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Message from the Chapter Chair

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It’s an honour to serve as Chair of the PEO Kingsway Chapter, where we are fortunate to have a community of engineers who lead with purpose, integrity, and curiosity. Our chapter brings together professionals from diverse disciplines who share a commitment to technical excellence and ethical practice. Beyond licensing and regulation, we believe in creating opportunities for learning, connection, and service, both within the profession and in the communities we impact. Over the past year, we’ve focused on offering programming that reflects the evolving role of engineers, from technical tours and industry panels to student outreach and mentorship.

What makes this chapter truly special is the sense of belonging and shared purpose that our members bring to every event and conversation. We’re proud of the culture we’ve built, one that values professionalism but never loses sight of people. Whether you’re a long-time member or newly licensed, I encourage you to engage with us, share your voice, and take part in what we’re building together. Thank you for being part of this journey, and for everything you contribute to the Kingsway Chapter.

 

Sincerely,

Mohamed (Gazia) AbuGazia, Ph.D., P.Eng

Chair, PEO Kingsway Chapter

 

Get to know us

The Kingsway Chapter exists to maintain a strong local presence for the engineering profession through meaningful engagement with both members and the broader community. We promote public awareness of engineering, support the regulatory functions of PEO, and serve as a communication bridge between the PEO Council and its membership. Our chapter is committed to fostering lifelong learning, supporting professional development, and encouraging volunteer leadership within PEO’s governance structure.

Chapter leadership

Connecting engineers and communities

Mohamed AbuGazia
Chair
Florence Liu
Vice-Chair
Vassilli Mordatch
Treasurer
Varun Ramavath
Secretary
Chapter committee leadership

Fostering chapter outreach and community involvement

Varun Ramavath
Communication Committee Chair
Steve Favell
Government Liaison Program
Kirusha Srimohanarajah
Education Committee Chair
Mohammad Eghtesadi
Events Committee Chair
Michael DiMatteo
License Presentation Chair

Kingsway Chapter committees

  1. The communication committee manages communications outreach with Chapter members via emails, the chapter website, newsletters and our social media channels.

  2. The GLP committee works to ensure that government, elected officials and the public continue to recognize and understand PEO’s regulatory mandate and policy directions.

  3. The education outreach committee works with local schools, teachers and students to promote science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and careers.

  4. The EIT committee provides engineering interns (EITs) with guidance, mentoring and support as they work towards their professional engineer (P.Eng.) licence.

  5. The events committee plans and organizes events—networking, recognition, professional development, recreational and more—for chapter members.

    Sub-Committees

    • The Certificate Presentation Ceremony subcommittee organizes P.Eng. licence certificate presentation ceremonies for new engineers.
    • The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) subcommittee organizes professional development activities—seminars, symposiums, technical tours, etc.—for chapter members.
    • The Networking subcommittee builds relationships between the Chapter and local business, professional associations and academic institutions.
    • The 30x30 subcommittee supports Engineers Canada’s 30 by 30 initiative to raise the percentage of newly licensed engineers in Canada who are woman to 30% by the year 2030.

  6. The nominating committee works to present a slate of candidates for election to Chapter board positions each year.