Government Liaison Program (GLP) Weekly

Government Liaison Program (GLP) Weekly
February 27, 2015
PEO COUNCILLOR PARTICIPATES IN DINNER WITH MINISTERS IN RICHMOND HILL
PEO East Central Regional Councillor Changiz Sadr, P.Eng., (right) with Finance Minister Charles Sousa MPP (Mississauga
South) (left) and Minister of Research, Innovation and Training, Colleges and Universities Reza Moridi MPP (Richmond Hill)
(centre) at a dinner in Richmond Hill on February 18. Both Ministers are long-time supporters of PEO. For more on this
story, see page 3.
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CONSULTING ENGINEERS CEO APPOINTED CHAIR OF ALLIANCE AND MEMBER OF ONTARIO PLACE BOARD
NEW PEO GLC CHAIR TO PARTICIPATE IN TAKE YOUR MPP TO WORK DAY IN KINGSTON
PEO PARTICIPATES IN RECEPTION WITH NDP NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT CRITIC
OTTAWA ENGINEERS ATTEND MPP’S FAMILY DAY BREAKFAST
CITY COUNCILLOR PARTICIPATES IN MISSISSAUGA CHAPTER AGM
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BREAKING NEWS
CONSULTING ENGINEERS CEO APPOINTED CHAIR OF ALLIANCE AND MEMBER OF ONTARIO PLACE BOARD
Barry Steinberg, P. Eng., CEO of Consulting Engineers Ontario and Past Chair of
the PEO Government Liaison Committee has been appointed to two prominent
new positions.
He is the 2015-16 Chair of the Construction and Design Alliance of Ontario
(CDAO). He has also been appointed to the Board of Directors of Ontario Place
by the Government of Ontario.
The CDAO is an organization that brings together organizations and alliances
with mandates connected to the development of Ontario Infrastructure
Ontario Place has been undergoing renovations following a government
decision in 2012 to transform the site into a new provincial landmark. It is
expected to open with a new urban park and waterfront trail in 2016.
Barry Steinberg, P. Eng., has been
appointed as Chair of the
Construction and Design Alliance
of Ontario and Board Member of
Ontario Place.
NEW PEO GLC CHAIR TO PARTICIPATE IN TAKE YOUR MPP TO WORK DAY IN KINGSTON
KINGSTON - PEO Kingston Chapter GLC Chair Hafiz Bashir,
P.Eng., will host Kingston and the Islands MPP Sophie Kiwala at
the Chapter’s Take your MPP to Work Day on March 13.
It will be held at the Bombardier Transportation Systems
Engineering Site from 12pm to 2pm.
PEO Government Liaison Committee Chair Darla Campbell
P.Eng., will also be participating in the event. She was elected as
GLC Chair last month.
Ms. Kiwala was elected in last June’s provincial election and is
the former Chief of Staff to Kingston and the Islands MP Ted
Hsu.
This will be PEO’s 6th Take Your MPP to Work Day. Previous
events have been held in Welland, Oakville, Sarnia, London and
Toronto.
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PEO GLC Chair Darla
Campbell, P. Eng.
Kingston Chapter GLP Chair
Hafiz Bashir, P. Eng.
Kingston and the Islands
MPP Sophie Kiwala
(centre) with former
Attorney General John
Gerretson (left). Photo
credit:
kingstonredion.com
EVENTS ATTENDED
PEO COUNCILLOR PARTICPATES IN DINNER WITH MINISTERS IN RICHMOND HILL
RICHMOND HILL - PEO East Central Regional
Councillor Changiz Sadr, P.Eng., attended a
reception hosted by Minister of Research
and Innovation and Training, Colleges and
Universities Reza Moridi MPP (Richmond
Hill) on February 18 at LeParc Banquet Hall
in Thornhill.
Finance Minister Charles Sousa MPP
(Mississauga South) was the guest speaker
at the reception.
Also in attendance were former PEO
Councillor Márta Ecsedi, P. Eng., Sandro
Perruzza, CEO of the Ontario Society of
Professional Engineers (OSPE), Richmond Hill
Mayor Dave Barrow, former MP Sarkis
Assadourian and Federal Liberal candidate
for Richmond Hill Majid Jowhari.
PEO East Central Regional Councillor Changiz Sadr, P.Eng., (right)
with Finance Minister Charles Sousa MPP (Mississauga South) (left)
and Minister of Research, Innovation and Training, Colleges and
Universities Reza Moridi MPP (Richmond Hill) (centre) at a dinner
in Richmond Hill on February 18.
OTTAWA ENGINEERS PARTICIPATE IN ENERGY MINISTER’S FAMILY DAY SKATING EVENT
OTTAWA – Energy Minister Bob Chiarelli MPP
(Ottawa West-Nepean) hosted a Family Skating
Day on February 16 at the Centrepointe skating
rink in Ottawa.
Participants included Hubert Mamba, EIT, who
has spent the last several years in active roles
with the PEO Ottawa Chapter.
Energy Minister Bob Chiarelli MPP (Ottawa WestNepean) (left) hosted a Family day skating event at
Centrepointe skating rink on February 16. With him
in the photo is Hubert Mamba, EIT (right).
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Mr. Chiarelli is the former Mayor of Ottawa and
a long-time MPP having originally served in the
1980s and 1990s before his return to the
legislature in 2010.
He is a big supporter of PEO and its initiatives.
EVENTS ATTENDED
OTTAWA ENGINEERS ATTEND MPP’S FAMILY DAY BREAKFAST
Marie-France Lalonde MPP (Ottawa-Orléans) (centre), Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Economic Development, Employment
and Infrastructure and to the Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs, held a Family Day breakfast on February 16. With her in the
photo are (from left to right) PEO Ottawa Chapter GLP Chair Anwar Syed, P Eng., Dr. Ray Barton, Federal Liberal Candidate for OttawaOrléans and Canadian Forces Lieutenant-General (retired )Andrew Leslie and PEO Ottawa Chapter Vice Chair Guy Boone, P. Eng.
OTTAWA – PEO Ottawa Chapter GLP Chair Anwar Syed, P Eng., and Chapter Vice Chair Guy Boone, P. Eng.,
attended a Family Day breakfast hosted by Marie-France Lalonde MPP (Ottawa-Orléans), Parliamentary Assistant
to the Minister of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure and to the Minister Responsible for
Francophone Affairs on February 16.
The breakfast was held at the Community Pentecostal Church in Orléans.
Also in attendance were former Ottawa-Orléans MPP Phil McNeely, P. Eng., Gerry Einarsson, P. Eng., and Federal
Liberal Candidate for Ottawa-Orléans and Canadian Forces Lieutenant-General (retired) Andrew Leslie.
CITY COUNCILLOR PARTICIPATES IN MISSISSAUGA CHAPTER AGM
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MISSISSAUGA - Mississauga City
Councillor Ron Starr P. Eng.,
(right)
participated in
the
Mississauga Chapter AGM at
Credit Valley Golf Club on
February 11. Special guest speaker
was Tom Murad, P.Eng., Head of
Siemens Canada Engineering and
Technology Academy. Pictured
here are (left to right)
Abdelmesssih, P.Eng., PEO Vice
President George Comrie, P.Eng.,
and Government Liaison Programs
Manager Jeannette Chau, P. Eng.
and Councillor Ron Starr P. Eng.
EVENTS ATTENDED
PEO PARTICIPATES IN RECEPTION WITH NDP NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT CRITIC
Mike Mantha MPP (Algoma-Manitoulin), NDP Critic of Northern
Development and Mines, hosted his annual Taste of Algoma-Manitoulin
reception at the University Club in Toronto on February 18.
NDP Finance and Treasury Board Critic Catherine Fife MPP (KitchenerWaterloo) was guest speaker at the event.
PEO Government Liaison Programs
Manager Jeannette Chau, P. Eng., (right)
met NDP Northern Development and
Mines Critic Mike Mantha MPP (AlgomaManitoulin) at his annual Taste of AlgomaManitoulin reception at the University
Club in Toronto on February 18.
Other attendees included PEO Government Liaison Programs Manager
Jeannette Chau, P. Eng. and NDP critics for Natural Resources and
Forestry Gilles Bisson MPP (Timmins-James Bay), Infrastructure and
Environment and Climate Change Percy Hatfield MPP (WindsorTecumseh), Economic Development and Employment and Small Business
Wayne Gates MPP (Niagara Falls), Health and Long-Term Care and
Francophone Affairs France Gelinas MPP (Nickel Belt), Community and
Social Services and Municipal Affairs and Housing Cindy Forster MPP
(Welland), Labour Taras Natyshak MPP (Essex), Children and Youth
Services Monique Taylor MPP (Hamilton-Mountain).
Ms. Chau and Mr. Mantha spoke about the Elliott Lake mall collapse.
WORK IN PROGRESS
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER TO VOTE FOR PC LEADERSHIP
The deadline to register for the PC Party in
order to vote in the Leadership race is
February 28 by 5 pm.
The three candidates in the race for the PC
Leadership are Deputy Leader and Health
and Long-Term Care Critic Christine Elliott
MPP (Whitby-Oshawa) (centre in photo),
Citizenship, Immigration and International
Trade Critic Monte McNaughton MPP
(Lambton-Kent-Middlesex) (right in photo)
and Chair for the Federal Central Ontario
Caucus Patrick Brown MP (Barrie) (left in
photo).
The vote will be announced on May 9.
To register,
see: http://www.ontariopc.com/.
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Photo Credit: Durhamradionews.com
PEO 2015 COUNCIL ELECTIONS CLOSE TODAY
PEO Council elections finish today. Voting is open until February 27 at 4pm.
Seventeen candidates are seeking office for eight posts. A number of candidates have referred to the GLP in
their platforms, which indicates the growing importance of the program as an important part of PEO’s
regulatory mandate.
All-candidate meetings were held on January 12 and 13. They can be viewed online on the PEO website
(http://www.snwebcastcenter.com/custom_events/peo-2015/site/index.php). Voting takes place by phone
or online anytime between now and February 27.
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES
VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES
(One-year term, all members vote)
George Comrie,
P.Eng.
Nancy Hill,
P.Eng.
(One-year term, all members vote)
Anthony Warner,
P.Eng.
Patrick Quinn,
P.Eng.
Rob Willson, P.Eng.
COUNCILLOR-AT-LARGE CANDIDATES
(Two-year term, all members vote, two to be elected)
Roydon Fraser,
P.Eng.
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Roger Jones,
P.Eng.
Fred Saghezchi,
P.Eng.
Noubar Takessian,
P.Eng.
Michael Wesa,
P.Eng.
WEST CENTRAL REGION CANDIDATES
(Two-year terms, members in region vote)
Galal Abdelmessih,
P.Eng.
James Chisholm,
P.Eng.
Warren Turnbull,
P.Eng.
Gregory Wowchuk,
P.Eng.
ACCLAMATIONS
EASTERN REGION
EAST CENTRAL REGION
NORTHERN REGION
WESTERN REGION
(Two-year term)
(Two-year term)
(Two-year term)
(Two-year term)
Dan Preley,
P.Eng.
Ewald Kuczera,
P.Eng.
Dave Brown, P.Eng.
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Changiz Sadr,
P.Eng.
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 28 – The Ontario NDP will host a Women’s Conference, ‘Politics isn’t just a man’s game. ONDP Women
make the difference!’ at Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil St., Toronto from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. NDP Training, Colleges,
Universities, Research and Innovation Critic Peggy Sattler MPP (London West) will be in attendance. Tickets are $50
for delegates and $60 for observers. For more information, visit http://adobe.ly/1wxPxbQ.
March 2 – PC Energy Critic John Yakabuski MPP (Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke) will host an evening reception at the
Albany Club, 91 King St. East, Toronto from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $300 each or $250 per ticket for two or
more. For more information, visit https://secure.ontariopc.com/PartyEvents/761.
March 2 – Associate Minister of Health and Long-Term Care Dipika Damerla MPP (Mississauga East-Cooksville) will
attend a fundraiser for Scarborough Centre Federal Liberal candidate Salma Zahid at the Delta Toronto East, 2035
Kennedy Rd. Toronto at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $250 each or $400 for two. For more information, contact 416-4794150 or info@salmazahid.ca.
March 2 – E. Hunter Harrison, CEO, CP Rail will speak to the Canadian Club of Toronto at the Hilton, 145 Richmond
St. West Toronto at 12 p.m. Tickets are $90 each or $80 for members. For more information, visit
http://www.canadianclub.org/Events/EventDetails.aspx?id=3285.
NEW! March 3 – Fairness Commissioner Jean Augustine will be celebrating her retirement at the Sheraton Centre
Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen St. West, Toronto from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $100 each, RSVP is recommended. For more
information, contact Sandra Whiting at Sandra.whiting@bell.net.
March 3 – PC Training, Colleges, Universities and Education Critic Garfield Dunlop MPP (Simcoe North) will host a
Hockey Night at Hart House, 7 Hart House Circle, Toronto from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $150 each, RSVP is
recommended. Hockey jerseys are encouraged. For more information, contact krystina.derose@gmail.com or
jane1951@live.ca.
March 3 – On-track Career & Employment Services is holding a complimentary breakfast to answer questions and
discuss the Canada-Ontario job grant investment in workplace learning. The breakfast will be held at the Toronto
Board of Trade from 7 to 10am. To register, call (416) 283-5229 or email Info@ontrackcareers.ca.
March 4 – Minister of Health and Long-Term Care Eric Hoskins MPP (St.Paul’s) will host a reception at Cassels Brock
LLP, 40 King St. West, Suite 2100, Toronto from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $500 each, RSVP is recommended. For
more information, call 416-961-3800 ext. 663.
NEW! March 5 – Minister of Children, Youth Services and Women’s Issues Tracy MacCharles MPP (PickeringScarborough East) will host an evening reception with guest, Minister of Research, Innovation, Training, Colleges and
Universities Reza Moridi MPP (Richmond Hill). The event will take place at The Bear & Firkin, 1294 Kingston Rd.,
Pickering from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $250 each. For more information, contact macchalestracy@gmail.com or
289-923-8221.
NEW! March 6 – The Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound PC Association will host a PC Leadership Dinner at the Days Inn, 950
6th St. East, Owen Sound at 5:30 p.m. Speakers include PC Leadership Candidates Patrick Brown and Christine Elliott.
Tickets are $100 each, RSVP is recommended. For more information, visit
https://secure.ontariopc.com/PartyEvents/780.
March 11 – The Ontario Liberal Party will host its annual Heritage Dinner with Premier Kathleen Wynne MPP (Don
Valley West) and members of her Cabinet and Caucus at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building at 6
p.m. Tickets are $1550. For more information or to order, contact Howard Brown at howard@brown-cohen.com or
(416) 844-1180.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
NEW! March 23 – PC 2015 Pan and Parapan American Games Critic Todd Smith MPP (Prince Edward-Hastings) will
host his annual St Patrick's Day Fundraiser at the Steam Whistle Roundhouse, 255 Bremner Blvd., Toronto from 6 to
8 p.m. Tickets are 300 each, RSVP is recommended. For more information, visit
https://secure.ontariopc.com/PartyEvents/770.
March 23 – The Ontario Energy Network will host a Networking Luncheon with Francois Poirier, President of Energy
East Pipeline, TransCanada at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, 100 Front St. West, Toronto from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tickets are $79 each, registration is required. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/1KApwSS.
NEW! March 25 – PEO’s York Chapter will host an ‘Engineering the Future of GTA Transportation’ event with guest
such as Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti. The event will take place at the Markham Event Centre, 95 Duffield Dr.,
Markham at 5 p.m. Tickets are $38 each, registration is required. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/1JDAl9D.
NEW! March 25 – The Durham, Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock, Northumberland-Quinte West and Peterborough
PC Associations will host a PC Leadership cocktail at the Canadian Tire Mosport Park, 3233 Concession Rd. #10,
Bowmanville from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $20 each, RSVP is recommended. For more information, visit
https://secure.ontariopc.com/PartyEvents/782.
April 2 – The Don Valley East Federal Liberal Association will host a cocktail reception in support of former MP and
candidate Yasmin Ratansi, with special guests Ralph Goodale MP (Wascana) and Minister of Tourism, Culture and
Sport Michael Coteau MPP (Don Valley East). The event will take place at Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Dr.,
Toronto from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $400 each, RSVP is recommended. For more information, contact
dvefla@gmail.com.
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