professional engineers ontario - niagara glp presentation - oct 2011

Howard BrownPEO Government Relations Consultant

Niagara Chapter GLP PresentationOctober 19, 2011

PEO Government Liaison Program

Politics can be a force for change


Who do Canadians trust the most?Nurses (1st of 25) 97 per cent

Doctors (3rd) 94 per cent

Teachers (6th) 89 per cent

Engineers (7th) 88 per cent

Police Officers (8th) 87 per cent

Lawyers (22nd) 48 per cent

Politicians (24th) 30 per cent

Car salesmen (25th of 25) 23 per cent

Provided by Angus Reid, 2009


Agenda

1. Introductions and Objectives2. GLP Overview3. Government and Policy Overview4. Engaging with Government5. Next Steps


Introductions and Objectives


The PEO Government Liaison Program:History

• The GLP was launched in 2005 by PEO Council after the Ontario government brought in changes to the Building Code legislation that overrode the Professional Engineers Act.

• Initially a 6 month pilot project at the suggestion of then attorney general Michael Bryant after a meeting with PEO executives in 2004

• Made permanent in June 2005 as a chapter-based initiative - To get chapter members involved and working closer with their local governments


The PEO Government Liaison Program:Background

• As the self-regulating body for more than 75,000 professional engineers in Ontario, PEO launched a pilot of the Government Liaison Program in January 2005.

• The program’s main objective is:

to ensure that government, PEO members and the public continue to recognize its regulatory

mandate, in particular its contributions to maintaining the highest level of professionalism among engineers working in the public interest


The PEO Government Liaison Program:Key Messages

•PEO has a legislative mandate under the Professional Engineers Act to regulate the practice of professional engineering in the public interest.

•The self-regulating engineering profession – comprising 75,000 professionals – has been successfully serving and protecting the public for more than 80 years.

•PEO has unique knowledge and expertise and it is in the best interest of government to consult with it before considering any new policy directions that may have the potential to impact the regulation of the practice of professional engineering.


The PEO Government Liaison Program:Government Liaison Committee (GLC)

Mandate: to provide oversight and guidance to the PEO Government Liaison Program (GLP)Members:Barry Steinberg, P.Eng., Chair Jonathan Risto, P.Eng.Anita Cwynar, P.Eng., Vice-Chair Darla Campbell, P. Eng.

Andrew Dowie, P.Eng. Chris Taylor, P.Eng.Bill Goodings, P.Eng. Bernard Ennis, P.Eng., Chris Kan, P.Eng., Shannon Pole, Student repRuth-Anne Vanderwater, EIT Lieutenant Governor Appointed (LGA) Councillors Ishwar Bhatia, P.Eng and Rick Hilton, P. Eng

Ex-officio: Kim Allen, P. Eng, David Adams, P. Eng, Denis Dixon, P.Eng, Howard Brown

Committee Advisor: Jeannette Chau, P.Eng.


The GLPCS has responsibility for:

• overseeing the integration of

chapter involvement in the

program,

• managing chapter activities and

• reporting on the results to the

chapter executive and PEO

Government Liaison Program Chapter Subcommittee (GLPCS)


• Successes to date

▫ Regular consultation with over 80 MPP meetings in 6 years

▫ Four annual Queen’s Park Days

▫ Presentations to numerous legislative committees

▫ Town hall meetings, campaign colleges, training

sessions, lunch and learns, chapter meetings and weekly

updates to PEO members

▫ Candidate colleges to seek engineers for public office

▫ The GLP Journal appears in every edition of Engineering

Dimensions as a voice for the Government Liaison Program

The PEO Government Liaison Program:Celebrating Success


The provincial landscape has changed…


11 Engineers ran in the October 6, 2011 election


Three were elected to Queen’s Park!

Phil McNeely, P.Eng., MPP

Ottawa-OrleansOntario Liberal Party

Jack MacLaren, P.Eng., MPP

Carleton-Mississippi-MillsOntario PC Party

Jim McDonell, P.Eng., MPP

Stormont-Dundas-South Glengary. Ontario PC Party


Queen’s Park vs. Constituency


PEO Niagara Chapter covers four provincial ridings


Each with an MPP…

Jim Bradley MPP St. Catharines

Ontario Liberal Party

Tim Hudak MPP Niagara-West-

GlanbrookOntario PC Party

Kim Craitor MPP Niagara Falls

Ontario Liberal Party

Cindy Forster MPP Welland

Ontario New Democratic Party


Opportunities to Engage


PEO Events: Inviting MPPs

Things to include:

•details about the proposed event•the nature of the event•the date/time •what role you would like the MPP to play (deliver remarks or just be part of the audience) •the planned program•the participants and •the event location.


PEO Events: Welcoming MPPs

Things to consider:

•Always have a greeter•Introduce them to members in attendance•Give them a formal role in the program•Take photos•Never leave MPPs unattended•Give them a token of appreciation•Follow up after the event


Attend MPP events

•Constituency meetings•Fundraisers•Riding Association Events•Political conventions•Community events


Political Expenditure GuidelinesFederal political events: there are strict rules against organizations donating to federal political parties, therefore chapters may NOT pay or reimburse members for attending federal events that have a donation component

Provincial political events: chapters may pay for political events that are on a provincial level (e.g. MPP events)

Reimbursement of political expenses: If a chapter representative will be claiming a personal tax credit for any monies paid, then they should not be reimbursed by the chapter.


Any questions?

For more information or to become involved,

contact:

Howard BrownBrown & Cohen

Communications & Public Affairs

321 Brooke Avenue, Toronto ON.

[email protected] 416-844-1180

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