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Request for Member Firm Feedback – Peel Region Transfer of Jurisdiction

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is proposing amendments to the Municipal Act that would:  There is also a proposed amendment that would give the Minister the authority to make regulations related to the transfer of jurisdiction. Finally, the ministry is […]

Queen’s Park Day – 2024

On Monday, November 4th, ACEC-Ontario held a successful Queen’s Park Day, bringing together members and MPPs to discuss the crucial role of consulting engineering in Ontario’s infrastructure and economic growth. We extend our sincere thanks to all the dedicated volunteers […]

Request for Member Firm Feedback – Construction Act Review

No. 24/07 – July 15, 2024  Earlier this year, the Attorney General appointed Duncan Glaholt to conduct an independent, two-phased review of the Construction Act. The first phase, which was to identify potential improvements to the Act, has now been completed. […]

Registration of Constructors and Employers Engaged in Construction (Form 1000)

BACKGROUND Before beginning work at a project every constructor and employer engaged in construction must complete an approved registration form (Form 1000):OnlinePDF This requirement is set out in section 5 of the Regulation for Construction Projects (O. Reg. 213/91). According […]

News Release: ACEC-Ontario recognizes volunteers in inaugural Volunteer Awards Program

Toronto, Ontario (September 13th, 2022) – As part of their first ever full-day Forum, the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Ontario (ACEC-Ontario) recognized the dedication of their volunteers with their inaugural Volunteer Awards Program. Participants and allies of the […]

Ontario Parliament Returns for Summer Session: Speaker Elected, Throne Speech Sets Ford Government Tone, Budget Re-Introduced

Returning a Speaker of the Legislature Ontario’s 43rd session of provincial parliament kicked-off this week with a brisk agenda. Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) returned Monday to elect a new speaker in 32-year veteran, Ted Arnott of Wellington-Halton Hills. Mr. […]

Bulletin to Members: Ford Cabinet Sworn-in: Focus is on Maintaining Momentum and Stability

Premier Doug Ford’s cabinet has been sworn-in, and preparations are underway for the provincial government to begin its second mandate with the new fall legislative session. While the legislature is scheduled to return September 12th, the government has indicated it […]

Ontario Elects Ford Conservatives to Second Mandate – NDP And Liberal Leaders Resign

No. 22/10 – June 3, 2022 Last night Doug Ford’s Ontario PC Party (PC) was elected to a second majority government in a contest that resulted in both New Democrat (NDP) Leader, Andrea Horwath, and Ontario Liberal (OLP) Leader, Steven […]

Happy New Year! – A Message from our Chair

Before the holiday break I had a different message ready to be communicated this week, that message shared my optimistic sentiments on how we are returning to our new normal, hosting events and meeting in-person. The last few weeks have […]

Nomination of Directors for 2021-2022

 A key purpose of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) is for the election of Directors.  At the Tuesday, September 14, 2021 AGM there are two Director positions to be elected. One position arises because a current Director is reaching the […]