TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 7, 2012) - Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) will introduce its new president and governing Council at its 90th Annual General Meeting, and celebrate outstanding dedication to the profession by eight volunteers at its Order of Honour Awards Investiture. At its 2012 public policy conference, the Ontario Centre for Engineering and Public Policy (OCEPP) will bring together some of the province's top engineers, policy-makers, government leaders, decision makers, university students and professors to gain insight into some of the most pressing issues facing Ontario. Frank Chiarotto, P.Eng., senior vice president, Hydro - thermal, Ontario Power Generation, will be among the featured speakers.
Media are cordially invited to attend.
| Date: | Friday, May 11 to Saturday, May 12, 2012 | |
| Location: | Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre, 525 Bay St, Toronto, ON | |
| Schedule: | ||
| Friday, May 11 | ||
| OCEPP Public Policy Conference | ||
| 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | OCEPP's 2012 conference "Changing Expectations" will feature presentations on renaissance engineers; transit technology choices; highrise buildings; the Niagara tunnel project; the future of manufacturing in Ontario's economy; and engineers, policy-makers and social media. Additional guest speakers include Jim Stanford, economist, CAW; Eric Miller, professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Toronto, and Director, Cities Centre, University of Toronto; and Carol Wilding, president & CEO, Toronto Board of Trade. For program details and speaker biographies, please visit http://www.ocepp.ca/. | |
| PEO Order of Honour Awards Gala | ||
| 6:15 p.m. | Reception | |
| 7:00 p.m. | Dinner | |
| Presentation of President's Award | ||
| Bob McDonald, OC | ||
| Presentation of G. Gordon M. Sterling Engineering Intern Award | ||
| Behnaz Ghoraani, EIT | ||
| 9:00 p.m. | Order of Honour Investiture Ceremony | |
| In the Class of Member: | ||
| Desmond Gomes, MSc, P.Eng., PMP, FEC (Brampton) | ||
| Kam S. Leong, P.Eng., FEC (York) | ||
| Ranee Mahalingam, M.Eng., P.Eng., O.M.C. (Scarborough) | ||
| Gary Mahony, P.Eng., FEC (Kingsway) | ||
| Gerard Raymond St. Denis, P.Eng., FEC (North Bay) | ||
| In the Class of Officer: | ||
| Raymond Edward Linseman, MASc, P.Eng., FEC (Thousand Islands) | ||
| David C. Robinson, P.Eng., FEC (North Bay) | ||
| In the Class of Companion: | ||
| Márta Ecsedi, P.Eng., FEC (York) | ||
| (Information on the award recipients is available at www.peo.on.ca/awards/OHService/2012OH/2012OH.html) | ||
| Saturday, May 12 | ||
| 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | 90th Annual General Business Meeting | |
| 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. | AGM Keynote Luncheon | |
| Hon. Glen Murray, MPP (Toronto Centre) | ||
| Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities | ||
| 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. | 478th Meeting of PEO Council | |
Background
The Order of Honour pays tribute to individuals who have rendered conspicuous service to the engineering profession, usually through Professional Engineers Ontario. Recipients have made substantial contributions to the operation of the profession, its professional status, or one of the many specialized functions of the engineering regulator.
About Professional Engineers Ontario
Through the Professional Engineers Act, PEO governs over 80,000 licence and certificate holders and regulates professional engineering in Ontario to serve and protect the public. Professional engineering safeguards life, health, property, economic interests, the public welfare and the environment. Professional engineers can be identified by the P.Eng. after their names.
About the Ontario Centre for Engineering and Public Policy
The Ontario Centre for Engineering and Public Policy (OCEPP), the only institute of its kind in Canada, is committed to encouraging Ontario's more than 80,000 professional engineers and engineering interns to become more involved in public policy formation and review. The centre focuses on issues including engineering licensure and regulation, smart infrastructure, tomorrow's energy solutions, and healthy communities. OCEPP was founded by Professional Engineers Ontario in June 2008.
Contact Information:
Professional Engineers Ontario
David Smith
Manager, Communications
416-840-1068; 800-339-3716, ext.1068 or Cell: 416-458-4140
dsmith@peo.on.ca