Education & Events

Ontario Electrical Safety Code Update with Ray Yousef, P.Eng, ESA

EIN EFC CE code 400

February 8, 2022

The Code is an integral part of the Canadian Electrical Safety System and speaker Ray Yousef, Engineering Manager, ESA, is gearing the presentation to give members an update on the major changes in CE Code 2021. This will include some changes in the general sections as well as supplementary sections, such as:

New GFCI protection requirements for receptacles located outdoors,
Installations in farm buildings housing livestock,
Energy storage systems and Electrical Vehicles installations,
and more!

Register for this event to get answers to your specific questions from an experienced expert.

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Adjudication – It’s Not as Complicated as You Think

The prompt payment and adjudication provisions of the new Construction Act took effect more than two years ago, to date only about 100 adjudications have been initiated.

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Eptech Toronto: Electronics Innovation Showcase Happening May 9, 2023

May 3, 2023 Eptech is the only series of coast-to-coast national electronics shows in Canada, located in high-technology areas nation-wide. The series is operated by EP&T Magazine, one of Canada’s information leaders for electronics engineers and designers. 2023 stops include: Winnipeg, Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary and Mississauga. Also look for our virtual event opportunities. Toronto Schedule 8:00am – 10:00am Exhibitor Set Up 10:00am – 4:00pm…

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Negotiation and Conflict Management Skills – Feb 23 & 24

As constructors work with clients, subcontractors, and consultants on projects, conflicts arise and relationships may get strained. The negotiation and conflict management online course will improve your skills in communication and negotiation on construction projects. Participants will learn skills to enhance their ability to de-escalate conflict, listen effectively, build mutual respect with others in a construction context, and negotiate effectively.

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Sophie Borgne, Zanélle Dalglish, & Angie Redondo Herrera of Schneider Electric Join World Woman Hour

Schneider Electric announced its work with the World Woman Foundation to promote the role of women in the energy sector.

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Electrozad Announces London Oktoberfest Trade Show & BBQ

Electrozad London’s Oktoberfest Trade Show and BBQ is happening on Thursday October 5th and you need to be there. “As the 33rd annual customer appreciation event, we bring together our trusted vendor partners and our loyal customers for an afternoon and a BBQ lunch that you won’t want to miss. We can’t wait to see…

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2023 Supporting Women in Trades (SWiT) Conference: Call for Presentations

February 23, 2023 SWiT 2023 Call for Presentations The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum – Forum canadien sur l’apprentissage (CAF-FCA) invites presentation abstracts for their next Supporting Women in Trades Conference. The 2023 SWiT Conference will bring together Canada’s tradeswomen and their allies including employers, labour representatives, government, educators, community partners and experts in diversity, equity and…

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