Advocacy

Supported by a network of volunteers, ACEC-Ontario engages with provincial and municipal stakeholders and industry leaders to create a better business environment for Ontario’s consulting engineering industry. ACEC-Ontario regularly provides input on policy and planning.

For public and member resources on a variety of topics please visit the resource section of the website located here.

The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies | Ontario (ACEC-Ontario) is the voice of the consulting engineering industry in Ontario. If you have any questions please contact Doug DeRabbie, Director, Government & Stakeholder Relations. Do you belong to a member firm? Contact us for log-in access at communications@ACECOntario.ca

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U.S. Tariffs – Policy Tracking and Resources

Stay informed regarding U.S. tariffs & advocacy efforts affecting the consulting engineering industry.

Ontario Election 2025

Ontario’s latest general election is underway, with voters heading to the polls to elect the next government to represent them in provincial parliament. ACEC-Ontario’s Election 2025 page highlights the critical issues and positions impacting Ontario’s consulting engineering industry. Scroll down to explore key topics, learn how to make your voice heard this election season, review the platforms and positions of Ontario’s main political parties, see what’s trending in the polls, and access resources to help you participate and vote. Stay informed and engaged!

2024 Climate Change Position

ACEC-Ontario encourages its members to act as trusted advisors to clients, governments, regulators, researchers, and the general public on climate change issues.

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Environment

Advocacy initiatives and resource materials related to environmental issues, including excess soils.

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ACEC-Ontario Submissions and Correspondence

ACEC-Ontario regularly engages with provincial and municipal governments through written submissions and correspondence. Here you will find ACEC’s responses to consultations along with letters received from cabinet ministers, mayors, and other elected representatives.

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Provincial Government Resources

Helpful links to provincial government resources for staff of ACEC-Ontario member companies.

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Municipal Government Resources

Log-in for helpful links for members to municipal government resources, including the MEA/ACEC-Ontario Standard Engineering Agreement. Click here for public access to the agreement and user guide.

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Health and Safety

Workplace health and safety government and association resources.

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Transit and Transportation

ACEC-Ontario has three joint committees with MTO (Executive Committee; Contract Administration Sub-Committee; Engineering Sub-Committee) and and three with Metrolinx (Joint Transit Engineering Committee, Progressive Contracting Sub-Committee, Vendor Performance Sub-Committee). Below you will find meeting agendas and materials, along with other relevant resources.

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Project Pipelines

ACEC-Ontario advocates on behalf of Ontario’s consulting engineers for clear, transparent and regular project pipeline information.

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ACEC-Ontario Policy Positions

ACEC-Ontario policy positions on a number of industry issues.

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Political Parties

Government related material with staff of member companies in mind. One location for easy access to information on Ontario’s four main political parties, including policy issues, MPPs, and upcoming events.

Stakeholder Relations Photo Gallery

A collection of images from recent meetings and events.

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ACEC-Ontario in Hansard

Hansard is the official record of debates in the provincial legislature. Here you can see when ACEC-Ontario is mentioned by an MPP at Queen’s Park.

The work of ACEC-Ontario’s member companies touches virtually every aspect of our society, including project planning and development, design, execution, operation and maintenance. If you belong to a member company and would like to find out about volunteer opportunities supporting your industry click here.

The ACEC-Ontario's Municipal Outreach Program proactively works with member firms and municipalities to better identify and address barriers within procurement that may hinder the successful delivery of local infrastructure projects..

Learn more about the Municipal Outreach Program