Advocacy

Supported by a network of volunteers, ACEC-Ontario engages with provincial and municipal stakeholders and industry leaders to create a better business environment for Ontario’s consulting engineering industry. ACEC-Ontario regularly provides input on policy and planning.

The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies | Ontario (ACEC-Ontario) is the voice of the consulting engineering industry in Ontario.
For resources on a variety of topics, including excess soil regulations please visit the resource section of the website located here.
If you have any questions or comments please contact Doug DeRabbie, Director, Government & Stakeholder Relations.

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ACEC-Ontario’s 2023 Pre-Budget Submission

ACEC-Ontario looks forward to working with the Ontario government as it implements its infrastructure agenda and supporting policies. Read ACEC-Ontario’s recommendations to the Ontario government on behalf of our member companies.

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ACEC-Ontario Response to Corporate Performance Rating Pause in Bid Evaluation of Engineering Services

Association of Consulting Engineering Companies-Ontario’s response to MTO’s plan to pause the use of a Corporate Performance Rating in bid evaluations for Request for Quotations and Proposals.

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Government Resources

Helpful links to government resources for staff of ACEC-Ontario member companies.

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Political Parties

Government related material with staff of member companies in mind. One location for easy access to information on Ontario’s four main political parties, including policy issues, MPPs, and upcoming events.

Stakeholder Relations Photo Gallery

A collection of images from recent meetings and events.

Ontario Vaccination Information

Find COVID‑19 (coronavirus) information and resources for individuals, employees, business owners and employers.

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Procurement Model Selection

The selection of appropriate project procurement models is essential for timely and efficient project delivery.

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Litigation Exclusions

Litigation Exclusions can be used by public buyers to restrict a company from bidding on future contracts if that company is, has been or anticipated to be involved in litigation with the public buyer.

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Termination & Dispute Resolution

Termination & Dispute Resolution clauses are useful tools to prescribe the circumstances and processes in the event that a contract needs to be terminated or if a dispute rises, but these provisions can become contentious if not properly balanced between the Consultant and client.

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Standard of Care

Contractual terms and conditions that exceed the Standard of Care can put Consultants in a position of being held liable for failing to meet excessively high or impossible standards.

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Negligence & Performance-Based Indemnification

Indemnification provisions that are not limited to negligent acts, errors, or omissions create a significant degree of risk for Consultants entering into professional services contracts.

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Project Pipelines

ACEC-Ontario advocates on behalf of Ontario’s consulting engineers for clear, transparent and regular project pipeline information.

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Insurance & Insurability

Increasing cost and greater coverage requirements for Professional Liability, or Errors and Omissions, insurance for consulting engineers on projects is an issue of considerable concern.

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Duty to Defend

Duty to Defend provisions can require Consultants to go beyond the scope of their defense responsibilities to unconditionally defend their clients before any legal liability for negligence has been established.

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Third-Party Liability

Consultants are typically required by contract to unreasonably assume the liability for third parties, despite having no responsibility, care or control of such parties.

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Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property (IP) clauses in professional services contracts should be thoroughly reviewed so Consultants are able to reasonably retain their IP and limit liability.

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Warranties

Warranty and Guarantee clauses can create a condition where Consultants may be held responsible for matters that are beyond their care and control.

The work of ACEC-Ontario’s member companies touches virtually every aspect of our society, including project planning and development, design, execution, operation and maintenance. If you belong to a member company and would like to find out about volunteer opportunities supporting your industry click here.

The ACEC-Ontario's Rapid Response Program is a service that uses industry-based positions to proactively advocate for fair and reasonable terms and conditions.

Learn more about the Rapid Response Program