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IO Releases Fall 2025 Market Update
No. 25/21 – October 29, 2025 This week, Infrastructure Ontario (IO) issued its October 2025 market update featuring 25 projects in pre- and active procurement. This update features a total value of more than $30 billion in design and construction costs […]
Ontario Legislature Returns: What We’re Watching This Session
Yesterday marked the return of the Ontario Legislature to Queen’s Park for the fall sitting. The government has seven weeks to advance new initiatives and priorities carried over from the spring, likely bringing movement to several files affecting Ontario’s consulting […]
Important Notice from ACEC-Ontario Leadership
Dear Members, Following ACEC-Ontario Annual Meeting of Members, held on September 15, 2025, a reporting error in the election results was identified. Accordingly, ACEC-Ontario welcomes Robert Moroney (Elements Engineering Inc.) to the Board of Directors. The newly elected and reelected […]
Request for Feedback – Constructor Designation
No. 25/18 – August 12, 2025 We are seeking input from all member companies on the proposal below by Wednesday August 27th, 2025. Constructor Designation on Municipal Consulting Assignments ACEC-Ontario has been approached by a Regional Municipality in Ontario with two proposed changes […]
Call for Volunteers: MTO Contract Administration (CA) and MTO Engineering Sub-Committee
We are currently seeking four (4) volunteers from ACEC-Ontario Members to support our ongoing collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO). There are three (3) volunteer opportunities available within the MTO Engineering Sub-Committee and one (1) within the MTO Contract Administration (CA) […]
Ontario to Legislate COR Equivalency
Yesterday, the Ontario Government introduced legislation that, if passed, would recognize ISO 45001 and the Certificate of Recognition (COR) as equivalent under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Specifically, Section 7.6.1 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act would be […]
MTO Procurement Restriction Update
Background In April 2025, the Ontario Government released its Procurement Restriction Policy, outlining restrictions on public sector buyers from procuring goods and services from U.S. businesses. This Policy is applicable to all Ontario Ministries and Agencies. For more information, the Government […]
ACEC-Ontario Announces New Director, Government and Stakeholder Relations
Dear Members, We are excited to announce that Laura Lambie is ACEC-Ontario’s new Director, Government and Stakeholder Relations, effective today. Well-versed in the happenings of Queen’s Park, well-regarded amongst municipalities and well-known within our strong volunteer base, Laura has consistently […]
Ontario Sets Course for a Stronger Economy
Yesterday, the Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance, delivered Ontario’s 2025 Budget. As anticipated, it includes several initiatives to address the impact of US tariffs, such as new spending, tax cuts, and support programs. Here are the highlights: Capital Investments Tariffs First […]
ACEC-Ontario Staffing Update
Dear ACEC-Ontario Members, Please be advised that Doug DeRabbie, ACEC-Ontario’s Director, Government and Stakeholder Relations has accepted a new position outside of the ACEC-Ontario staff team. Since joining ACEC-Ontario in 2022, Doug quickly worked to enhance ACEC-Ontario’s visibility and effectiveness […]