Establishment of a Centre for Engineering and Public Policy is high on the list of priorities of J. David Adams, the recently installed president of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
Proposed Engineering and Public Policy centre sits high on Adams’ priority list
Establishment of a Centre for Engineering and Public Policy is high on the list of priorities of J. David Adams, the recently installed president of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
While details must be fleshed out, it is envisaged that the centre would function as a think-tank, preparing and presenting position papers on relevant public policy issues affecting the province’s future prosperity.
“Technically informed recommendations will assist our political leaders in prioritizing the actions to bring us out of the economic doldrums,” says Adams, president of Maple Leaf Engineering of Hanover.
Creation of the centre has been given approval in principle by PEO’s governing council. Plans are to be discussed further at a workshop late this month. The centre is not expected to be operational before next year.
At the PEO annual general meeting held on May 10, 2008, Adams said in his inaugural address as president that other priorities for the coming year include installation of a multi-tiered licensing model for engineers and development of a “knowledge-based” internship program supported by Internet mentors.
Adams studied arts and science at Carleton University before entering McGill University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
He later received an MBA in finance and marketing from the University of Western Ontario.
He succeeded Walter K. Bilanski as head of PEO, which regulates the practice of engineering in the province.
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