2023 PEO Council Elections

2023 COUNCIL ELECTIONS

YOUR PROFESSION MATTERS. SO DOES YOUR VOTE.

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BY VOTING in the upcoming elections, you’re doing your part to help shape the future of your professional regulator as it undergoes the most significant transformation in its 100-year history.

Council operates as a direction and control board, and those who serve on it provide the overall direction for PEO while upholding the regulator’s duty to protect the public interest.

With both online and telephone options available, voting takes only a few minutes, and you can cast your ballot anywhere, anytime.

Visit www.peovote.ca for all 2023 Council Elections information, including videos that outline the role of Council, the sought-after characteristics of Council and PEO’s public protection mandate.

ELECTIONS TIMETABLE A list of candidates and electronic voting instructions will be sent to all eligible voters on January 13, 2023.

Voting will commence (electronic only—by telephone or Internet) at 12 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, January 13, 2023.

Voting will close at 4 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, February 17, 2023.

New Council takes office April 29, 2023.

CANDIDATES FOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT-ELECT

EASTERN REGION

• Fred Saghezchi, P.Eng., C. Eng. • Marilyn D. Spink, P.Eng. • Greg Wowchuk, BASc, Dipl El Tech, P.Eng.

• Michelle Liu, MASc, P.Eng., LEED-GA • Joseph Podrebarac, P.Eng., PMP, FEC • Randy Walker, P.Eng.

VICE PRESIDENT

EAST CENTRAL REGION

• Christopher Chahine P.Eng., PMP, SSBBP • Abhishek Gupta, PhD, P.Eng.

• Victor Lan, M.Eng., P.Eng., FEC, LEED AP • Nanda Layos Lwin, BASc, MEPP, P.Eng., FEC • Daryoush Mortazavi, PhD, P.Eng.

COUNCILLOR-AT-LARGE

• Chantal Chiddle, P.Eng., FEC • Sardar Asif Khan, PhD, MBA, P.Eng., PMP, FEC • Leila Notash, PhD, P.Eng., FEC • Glen Schjerning, P.Eng.

• Susan MacFarlane MSc, PhD, P.Eng. • Kris Popiolek, P.Eng., FEC

NORTHERN REGION

• Ravinder Singh Panesar, P.Eng.–Acclaimed

WESTERN REGION

WEST CENTRAL REGION

• Ahmed Elsaid Elshaer, PhD, P.Eng. • Luc Raymond Roberge, P.Eng., FEC

CANDIDATE STATEMENTS Following are statements from the candidates. Candidates for each office are presented in alphabetical order.

Statements or claims by candidates are not verified and are the sole responsibility of the candidates themselves.

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PRESIDENT-ELECT, ONE-YEAR TERM, ALL MEMBERS VOTE Statements or claims by candidates are not verified and are the sole responsibility of the candidates.

Fred Saghezchi

VOTE FRED SAGHEZCHI FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT

MASc., P. Eng., C. Eng.

I am all about accountability, devotion, integrity, professionalism, transparency and honesty. These are important to me and as such, you can be sure I will strive to maintain these core values. I understand that I have yet much room to grow, but I will do my best to bring innovative new ideas to the council and to make sure its core values are maintained. I will:

Employer and Position: Faratek Inc. Advanced Engineering Services, Toronto, Ontario, Owner

- Ensure that PEO remains a pioneer in professionalism and

Degree(s), School(s) Attended: University of Waterloo, Master of Applied Science Employment history:

public safety - Promote collaboration between members and the council - Facilitate licensing rules and regulations - Cooperate with the council to make it more effective - Reduce tasks related to PEAK within my means - Partner with OSPE for better and more influential results - Promote both Engineering professions and Professional

Consulting engineer (Holder of C.O.A.) for major corporations

Engineers

Participation on PEO chapters:

- Work to reduce membership fees - Demand financial transparency - Concentrate on essential regulations - Create a bridge between the industry and members to make

Willowdale/Thornhill Chapter since 2003, different roles and responsibilities Other Professional Affiliations and Community service: American Society of Mechanical Engineers Material and Manufacturing Ontario

Years of registration in Ontario: 19 Years

VOTE FRED SAGHEZCHI email: FredforPEOCouncil@gmail.com website: https://www.faratekinc.com

sure professional engineers continue to guard the public’s safety

What do we need now?

We need brave and strong leadership that will ensure our engineering community is lively and courageous in facing future challenges. Every member must be our ambassador throughout the province.

I need your full support to bring positive changes to our community. I can guarantee that I will not be just another ineffective leader without results.

MARILYN SPINK, P.Eng., B.A.Sc., CSR-P

Candidate for PEO President-Elect ✓ Deep Council Experience – 7 years total ✓ Selected by Peers as both Elected & Appointed Vice-

Strengthen Self-Regulation

✓ Fiscally Responsible – Member, Audit and Finance

Modern Engineering Regulator

President to PEO Council

Committee, balancing budgets

Independent Director,

Avalon Advanced Materials ● Practicing Engineer – Technical Management & Process Engineer ● Certified Sustainability Practitioner ● Licensed with PEO since 1995 ● Member of the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) since 2008

✓ Chair, PEO’s Public Information Campaign Task Force ✓ Demonstrated Transformational Leadership ✓ Committed to open and transparent governance ✓ Member, 3.5 yrs., Complaints Committee ✓ Support & Engage PEO Chapters ✓ Advocate for EDI in the Profession ✓ Protect the Public Interest ✓ Enhance Value of P.Eng. ✓ Endorsed by a broad spectrum of engineering

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Continue modernization of PEO to ensure a future ready, inclusive, and responsive engineering regulator which will result in a stronger and more relevant engineering profession!

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Elect MARILYN SPINK, P.Eng. for PEO President!

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Continue to advance PEO’s new governance and licensing model

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PRESIDENT-ELECT, ONE-YEAR TERM, ALL MEMBERS VOTE Statements or claims by candidates are not verified and are the sole responsibility of the candidates.

Greg Wowchuk, PEng for PRESIDENT-ELECT The issues have not changed. Neither has my commitment:

Extensive experience to serve you: • Elected PEO Vice President • Elected PEO Councillor-at-Large ('18-'20) • PEO LGIC Councillor ('97-'00) • Chair, Communications Cttee ('97-'99) • PEO's Executive Analyst ('11-'12) • Candidate, Toronto City Council, ('03, '06) • Co-founder, EFE, OEDC, OEGD • Endorsed by former PEO presidents • Education: Electrical engineering, technology, psychology, communications • Work: President of an electronics/ systems consulting company More at: www.gregwowchuk.ca

I am for: ✔ An open, transparent, responsive Council, which recognizes—and is committed to—professional, member-directed, self-regulation. ✔ Robust, transparent debate of issues relating to engineering regulation ✔ A focus on lean, modern regulation, focusing on licensing, enforcement, and discipline—not obsessive, continuous navel-gazing about “governance” ✔ Peer review and volunteer-based governance, not rule by elites ✔ Meaningful communications with—and respect for—our members ✔ A renewal of the chapter system as the eyes, ears, and voice of PEO ✔ Protecting the public interest and addressing the profession's needs.

Serving both is the very essence of self-regulated professionalism! ✔ Trust, transparency, accountability, and DEMOCRACY. My opponent has said “PEO is not a democracy. It is a regulator.” Actually, PEO is both!

I am against: ✗ Moving power from the membership to Council and then to PEO staff and outside “consultants”. Our 88,000 members are the “self” in self-regulation. ✗ Political gamesmanship at Council. Reneging on the promised CPD referendum was abusive, disrespectful, and disgraceful. It betrayed our trust. ✗ A paternalistic professional government which spurns the input of our members. No more by-law changes without explicit member approval!!

A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION, RUN BY PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS

GREGORY WOWCHUK for PRESIDENT-ELECT

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Education: Bachelor of Technology (IIT Varanasi, India) & Ph. D. (University of Manitoba, Canada) in Metallurgical/ Materials Engineering.

Work Experience: Over 14 years of engineering, operations & leadership experience within Shell Canada Ltd. Current role: Engineering Business Coordinator.

Volunteer/ Council Experience: Previous council member at U of M. Previous member of Calgary, Edmonton & Ottawa Engineering chapters.

Working across various capacities and dimensions of engineering through my career, I desire to utilize my knowledge, experience, and learning towards Professional Engineering improvement using PEO platform by:

ABHISHEK GUPTA Ph.D., P.Eng

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❖ Strengthening interface & collaboration among diverse industry sectors & academic partners in Ontario, ❖ Fostering continuous learning, technological advancements & talent management across current and emerging engineering disciplines, ❖ Continuously improve regulations around engineering practices in province to pioneer PEO as one of the most effective, lean & modern regulators.

Being part of PEO council, I am motivated to bring fresh perspective & vision to the council driving PEO mandate through highest level of integrity, diversity, accountability, professionalism, and leadership in collaboration with council members, committees, and PEO executives.

Connect with me @ LinkedIn

COUNCILLOR-AT-LARGE, TWO-YEAR TERM, ALL MEMBERS VOTE Statements or claims by candidates are not verified and are the sole responsibility of the candidates.

Chantal Chiddle, P.Eng., FEC for PEO Councillor at Large With over 20 years of Engineering experience in the consulting field, Municipal utility companies and in the construction industry, I have a broad understanding of the issues faced by Professional Engineers, and the industry as a whole. I have gained valuable insight into Engineering through several lenses – client/owner, designer/engineering firm and constructor.

One of the biggest challenges faced by PEO is relevance: to the members, to recent graduates and to the public. As a self-regulator, PEO exists to protect and serve the public interest. I believe in and support continued focus on regulatory work, including the changes required to our licensing processes to meet the changing dynamics of the Engineering profession.

I have over 15 years of volunteer service with PEO, most recently, as Councillor at Large. As a member of Council, I currently Chair the Regulatory Policy and Legislation Committee (RPLC) and sit on the Risk Assessment Working Group reviewing Chapter Activities.

As Councillor at Large, I will continue to work with Council to provide effective and timely communication with the license holders, seek out feedback from others as needed and work to ensure Council decisions are based on facts and not conjecture.

For more information on my thoughts, or to reach out to me, connect with me on LinkedIn or email me at cchiddle.ERC@gmail.com

Sardar Asif Khan, PEng. for COUNCILLOR AT LARGE

A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION, RUN BY PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS

Employment Histor y: - University of Windsor - 2013 - Present - Automotive OEM - 2005 - Present (Continuous Improvement lead, MOPAR NA. World Class Mfg., Plant Head, IE Manager, Engine/Axle Plant USA).

- Utility company - Electrical design, distribution Engineering (2000-2008) PEO Chapter, Committee experience: - Member, Chapter Leaders Conference and Planning Committee (2016-2019) - Vice Chair, GLC (March/2022-Present) - Member, GLC (2021-2022) - Windsor-Essex Chapter: Past Chair (20192021), Chair (2017-2019),V Vice Chair (20152017), Secretary (2013-2015), Executive (2010-2013), Chair GLP, Chair ISEYL Other Affiliations and Community Services: - Chair PAC for APD at St. Clair College - Alternate Warden, Camp 14 - Member, BOA, UET Endowment Foundation - President, Pak Can Assoc, Windsor (2004) More at: www.sardarasifkhan.ca

PEO is going through an extremely critical transition period. Accordingly, we need leaders with proven track records on Council to address the challenges.

I stand for: ✓ Enhancement of the engineering profession and making P.ENG. RELEVANT to ENGINEERS, PUBLIC and emerging disciplines ✓ FAIR, SEAMLESS, INCLUSIVE, and EFFICIENT LICENSING process in place ✓ TRANSPARENCY. Members must be informed of all decisions that affect them ✓ TRANSPARENT and TIMELY DEBATE on issues affecting engineering regulation ✓ Timely and effective COMMUNICATION with MEMBERS ✓ STRENGTHENING OF CHAPTERS, they are the backbone of PEO and the only effective vehicle for communication and engaging members ✓ Measures in place to address the QUESTIONS ABOUT PEO’S ROLE in the protection of the public interest and betterment of our world ✓ All engineering work INCLUSION IN PROFESSION regulation ✓ FLEXIBILITY to allow new disciplines, technologies, and a mobile workforce ✓ EVOLVE to remain relevant and effective I bring, proven track record in: - CHAPTER experiences - COMMITTEE Experiences - BUSINESS Experiences - LEADERSHIP experiences for TRANSFORMING organizations - ACADEMIA Experiences - Extensive VOLUNTEERING experiences Doctor of Engineering, LTU, MI, USA MS Manuf. Eng., WSU, MI, USA MBA, CMU, MI, USA BS Electr. Eng., UET, PAK I believe in criticality of our Membership’s input in key decisions, creating positivity, cohesion, and unity. There is no place for resentment or anger about our profession.

There is a significant need for moving forward with an increased transparency.

Years of PEO registration: 18 Contact:313.378.8117; khansardar1@gmail.com, To learn more: www.sardarasifkhan.ca www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sardar-asif-khan-p-eng-pmp-452bbb8/

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COUNCILLOR-AT-LARGE, TWO-YEAR TERM, ALL MEMBERS VOTE Statements or claims by candidates are not verified and are the sole responsibility of the candidates.

Leila Notash, PhD, PEng, FEC, for Councillor-at-Large I am committed to the principal object of PEO: To regulate the practice of professional engineering in order to protect the public interest.

I am in favor of  Member involvement in self-regulation, with respect for PEO members and volunteers. We must have TRUST, TRANSPARENCY and ACCOUNTABILITY.  Knowledge-based decision making and peer review, which Council has abandoned in recent major policy decisions.  Reinforcing values of Code of Ethics, Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity; including cognitive diversity and demographic diversity on Council and committees.  I am opposed to imposition of mandatory PEAK until it has proven its value for PEO members and the public.  Council must address the future of self-regulated professional engineering; modern, fair principles for qualifications and practice in a global society, licensing of emerging disciplines resulting from rapid advances in engineering.

I am a good listener, and an active and informed councillor. I have always fought to maintain PEO's relevance in a changing world.

A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION, RUN BY PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS

Name: Glen Schjerning

Employer and position: Department of National Defence, Royal Canadian Navy Engineer and Project Manager

Degree(s), school(s) attended, year(s) of graduation: -Bachelor of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, 1987 -Post Grad - Marine System Engineering, Royal Naval Engineering College, Plymouth, England, 1991

Employment history:

RCN - Naval Officer 1988-1999 AECL - Chaulk River Labs. Reactor Operations supervision 1999-2001 CNSC - Reactor Operator Certification Officer 2001-2003 DND - Engineer and Project Manager

Participation on PEO Council, committee/task forces, chapters: -PEO member, Ottawa Chapter. PEO member starting in 1996.

-Related activites include: -NR Group President - Professional Institute of the Public Service Canada (PIPSC), NR Group (eNgineers, aRchitects & land surveyors) Group President -NR Group Collective Bargaining - NR Group members are able claim their professional association dues from their employer.

Other professional affiliations and community service: DND Commendations for Project Management PIPSC NCR STEWARD OF THE YEAR AWARD 2014 PIPSC INSTITUTE SERVICE AWARD 2016 PIPSC NCR EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR 2019 Awarded PIPSC Life Membership Award in 2021

Years of registration in Ontario: 26.00

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PEO and EC Activities

 PEO Council: Councillor-at-Large (2021-2023, 2019-2021); Audit, Executive, and Legislation Committees (2019-2020)  PEO Kingston Chapter: Vice-Chair (2015-2019)  PEO Academic Requirements Committee: Chair (2016-2018); ViceChair (2015); Member (2003-2022)  Engineers Canada: Regulator Advisory Group (PEO Rep 2022-2024), CEAB (Program Visitor 2015), CEQB (Mechanical Subcommittee 20062007)  https://www.linkedin.com/in/leilanotash/  https://me.queensu.ca/People/Notash/PEO/Election_23

Candidate statement: GLEN SCHJERNING – B.E., P.Eng PEO Counsellor at Large 2023 A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION, RUN BY PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS Proven Leadership and Team Building Skills – demonstrated as President of NR Group I will Strive for: -Good Governance, promoting a promote a membership led and member-driven self regulation.

-Cost effective and cost-conscious governance of the PEO. -Minimize fee increases. Investigate a fee rebate (following the temporary pandemic related operations cost reductions).

-Support Continued Professional Development (CPD), while working with members to gracefully introduce an effective PEAK program.

-Support increasing the participation of women in professional engineering roles.

-Improve PEO internal communications.

-Improve PEO communications with its membership -Promoting openness, honesty, and transparency.

-Contribute to and further refine a team-oriented Council.

Thank you for your support, for PEO Counsellor at Large GLEN SCHJERNING TRANSPARANCY, TRUST & ACCOUNTABILITY glen_schjerning@rogers.com 613-818-0127 (personal cell) https://glenschjerning.wixsite.com/glen-schjerning

NORTHERN REGION COUNCILLOR, TWO-YEAR TERM, ALL MEMBERS VOTE Statements or claims by candidates are not verified and are the sole responsibility of the candidates.

Name: Ahmed Elshaer, Ph.D., P.Eng.

Candidate statement:

Employer and position:

• I am motivated to run for the position of the “Northern Regional Councillor” as I feel the urgent need to be part of many changes that can be made to better serve the public and be more adequate to engineering practitioners.

Lakehead University, Assistant Professor Program Coordinator, Ph.D. Civil Engineering

Degree(s): Postdoctoral Fellowship, Western University, 2018 Ph.D., Western University, 2017 MSc., Western University, 2013 B.Eng., Cairo University, 2010

Employment history: 08/2018 - present 02/2020 - present 02/2017 - 07/2018 11/2017 - 02/2018 05/2010 - 08/2013

Assistant Professor Adjunct Professor SOSCIP-OCE-IBM Fellow Building Science Consultant Structural Designer

Lakehead University Ryerson University Western University WindRS Inc. Optimum Consulting

Participation in PEO Council, committee, and chapters:

• I am an active member of the Lakehead Chapter for the past 4 years.

• I was the Lakehead Chapter’s Delegate in attending the Chapter Leaders Conference (CLC 2022).

• I participated in the Conference Organizing Committee for arranging the Lakehead Chapter’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the Technology Conference for 3 years.

• I represented the PEO Lakehead Chapter as a panellist member at the “Diversity in Engineering Panel” event on National Engineering Month.

• I was invited as a Keynote Speaker for the Professional Engineering Ontario (PEO), Annual Gathering Meeting (AGM).

Other professional affiliations and community service:

• Secretary of the Structures Division of the Canadian Society of Civil Engineering (CSCE) • Conference Co-Chair, Canadian Society of Civil Engineering (CSCE) conference – Structures Stream (2022 & 2023).

Name: Luc Roberge, P.Eng., FEC Employer and position: Retired, September 2021

• PEO chapters need to be given more flexibility to serve the engineering community and the public; I can feel the chapters contribution while living in the Northern region.

• There is a great need to expedite the license processing time without affecting the precision of the review process.

• I will strive to serve engineers in continuing and ensuring being a self-regulated profession that serves the public while implementing the recommendations of the governance roadmap.

• I will work on strengthening the relation between engineers, volunteers, chapters and council to secure an optimal decision-making process and suitable regulations.

• I will advocate for keeping membership fees within the reasonable levels with clear transparency and accountability.

Transparency … Professionalism … Self-regulation “If there is one thing that I will be most glad to see in this election, it is to see all professional engineers spending time to know all candidates and make an informed decision about their votes” Please feel free to communicate …

LinkedIn: Email:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-elshaer/

aelshaer@lakeheadu.ca

- Governance Nominating Committee (GNC) (member 2020-2021) - GNC subcommittee – Chapter Risk Assessment Review (Chair 2022) - Joint Relations Committee – OSPE (2020-2022) Other professional affiliations and community services: Ontario Society Professional Engineers (OSPE)

Degree, school attended, year of graduation: Years of Registration in Ontario: 35 Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Candidate statement: Engineering, Queen’s University (1985) I am concerned about the future of our profession: Employment history: 1. For PEO to remain relevant, we must be willing to adopt a Weyerhaeuser - Capital Manager / Maintenance Engineer governance culture that consistently makes decisions that serve Ontario Power Generation - Sr. Manager Capital Projects and protect public interests. Self-regulation is a privilege, not a Participation on PEO Council, committee/task force, chapters: right, and PEO could lose this privilege, similar to the BC and - 19 years participation in the Chapter movement with the Algoma, Quebec associations who failed to change.

North Bay and Kapuskasing-Porcupine Chapters 2. As part of the final phase of governance review, PEO will be - Chair, Kapuskasing-Porcupine (2019), North Bay (2012-2014) evaluating its volunteer structure. PEO must continue to leverage - PEO Chapter Leaders Conference organizing Committee the strength of its license holders to position itself to become a - Inducted to PEO Order of Honor - Member (2019) more responsive, progressive regulator.

- Northern Regional Councilor (2020-2023) 3. Implement a more stream-lined licensing process to make the - Regional Councilor Committee progression through licensure less demanding.

(Member 2020-2023, Vice-Chair 2021-2022) I am seeking re-election for a third term on Council to continue - Licensing Committee (2020-2022) working on these issues by soliciting opinions from and providing - VLC Planning Committee (Vice-Chair 2020-2021, Chair 2021-2022) feedback to license holders. I encourage you to get to know the - HR Committee (Member 2020-2023, Chair 2021-2023) candidates, form your own opinion and vote. Have your say. Be proud - CEO/Registrar Recruitment Search Committee (2022) of our profession! I can be reached at: lroberge@peo.on.ca.

- Finance Audit Committee (2020-2021)

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EASTERN REGION COUNCILLOR, TWO-YEAR TERM, ALL MEMBERS VOTE Statements or claims by candidates are not verified and are the sole responsibility of the candidates.

Michelle Liu, P.Eng., MASc, LEED-GA for Councillor, Eastern Region

Education • PhD (2021-2025), Civil Engineering, University of Ottawa, Topic: Opportunities and challenges for engineering standards and the engineering profession to improve their consideration of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles • JD (2020-2023), Common Law, University of Ottawa • MASc, Civil Engineering, University of Waterloo • BASc, Civil Engineering, University of Waterloo

Engineer ◆ Lawyer-to-be ◆ Speaker ◆ Educator ◆ Researcher I am a voice of the future. I am a young civil engineer with my finger on the pulse of the engineers of the future. I am the inaugural Chair of University of Waterloo’s Recent Engineering Alumni Council, working with nearly 13,000 engineering graduates of the last decade to build an equitable and inclusive engineering community. I co-fund Canada’s first university-level scholarship for 2SLGBTQ+ engineering students and have mentored over 150 undergraduate and graduate engineering students, many of whom remain in my network.

I understand PEO’s statutory mandates and current strategic priorities. With Ontario’s Professional Engineers Act at the heart of my ongoing PhD research, I have in-depth knowledge of PEO’s mandate to regulate the practice of professional engineering in the interest of the public—a highly diverse public. I also understand that Council has the duty to uphold regulatory excellence, including in its operational efficiency, and be accountable for its activities to the Attorney General given that self-regulation is a privilege, not a right. As an early-career Councillor, I also stand to help PEO remain relevant and valuable to fellow early-career stakeholders per PEO’s 2023-2025 strategic plan.

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I have formal training in law and policy. My simultaneous pursuit of a law degree (ending in April 2023) will provide me with different skills and perspectives in developing practice standards and various policies that respond to the needs of the profession. I have spent the past two years critically examining and writing about various PEO and Engineers Canada policies as part of my research on the engineering profession.

My passion for professional regulation has also brought me to the Equity Advisory Group of the Law Society of Ontario (the regulator of lawyers in Ontario) where I support the development of policy options for the promotion of equity and diversity in the legal profession.

Please connect to learn more about my leadership, service, educational and speaking engagements, and research endeavours, all of which make up what I hope to contribute as a PEO Councillor.

Leadership and service recognitions • EDI Leader in Engineering Workplaces, Engineers Canada (2022) • Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship, NSERC (2022) • Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship (2022) • Rovinescu Award of Excellence for Community Service, University of Ottawa (2021) • Kitchener-Waterloo Women of the Year Finalist (2019) • Waterloo Mayor’s Certificate of Recognition (2018)

Service to PEO & Engineers Canada • Future of Engineering Accreditation, Engineers Canada (2022) • 30 by 30 Action Planning, PEO (2019-present) • Secretary, PEO Grand River Chapter (2018-2020) • PEO liaison, Waterloo Engineering (2013-2018) www.linkedin.com/in/michelleccliu @michelleccliu michelle.liu@uottawa.ca

JOSEPH PODREBARAC, PEng, PMP, FEC I want to bring back a member-driven PEO. Members deserve knowledge of the goings-on at Council and hear this from their councillor, not read it months afterwards in Dimensions. Communication starts at the Chapters, which are being ignored. Recently, we have been kept in the dark on these issues:

• Compulsory “Professional Development” (CPD)– developed and made obligatory without Chapter/member input or consultation, then imposed on us.

• Finance – where is the money going after almost three years of virtual meetings and events? Why have we not gotten a fee rebate?

• Governance obsession and hired outside consultants telling us what to do – enough already!!

I’m running as Eastern Regional Councillor so that we can be heard at Council.

B.Eng (Mechanical), McMaster, licensed since 1986 Principal Engineer – DND – Underwater Systems, DND Aboriginal Advisory Group co-chair Ottawa Chapter Executive since 2011: Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, Innovation, By-Laws, Awards, 30x30 Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) Board of Directors, Professional Recognition and Qualifications Working Group, Scholarship Committee, Executive Compensation Committee, Engineering Group Chair, Treasurer, Bargaining Chair, Steward of the Year (2001)

A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION, RUN BY PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS Visit Joe4Eastern.org or contact me at JPatPEO@hotmail.com

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Randy Walker Kruger Products, Trenton

My name is Randall (Randy) Walker, P.Eng, FEC. Senior Eastern Region Councillor

B. Eng, Ryerson University

I am running for a final two (2) year term as Eastern Regional Councillor.

Graduation 1994 Licensed 1996 Kruger Products – Senior Project Engineer REL Control Ottawa Self Employed – Mech/Elec large building Commissioning Defense Construction Canada Cascades Trenton – 16 years 3.5 Years – Eastern Regional Councilor PEO 15 years – Quinte Chapter, Chair 7, Past Chair 5 GLP REP 10 Years

We at PEO have made progress in the last 3 years doing a regulatory review and getting a failing grade. We have changed the way council conducts its business by moving away from hands on to setting the direction that staff is to follow.

I started this journey on council to insure a bright future for all engineers, current and upcoming and with your support we as a focused group and fix many of the issues that have plagued PEO in the past.

Thankyou

Year of Registration in Ontario– 28 years

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EAST CENTRAL REGION COUNCILLOR, TWO-YEAR TERM, ALL MEMBERS VOTE Statements or claims by candidates are not verified and are the sole responsibility of the candidates.

Victor Lan, M. Eng.,P. Eng., FEC, LEED AP for PEO East Central Region Councillor East Central Region deserves a Councillor who has demonstrated strong dedication and commitment to the PEO. I have been volunteering at the PEO Scarborough Chapter for over 13 years and have served in numerous positions, including Executive, Secretary, Treasurer, and Chapter Vice Chair. My devotion to the Chapter and my abilities culminated in my being elected as the Chair of PEO Scarborough Chapter in 2019 and 2020. At the Chapter level, I had the wonderful opportunity to work with the PEO members as well as the public.

Professionally, I have almost 40 years of extensive experience with engineering consulting services, the construction industry, and land development, including over 20 years in Ontario.

As the East Central Region Councillor, I would act in the best interests of the PEO. I would focus on: 1) optimizing organizational performance, 2) building on the PEO’s vision to ensure all stakeholders see relevance and value in the PEO, 3) expediting the transformation of PEO to a modern regulator, 4) addressing the FARPACTA amendments, and 5) maintaining strong communication among members, Chapters, and the Council.

I can be reached at 416-668-9810 or victorlanpeo2023@gmail.com.

Nanda Lwin, P.Eng., FEC., is running for East Central Councillor votenanda.ca About Me • •

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Professor, Civil Engineering Technology, Seneca College Chair, Willowdale/Thornhill PEO Chapter (2011-2013, 2018-2020) and executive since 2005 Professional engineer since 2003 B.A.Sc. (civil), University of Toronto; MEPP (engineering and public policy), McMaster University Author of eight books, former journalist, avid reader and music lover

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A self-governing engineering profession in Ontario Support for new internationallytrained engineers A chapter system that covers governance and advocacy Quality communication between council and stakeholders Effective representation: we don’t need a candidate full of promises; we need a councillor who has experience and cares

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Daryoush Mortazavi, Ph.D., P.Eng. for Regional Councilor (East Central)-2023

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 To increase engagement of members and ensure their voice is heard  To protect your own profession About me  To have Election Fairness and secure online voting Ph.D. of Electrical Engineering  To have a modern, lean and technology aligned Founder of Synnovate Inc., organization (R&D and Education in Industry  To enforce industries to employ professional 4.0 area) engineers College Professor  To protect public safety and health Having 15+ year practical  To stand against waste of money in advertisements, Engineering experience paying to outside consultants, and increasing Having 10+ year Academic membership fee experience  Your voice be heard inside PEO Daryoush.mortazavi@gmail.com

Trust, Transparency, and Accountability Daryoush Mortazavi, Ph.D., P.Eng. | LinkedIn

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WESTERN REGION COUNCILLOR, TWO-YEAR TERM, ALL MEMBERS VOTE Statements or claims by candidates are not verified and are the sole responsibility of the candidates.

RE-ELECT Susan MacFarlane, M.Sc., Ph.D., P.Eng. for PEO WESTERN REGION COUNCILLOR

Working for You to Ensure a Resilient and Relevant PEO

Served as PEO Western Region Councillor 2021-present Member of PEO Human Resources and Compensation Committee 2021 Member of PEO Governance and Nominating Committee 2021-present Vice Chair of Chapter Leaders Conference Organizing Committee 2022 Former Board Member Ontario Municipal Water Association, 2016-2018 Former General Manager Lambton Area Water Supply System, 20102018; Obtained municipal governance experience from this role. ✓ Former Environmental Engineer for Various Consulting Companies, 1991-1994; 2000-2009; Served municipal and industrial clients. ✓ Ph.D. in Civil (Environmental) Engineering - University of Toronto ✓ M.Sc., B.Sc. (Eng) in Biological Engineering - University of Guelph ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

As your Western Region Councillor, I have been committed to promoting PEO’s mission to its stakeholders, understanding our license holders’ concerns and looking for opportunities for PEO to address those concerns. I also have been actively involved in understanding Chapter operations and ensuring that PEO supports our Chapters and the value they bring to PEO as a regulator. I also believe my past experience in municipal governance has been an asset in fostering an effective working relationship between Council and our valued PEO staff.

Please Vote! Questions? Email susan.macfarlane@sympatico.ca

Kris Popiolek, P.Eng., FEC, for Western Regional Councillor

As your Western Region Councillor, I will work for you, and with you to help PEO become the best, modern, regulator.

I am for: • Proper support for chapters – to allow chapters to fulfill their roles in supporting self-regulation • Equity and inclusivity in key decisions • Trust, Transparency, and Accountability I have been involved with London Chapter for 15 years, served as Chapter's Secretary, Vice-Chair, and Chair, as well as a key member of chapter's Licence Assistance Program, Certificate Presentation, and Golf Tournament organizing committees.

If given the honour and responsibility of serving as your new Western Region Councillor, I will work toward: • Improving the perceived value of P.Eng. licence (for the government, the public, and engineers) • Encouraging more engineering graduates to obtain their licence • Removing barriers in getting licence • Implementing changes in licensing, that go beyond meeting the minimum requirements of FARPACTA. • Ensuring Council seeks meaningful input from members, especially while implementing big changes • Increasing engagement of our members, and facilitating their participation in the decision making I support CPD, but how it was developed and made mandatory was undemocratic and arrogant.

Other community service: Re-forest London volunteer; Member of Thames Valley Toastmasters - served as club's President, Treasurer, Secretary; Member of board of directors for condominium where I live.

Feel free to contact me at kris.m.popiolek@gmail.com, via LinkedIn, or krispopiolek.wordpress.com

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RAVINDER SINGH PANESAR, P.ENG. No candidate publicity material received.

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