2015 HIGHLIGHT QUEEN’S PARK DAY On October 5, 2015, Consulting Engineers of Ontario hosted its inaugural Queen’s Park Day at the provincial legislature. The Queen’s Park Day agenda was packed with meetings with Members of Provincial Parliament, senior leadership and staff from all three political parties. CEO’s representatives from nine member firms met with officials and staff representing the Premier’s Office, Opposition leadership, economic development, employment and infrastructure, transportation, finance and Treasury Board, Attorney General and environment and climate change portfolios to raise awareness of the issues crucial to the consulting engineering industry. Delegate’s afternoon meetings with senior Queen’s Park officials discussed issues of particular importance to CEO’s members including: • Investment in core infrastructure being essential to Ontario’s prosperity; • CEO supporting infrastructure investment that is the product of proper planning; and, • Public infrastructure projects becoming more difficult to undertake and complete. The day concluded with an evening reception in the legislative dining room sponsored by Etobicoke Centre MPP Yvan Baker. The reception was a great success drawing support from more than 100 attendees, 36 of whom were MPPs representing all political parties. CEO’s inaugural Queen’s Park Day demonstrated that the our issues and advocacy efforts are strongly recognized and supported by government. The day strengthened existing and established new relationships with MPPS while advocating for a sustainable business environment for CEO’s members. CEO remains committed to promoting a sustainable business environment for our member firms, and looks forward to continuing the tradition of Queen’s Park Day. 16 2015-2016 CEO ANNUAL REPORT
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