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

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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.

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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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  • Apply for ECAO 2026 Scholarships

    Apply for ECAO 2026 Scholarships

    July 31, 2026 It is that time of year again when ECAO are offering scholarships to post-secondary graduates for children or wards of salaried employees of ECAO Member Companies. The scholarship was launched in 2004 and awards 5 successful recipients with a scholarship of $5,000 each. The scholarship will be awarded to outstanding students enrolling… Read More…

  • Toronto Pearson Extends Transformation with $1.5B in Terminal Modernization

    Toronto Pearson Extends Transformation with $1.5B in Terminal Modernization

    July 31, 2026 Toronto Pearson has announced contracts to NORR-DIALOG and PCL Construction, who will design and construct another major infrastructure program. The $1.5-billion investment to launch the Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 Revitalization Program has been awarded to NORR-DIALOG, a joint venture between two firms both Ontario-incorporated, and PCL Construction, a global firm created and headquartered… Read More…

  • D.A.D. Sales Welcomes new Team Member – Tom Graham

    D.A.D. Sales Welcomes new Team Member – Tom Graham

    July 31, 2026 D.A.D. Sales announced the addition of Tom Graham as Construction Sales Representative on the D.A.D. Sales team, supporting Northern Alberta. “Tom brings valuable industry experience, a strong understanding of the construction market, and firsthand insight as a skilled tradesman. He understands our customers’ businesses and the realities they face in the field.… Read More…

  • Franklin Empire Opens New Full-Line Branch in Peterborough

    Franklin Empire Opens New Full-Line Branch in Peterborough

    July 31, 2026 Franklin Empire is pleased to announce the opening of their new Peterborough branch, bringing together electrical, automation, and Process Instrumentation expertise under one roof. This new location expands their ability to better serve contractors, industrial facilities, OEMs, municipalities, and commercial customers throughout the Peterborough region with a complete range of products, technical… 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