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Protection for your Business – Be Ready for the Heat of Summer!

It is commonly said among the Trades that Canada has two seasons: Winter and Construction (or Crane Season). As demand for contractors increases, it is important to be sure your business is properly secured, and you know how coverage works to protect and mitigate your risks.

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  • CCA Delivers Industry-Informed Procurement Guidance for Project Owners

    CCA Delivers Industry-Informed Procurement Guidance for Project Owners

    July 17, 2026 The Canadian Construction Association’s (CCA) latest report, Building forward: Industry-informed procurement strategies for successful project delivery, brings the construction industry’s perspective directly to project owners at a time of growing infrastructure demands, rising costs, and capacity constraints. Developed in response to a request from Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) during one of… Read More…

  • Cooper Lighting Solutions: Project Spotlight – Maple Ridge Fire Hall No. 4 – Maple Ridge, BC

    Cooper Lighting Solutions: Project Spotlight – Maple Ridge Fire Hall No. 4 – Maple Ridge, BC

    July 17, 2026 Maple Ridge Fire Hall No. 4 Lighting Project Highlights How Cooper Lighting Solutions Can Help Support a Facility Built to Serve the Community Day & Night Maple Ridge Fire Hall No. 4 is a 22,800-square-foot post-disaster facility designed to support emergency response, training, maintenance, and daily operations. The two-storey hall includes apparatus… Read More…

  • Canada Lighting Industry: Trends, Growth & Future Outlook 2026

    Canada Lighting Industry: Trends, Growth & Future Outlook 2026

    The Canada lighting industry is entering a transformative phase driven by sustainability goals, smart infrastructure development, energy-efficiency regulations, and increasing demand for connected technologies. Lighting is no longer viewed as a basic utility across commercial buildings, industrial facilities, public infrastructure, residential projects and retail environments. Now, it has become a strategic component of modern building… Read More…

  • Notice to Archive 24-ECV-002-024-MMTE: Rule 2-024 Use of Approved Equipment – Meter Mounted Transfer Equipment

    Notice to Archive 24-ECV-002-024-MMTE: Rule 2-024 Use of Approved Equipment – Meter Mounted Transfer Equipment

    July 13, 2026 Variance 24-ECV-002-024-MMTE was introduced to allow meter-mounted transfer equipment (MMTE) to be approved under SPE-1000 while no Canadian certification standard existed. With the publication of ANSI/CAN/UL 1008M:2025 Transfer Switch Equipment, Meter-Mounted, a recognized certification standard is now available making the use of the SPE-1000 approval unnecessary. The variance will be archived effective… Read More…


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Fire-Rated Downlights That Install Faster Than You’d Expect

Traditional fire-rated installs mean extra components, bulky enclosures, and more time on site. Magic Lite’s 5CCT Fire-Rated Downlights cut through that complexity, fitting standard housings with no added assemblies. Certified for 2-hour fire-rated floor-ceiling construction. Less labour, fewer parts, and a cleaner finish that passes inspection. Available in Thin Line and Regressed profiles with five colour temperature options.

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IPEX Scepter® RBox™ PVC Round Electrical Box


The Scepter® RBox™ is IPEX’s upgraded round electrical box designed as the next generation of the OB15, making installations faster, easier, and more reliable. Built from high‑impact, corrosion‑resistant PVC, it’s fully non‑metallic and ready for wet‑location use. It also includes several contractor‑driven improvements that boost durability, capacity, and convenience.

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Business Opportunities for Installers Guide: Be Ready for the Future of Residential Energy

Eaton’s Business Opportunities for Installers Guide offers a global perspective on the current residential installation market as well as practical tips on how to grow your business, leverage a changing market, and enhance your service offerings.

With this installers guide, you’ll gain access to…

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Proudly Canadian. Trusted Cables for Over a Century.

Nexans Canada proudly embodies the strength, innovation, and reliability of Canadian manufacturing. With locally produced cables and solutions, the company supports national infrastructure, energy, and industry while maintaining a deep commitment to quality and sustainability. Being Made in Canada reflects Nexans’ dedication to local expertise, skilled communities, and trusted performance. By combining global leadership with Canadian roots, Nexans continues to power connections across the country—delivering products Canadians can rely on with pride.

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IDEAL Electrical™ and BILT® Make It Easier Than Ever to Learn Conduit Bending

The BILT app now offers 3D interactive instructions for bending conduit, the first professional tradesperson-focused instructional learning available in the app.

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  • Build Canada Homes and the Société d’habitation du Québec Launch the Next Phase of their Partnership to Deliver Thousands of Affordable Homes

    Build Canada Homes and the Société d’habitation du Québec Launch the Next Phase of their Partnership to Deliver Thousands of Affordable Homes

    July 17, 2026 Following the announcement in April 2026 of the first phase of the partnership between Build Canada Homes and the Société d’habitation du Québec to build more than 850 affordable homes, the governments of Canada and Quebec are confirming the progress of talks by the joint Build Canada Homes–Société d’habitation du Québec Collaboration… Read More…

  • New Project to Expand and Modernize the Chicoutimi Hospital

    New Project to Expand and Modernize the Chicoutimi Hospital

    July 17, 2026 The project, estimated at over $840 million, will provide the region’s residents with modern facilities better suited to current needs and will tangibly improve access to safe, high-quality care. $36.1 million will come from the Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF), secured through an agreement with the federal government. The project includes the… Read More…

  • EB Horsman & Son Adds Signage to New Grand Prairie Branch

    EB Horsman & Son Adds Signage to New Grand Prairie Branch

    July 17, 2026 EB Horsman & Son’s new Grande Prairie branch is continuing to move forward, and the exterior signage has officially been installed. As part of their continued growth in the region, this new location will provide customers with closer access to electrical, lighting, data communications, and process automation and controls solutions. Supported by… Read More…

  • Gescan Welcomes New Branch Manager in Kelowna

    Gescan Welcomes New Branch Manager in Kelowna

    July 17, 2026 Gescan has introduced Thomas Chiari as their new Branch Manager in Kelowna. “With more than 22 years of experience within Sonepar, including 12 years as a Branch Manager, Thomas brings a strong track record in sales leadership, team development and building lasting customer and supplier relationships. We’re excited to have Thomas on… Read More…



Electrical Industry News Week

This special weekly digest has the broadest reach of those that are involved in all aspects of the electrical industry including electrical construction and maintenance professionals and electrical specifying engineers across Canada. EIN is designed to provide electrical professionals with insight and intelligence on developments in the industry that impact design, specification, and the installation of electrical equipment. From corporate news to new technologies and insightful opinions, EIN will become your first read in the electrical industry in Canada. Published weekly – every Tuesday