March 11, 2022
With the 2021 Canadian Electrical Code (25th Edition) now in effect (in Alberta), Watt’s the Word thought this was a great time to re-visit their first episode of the show. Here they are chatting with David Myers about some of the biggest changes coming to the new edition, plus discuss the logistics and importance of taking a code updating course.
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May 20, 2026 Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) will bring together the electrical industry for its 2026 Annual Industry Conference, taking place June 2-4 at the Halifax Convention Centre. Under the theme “WaveMakers: Where Disruption Meets Direction,” the event will focus on the forces reshaping Canada’s electrical supply chain, including electrification, infrastructure investment, digital transformation, and evolving…
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April 27, 2026 This two-hour Tech Talk will provide participants with practical guidance on fire alarm system installation in accordance with current codes and standards. Lead by Frank Kurz, the Fire Technician Network’s Founder and Executive Director, this presentation will cover wiring and installation requirements, sprinkler monitoring devices, addressable control and relay modules, Class A…
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The real divide is not domestic versus offshore. It is between committed, accountable partners and transactional, price‑only players. The CSA mark sits inside that story as one important signal but it is only a subset of what the market should be looking at. Read More…
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This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
