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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition– A Road Map: Section 8
March 11, 2024 By William (Bill) Burr[i] The Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes, it can seem daunting to quickly find the information you need. This series of articles provides a guide to help users find their way through this critical document. This is not intended to replace the notes in Appendix B, or the… Read More…
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Canadian Apprenticeship Forum Programs for Women Inspire Inclusion
March 8, 2024 To mark International Women’s Day, the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) is celebrating the achievements of tradeswomen and gender diverse individuals working in the construction, manufacturing, transportation, and service sectors. The recruitment and retention of women in the skilled trades is an ongoing challenge based on CAF-FCA’s data analysis. In 2022, 5.8% of… Read More…
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Proposed Regulatory Amendments for Licensing of Electrical Contractors and Master Electricians Regulation
The MPBSD is proposing regulatory amendments to O.Reg. 570/05 (Licensing of Electrical Contractors and Master Electricians) to support the Electrical Safety Authority’s (ESA) initiative to modernize its licence renewal process for master electricians and licensed electrical contractors. Read More…
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Helping Improve Electrical Safety in Canada: CSA Releases 2024 CE Code, Part 1
For over 90 years, the CE Code, Part I has played a vital role in the safety of electrical installations and systems, establishing guidelines and requirements necessary to reduce risks of electric shock, fires, and other electrical hazards. Read More…
Changing Scene
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Ontario Making it Easier to Build Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The Ontario government is making it easier to build and connect new public electric vehicle (EV) chargers to the province’s world-class clean electricity grid. Starting May 27, 2024, all local utilities will follow a streamlined process for EV charging connections that will make it easier to set up new charging stations and support the adoption… Read More…
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Ideal Supply Announces Aquisition of Electrical Wholesale Supply (EWS)
March 15, 2024 As of March 1st, Ideal Supply Inc. has purchased Electrical Wholesale Supply, acquiring both the Leamington and Windsor locations. EWS will continue to operate as such for the foreseeable future; as a subsidiary of Ideal Supply Inc. “We are proud and excited to join the communities in which EWS operates and we… Read More…
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324 New Social and Affordable Housing Units to be Built Rapidly in Québec
March 15, 2024 The governments of Canada and Quebec have announced that 5 projects with a total of 324 new units will be rapidly built in the city of Québec. The projects were selected as part of the second call for projects under the Société d’habitation du Québec’s (SHQ) Programme d’habitation abordable Québec (PHAQ). Project name… Read More…
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Schneider Electric Teams Up with the Professional Women’s Hockey League to Pave the Way for Greener Goals
Schneider Electric has officially announced its partnership with the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL). Named the official partner for energy management, Schneider Electric will assess the PWHL’s operations and provide a clear roadmap for decarbonization… Read More…