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 the ACEC-Ontario team communications@ACECOntario.ca. Do you belong to a member firm? Contact us for log-in access at communications@ACECOntario.ca

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Government & Policy Consultations

ACEC-Ontario regularly responds to government consultations on issues and policies that affect our members and the consulting engineering industry at large.

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U.S. Tariffs – Policy Tracking and Resources

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

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.

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!