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July 14, 2016
A group photograph of the 20 Syrian refugees, one translator and Kevin Smiley on Refugee Rights Day in Canada when SuraiTea’s first production run was held.
Kevin Smiley and SuraiTea: A story steeped in social change
Kevin Smiley is currently a full-time MBA student at the University of Ottawa and founder of SuraiTea Inc. Born and raised in Ottawa, he took environmental engineering at Queen's University in Kingston and…
July 4, 2016
BREXIT: And then there were 27
The following post is based off of a Special Report publication of BMO Capital Markets Economic Research, courtesy of BMO Capital Markets Corp. Get more information on our preferred partners, H&K…
June 27, 2016
Learning the art of tree planting is no easy task and "rookies" are often amazed that seasoned professionals put in an average of 3000-4000 trees per day.
Re-establishing the roots of Canada’s natural ecosystems
When we check into a hotel, many of us are ready to check out of our typical day-to-day routine. Often times, this can also mean losing sight of the environmentally…
June 22, 2016
Studio picture: Left, Stephen Armstrong, right, Peter DeVita, P.Eng.
Closing the “innovation gap”
The "innovation gap" that currently exists in Canada has been widely noted. As a nation, we continue to excel at scientific discovery, but much of the research generated ends up…
June 21, 2016
Aerospace innovation to take off at Downsview Park
The aerospace industry is one of the most important contributors to Canada’s economy which is why companies like WG Henschen are so popular. Delivering $29 billion of GDP annually, and…
June 16, 2016
Three inventions that could change the world
Tackling the world’s most pressing issues doesn’t always require the most technologically complex solutions. The engineers and inventions featured in this post demonstrate that there are innovative ways to harness…
May 27, 2016
Backing Canadian Clean Tech Winners
This post was prepared by Canadian climate change expert and clean-technology venture capitalist Tom Rand. Last week’s signing of the Paris climate accord marks the start of a new age,…
May 25, 2016
Pacific electric ray (Credit: California Department of Fish and Wildlife via Flickr)
Shocking migratory changes bring electric rays to Canada’s Pacific
This post was prepared by David Suzuki with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation senior research scientist Scott Wallace. Gary Krause was mystified by an unusual fish he caught in his…
May 24, 2016
Five of OSPE’s own recognized with the Ontario Women’s Directorate Leading Women, Leading Girls, Building Communities Award
OSPE is proud to announce that five deserving members have received the Ontario Women’s Directorate Leading Women, Leading Girls, Building Communities Award in recognition of their leadership skills and commitment…
May 19, 2016
