, erecting and connecting the wind generation is far more consistent than nity for engineers to market their exper- systems over the Great Lakes are land-based turbines, providing higher tise to the government. Engineers will resolved, Ontario could become an engi- levels of predictable output. encourage investment in electricity infra- neering technology leader. That’s why it’s great news that the structure to ensure long-term economic These projects generate significant Ontario government has lifted the mora- sustainability. employment for engineers, trades people torium on existing proposals for offshore Ontario has a unique opportunity to and unskilled workers. For every 1,000 wind power projects. They are reviewing develop offshore turbine technologies in Megawatts of deployment, and presum- current applications and will be accept- the Great Lakes which are less harsh than ing that the Ontario government focuses ing new onshore and offshore applica- seawater environments. Once proven, tions soon. these technologies can then be deployed Continued on Page 66

64 ElectricityPage 13 Today Offshore wind structure - land- and water-based foun- domestic industry that could become dations, dealing with ice forces, delivery world class in offshore wind turbine Continued from Page 64 mechanisms for materials, transfer of development, supporting deployment energy via conduits, and the design and here and then becoming an exportable deployment of mechanical structures to expertise. on local engineering firms, some 5,000 capture wind energy. OSPE also recommends that com- jobs would be created. This is based The Ontario Society of Professional petitive processes for identifying compa- upon observations of the growth of the Engineers (OSPE) recommends that the nies to deploy wind capture systems uti- wind power industry in Europe. government leverage the economic lize Qualifications Based Selection as a Key skills needed are in the areas of opportunity of domestic supply. The basic premise. Customers receive the civil, electrical and mechanical engi- advantage for Ontario to guide contracts best overall project value when they rely neering for components of heavy infra- to suppliers in the province will foster a on procurement practices that emphasize the qualifications and experience of engineering service providers. OSPE recognizes that economics play a role in every procurement process, but we believe that innovation, competitiveness and long-term sustainability are more important. Furthermore, the decision of which technologies to deploy (wind turbines, towers, foundations, cabling and moni- toring systems) should consider the need for 20-year lifetime operation, as well as ease of retrofit and maintenance. Total Lifecycle Costing is critical to successful engineering. We are all aware that there is no single “technological fix” for the challenges confronting our electricity system. A multi-faceted approach that gives equal consideration to conservation, renewable energy and new generation is needed to fuel the economy and provide reliable power to consumers. OSPE has offered public support for an energy restructuring plan that includes: - equal consideration for conservation promotion and new generation; - a basket of technologies in the gen- erating mix including renewable energy sources to avoid shortages; and - rapid pursuit of coal replacement initiatives, mitigated by the creation of alternate/replacement supply. OSPE also believes that there is a broad range of expertise available within the engineering community. This expertise can be used to create sufficient renewable energy sources and take advantage of other supply options for co- generation. In turn, this will lead to employment and economic prosperity.

Steven Rose, P.Eng. is Vice-Chair of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers and Vice President & Co- Founder of Malroz Engineering Inc., a Kingston-based company of environmental engineers and scientists. For more information visit www.ospe.on.ca.

66 ElectricityPage 14 Today

October 10, 2008 How Qualified is Your Brownfields Expert? By ReNew Canada Staff

By Michael Monette

Governments and private-sector investors across Canada devote a lot of time and money to the assessment and potential remediation of brownfields. But without a properly qualified professional, this money won’t be well spent.

Both professional engineers and geoscientists have a long and established track record in the area of environmental site assessment and remediation. They’re obligated to meet the requirements imposed by their licensing bodies- Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) and the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (APGO), respectively.

But while many qualified people may possess an environmental background, their lack of public accountability can be a problem. Previous brownfields regulations established by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) would leave the ministry ultimately liable and accountable for the actions of all unlicensed practitioners.

Over the last few years, the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) has advised the MOE that the definition of qualified persons should be changed to include only professionals who are held publicly accountable for their actions by law. This would give the profession’s licensing body the power to carry out disciplinary measures for failing to meet obligations under the profession’s statutory act.

Changes are slowly being effected. The Ontario government recently amended O.Reg.153/04, setting out new requirements for Qualified Persons (QPs). This change affects professionals who supervise or conduct environmental site assessments associated with a Record of Site Condition (RSC) and who make certifications in an RSC filed to the Brownfields Environmental Site Registry.

As of April 1, 2008 those holding limited licenses with PEO and limited membership with the APGO are QPs. Until September 30, 2009 everyone currently recognized as a QP can continue to act in this capacity. As of October 1, 2009, QPs are defined as people licensed under the Professional Engineers Act or the Professional Geoscientists Act including limited licensees and members.

The new amendment also expanded the role of the Brownfields Environmental Site Registry to include facilitating public access to information respecting qualified persons. This allows the MOE to further develop the Registry, potentially giving the public more access to information about qualified persons, such as the development of a roster.

These changes mean more access to information and, more importantly, the assurance that only accountable professionals can complete site assessments.

Michael Monette, MBA, EDP, P.Eng., is president and chair of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE).

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Appendix 2: Copies of Issues and Public Submissions

2008

Page 16

January 16, 2008

Honourable Donna H. Cansfield Minister of Natural Resources 6630 - 99 Wellesley St W, 6th Flr, Whitney Block Toronto ON M7A 1W3

Dear Minister Cansfield,

The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) was excited to read in the Toronto Star yesterday about your Ministry's initiative to lift the moratorium on the development of offshore wind projects in the Great Lakes regions. In anticipation of your Ministry's formal announcement we want to congratulate you on taking this important step in ensuring Ontario remains competitive and responsible in utilizing its natural resources as environmentally sound sources of energy.

As the voice of Ontario's 70,000 professional engineers in Ontario, OSPE advocates for the issues important to engineers and the engineering profession. OSPE's Energy Task Force and Climate Change Committee would be pleased to offer assistance to you and your staff that can aid your Ministry in achieving its goals. These groups meet regularly to provide government with expert technical information to raise awareness of issues important to engineers and bring about change.

OSPE's CEO, Angela Shama, and OSPE's Director of Policy and Government Relations, Edwina McGroddy, were delighted with the brief opportunity to discuss related issues with you at the recent Throne Speech. OSPE staff will be in contact with your office to arrange a meeting to discuss the above issue and others in detail.

Sincerely,

Michael Monette President and Chair of Ontario Society of Professional Engineers

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February 15, 2008

The Hon. Dwight Duncan, Minister of Finance and Chair of Treasury Board/Management Board of Cabinet c/o Budget Secretariat Frost Building North, 3rd Fl. 95 Grosvenor St. Toronto, ON M7A 1Z1

via e-mail and facsimile

Dear Minister Duncan,

Re: Pre-Budget Consultation 2008 Submission by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers

On behalf of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE), I am pleased to provide comments for your consideration in preparation for the planning and development of the 2008 provincial budget. OSPE appreciates the opportunity to participate in this consultative process and we trust that the following proposals will aid the Ontario government in determining the most efficient and responsible distribution of its resources.

As the voice of Ontario’s 70,000 professional engineers, OSPE advances the professional and economic interests of our members by working with governments and other organizations, offering valued members services, and providing opportunities for ongoing professional development.

The following recommendations are intended to enhance Ontario’s economy through: (1) job creation; (2) a greener Ontario; and (3) improving quality of life.

Job Creation

OSPE believes Ontario can foster employment growth by: 1) analysing and taking appropriate steps to stabilize the current engineering labour imbalance, and 2) adopting qualifications-based selection (QBS) procurement systems for public infrastructure and other related projects.

4950 Yonge Street, Suite 502, Toronto, ON M2N 6K1 Website: www.ospe.on.ca Email: [email protected] Page 18 Tel: (416) 223-9961 Toll Free: 1-866-763-1654 Fax: (416) 223-9963 Toll Free Fax: 1-866-763-1655 February 15, 2008 Page 2 Labour imbalance

OSPE believes that policy initiatives can be introduced that will identify the supply- demand situation for engineers in the province as a result of the scarcity and saturation of specific engineering jobs in certain areas of Ontario and Canada. Given Ontario’s unique position relative to the influx of immigration and depletion of manufacturing jobs, OSPE is pleased with the Ontario government’s initiative to alleviate employment barriers for internationally-trained engineers (ITEs) through the implementation of the Fair Access to Regulated Professions Act, the creation of the Office of the Fairness Commissioner and Global Experience Ontario. We believe engineers may have unique labour imbalance issues in Ontario. OSPE, therefore, recommends the funding of a labour market study of the engineering profession in Ontario to identify patterns of supply and demand for professional engineers, by regions and by engineering discipline. This information will inform the government and complement the objectives of Global Experience Ontario so that students and prospective immigrants may be better informed in the choices they make. Furthermore, developing students’ interests in math and sciences will attract new graduates to the engineering sector and ultimately stimulate job growth.

Progressive Procurement Practices

The provincial government contracts thousands of public infrastructure projects each year and many of these projects are awarded to engineering firms using a procurement practice with a focus on the lowest price. This is in contrast to the practice of innovative procurement processes that consider the long-term value of the project that may result in somewhat higher initial costs but greater sustainability and value over the life of the product. As a consequence of the frequent “low-fee bidding”, the process all but eliminates the ability of engineers and engineering firms to innovate. Professional engineers must be granted every opportunity to remain competitive and innovative. To remain on the cutting edge of new technologies, engineers must be able to use them, be trained in them and implement them without fear of losing a project because of price. This procurement method will generate job growth by increasing demand for engineering researchers and innovators with the in-depth knowledge in infrastructure sustainability.

Accordingly, OSPE supports qualifications-based selection (QBS) procurement practices to ensure that price competition does not result in higher cost infrastructure projects as per a life-cycle costing process for government tendered contracts. QBS is a two-stage process: • stage one identifies the best engineer for the intended project; while • stage two allows the client and engineer to negotiate a mutually acceptable contract.

Page 19 February 15, 2008 Page 3 Price is not considered until after the most qualified engineer is chosen, which helps the government and engineers obtain the most value for the price paid.

The City of London in Ontario, following a recent pilot study, has now adopted QBS as their primary method for procuring municipal engineering projects. OSPE encourages the provincial government to invest in a similar QBS pilot study with the Ministry of Transportation to demonstrate the success of this procurement practice.

A Greener Ontario

Over the past decade, the provincial government has become increasingly conscious of reducing the impact Ontarians have on the environment as well as developing mechanisms to aid the public in adapting to the changing environment. OSPE presents two strategies to help tackle these emerging environmental concerns: (1) mitigating the emissions of harmful greenhouse gases and adapting to the effects of climate change; and (2) alternative energy sources.

Mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change

As climate change is increasingly on the minds of all Ontarians, OSPE believes it is essential for the government to invest in and raise awareness of the engineering technologies that can assist in the mitigation and adaptation of the effects of climate change.

To garner public attention and responsiveness to this issue, OSPE is taking a multifaceted approach. In addition to considering climate change in all related engineering issues, we are holding a one-day symposium on October 16, 2008 to create awareness of the value of engineers and the engineering profession in applying the scientific and technological advancements in the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and the adaptation to climate change effects. We encourage the provincial government to utilize OSPE as a valuable resource when engaging in discussions and decision-making on climate change policy.

Alternative energy sources

The province’s continued investment in Ontario’s electricity infrastructure to ensure long-term economic sustainability is essential. Engineers have a significant role to play in this area by providing the broad range of expertise that can be used to create sufficient renewable energy sources while taking advantage of other supply options for co- generation. The Ontario government’s recent move to lift the moratorium on existing

Page 20 February 15, 2008 Page 4 proposals for offshore wind projects leads to exciting engineering opportunities for developing clean, renewable energy sources.

Furthermore, proactive sourcing policies that involve a requirement for specific local engineering content when tendering contracts will drive investment in Ontario and create a domestic supply industry for the growing renewable energy field.

OSPE maintains that a variety of energy sources must be utilized to ensure the province receives an adequate supply of reliable sustainable energy. An additional consideration is the implementation of an energy restructuring plan that includes conservation promotion, new generation and the rapid replacement of coal-burning energy with cleaner energy alternatives.

Improving Quality of Life

Everyday engineers make significant contributions for improving the lives of Ontarians. Two types of investments in particular can help support further development of engineering achievements that will enhance Ontario’s employment and economic prosperity: engineering research and public infrastructure.

Investing in engineering research

The Ontario government devotes considerable funding to the research and development of new technologies that will assist Ontarians in their day-to-day lives. However, most of this funding is directed to bio-medical research, while engineers continue to encounter difficulties commercializing engineering research, innovations, and technology into the marketplace. OSPE encourages the provincial government to increase its financial support for projects being undertaken by Ontario engineering university researchers as well as engineering consultants that are designing new engineering technologies. This support can help ensure these products reach the marketplace.

These new investments will not only improve quality of life, but will also increase the number of employment opportunities available to engineers and individuals working in the numerous related fields.

Infrastructure Investment

The province’s continued commitment to capital investment programs targeting public infrastructure such as public transit, schools, municipal roads and bridges is strongly supported by OSPE. Moreover, we highlight the value of professional engineers’ advice

Page 21 Hon. D. Duncan Minister of Finance and Chair of Treasury Board/Management Board of Cabinet February 15, 2008 Page 5 and assistance, because of their unique technical expertise, knowledge and skills related to infrastructure development and their legislated responsibility to safeguard the public welfare.

OSPE also supports consideration of leveraging private sector investment by providing loan guarantees against major infrastructure projects with requirements for specific percentages of domestic content in contracts. This will drive investment in Ontario and create a domestic supply industry for the growing renewable energy field. Subsequently, this can also result in lower effective interest rates as compared to what private firms may obtain without government support, thus stimulating increased investment and facilitating the growth of a domestic supply industry.

In closing, thank you for considering our proposals and having the opportunity to participate in this budgetary process. A second copy of this submission will also be faxed to your office. We look forward to your response on our recommendations and we welcome requests for additional information or clarification.

Yours truly,

Angela Shama, P.Eng. Chief Executive Officer 416-223-9961 ext. 223 [email protected]

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February 24, 2008

Mr. Tim Krsul Senior Policy Analyst Ministry of Environment Integrated Environmental Planning Division Land and Water Policy Branch 135 St. Clair Avenue West, 6th Fl. Toronto, ON M4V 1P5

Dear Mr. Krsul,

Re: Brownfields Regulation Proposal Notice

On behalf of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineer’s (OSPE) Brownfields Task Force Chair, Mr. Rick German, P.Eng., I am pleased to submit comments in response to the Ministry of Environment’s proposed amendments to Ontario Regulation 153/04 relating to the Brownfields Statute Law Amendment Act, 2001.

As the voice of Ontario’s 70,000 professional engineers, OSPE appreciates the Ministry’s recognition of professional engineers as qualified persons for the purposes of conducting or supervising environmental site assessments and remediation. OSPE is pleased that the Ministry acknowledges the important role professional engineers have in this area as a result of their expertise, competency and legislative responsibility for ensuring public safety.

Specifically we are in support of the requirement to be licensed under the Professional Engineers Act (and the Professional Geoscientist Act), and agree such requirements are necessary because of the application of geosciences and engineering principles. We also support the Ministry’s expansion of the definition of qualified persons to include limited license holders.

Expanding the registry to include facilitating public access is also supported. We believe that the public should have access to, at minimum, a list of qualified persons.

In addition, I wish to thank the Ministry for inviting OSPE to participate in the consultation process over the past year and we look forward to assisting the Ministry again in the future.

Sincerely yours,

Angela Shama, P.Eng. OSPE Chief Executive Officer 416-223-9961 ext. 223 [email protected]

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March 4, 2008 The Honourable Madeleine Meilleur, MPP (Ottawa-Vanier) Minister of Community and Social Services Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs th 80 Grosvenor St. 6P P flr, Hepburn Block Toronto ON M7A 1E9

Dear Minister Meilleur, I am writing to you on behalf of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) to thank you for meeting with Political Action Network representatives, Mr. Wayne Londsdale and Mr. Shareef Zahrawi, on February 8, 2008. We greatly appreciate the opportunity to make you aware of issues important to engineers in Ontario, specifically the labour imbalance and safe water. This letter also follows up on the question of the necessity of a labour market study of engineering in Ontario, especially since HRSDC is funding such a study nationally. While we support analysis of the issue on a national level, we also believe that Ontario’s labour market needs, particularly in engineering, are unique for a number of reasons: According to the latest census, 55% of Canada’s immigrants have settled in Ontario. Engineers represent the largest number of skilled professionals entering the country. Ontario’s universities are limiting the amount of funding in engineering programs. An increasing number of students are not taking science and mathematics in high school, thus limiting their post-secondary education and career choices. These are only a few indications of why a comprehensive analysis of Ontario’s engineering sector is necessary. The anecdotal evidence of under-employment and over- supply cannot be acted on until such perceived needs and shortages are clearly documented. An Ontario labour market study would assist provincial and municipal governments with supply-specific data, and information on the labour market demand in Ontario and its municipalities. Again, thank you for meeting with us. We look forward to future opportunities to discuss with you matters of importance to engineers. Sincerely,

Angela Shama, P.Eng. Chief Executive Officer

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March 27, 2008

The Honourable Donna Cansfield, MPP (Etobicoke - Centre) Minister of Natural Resources 6630 - 99 Wellesley St W, 6th Flr, Whitney Block Toronto ON M7A 1W3

Dear Minister Cansfield,

I am writing to you on behalf of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) to thank you for meeting with Political Action Network representatives, Mr. Chizi Agbara Josi and Ms. Bisrat Gelan, in February. We appreciate the opportunity to speak to you regarding issues important to engineers in Ontario, specifically safe water and solid waste management.

We appreciate your offer to write to the Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister for the Environment, on the issue of safe water. Safe water is an important issue for engineers because of the legislated requirement in the Professional Engineers Act to uphold high standards for public safety. Engineers possess the necessary expertise to contribute to solutions. Accordingly, OSPE supports greater involvement of engineers in the design, operation and ongoing oversight of water and wastewater systems and engineers’ assistance in the implementation of the Clean Water Act. It is OSPE’s position that all Conservation Authorities include a professional engineer specialized in water resources or supply on all Source Protection Committees.

We are also advocating for qualifications-based selection (QBS) for the procurement of engineering services. As research and practice in other jurisdictions demonstrate, such as London, Ontario, B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation and Alberta’s Ministry of Transportation, QBS is a fair, objective process that allows engineers and clients to focus on the best project value rather than solely on the lowest costs. Currently, OSPE is working with the Ministry of Transportation on the development of a QBS pilot study.

Again, thank you for meeting with us. We look forward to future opportunities to discuss with you matters of importance to engineers.

Yours truly,

Michael Monette, MBA, EDP, P.Eng. OSPE President & Chair

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March 31, 2008

Mr. Peter Tabuns, MPP (Toronto-Danforth) Constituency Office 421 Donlands Avenue Toronto ON M4J 3S2

Dear Mr. Tabuns,

I am writing to you on behalf of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) to thank you for meeting with Political Action Network representative, Mr. Paolo Treves on February 29, 2008. We appreciate the opportunity to speak to you regarding issues important to engineers in Ontario, specifically solid waste management, energy and research and innovation.

OSPE is the voice of the engineering profession in Ontario. Our mission is to advance the professional and economic interests of Engineers in Ontario by advocating with governments, offering valued member services and providing quality professional development opportunities.

We appreciate your support of environmentally-sound, technically feasible and cost- effective solid waste management solutions. Solid waste management is an important issue for engineers resulting from the legislated requirement to uphold high standards for public safety. Engineers possess the necessary expertise to contribute to solutions. As you know, OSPE’s position on solid waste management includes a hierarchy to ensure effective, efficient disposal.

OSPE believes in the necessity of a multi-faceted approach to Ontario’s electricity system that gives equal consideration to conserving energy, increasing Ontario’s renewable energy supply and replacing current generation infrastructure to provide reliable power.

OSPE also supports an increase in the level of funding to research and innovation and supports engineering projects to benefit all Ontarians.

I hope that OSPE will continue to have the opportunity to discuss with you matters of importance to engineers.

Sincerely yours,

Angela Shama, P. Eng., Paolo Treves, P. Eng. Chief Executive Officer OSPE Policy Advocate 200813

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March 31, 2008

Mr. Peter Shurman, MPP (Thornhill) Queen’s Park Office Rm 330, Main Legislative Building, Queen's Park Toronto ON M7A 1A8

Dear Mr. Shurman,

I am writing to you on behalf of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) to thank you for meeting with Political Action Network representative, Mr. Boris Fridman on February 25th, 2008. We appreciate the opportunity to speak to you regarding issues important to engineers in Ontario, specifically labour supply and demand, safe water, and qualifications-based selection (QBS).

OSPE is the voice of the engineering profession in Ontario. Our mission is to advance the professional and economic interests of Engineers in Ontario by advocating with governments, offering valued member services, and providing quality professional development opportunities. As discussed, OSPE is distinct from the licensing body, Professional Engineers Ontario.

Access to the profession is an important issue for engineers in Ontario and OSPE. Ontario’s labour market needs, particularly in engineering, are unique. Internationally- trained engineers represent 25% of the skilled professionals recently settling in Ontario. An Ontario labour market study would assist provincial and municipal governments with supply-specific data, and information on the labour market demand in Ontario and its municipalities.

I hope that OSPE will continue to have the opportunity to discuss with you matters of importance to engineers.

Sincerely yours,

Angela Shama, P. Eng., Boris Fridman, P. Eng. Chief Executive Officer OSPE Policy Advocate

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April 1, 2008

Mr. David Zimmer, MPP Parliamentary Assistant to the Attorney General 3-5801 Yonge St Willowdale, ON M2M 3T9

Dear Mr. Zimmer,

Re: Response to Inquiry

I am writing to you on behalf of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) to thank you for meeting with Political Action Network representative, Mr. Peter Stefanovic on January 25, 2008. In response to your inquiries you will find enclosed additional information and updates on the issues related to qualifications-based selection, the current engineering labour market imbalance and engineers’ role in research and development.

Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS)

The success of QBS is noted by governments throughout North America including: • City of Lethbridge, Alberta • City of Edmonton, Alberta • City of Calgary, Alberta • Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation • City of North Vancouver, British Columbia • British Columbia Ministry of Transportation

QBS is a preferred procurement method for public infrastructure projects because it considers quality, innovation, life-cycle cost, and value before price. Recently, the City of London, ON realized the effectiveness of QBS during a pilot study in March 2006. This pilot study process began in 2004. By January 2007, the city fully adopted QBS for all projects within its Environmental and Engineering Services Department as a result of the measure of value it received.

OSPE will keep you informed on the development of a similar QBS pilot study with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation.

Labour Imbalance

OSPE appreciates your positive feedback on the development of a province-wide labour market study for the engineering profession. As the Parliamentary Assistant to the

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Attorney General with oversight of the engineering profession, OSPE will keep you apprised on developments for a labour market study proposal for submission to the appropriate Ministry.

Research and Innovation

OSPE is currently following up on your suggestion and arranging a meeting with the Honourable John Wilkinson, Minister of Research and Innovation, to discuss funding for engineering research and development as well as initiatives that can highlight the technological and innovative accomplishments of professional engineers.

I trust the enclosed information offers a more in-depth look at the important issues OSPE is currently pursuing on behalf of the engineering profession. I look forward to our next meeting to discuss OSPE’s progress on these issues and other engineering-related policy.

Sincerely yours,

Angela Shama, P.Eng. Peter Stefanovic, P.Eng. Chief Executive Officer PAN Policy Advocate 416-223-9961ext. 223 [email protected]

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April 4, 2008

Scott Barrett Executive Assistant Ministry of the Environment Advisory Council On Drinking Water Quality and Testing Standards 135 St. Clair Avenue West, 3rd Fl Toronto, ON M4V1M2

Dear Mr. Barrett,

Re: EBR Registry Number: 010-2757- Ontario’s Drinking Water Quality Standard for Tritium

On behalf of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE), the advocacy and member services organization representing Ontario’s 70,000 professional engineers, I am pleased to provide comments to the Advisory Council on Drinking Water Quality regarding the proposed reduction of Tritium in Ontario’s water supply.

Professional engineers occupy an important role in the development and implementation of water policy in Ontario. Engineers are recognized for their expertise in the design, maintenance and enhancement of water quality systems, in addition to maintaining a legislative duty to uphold the highest standards in water quality and ensure that the publics’ safety remains paramount.

As such it is our recommendation that Ontario’s drinking water standards incorporate the former Ontario Advisory Committee on Environmental Standards’ (ACES) advice to reduce the current 7,000 Becquerels per Litre of Tritium immediately to 100 Becquerels per Litre and further reduced to 20 Becquerels per Litre after 5 years. Professional engineers employed as drinking water specialists do their utmost to ensure that Ontarians are receiving safe water that is relatively free from pollutants and other hazardous material. Therefore, OSPE encourages the province to implement a strategy that will significantly reduce the Tritium content in Ontario’s water supply.

OSPE appreciates the Advisory Council’s request for input and we welcome the opportunity to participate in future consultations.

Sincerely,

Angela Shama, P.Eng. Chief Executive Officer 416-223-9961 ext. 223 [email protected]

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April 14, 2008

The Honourable John Gerretsen Minister of Environment 135 St Clair Ave W, 12th Flr Toronto ON M4V1P5

Dear Minister Gerretsen,

Re: Ontario Reg. 153/04

The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) is pleased to be advised of the Ministry of Environment’s final amendments to Ontario’s Brownfields Regulation 153/04 made under the Environmental Protection Act (EPA).

OSPE, the advocacy and member services organization representing Ontario’s 70,000 professional engineers, appreciates the Ministry’s recognition of professional engineers’ expertise and experience in the supervision and execution of environmental site assessments and remediation. These amendments indicate the Ministry’s high regard for public safety and it reassures the people of Ontario that the Ministry is committed to ensuring the most qualified persons are undertaking environmental clean-ups.

In addition, we support the Ministry for its policy approach to regularly seek input from stakeholders affected by the provisions of the regulation. OSPE welcomed the opportunity to be involved in the numerous consultation processes and we look forward to participating in other future consultations with the Ministry of Environment.

Sincerely,

Michael Monette, MBA, EDP, P.Eng. President and Chair

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April 15, 2008

Christine Elliott, MPP (Whitby-Oshawa) Constituency Office 101 - 114 Dundas St E Whitby ON L1N 2H7

Dear Ms. Elliott,

I am writing to you on behalf of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) to thank you for meeting with Political Action Network representative, Mr. Mehemed Delibasic on March 6th, 2008. We appreciate the opportunity to speak to you regarding issues important to engineers in Ontario, specifically the labour imbalance and qualifications-based selection (QBS).

OSPE is the voice of the engineering profession in Ontario. Our mission is to advance the professional and economic interests of engineers in Ontario by advocating with governments, offering valued member services, and providing quality professional development opportunities.

As was discussed, access to the profession is an important issue for engineers in Ontario and OSPE. Ontario’s labour market needs, particularly in engineering, are unique. OSPE is advocating for an Ontario labour market study, which would assist the province and municipalities with supply-specific data and information on the labour market demand.

We are also advocating for qualifications-based selection (QBS) for the procurement of engineering services. Research and practice in other jurisdictions demonstrate that QBS is a fair, objective process that allows engineers and clients to focus on the best project value. Currently, OSPE is working with the Ministry of Transportation on the development of a QBS pilot study.

I hope that OSPE will continue to have the opportunity to discuss with you matters of importance to engineers.

Sincerely yours,

Angela Shama, P.Eng. Mehemed Delibasic OSPE CEO OSPE Policy Advocate

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April 15, 2008

The Honorable Harinder S. Takhar, MPP (Mississauga - Erindale) Unit 4 - 2160 Dunwin Dr Mississauga ON L5L 5M8

Dear Minister Takhar,

I am writing to you on behalf of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) to thank you for meeting with Political Action Network representative, Mr. Richard Hart on March 7th, 2008. We appreciate the opportunity to speak to you regarding issues important to engineers in Ontario, specifically the labour imbalance and qualifications- based selection (QBS).

Access to the profession is an important issue for engineers in Ontario and OSPE. Ontario’s labour market needs, particularly in engineering, are unique. Accordingly, OSPE is advocating for an Ontario-centric labour market study, which would assist the province and municipalities with supply-specific data and information on the labour market demand.

I hope that OSPE will continue to have the opportunity to discuss with you matters of importance to engineers.

Sincerely yours,

Michael Monette, MBA, EDP, P.Eng. Richard Hart OSPE President & Chair OSPE Policy Advocate

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April 15, 2008

The Honourable Kathleen O. Wynne, MPP (Don Valley West) Constituency Office 146 Laird Dr, Suite 101 Toronto ON M4G 3V7

Dear Minister Wynne,

I am writing to you on behalf of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) to thank you for meeting with Political Action Network representative, Mr. Nitin Koli on February 29th, 2008. We appreciate the opportunity to speak to you regarding issues important to engineers in Ontario, specifically the labour imbalance and safe water.

Because of the profession’s commitment to upholding high standards for public safety, OSPE supports greater involvement of engineers in the design, operation and ongoing oversight of water and wastewater systems and emphasizes the need for engineers’ assistance in the implementation of the Clean Water Act.

I hope that OSPE will continue to have the opportunity to discuss with you matters of importance to engineers.

Sincerely yours,

Michael Monette, MBA, EDP, P.Eng. Nitin Koli OSPE President & Chair OSPE Policy Advocate

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April 17, 2008

The Hon. Dwight Duncan, Minister of Finance Frost Building North, 3rd Fl. 95 Grosvenor St. Toronto, ON M7A 1Z1

Dear Minister Duncan,

Re: Response from the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers regarding the 2008 Provincial Budget

As the advocacy body representing Ontario’s 70,000 professional engineers, the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers is pleased with the number of new opportunities addressed by the 2008 Ontario budget. The Ontario government’s investment in job creation, a greener Ontario and infrastructure is welcomed by OSPE.

The Ontario government has responded to the needs of internationally-trained engineers (ITEs) through the introduction of the Skills to Jobs Action Plan. This initiative will assist ITEs obtain the support they require for effective integration in the job market and workplace training. We are supportive of improving labour market conditions for ITEs and believe that a comprehensive labour market study would inform further policy decisions for ITEs.

In addition to the government’s continued investment in the renewal and maintenance of university facilities, particularly the University of Windsor’s Centre for Engineering Innovation, OSPE appreciates the government’s contribution to university engineering students who are able to take advantage of the new Textbook and Technology Grant. The added funding for the Youth Science Foundation Canada and Let’s Talk Science will be a significant aid in promoting the engineering profession as an attractive career destination for many young people.

OSPE is pleased that the Ontario government continues to respond to the growing need for public infrastructure renewal. ReNew Ontario, MoveOntario and subsequent infrastructure initiatives will have a positive impact on employment and the economy as a whole, in part, by offering engineers the resources to design and build sustainable bridges, roads, sewers and efficient public transit systems.

Adding to these resources, the new corporate income tax exemption for companies that promote new technologies and the Ontario Innovation Tax Credit will grant engineering researchers increased opportunities to improve the quality of life for Ontarians through

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the introduction of these new technologies into the marketplace. Particularly, the government’s additional financial support for bio-fuel research at the University of Western Ontario will enable engineers to further benefit from these tax incentives.

OSPE is very pleased with many of the government’s investments; however, we continue to encourage the government to develop more funding initiatives for climate change adaptation that can help mitigate society’s impact on the environment. Facilitating the use of alternate energy sources without jeopardizing Ontario’s energy supply and more emphasis on energy from waste solutions can contribute greatly to the health and welfare of citizens and the provincial economy. OSPE is holding an important climate change event on October 16, 2008, in which engineers’ contributions and solutions in climate change mitigation and adaptation will be showcased.

We thank you for taking into consideration our recommendations during the pre-budget consultations and incorporating many of OSPE’s suggestions. We welcome the opportunity to participate again in 2009.

Yours truly,

Steven Rose, P.Eng. Angela Shama, P.Eng. Vice Chair Chief Executive Officer 416-223-9961 ext. 223 [email protected]

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April 24, 2008

The Honourable Jim Watson Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Office of the Minister 777 Bay Street, 17th Floor Toronto, ON M5G 2E5

Dear Minister Watson,

Re: Confirmation of OSPE Representation on the Ministry’s Building Advisory Council

I am writing in response to your letter dated March 5, 2008 regarding Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) representation on the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing’s Building Advisory Council. This letter is to confirm that Mr. Daniel J. Young, P.Eng. is pleased to continue as Co-Chair of the Building Advisory Council.

Thank you for considering OSPE in the Ministry’s building code consultation process.

Sincerely,

Michael Monette, MBA, EDP, P.Eng. OSPE President and Chair

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Mr. Kim Allen, P.Eng. CEO/Registrar Professional Engineers Ontario 1000-25 Sheppard Avenue West Toronto, ON M2N 6S9

Dear Mr. Allen,

Re: Continuing Competency Assurance

The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) welcomes Professional Engineers Ontario’s (PEO) initiative to develop approaches for ensuring continued competency among professional engineers. On behalf of OSPE and members of the OSPE P.Eng. Task Force, I am pleased to provide comments on the Report on Continuing Competency Assurance.

OSPE is supportive of PEO’s proposal to adopt a structured mandatory continuing competency requirement as a means of assuring engineers remain current on new developments within their field of practice. This can be achieved by a number of approaches not addressed in the report. First, OSPE encourages PEO to include business management aspects in addition to technical knowledge, as an area for continuing education and demonstrated continued competency. Management skill advancement should be supported for the many engineers whose work combines technical expertise as well as business and management practices related to public safety concerns.

Second, OSPE has been a long-standing proponent of specialty designations. Therefore, we wish to reiterate the benefits of this system through the implementation of education that would be required for engineers to achieve a designated specialization and then a continuing competency component that would be periodically renewed. Specialty designations, as now recognized in other jurisdictions, could be used as a model for this system. However, a distinction between continuing education requirements to maintain a license and requirements to obtain and maintain specialty license continuity should be developed, in part, by having specialty license requirements that are more stringent than those required for maintaining the general license.

Finally, the various categories of professional development activities suggested by PEO offer the flexibility for engineers to attain the continuing education requirements necessary to sustain their license. OSPE also recommends that certain provisions be included that will: 1) Allow the acquisition of continuing education credits to extend for a certain time-limited period (say, up to between 1 - 2 years before the license is withheld).

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2) Permit exemptions for individuals assigned to jurisdictions outside of Ontario for an extended period of time, since such assignments may create difficulties complying with the requirements for a specified number of continuing education credits.

As the advocacy and member benefits organization for engineers in Ontario, OSPE can provide the appropriate professional development courses to aid engineers in the attainment of continuing education credits required for licensing. We would be pleased to collaborate with PEO on the development of such courses. OSPE appreciates the opportunity to comment on this important initiative and we look forward to collaborating with PEO on this and other future proposals.

Sincerely,

Angela Shama, P.Eng. Chief Executive Officer 416-223-9961 ext. 223 [email protected]

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May 16, 2008

Mr. David Harth Special Projects Officer Ministry of Environment Drinking Water Management Division 2 St. Clair Avenue W. Fl. 19 Toronto, ON M4V 1L5

via fax and e-mail

Dear Mr. Harth,

Re: EBR Registry 010-3218 Proposed new regulation for small drinking water systems under the Health Protection and Promotion Act.

On behalf of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers’ (OSPE) Safe Water Task Force, I am pleased to respond to the Ministry of Environment’s (MOE) request for comments regarding amendments to regulations made under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002.

OSPE is the advocacy and member services body representing over 70,000 professional engineers in Ontario, and as such we wish to emphasize engineers’ important role and responsibility in safeguarding the public through the proper design and implementation of small drinking water systems. Therefore, we raise some concerns regarding the proposed transfer of responsibility of drinking water systems from the MOE to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MHLTC).

At this time, approximately 18,000 small drinking water systems are being regulated by the MOE through their ministry drinking water inspectors and ministry professional engineers. However, once these systems are transferred to the MHLTC, public health inspectors will regulate risk assessments that may include: • Determining the safety and structural integrity of wells • Determining whether the treatment works equipment provided is adequate for ground water source or surface water source.

Currently, if a small drinking water system owner wanted to either “fragment” their system or wanted a “regulatory relief”, the existing Safe Drinking Water Act, associated regulations O.Reg 252/05 and the MOE Guide provide direction and steps as to how it could be done. The stipulated steps include a written report prepared by a professional engineer. Based on the recommendations provided by the professional engineer, the MOE Director would decide whether or not to grant regulatory relief /consent to fragment the drinking water system.

Whereas there are no provisions either in the Health Protection and Promotion Act or in the associated proposed regulations, addressing either “fragmentation” or regulatory relief. This would imply that a public health inspector would make that determination. We recommend that MHLTC and MOE address this gap to ensure public health is protected.

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Ultimately, it is essential that the transfer of responsibility from the relevant ministries results in the retention of professional engineers on staff to ensure proper equipment design, installation, and maintenance of drinking water systems.

Thank you for providing the opportunity to comment on these proposed amendments. If you have any questions related to this submission or require further input, please do not hesitate to contact Gina van den Burg, Manager, Policy & Recruitment at 416-223-9961 ext. 237 or [email protected].

Sincerely,

Angela Shama, P.Eng. Chief Executive Officer 416-223-9961 ext. 223 [email protected]

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Mr. Adam Zabrodski Vice-President Academic Engineering Society of Queen’s University Clark Hall, Queen’s University Kingston, ON K7L 3N6

Dear Mr. Zabrodski,

Re: Faculty of Applied Science Funding Reductions

I am writing in response to your letter dated November 1, 2007 regarding the issue of declining funding within the Faculty of Applied Science at Queen’s University. Thank you for bringing this matter to the Ontario Society of Professional Engineer’s (OSPE) attention. This problem was raised at OSPE’s Board of Director’s meeting on February 28, 2008 to determine whether the advocacy organization would pursue further action.

I am pleased to inform you that OSPE will be exploring this matter in greater detail and following the conclusion of its study, the findings will be presented to the OSPE Board for additional direction (i.e. advocacy). OSPE will keep you apprised of its developments and results on this issue.

We will be collaborating with the Ontario Council of Deans of Engineering (CODE) and other engineering faculties on this initiative. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Gina van den Burg, Manager, Policy & Recruitment at 416-223-9961 ext. 237 or [email protected].

Sincerely,

Angela Shama, P.Eng. Chief Executive Officer 416-223-9961 ext. 223 [email protected]

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June 12, 2008

The Honourable Jim Prentice Minister of Industry 235 Queen Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0H5

Dear Minister Prentice,

Re: Federal Government intervention on RADARSAT-2 sale

The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) was pleased to learn of the federal government’s recent decision to refuse the sale of one of Canada’s leading space companies, McDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) Corporation, to Alliant Techsystems Inc. in the United States.

As the advocacy and member services organization for Ontario’s 70,000 professional engineers, OSPE appreciates the government’s support to protect Canadian engineering technology and innovation from foreign ownership. This decision illustrates the federal government’s commitment to advancing Canadian engineering research and innovation, while raising awareness of the value and importance of engineers as principal developers of space technology. OSPE encourages the national government to resume funding for the next generation of RADARSAT-2 to help guarantee the sustainability of this beneficial program.

Sincerely,

Michael Monette, P.Eng., MBA, EDP President & Chair

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June 18, 2008

Ms. Julie Schroeder Manager, Water Standards Ministry of the Environment Environmental Sciences and Standards Division Standards Development Branch 40 St. Clair Avenue West Floor 7th Toronto, ON M4V 1M2

Via Fax & E-mail

Dear Ms. Schroeder,

Re: EBR 010-0547 & 010-0548

On behalf of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE), I am pleased to support the Ministry of Environment’s Draft Design Guidelines for Sewage Works and the Draft Design Guidelines for Drinking Water Systems.

As the advocacy and member services organization for Ontario’s 70,000 professional engineers, OSPE values the Ministry’s extensive efforts to consult with professional engineers on the proposed Guidelines. This endeavor recognizes the important role engineers have in ensuring that standards are maintained and public safety is paramount. The Draft Guidelines have also taken into consideration that the terms used are consistent with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) Guideline – Engineering Services to Municipalities (1998).

OSPE welcomes this opportunity to participate in this consultation process and appreciates the Ministry’s invitation to involve professional engineers in the policy- making process. We look forward to contributing to other Ministry proposals in the future.

Sincerely,

Angela Shama, P.Eng. Chief Executive Officer 416-223-9961 ext. 223 [email protected]

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Mr. David Lindsay Deputy Minister Ministry of Natural Resources Whitney Block, 6th Flr 99 Wellesley St W Toronto ON M7A1W3

Dear Mr. Lindsay,

Re: Internationally-trained Engineers Internship Program

On May 15, 2008 representatives from the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) met with the Honourable Donna Cansfield to discuss OSPE’s role in supporting the engineering profession and we developed several ideas on which to work collaboratively. In particular, we discussed an opportunity for an internationally-trained engineering internship program for the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) and Minister Cansfield suggested we contact you directly to discuss the concept.

This initiative can aid the Ministry through a period of increased competition for qualified engineers as the aging workforce is expected to result in a loss of a significant portion of the engineering labour market in the government generally, and the MNR specifically. The success of a similar internship program for recent university graduates under Minister Cansfield’s previous portfolio as Minister of Transportation is a positive indicator of the potential success of an ITE internship program under the Ministry of Natural Resources. We are writing to request a meeting to address the issue.

As the advocacy and member services organization for Ontario’s 70,000 professional engineers, OSPE is committed to assisting (ITEs) in becoming licensed engineers and to utilize the skills they bring to Ontario as new Canadians. Additionally, the concept of an internship program that would aid ITEs in obtaining their one-year Canadian experience, as required under the Regulation 941 of the Professional Engineers Act and would be a significant benefit and value to one of Ontario’s largest professional immigrant groups. OSPE would be pleased to work together with you on this project. We look forward to hearing from you on moving this initiative ahead.

Sincerely,

Angela Shama, P.Eng. Chief Executive Officer 416-223-9961 ext. 223 [email protected]

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June 23, 2008

The Honourable Ted McMeekin, MPP Minister of Government and Consumer Services 299 Dundas St E, PO Box 1240 Waterdown, ON L0R 2H0

Dear Minister McMeekin,

Re:U National labour market survey and OSPE accountability

I am writing to you on behalf of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) to thank you for meeting with Political Action Network representatives, Matthew McPeake and Domenic th Mattina on May 16P ,P 2008. We appreciate the opportunity to speak to you regarding issues that are important to engineers in Ontario and we are pleased to provide a response to your inquiries from the meeting.

Ontario-basedU Labour Market Study In response to your inquiry regarding the National Engineering Labour Market study conducted in collaboration with Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) and affiliated engineering stakeholders, the survey is a nationwide study that concentrates on broad labour market trends in Canada as a whole. The benefits of developing an Ontario-based study include providing the provincial government with data on the specific engineering labour market needs in Ontario and offering internationally-trained engineers with preliminary information on the market before deciding to immigrate to Canada and settle in certain areas of the province. Ontario is the recipient of one of the largest professional immigrant groups in Canada. The specific Ontario-based study is critical to understanding intra-provincial dynamics in the labour market.

MinistryU Responsible for Professional Engineers OSPE, as an advocacy and member services organization, does not respond to a particular Ministry. However, OSPE does collaborate with various ministries when issues of engineering concern arise. The practice of regulating professional engineers falls under the responsibility of Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) who work closely with the Attorney General's office, which is the Ministry accountable for the legislation governing professional engineers.

I trust this information is helpful in clarifying your points of interest. OSPE and its members look forward to continuing to discuss with you matters of importance to engineers. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

Michael Monette, MBA, EDP, P.Eng. President & Chair cc. The Hon. Ted McMeekin. Ministry of Government and Consumer Services, 4320 - 99 Wellesley St W, 4th Flr, Whitney Block, Toronto ON M7A 1W3

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June 23, 2008

Honourable Donna Cansfield Minister of Natural Resources Whitney Block, 6th Flr 99 Wellesley St W Toronto ON M7A1W3

Dear Minister Cansfield,

Re: Meeting held with OSPE – May 15, 2008

I am writing to thank you for meeting with the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) on May 15, 2008. We were very pleased that a number of opportunities were discussed which we believe are mutually beneficial for both OSPE and the Ministry of Natural Resources.

We were especially pleased with your response to two of OSPE’s events this autumn: the Queen’s Park Reception on November 4th and OSPE’s Climate Change Symposium on October 16th. Accordingly, we have confirmed your sponsorship of OSPE’s Queen’s Park Reception with your staff, and have included your attendance at the Climate Change event in our program. We would be pleased to receive confirmation of your availability to bring greetings at our Climate Change Symposium to finalize arrangements.

Additionally, in support of the future need for engineers as attrition and retirements impact supply, we welcome the opportunity for an internationally-trained engineers internship program to be established through the Ministry of Natural Resources, and we have contacted Mr. David Lindsay, Deputy Minister, to begin collaborating on this initiative. In relation to Ontario’s labour market needs, we will be in contact with the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade to discuss their prospective involvement in the construction of an Ontario-based labour market study on the future market needs for professional engineers.

In our meeting we also expressed interest in assisting your Ministry’s undertakings to promote engineering efforts to control flood risks in Ontario (Peterborough) and among First Nations youth by highlighting engineering successes in First Nations communities. We appreciate your interest in many of the issues that affect the engineering profession and we look forward to continuing to work with you and your Ministry.

Yours truly,

Michael Monette, EDP, MBA, P.Eng. President and Chair cc. Angela Shama, P.Eng., OSPE Chief Executive Officer

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June 24, 2008

Mr. J. David Adams, P.Eng., M.B.A. President Professional Engineers Ontario 25 Sheppard Avenue West, Suite 1000 Toronto ON M2N 6S9

Dear Dave,

Further to my letter of May 16, 2008, I’m pleased to provide you with this brief update highlighting some of the discussions from the most recent OSPE board meeting and OSPE activities since January 1, 2008. As I reviewed your council package for the upcoming PEO council meeting I noted with interest some of the similarities and would like to once again offer our assistance as both PEO and OSPE continue to operate in a cooperative manner in the interest of serving the engineers and public of Ontario.

As OSPE’s primary raison d'être is advocacy, OSPE continues to remain focused and steadfast in this area. Through a combination of heightened public and government relations activities – including meetings with government officials, contributed articles, educational outreach programs, a focus on youth and internationally trained engineers, and targeted sponsorship – we have helped to increase the awareness and prominence of Ontario’s engineers and engineering, plus relevant issues, to the public, governments and business.

We are active and vocal in supporting the engineering community in areas of labour-force balance and jobs for engineers in Ontario, support for internationally trained engineers, and driving public policy towards creating a vital and thriving engineering driven economy in Ontario for the benefit of society, and of course, our membership.

OSPE recently celebrated 2 years of its Political Action Network (PAN) and now has over 130 volunteers in 84 provincial ridings. Through the PAN we have conducted over 90 meetings with cabinet ministers, parliamentary assistants and opposition critics in Ontario.

Additionally, OSPE board members and senior staff continue to take a proactive approach in all areas of our operations and we are now well positioned for further growth and innovation.

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I have taken the liberty of attaching some details about our administrative structure and accomplishments to this letter. These are also reflected as regular updates on our website at www.ospe.on.ca. We will adjust our mission statement as follows:

The Voice of Ontario’s Engineers

OSPE promotes and supports excellence in all aspects of engineering by:

• Enhancing the professional recognition of Ontario’s engineers by advocating to governments and employers. • Increasing the public profile of Ontario’s engineers by initiating proactive communications programs. • Advancing the economic interests of Ontario’s engineers by offering exemplary continuing education, career advancement and affinity programs.

Additionally, our board has approved the final adjustments to our organizational structure to be implemented by our CEO, Angela Shama. As per the attached more detailed outline of our organizational structure, of significant note is our consolidation of all public policy, government relations, and outreach activities within the Centre of Engineering Excellence. With an annual operating budget of over $500,000 and under the leadership of its current Executive Director, Edwina McGroddy, our Centre will continue to expand on the many accomplishments noted in the attachments to this letter. In addition to our ongoing activities, we would be pleased to consider additional service agreements with PEO on all public policy, advocacy and outreach matters. In particular, we are ready to support your goal to address the insurance requirements of engineers. As the services provider to engineers, OSPE is already positioned to provide both primary and secondary insurance programs. Again, we would like to engage in dialogue on this to ensure that PEO is taking full advantage of OSPE capabilities.

Dave, OSPE remains committed to being the Voice of Ontario’s engineers, and to ensuring that this voice is heard. We look forward to working with PEO as we expand on our advocacy and public outreach initiatives and I look forward to discussing future opportunities with you in more detail. Additionally, we will be pleased to invite all PEO councillors to participate in our Climate Change Symposium on October 16, 2008 and the MPP reception on November 4, 2008.

Regards,

Michael Monette, P.Eng., MBA, EDP President & Chair

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APPENDIX A

OSPE – Promoting and Supporting Excellence in Engineering

Functional Administrative Departments

Administration Services Centre of Engineering Excellence Val Mueller Sonya Agnew Edwina McGroddy Kamilla Molnar

- Board - Marketing - Public Policy - Governance - Public Development - Events Relations/Media - Government - IT/Technology - Website Relations - Admissions - Resource Library - Outreach - General Office - Publications - Symposia, - Member Benefit Conferences Programs - Career - Finance Advancement - Member Renewals - Continuing Education - Volunteer Management

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Administration

Manager, Val Mueller

A. Board/Governance - Support organization and management of board meetings - Manage nomination and election process

B. Events - OPEA - Golf Tournament - AGM

C. IT/ Technology - Member Database - Office hardware/software support

D. Admissions - Member applications review

E. General Office - HR Support - Office administration - Reception

Services

Director, Marketing & Communications, Sonya Agnew

Manager, Financial Services, Kamilla Molnar

A. Marketing (Sonya Agnew) - Advertising programs (print ads, radio commercials) - Support marketing of National Engineering Week activities - Advertising and sponsorship sales services – events, Engineering Dimensions, PEO

B. Public Relations/Media (Sonya Agnew) - Contributed Articles - News releases - Events Broadcast - Media Management

C. Website/Resource Library (Sonya Agnew) - Redesign and update website as needed - Develop and maintain online member resource library

D. Publications (Sonya Agnew) - Member newsletters and “magazine”

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- Globe & Mail inserts - Email communiqués

E. Member Benefit Programs (Sonya Agnew) - Manage affinity programs and other member savings services

F. Financial Services (Kamilla Molnar) - Manage all association financial services - Manage member renewal process

Centre of Engineering Excellence

Executive Director, Edwina McGroddy

A. Policy Development (Manager, Gina Van den Burg) - Public Policy Development – Labour Market, Waste Management Climate Change, Energy, Research & Innovation, Infrastructure and others as relevant - Current issues committees and task groups - Technical papers development

B. Government Relations (Manager, Gina Van den Burg) - Advocacy with government - Political Action Network (PAN) - Annual MPP reception (November 4, 2008)

C. Symposia, Conferences (Edwina McGroddy) - Climate Change Symposium (October 16, 2008) - Think Tank session (Fall 2008)

D. Outreach (Managers, Gina Van den Burg and Lee Weissling) - University student, faculty and program partnerships - PAN volunteer training program on public policy - Employer communication programs - Community outreach and programs for ITE’s - Member recruitment activities

E. Career Advancement (Manager, Lee Weissling) - Job Board for all levels of engineers, including students - Career advice services, resume assistance

F. Continuing Education (Manager, Lee Weissling) - Supporting path to licensure - Certificate and stand alone programs/courses for P.Eng.’s, EIT’s, ITE’s, students and graduate engineers

G. Volunteer Management (Edwina McGroddy) - Recruitment and training of volunteers

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APPENDIX B

Summary of PAN meetings since January 1, 2008

MPP NAME CONSTITUENCY NAME POLICIES DISCUSSED

2008 2008 2008

Yasir Naqvi Ottawa Centre QBS, Labour Imbalance

Labour Imbalance, Research & David Zimmer Willowdale Innovation

Hon. Madeleine Meilleur Ottawa—Vanier Labour Imbalance, Safe Water

Research & Innovation, Solid Waste Hon. David Caplan Don Valley East Management

Safe Water, Solid Waste Hon. Donna Cansfield Etobicoke-Centre Management

Peter Shurman Thornhill Labour Imbalance, Safe Water

Solid Waste Management, Research Peter Tabuns Toronto—Danforth & Innovation

Hon. Kathleen Wynne Don Valley West Safe Water, Labour Imbalance

Christine Elliott Whitby—Oshawa Labour Imbalance, QBS

Hon. Harinder Takhar Mississauga—Erindale Labour Imbalance, QBS

Andrea Horwath Hamilton Centre Solid Waste, QBS

Laurel Broten Etobicoke-Lakeshore Safe Water, Solid Waste

Reza Moridi Richmond Hill Safe water, Energy

John Yakabuski Energy, QBS Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke

Stormont-Dundas-South Jim Brownell Safe Water, Solid Waste Glengarry

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Ted Arnott Wellington—Halton Hills Labour Imbalance, QBS

Energy, Solid Waste, Research & Bob Delaney Mississauga Streetville Innovation

Hon. Michael Bryant St. Paul’s Safe Water, Labour Imbalance

Labour Imbalance, Research & Khalil Ramal London—Fanshawe Innovation

Ernie Hardeman Oxford Safe Water, QBS

Monte Kwinter York Centre QBS, Research & Innovation

Vic Dhillon Brampton West Labour Imbalance, QBS

Hon. Michael Chan Markham—Unionville Labour Imbalance, QBS

Mike Colle Eglinton—Lawrence Safe Water, Research & Innovation

Sylvia Jones Dufferin-Caledon Labour Imbalance, Safe Water

Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough- Hon. Ted McMeekin QBS, Labour Imbalance Westdale

Safe water, energy & solid waste John Gerretsen Kingston & Islands management

Solid Waste Management, Energy, Phil McNeely Ottawa — Orleans Infrastructure

QBS, safe water, research& Norm Miller Parry Sound—Muskoka innovation

Leona Dombrowsky Prince Edward—Hastings Solid waste, safe water

Julia Munro York — Simcoe Labour imbalance, safe water

Labour imbalance, Research & Steve Peters Elgin—Middlesex—London Innovation, safe water

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Safe Water, Solid Waste Wayne Arthurs Pickering—Scarborough East Management

Peter Fonseca Mississauga East—Cooksville Safe Water, Solid Waste

Joe Dickson Ajax—Pickering Solid waste management, safe water

Research & innovation and Kevin Flynn Oakville Infrastructure

Summary of additional Government meetings since January 1, 2008

Hon. David Caplan (Jan 24) Hon. Gerry Philips (Feb 21 and May 14 fundraiser) Hon. David Crombie (March 5) Ryerson University Hon. George Smitherman (March 31 fundraiser) Hon. John Gerresten (April 2 fundraiser) Hon. Michael Bryant (April 2 fundraiser) Hon. Jim Bradley (April 16 fundraiser) Hon. Chris Bentley (April 24 fundraiser) Stephen Lewis (April 29 NDP fundraiser) Hon. John Wilkinson (March 6 ONEIA event, April 30 fundraiser and June 5 Chamber of Commerce round table) Hon. Donna Cansfield (May 14)

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APPENDIX C

Summary of submissions since January 1, 2008

June 18, 2008 - Ministry of Environment’s Draft Design Guidelines for Sewage Works and the Draft Design Guidelines for Drinking Water Systems

June 17, 2008 - OSPE reacts to Federal Government intervention on RADARSAT-2 sale

May 16, 2008 - Response to proposed New Regulations for Small Drinking Water Systems Under the Health Protection and Promotion Act - Mr. David Harth, Special Projects Officer: Ministry of Environment, Drinking Water Management Division - Vidya Anderson, Policy Analyst: Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Public Health Division, Environmental Health Branch

May 5, 2008 - OSPE comments on the Report on Continuing Competency Assurance

April 17, 2008 - OSPE Response to the 2008 Provincial Budget

April 14, 2008 - Conclusion of Ontario’s Brownfields Regulation 153/04

April 4, 2008 - OSPE submits comments on Ontario’s Drinking Water Quality Standard for Tritium

Feb. 24, 2008 - OSPE responds to proposed amendments to Ontario Regulation 153/04 relating to the Brownfields Statute Law Amendment Act, 2001

Feb. 15, 2008 - Pre-Budget Submission to Minister of Finance and Chair of Treasury Board

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APPENDIX D

OSPE Committees and members

Current Volunteers List - OSPE - 2008

Committee and Contact Names Mandate

2008 - 2009 Nominations Committee To draft procedures and rules for nominations for Steven Rose, P.Eng. the OSPE election. To prepare a slate of candidates for Board approval.

Energy & Infrastructure Strategy Committee

Chris Cragg, M.A.Sc., MBA, P.Eng. (Chair) Michael Bilaniuk, P.Eng. Peter DeVita, P.Eng. John Schindler, P.Eng. Paul Martin, P.Eng. Michael Monette, MBA, EDP, P.Eng. Paul Acchione, P.Eng.

Audit & Investments Committee

John Schindler, P.Eng. The Audit and Investments Committee is a standing Alourdes Sully, P.Eng. committee of the Board that makes recommendations on Valerie Davidson, P.Eng. polices affecting the Society's investments and oversees the audit of its annual financial statements.

Chapter Liaison Committee The Chapter Liaison Committee was developed to advance Edward Poon, P.Eng. (Chair) and foster effective collaboration between OSPE and the Alourdes Sully, P.Eng. PEO Chapters. The committee aims to develop stronger Nick Colucci, P.Eng. relationships between OSPE and PEO Chapters through Santosh Gupta, P.Eng. increased communications and co-promotion of events John Clayton, P.Eng. and programs.

Climate Change Committee The Climate Change Committee advocates on behalf of Nadine Miller, P.Eng. (Chair) engineers and the engineering profession. The committee Michael Monette, MBA, EDP, P.Eng. is currently focusing on the preparation of a one-day Chris Cragg, P.Eng. climate change symposium highlighting the contribution of Peter Nimmrichter, P.Eng. engineers and engineering technology in the application of solutions to mitigate green house gas emissions and to adapt to unavoidable climate change effects. CODE

Annette Bergeron, MBA, P.Eng.

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Complaints & Discipline Process Task Force

Chris Cragg, M.A.Sc., MBA, P.Eng. (Chair) Bill DeAngelis, P.Eng. OSPE's Complaints and Discipline Process Task Force William Goodings, P.Eng. works to advocate changes to PEO's existing complaints Paul Harris, P.Eng. and discipline process with the goal of identifying a mechanism or process by which OSPE can assist individual members when a complaint is lodged against them.

CSPE Board

The Canadian Society of Professional Engineers Board of Anthony Bonney, P.Eng. Directors meet annually to review the Financial Statements Jennifer Moylan, P.Eng. and to elect and install Directors and Officers. Currently Robert Goodings, P.Eng. there are three directors on the Board.

Employer Compensation Survey Advisory Committee

Daniel J. Young, P.Eng. (Chair) The Employer Compensation Survey Advisory Committee Stephen Jack, P.Eng. provides important market-based information on the value of Sherry Knights engineering services and employment practices that impact Greta Getty the profession. The committee oversees the administration Dale Ohirko of the Society's annual survey of employers regarding Carolyn Philps compensation, benefits and working conditions of Jennifer Chorney engineers in Ontario.

Executive Committee

Michael Monette, MBA, P.Eng., EDP (Chair) The purpose of the Executive Committee is to act as an Daniel J. Young, P.Eng. operational advisory committee to the Chief Executive Annette Bergeron, MBA, P.Eng. Officer. It is not the purpose of the committee to set policy. Steven Rose, P.Eng. Nadine Miller, P.Eng. John Schindler, P.Eng.

Fee Schedule Committee

Daniel J. Young, P.Eng. (Chair) The Fee Schedule Committee is responsible for producing Joe Grossi, P.Eng. a guide to aid in the adequate compensation of professional Stephen Jack, P.Eng. engineering service practices and assist in maintaining Garry Leveck, P.Eng. competitive salaries for professional engineers. The first Russ Perrie, P.Eng. edition was published in December 2006. Steven Rose, P.Eng. Albert Schepers, P.Eng. Ron Standish, P.Eng. Ian Williams, P.Eng.

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Finance Committee

John Schindler, P.Eng. (Chair) The purpose of the Finance Committee is primarily to William Goodings, P.Eng. monitor the financial status of the Society on a regular basis. James Maltby, P.Eng.

Foundation for Education The Foundation for Education provides scholarships to Stephen Jack, P.Eng. encourage students to pursue careers in the engineering Catherine Karakatsanis, M.E.Sc., P.Eng. profession. The Foundation also includes the Professional Engineers Benevolent Fund.

Hamilton Halton Engineering Week Committee

Bob McMurray, P.Eng. (Chair) The Hamilton Halton Engineering Week Committee Ian Shaw, P.Eng. organized an annual luncheon with is marked by the Gregg Cooke, P.Eng. presentation of the Hamilton-Halton Engineer of the Year Frank Lasowski, P.Eng. Award, recognizing a local engineer for their contribution Scott Llewellyn, P.Eng. to the engineering profession and community. Lynn McNeil Gary Moore, P.Eng. Ed Morganti, P.Eng. Ron Schekenberger, P.Eng.

Human Resources Committee

Michael Monette, MBA, P.Eng., EDP (Chair) The purpose of the Human Resources Committee is to Bill Goodings, P.Eng. provide oversight to the Society's compensation structure John Schindler, P.Eng. and philosophy.

Joint Relations Committee The purpose of the Committee is to build relationships Michael Monette, MBA, P.Eng., EDP between the leaders of PEO and OSPE, to facilitate the Steven Rose, P.Eng exchange of information between the two organizations, Daniel J. Young, P.Eng. to identify issues and facilitate cooperation between the two organizations in areas of mutual interest/concern and to provide a forum for the discussion and informal resolution of potential areas of conflict between the two organizations.

Land Drainage Committee The Land Drainage Committee monitors the issue of land John Spriet, P.Eng.(Chair) drainage in Ontario and works to offer advice for land Jeff Dickson, P.Eng. drainage solutions to government and stakeholders. The Tim Oliver, P.Eng. prime objective of the committee is to improve the Ray Dobbin, P.Eng. practice of drainage engineering under the Drainage Act of Bill Dietrich, P.Eng. Ontario. The committee is comprised of engineer Chris Allen, P.Eng. representatives from various areas related to land drainage.

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Membership Advisory Committee

Michael Monette, MBA, P.Eng., EDP (Chair) The Membership Advisory Committee works to identify Daniel Couture, P.Eng. needs and provide programming that promotes the interest Michael Santaluce, MBA, PMP, P.Eng. of OSPE's members. The committee provides input and Nadine Miller, P.Eng. advice on the development and implementation of Clare Morris, P.Eng. recruitment, renewal and retention programs, student Ed Poon, P.Eng. membership programs, services for members, and value- Alourdes Sully, P.Eng. added affinity programs. Daniel J. Young, P.Eng. William Goodings. P.Eng.

National Engineering Week Ontario Steering Committe The National Engineering Week Ontario Steering Committee Derek Pinder, P.Eng. provides support for activities organized in Ontario and Robert Hughes, P.Eng. participates in planning at the national level.

Ontario Building Code Working Group

Daniel J. Young, P.Eng. (Chair) The Ontario Building Code Working Group is responsible Rocky Cermina, P.Eng. for analyzing the requirements of the regulations made Demir Delen, P.Eng. under Bill 124 as they relate to engineers and engineering.

OSPE Ontario Professional Engineers Awards Committee

Steven Rose, P.Eng. (Chair) The purpose of the committee is to assist with the Daniel Couture, P.Eng. organization of the Ontario Professional Engineers Awards. Valerie Davidson, P.Eng. Ross Gillett, P.Eng. Catherine Karakatsanis, M.E.Sc., P.Eng. Ray Linseman, P.Eng. John Lipsett, P.Eng.

P.Eng. Working Group

Chris Cragg, M.A.Sc., MBA, P.Eng. (Chair) The P.Eng. Working Group has the mandate to formulate Proposals and respond to requests from PEO for feedback Paul Acchione, P.Eng. on potential regulation or Act changes. Peter DeVita, M.A.Sc., MBA, P.Eng. Paul Martin, P.Eng. Nick Colucci, P.Eng.

PEO Awards Committee The Professional Engineers Awards Committee is a special committee of Council whose mandate is to manage, Daniel Couture, P.Eng. promote and monitor the Associations’ Professional Catherine Karakatsanis, M.E.Sc., P.Eng. Engineers awards program including external awards.

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Research and Innovation Committee

Annette Bergeron, MBA, P.Eng. (Chair) The Research and Innovation Committee encourages John Schindler, P.Eng. government to increase public funding for the commercial- Steven Rose, P. Eng. ization of engineering research, particularly among the Nancy Hill, P.Eng. private sector and to propose solutions for stimulating William Goodings. P.Eng. engineering innovation.

Safe Water Task Force

Andre Proulx, P.Eng. (Chair) The Safe Water Task Force was struck in 2000 in response Steve Burns, P.Eng. to the tragic events of Walkerton. The Task Force Ken Campbell, P.Eng. continues to monitor developments in the area of safe water Catherine Jefferson and develops policy recommendations for approval by the Ranee Mahalingham, P.Eng. Board as required. John St. Marseille, P.Eng.

Strategic Plan 2008-2011 Committee

Michael Monette, MBA, P.Eng., EDP (Chair) Steven Rose, P.Eng. John Schindler, P.Eng. Danny Young, P.Eng. Derek Pinder, P.Eng. James Maltby, P.Eng.

WEAC

Sue Eastwood, P.Eng. (Chair) The Women Engineering Advisory Committee (WEAC) was Faaiza Ali formed by PEO to determine ways of improving the Valerie Davidson, P.Eng. participation rate of women in the engineering profession. Alourdes Sully, P.Eng. In the spring of 2003, WEAC moved from PEO to OSPE. Vera Straka, P.Eng. Throughout the year, WEAC participates in events and Sherry Draisey, P.Eng. initiatives of interest to Ontario engineers, with the Lisa Anderson, P.Eng. particular goal of developing a more balanced and inclusive Marta Ecsedi, P.Eng. engineering profession. Krystal Godri Nancy Hill, P.Eng. Jennie Parvatam, P.Eng. Deborah Tihanyi Yasmin Valani, P.Eng.

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June 25, 2008

The Honourable Michael Chan 450 Alden Rd., Unit 5 Markham ON L3R 5H4

Dear Minister Chan,

Re: Provincial Labour Market Study and Procurement of Engineering Services

On behalf of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE), I wish to thank you for meeting with OSPE’s Policy Advocates, Ajai Varma and AbduRazaq Haruna on Friday, May 9, 2008 to discuss the current engineering labour market and the concept of a qualifications-based selection pilot study intended to demonstrate the merits of a procurement practice that values quality of service over cost.

Although a labour market study on the supply of professional engineers in the province is valuable for identifying settlement trends for one of Ontario’s largest immigrant groups, it is also critical that the federal and provincial governments consult, at least annually, about desired numbers of immigrants with an engineering background and appropriate information dissemination to potential newcomers about job demand demographics prior to their arrival. Immigration is a concurrent power and as such, immigration policy does not reside solely with the federal government. Because immigration policy falls under section 95 of the Constitution Act, 1982, it is a shared jurisdiction between the federal and provincial governments as demonstrated by the Canada-Quebec Accord that was established to give Quebec the unique responsibility for the selection of immigrants destined to that province. Therefore, a labour market study for engineers and/or in combination with other professions would be consistent with the Ontario government’s commitment to aid internationally-trained professionals, such as engineers, find employment within their profession.

On the issue of qualifications-based selection, OSPE has maintained regular consultations with the Honourable David Caplan while he was Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal regarding the adoption of this procurement practice in his Ministry. As a result of the recent cabinet shuffle, OSPE will continue to discuss this policy proposal with incumbent Honourable George Smitherman at an upcoming introductory meeting.

I trust this information is helpful in clarifying your points of interest. OSPE and its members look forward to continuing to discuss with you matters of importance to engineers and their role in Ontario’s social and economic prosperity. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

Michael Monette, EDP, MBA, P.Eng. President and Chair

cc. Hon. Michael Chan, Minister of Citizenship & Immigration

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July 4, 2008

The Honourable George Smitherman Minister of Energy and Infrastructure 900 Bay St, Hearst Block, 4th Flr Toronto ON M7A 2E1

Dear Minister Smitherman,

Re: Qualifications-Based Selection in Alternative Finance Procurement

I am writing to you on behalf of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) to raise concern over the proposed ‘bundling’ of small to medium sized infrastructure projects so that they may be more accommodating to Alternate Finance Procurement (AFP).

As the advocacy and member services organization for Ontario’s 70,000 professional engineers, OSPE is the voice of engineering in Ontario. We support the economic interests of engineers and as such we are not in support of ‘bundling’ certain sized infrastructure projects as it will impede on the number of project opportunities available for smaller qualified engineering firms. A packaged approach would, in our view, result in one engineering firm dominating infrastructure projects in local economies thus restricting healthy competition. In addition, this single engineering firm may not possess all the necessary qualifications or expertise for all proposed projects included in the package. Ultimately, this will reduce the overall value and cost-savings that the Ministry is attempting to achieve.

OSPE supports an approach that takes into consideration qualifications-based selection because it emphasizes innovation, competitiveness, and long-term sustainability over short-term costs. Professional services emphasizing the price of engineering services may save the government a small percentage on the “up-front” design cost. However, a less than optimal design can lead to higher construction costs, increased change orders, and worse, higher operations and maintenance costs over the life of the asset. The potential for long-term savings can be accomplished by placing an emphasis on identifying the engineering teams with the best qualifications, skill, creativity, and experience to analyze the complete design options.

Qualifications-based selection (QBS) is an efficient and effective procurement alternative and is significant for maintaining competition and developing innovative and sustainable infrastructure designs. I would be pleased to meet with you to discuss this issue further as we continue to build our relationship with the Ontario government as partners in energy conservation and infrastructure renewal.

Sincerely yours,

Michael Monette, MBA, EDP, P.Eng. President and Chair cc. John Gamble, Consulting Engineers Ontario Sean O’Reilly, Ontario Architects Association

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August 1, 2008

Mr. Keith Willson, Manager Source Protection Approvals Ministry of the Environment Drinking Water Management Division Source Protection Programs Branch 2 St. Clair Avenue West. Toronto, ON M4V 1L5

Via e-mail and fax

Dear Mr. Willson,

Re: EBR 010-3866 Technical rules proposed under the Clean Water Act, 2006.

On behalf of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE), I am writing in response to the proposed technical rules applied under the Clean Water Act, 2006 currently under review by the Ministry of Environment. Following the drinking water consultations on July 15, 2008, OSPE would like to note three issues that require further consideration by the Ministry.

As the advocacy and member services organization for Ontario’s 70,000 professional engineers, OSPE wants to ensure that its members have the support they need to carry out their responsibilities. Accordingly, OSPE provides the following recommendations:

Definitions of Words and Expressions Used

First, relating the term “threats” to drinking water may cause some unintended interpretation. The term can be considered somewhat excessive for its use. OSPE recognizes that certain hazardous substances can enter the drinking water system and can be of potential risk to consumers; however, if the term is used in the public sphere it can cause significant alarm among the public and diminish the public trust in Ontario’s drinking water quality. Applying the term “threats” to low contamination rates would require significant public education to ensure consumers have an understanding of the minimal level of risk they would be exposed to and be reassured that there is little to no threat to their health. OSPE suggests the term “challenges” as an appropriate replacement for “threat”.

Harmonization

Second, the federal and provincial governments each work at a different level when developing drinking water standards. Ontario maintains various Source Protection

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Committees whose initiatives are not necessarily recognized by the federal government because the province does not have jurisdiction in certain areas. Subsequently, there exists a further communications disconnect with First Nations and the difficulties associated with coordinating vulnerable zones between the federal and provincial governments. OSPE recommends that these governments collaborate to establish mutually recognized vulnerable zones, accountability, and shared responsibilities in this area to enhance efficiency on drinking and waste water.

In addition, increased coordination between ministries would also be helpful as some ministries, such as the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Natural Resources, are disengaged with other ministries’ activities. Ministries must ensure a consistent, unified policy on issues like water conservation. For example, should water policy emphasize water harvesting or grey water use and how should that be coordinated with the Ontario building code?

One-Size Does Not Fit All

Third, the ministry must recognize the unique needs of the various Source Protection Committees (SPCs) across Ontario. Each one has different issues that require separate prescriptions. Some areas encounter more drought than others, while other areas experience greater risks of contamination than other areas. Addressing the potential difficulties that some (SPCs) may confront in each chapter of the report would be beneficial.

Finally, OSPE would be pleased to have the opportunity to comment in greater detail by encouraging the Ministry to extend the consultation period so that stakeholders are offered more occasions to participate in possible follow-up presentations and have sufficient time to evaluate the technical information. We wish to thank the Ministry for consulting with the engineering profession on this initiative.

Sincerely,

Angela Shama, P.Eng. Chief Executive Officer 416-223-9961 ext. 223 [email protected]

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October 6, 2008

Administrative Coordinator Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Immigration Branch Labour Market Integration Unit 400 University Avenue, 3rd Floor Toronto, ON M7A 2R9

Attn: Review Committee

This letter will serve to commit the support of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) to the proposed Bridging initiative of Skills for Change. OSPE hereby agrees to provide information sessions to the Bridging for Engineers Project as proposed in the submission to the Ministry.

OSPE and SfC enjoy a professional relationship where we collaborate in providing quality service to internationally-trained professionals. Attached is a memorandum which outlines more completely how OSPE and SfC intend to strengthen our collaboration as our respective projects mature. This collaboration serves to enhance our partnership and the ability of program participants to gain access to the workforce.

SfC has managed the delivery of different bridging programs such as Engineering Your Future (EYF), Career Transition (CT) and Trades win. OSPE supports the delivery of the proposed project that will attract engineers, technicians and technologists and move them toward employment in their chosen field.

Yours truly,

Angela Shama, P.Eng. Chief Executive Officer Ontario Society of Professional Engineers

cc. Jane Cullingworth, CEO, Skills for Change

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October 20, 2008

Mr. Ted Chudleigh, MPP (Halton) Unit 1 & 2- 120 Lakeshore Rd W Mississauga, ON, L5H 1E8

Dear Mr. Chudleigh,

RE: Air Emissions Data from Incineration Plants

We are writing you on behalf of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) to thank you for meeting with Political Action Network Policy Advocate, Mr. Alfonsius Ariawan on October 10th, 2008. We appreciate the opportunity to speak to you regarding issues important to engineers in Ontario, specifically solid waste management and climate change.

I appreciate your interest and support for our position on solid waste management. With respect to your request for air emission data, please find enclosed supplementary information on the subject. Regarding emissions at the Algonquin Power Incinerator in the Region of Peel, the plant is monitored continuously for carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), hydrochloric acid (HCl) and other particulate matter in order to adhere to the guidelines advised by the Ministry of the Environment (MOE). Similarly, eight additional chemicals are monitored annually according to the MOE’s A-7 Guideline, the “Combustion and Air Pollution Control Requirements for New Municipal Waste Incinerators”. This document has also been included for your perusal. Data on the emissions for each chemical as they relate to these A-7 limits are provided in Appendix A. Additionally, two graphical representations of mercury and dioxin levels are included in Appendix B.

I trust this information will be helpful. If you require additional information or would like to schedule a meeting to discuss other OSPE policy issues, please do not hesitate to contact Gina van den Burg at [email protected] or 416-223-9961 ext. 237.

Yours sincerely,

Angela Shama, P.Eng. OSPE CEO 416-223-9961 ext.223 [email protected]

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Page 67 Appendix A: Emissions Data for the Peel Algonquin Power Plant Relative to A7 MOE Emission Limits

A7 Emission Parameter/Chemicals Avg. 2006 Stack Test Data Limit Cadmium 14μg/Rm3 4.85 μg/Rm3 35% Lead 142 μg/Rm3 29.5 μg/Rm3 21% Mercury 20 μg/Rm3 5.75 μg/Rm3 29% Dioxins & Furans 80 pg TEQ/Rm3 6.41 pg/Rm3 8% Hydrochloric Acid (24 18 ppmv 14.3 ppmv 79% h avg) Sulphur Dioxide 830 μg/m3 @ POI 1.68 μg/m3@ POI <1% Nitrogen Oxides 110 ppmv 99 ppmv 90% 100 ppmv (facility Organic Matter 3.3 ppmv 6.6% of facility limit limit = 50 ppmv)

Source: David Wilson, P.Eng., Plant Manager of Algonquin Power

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Dioxins and Furans Historical Emissions 90.00 80.00 70.00 60.00 50.00 40.00 30.00 20.00 8.4 6.41 pg (TEQ)/Rm3 @11% O2 10.00 4.60 4.60 5.07 4.2 0.00 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Year Dioxins & Furans A7 Limit (pg TEQ/Rm3)

Source: David Wilson, P.Eng., Plant Manager of Algonquin Power

Mercury Historical Emissions

10 ug/Rm3 @11% O2 5

0 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Year

Source: David Wilson, P.Eng., Plant Manager of Algonquin Power

Page 69 From: Edwina McGroddy Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 2:28 PM To: '[email protected]' Subject: Board of Trade presentation: Ontario Society of Professional Engineers

Don Drummond Senior Vice President and Chief Economist TD Financial Group Via email to [email protected]

Dear Mr. Drummond,

I attended your presentation at the Board of Trade on Monday morning. Thank you for an interesting and enlightening talk. I always enjoy the perspective you bring whether in a panel presentation (of which I’ve attended a few) or otherwise (radio, TD website reports, etc)

I’m writing to follow up on a comment (invitation?) you made at the presentation. I believe you mentioned involvement in a panel, committee, or task force that is charged with addressing the question of what to ask for from the Federal finance minister. I believe you mentioned you are co- chairing this initiative with Janet Ecker.

On behalf of the Society of Professional Engineers of Ontario (OSPE) I’d like to ask for additional information to see if we can or should seek to play a role in ensuring the voice of Ontario’s engineers is heard in this project. OSPE is the member services and advocacy body for Ontario’s 70,000 professional engineers. The contribution of engineers in Ontario, whether as employees, employers, consultants or academics is estimated to be worth billions. OSPE is charged with promoting the professional and economic interests of engineers, and with the recent economic downturn, the need is great for us to advocate for recognition of the need for continued investment in infrastructure, energy, safe water supply, solid waste management, and investment in design research and innovation.

Our website has detailed information about the activities and role of OSPE, so I encourage you to visit to find out more about us. To highlight a couple of recent achievements I will mention our recent Climate Change Symposium held at the Science Centre on October 16, 2008, at which engineers highlighted innovative achievements in both reducing and mitigating the effects of green house gas emissions. We were lucky and thrilled to have as our Keynote speaker, Dr. Ronald Prinn, MIT professor and lead author of the prize winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fourth Assessment.

We have also recently formalized a partnership with the Dofasco Centre of Engineering and Public Policy at McMaster University. With this partnership we will not only raise the profile of engineering in Ontario, but also engage engineers in discussions around public policy development.

We would be excited to bring the voice of Ontario’s engineers to the economic realm. We would be happy to follow up directly, or please forward this for consideration as appropriate. If this particular project is not right for us, your direction or advice about other appropriate initiatives would be welcome.

Regards,

Edwina McGroddy Executive Director OSPE Centre of Engineering Excellence [email protected] 416-223-9961 x 236

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November 6, 2008

Mr. Grahame Rivers Special Assistant, Legislative & Issues Office of the Minister of Research & Innovation Ferguson Block, 12th Floor 77 Wellesley St West Toronto ON M7A 1N3

Dear Mr. Rivers,

Re: Meeting held with OSPE—October 30, 2008

Thank you for meeting with Edwina McGroddy and me on October 30, 2008. We are pleased to hear of your Ministry’s interest in developing areas for us to work together.

As the advocacy and member services organization for Ontario’s 70,000 engineers, OSPE works closely with stakeholders to profile the professional and economic interests of engineers in Ontario. In our discussion, we identified a number of next steps, including developing a framework for communication to target engineers and specific engineering groups in order to promote the Province’s Research and Innovation agenda.

We look forward to moving our common interests forward and would be pleased to arrange the next meeting at your convenience. Please contact Ms. McGroddy directly at [email protected] or at 416-223-9961 ext. 236.

Sincerely,

Angela Shama, P.Eng. Chief Executive Officer

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November 18, 2008

Ms. Laurie Scott, MPP (Haliburton-Victoria-Brock) 14 Lindsay St N Lindsay, ON, K9V 1T4

Dear Ms. Scott,

RE: Research and Innovation Advocacy Activities

We are writing you on behalf of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) to thank you for meeting with Political Action Network Policy Advocate, Mr. James Guiry on October 17th, 2008. We appreciate the opportunity to speak to you regarding issues important to engineers in Ontario, specifically the Procurement of Engineering Services/Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) and Research and Innovation.

We appreciate your interest and encouragement for our position on the procurement of engineering services. Your support for a pilot project on “QBS” to the Ministry of Transportation is very much appreciated.

With respect to your request for more information on the lobbying activities undertaken by OSPE on the issue of research and innovation, we are pleased to advise you that through OSPE’s recently established Research and Innovation Task Force the organization has been raising awareness on the importance of engineering innovations. These actions complement the government’s economic priorities on promoting science and engineering and include:

• Supporting numerous student engineering competitions throughout the year to recognize talented youth and their inventions as well as to encourage young people to pursue the study of engineering. • Educating engineers on the government funding programs available to them for developing and marketing their technologies. • Communicating regularly with government representatives as well as government staff within the Ministry of Research and Innovation on initiatives for recognizing engineering innovations and providing engineers with the resources to bring these new technologies into the marketplace.

I trust this information will be helpful. If you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Gina van den Burg at [email protected] or 416-223-9961 ext. 237.

Yours sincerely,

Angela Shama, P.Eng. OSPE CEO 416-223-9961 ext.223 [email protected]

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December 10, 2008

The Honourable Dwight Duncan, MPP Minister of Finance and Revenue and Chair of Treasury Board/Management Board of Cabinet c/o Budget Secretariat Frost Building North, 3rd floor 95 Grosvenor Street Toronto ON M7A 1Z1

via mail and facsimile

Dear Minister Duncan,

Re: 2009 Pre-Budget Consultation Submission by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers

As the advocacy and member services body for the 70,000 professional engineers in Ontario, the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) is pleased to participate in this 2009 budget consultation process.

This consultation is especially relevant for us since OSPE has identified the recent concerns in the financial services sector and resulting economic downturn as an area of particular interest to engineers in Ontario. The solution will be multifaceted and involve many stakeholders, but we believe engineers can and will play a key role in bringing prosperity back to the province. Engineers are innovative, resourceful, creative and able and their expertise will provide solutions in several high-profile, high-need areas including: o Energy and Public Infrastructure o Research and Innovation o Climate Change

In each of these high need areas three themes need to be addressed to facilitate economic recovery: 1) the development of new markets; 2) investing in employment growth; and 3) ensuring fiscal responsibility.

Developing new markets

With the decline in the manufacturing sector, there is substantial impetus to develop new markets to help support the economy. Accordingly, OSPE supports the creation of these new markets through investments in research and innovation. Identifying new innovations, bringing them to market and establishing Ontario as a source of such

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expertise will facilitate job growth in both the knowledge-based economy and the manufacturing sector.

Research and Innovation

OSPE encourages extending financial incentives to the private sector for the development as well as the commercialization of engineering designs and technologies. These incentives can include tax reductions and grant programs to offer more entrepreneurs the resources to market their innovations. This will ultimately increase the number of employment opportunities in the manufacturing and knowledge-based sectors and within the engineering profession. Additionally, instilling greater protection of intellectual property will reassure innovators that they will be recognized for their contributions both commercially and socially.

Effectively publicizing financial incentives and programs to members of the engineering community can be achieved by working with stakeholders, such as OSPE, who have the capacity to raise awareness and assist in measuring the response to these programs.

Climate Change

Maintaining Ontario’s commitment to reducing our environmental footprint also has significant economic benefits for the province. Engineers have been making substantial progress in the development of new technologies that help to mitigate and adapt the effects of climate change and developing new alternative energy sources. Government investment will significantly will advance the development of new “green technologies” and encourage job growth in Ontario. For example, new public transit infrastructure can be designed and constructed to reduce the number of automobiles on the road; new stronger, longer-lasting materials can be fashioned to help withstand the effects of severe weather on infrastructure; more environmentally-friendly automobiles can be designed and manufactured to reduce emissions; and energy conservation can be facilitated through the design of more green buildings. Engineers will play a significant role in creating and implementing these solutions.

Alternative Energy Sources

Despite the recent and temporary decline in oil prices, new renewable energy sources and the required supporting infrastructure can be developed to offset the gradual phasing-out of emissions-producing energy sources. “Green energy”, such as bio-fuels, solar, wind, hydrogen fuel cells, geothermal energy, and other renewable energy sources and related infrastructure are being supported with greater intensity. The Deep Lake Water Cooling system for downtown Toronto buildings is one example of how alternative energy sources return dividends to the economy through new construction and reduced energy requirements. With the assistance of government investments, engineers can contribute to researching and developing these technologies and bringing to market alternative energy sources more quickly. To accomplish this feat with greater efficiency, OSPE

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encourages the provincial government to work with the federal government on developing methods for integrating new “green” engineering technologies into society.

Investing in employment growth

The Ontario government must continue to invest in job creation through 1) skills development programs, 2) addressing labour market needs, and 3) public infrastructure and energy improvement.

Skills Development

New immigrants require access to programs that develop the necessary skills to help them find employment in Ontario. Continued funding for programs supporting credential recognition, skills development, training, and licensure is necessary to help integrate internationally-trained immigrants, and in particular engineers, into the workforce and contribute to Ontario’s economy. Such programs will enhance the long-term contributions of this segment of the workforce, and help offset the pending knowledge loss as many senior members of the workforce (the baby-boom generation) move towards retirement over the next ten to fifteen years.

OSPE currently provides assistance to internationally-trained engineers (ITEs) through programs it offers that include courses on enhancing language and cultural skills, how to get licensed, technical and business skills development, and courses to help ITEs prepare for the licensing examinations. Ultimately, as the skills, abilities, and knowledge of engineers are recognized, Ontario will have a productive, knowledgeable workforce that meets labour market needs.

Addressing Labour Market Needs

Knowing where the employment opportunities are located can help direct new immigrants and recent graduates to the areas where their skills and knowledge are in demand. A recent national Engineering and Technology Labour Market Study produced by Engineers Canada, Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists, and Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) reveals that two thirds of trained engineers are employed outside of engineering occupations and 18% are under- employed. For internationally-trained engineers, region-specific information that is made available to them prior to settlement will reduce the amount of unemployment for these individuals upon their arrival.

Ontario needs to be proactive in identifying labour market needs to best utilize its human capital. We believe an Ontario-based labour market study specific to engineers will provide valuable data for governments, new immigrants, and employers. In particular, this study would help inform prospective immigrant applicants. As indicated in Talent

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Matters1, we must acknowledge the consequences if we are unable to respond to pending labour shortages.

“As talent becomes scarce, organizations may respond by choosing more near-shoring and off-shoring options outside of Toronto or outside of Canada—a choice which will have dire consequences for local employment and will create a ripple across the country.”

An Ontario-specific study could be accomplished for between $160,000 and $200,000. Strengthening the relationship with the national government in the area of immigration will ensure the funding for settlement issues flows according to need. OSPE would be pleased to work with the Minister and his staff to plan and implement an Ontario-specific labour market study.

Public Infrastructure and Energy Improvement

Funding for public infrastructure programs, such as ReNew Ontario, Move Ontario, and Metrolinx, is paramount not only because of the need to replace aging infrastructure, but also because of the economic stimulus needed to support the economy. This period of public spending is a chance to take some bold initiatives for the long-term benefit of the province. Strategic projects will yield great benefits for many years and the engineering profession is capable of providing critical input and assistance. The provincial government must guarantee these programs are adequately funded so that people and goods can be moved quickly and effectively, and that the public is reassured that infrastructure is properly maintained and safe for their use. In addition, these initiatives will help generate high quality, high paying jobs for engineers, trades people, and unskilled workers.

Such investment would also help rebuild and create additional electricity capacity in this province. Through the government’s investments in energy infrastructure renewal and resulting build opportunities such as the design, construction, and maintenance of transmission lines; the gradual replacement of coal-fired generation plants with cleaner energy sources; and the maintenance of present generation plants, such as hydro and nuclear, Ontarians will have a sufficient and affordable energy supply and the innovations created by Ontarians will be available on the world market.

Additionally, when investing in new energy infrastructure, OSPE recommends that the Ontario government leverage the economic opportunity of domestic supply. The advantage for Ontario to award contracts to Canadian suppliers will foster a domestic industry that could become world class, in part, by supporting the expertise to deploy this infrastructure here which can then become marketable elsewhere. The world will know Ontario is open for business.

1 Toronto Financial Services Alliance, Talent Matters: Shaping Talent Strategies in a Changing World. (Toronto: Deloitte Inc.), March 2007.

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To help acquire financial resources to support these infrastructure initiatives, OSPE encourages the Ontario government to develop a close working relationship with municipal stakeholders as a mechanism for encouraging the federal government to assist the province and its municipalities in the funding of these infrastructure projects.

Fiscal Responsibility

As Ontario makes the transition from a largely manufacturing economy to a knowledge- based economy, the provincial government must continue to invest in its infrastructure and social programs in order to facilitate economic growth and generate employment opportunities. Therefore, a budget deficit is not opposed if it is based on solid research showing demonstrated needs, and strong fiscal management.

OSPE recognizes that there is support for balanced budgets and we also understand that global forces call for a global solution. Ontario needs to be part of the solution and will need to participate in funding the solution—together with its federal counterparts. Nevertheless, one area that the provincial government can ensure value for its dollar is by adopting qualifications-based selection as the government’s procurement practice.

Procurement

Customers receive the best overall project value when using procurement practices that emphasize the qualifications and expertise of engineering service providers. Often, lengthy delays in projects are caused by a protracted approvals process. Recognizing means to efficiently undertake proper and thorough work to assess the requirements for approval, without extensive delays, will create a very strong economic incentive for undertaking substantial projects.

OSPE acknowledges that economics play a role in every procurement process, but we believe that innovation, competitiveness and long-term sustainability are important in determining value. Frequently lowest-price becomes the decisive factor in awarding infrastructure contracts; however this stifles innovation because the cost of using the latest technologies that can extend the life of a project will result in additional overhead expenses.

Pursuing the adoption of qualifications-based selection or QBS will ensure price competition does not result in higher cost infrastructure projects as per the life-cycle costing process for government tendered contracts. QBS is a two stage process: first, it identifies the best engineer for the job; and second, it allows the client and engineer to negotiate a mutually acceptable contract. Price is not considered until after the most qualified engineer is selected, which helps the government and engineers obtain the most value for the price paid. Simply put, investing in front-end engineering can save substantially on the construction, operation, and maintenance costs over the life of the project.

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Currently, OSPE is collaborating with the Ministry of Transportation and Consulting Engineers of Ontario (CEO) to undertake pilot studies that examine the benefits of implementing QBS on various transportation infrastructure projects. To demonstrate its success in other jurisdictions, in July 2008 the province of Quebec passed a requirement for the use of QBS when procuring engineers and architects. This method of procurement is becoming increasingly popular as a result of the value and savings it produces. Municipalities are quickly adopting this process including the City of London, ON in 2007. Moreover, this procurement method will facilitate job growth by increasing demand for engineering researchers and innovators who possess in-depth knowledge of infrastructure sustainability.

In closing, I wish to thank you for granting us this opportunity to participate in the budgetary process and for taking our proposals into consideration. We look forward to reviewing your final budget in the New Year. In the meantime, we would be pleased to provide additional information or clarification upon your request.

Yours truly,

Michael Monette, MBA, EDP, P.Eng. Angela Shama, P.Eng. OSPE President & Chair Chief Executive Officer 416-223-9961 ext. 223 [email protected]

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December 15, 2008

Mr. Peter Shurman, MPP (Thornhill) 203 - 7368 Yonge St Thornhill, ON, L4J 8H9

Dear Mr. Shurman,

RE: MPP support for QBS and OSPE’s Statement on Energy Policy

On behalf of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) I wish to thank you for meeting with Political Action Network Policy Advocates, Mr. Boris Fridman and Ms. Gabriela Deleanu on November 28th, 2008. We welcome your interest and support on qualifications-based selection procurement methods and your consideration of OSPE’s position on energy.

Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS)

Since October, 2007, we have met with a total of 15 MPPs and 7 Ministers to discuss the benefits of QBS. Ministers have included the Hon. Ted McMeekin, Minister of Government and Consumer Services; the Hon. Jim Watson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; the Hon. Donna Cansfield, Minister of Natural Resources; the Hon. Harinder Takhar, Minister of Small Business and Consumer Services; the Hon. Michael Chan, Minister of Citizenship & Immigration; former Minister of Public Infrastructure and Renewal, the Hon. David Caplan; and former Minister of Energy, the Hon. Gerry Phillips. We have also found support across party lines, from Mr. Norm Miller, PC Critic of Natural Resources, to Mr. John O’Toole, PC Critic of Transportation. In addition, on September 17th, 2008 members of the Standing Committee on Government Agencies also had the opportunity to deliberate the merits of QBS. Presently, OSPE is working with the Ministry of Transportation and Consulting Engineers of Ontario on the implementation of multiple pilot studies across the province to demonstrate the benefits and value acquired though this procurement method.

Energy

We are pleased to announce that OSPE has just released its position statement on energy. Containing the same central ideas and concepts discussed in your meeting with OSPE Policy Advocates, the new position statement provides information on the important role engineers play in developing and maintaining energy technology and infrastructure. Please find enclosed a copy for your convenience.

I trust this information will be helpful. If you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Gina van den Burg at [email protected] or 416-223-9961 ext. 237.

Yours sincerely,

Angela Shama, P.Eng. OSPE CEO 416-223-9961 ext.223 [email protected]

Encl.

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December 17, 2008

Mr. Stuart Johnston Vice-President, Policy & Government Relations Ontario Chamber of Commerce 180 Dundas Street West, Suite 505 Toronto, Ontario M5G 1Z8

Dear Mr. Johnston,

We are writing to reply to your invitation to have OSPE listed as a supporting organization of the draft sales tax harmonization report released recently. The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) appreciates the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) efforts to include the Society in its consultation and policy process.

In this current economic slowdown OSPE supports investments resulting in direct stimulus for economic recovery. We are supportive of the mandate of the OSC, and recognize that sales tax reform will benefit OSPE members who own and operate businesses. We recognize the current economic downturn as a matter of interest to engineers, because we believe that engineers and the engineering profession will play a significant role in Ontario’s economic recovery. While sales tax reform is important, we believe that issues related to broader economic stimulus are currently higher in priority, including ensuring not only short-term stimulus, but also long-term investment that would support engineering. That is to say, we need immediate infrastructure spending, and in the longer term, investment in ensuring university enrolment, job protection, and succession planning to ensure the next generation of engineers is here and engaged in the profession.

We commend the OCC’s actions on this policy initiative and recognize the value of sales tax reform; however, it is not OSPE’s intent to take direct action on this specific initiative at this time. In the meantime, we are certainly interested in receiving additional news and information on other OCC issues, and we would be pleased to work collaboratively on any issues on which we have common ground.

Again, thank you for including us in this process.

Sincerely,

Angela Shama, P.Eng. Chief Executive Officer 416-223-9961 ext. 223

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An Open Letter to all OSPE Members and Non-members

What Impact will the current Economic Climate have on the Engineering Profession?

The economy is an issue for everyone and as the Voice of Ontario’s Engineers OSPE has a responsibility to address the recent global financial challenge through the perspective of the entire field of engineering. We are currently gathering information, so we do not yet have any analytical data specific to our profession. This is why we need your assistance.

OSPE believes that many, if not all, facets of the engineering profession will be affected by this economic contraction and we intend to research its impact as it relates to the labour market, credit availability, company/plant/project closures and downsizing. We will keep you informed so that trends can be identified and you can make informed analyses and decisions of the economic changes in Ontario as they relate to engineers.

Dwight Duncan, Ontario Minister of Finance and Revenue, in his October 22nd statement to the legislature regarding the 2008 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review confirmed the provincial government’s commitment to key engineering issues including infrastructure, research and innovation.

“This year’s projected deficit will allow us to maintain our important investments in Ontario’s economic future as we work through the real challenges that confront the world today,” said Minister Duncan. “In taking this approach, we acknowledge the importance of infrastructure investments which create jobs and improve competitiveness for tomorrow. We see, very clearly, the potential economic growth associated with research and innovation, and we understand the positive impact of targeted tax cuts.” With continued investment in the short-term, the strongest effects may not be felt for some time.

OSPE researchers will cull data to create impact statements. We will look at both provincial and federal government actions; Ontario-specific data from the Engineers Canada Labour Market Study; focus groups and information sessions. Combined, these will help inform our position.

OSPE may also create a task force or, at minimum, form a pool of expertise that we can draw from to inform all of us about the issue. We will publish updates and articles periodically – on this web site and in the media.

If you have specific comments related to this current downturn or you would like to get involved, we need to hear from you. Please email [email protected] to share your specific experiences related to the recent global financial challenge.

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