Electrical Industry News Week

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	ESA Launches Podcast Series for Electrical Contractors – “Grounded in Ontario” The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) announced the launch of its inaugural podcast series,Grounded in Ontario, made especially for Licensed Electrical Contractors (LECs), Master and certified electricians along with individuals aspiring to work in the electrical trade. Grounded in Ontariobrings listeners the forum to hear from ESA’s electrical experts and technical advisors, to discuss industry trends. Listeners will be able to grow their knowledge and skillset by receiving updates on the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, safety hazards to watch out for and technical guidance.
	The EDA Signs EHRC’s Leadership Accord on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion On June 23, the EDA’s Teresa Sarkesian, President and CEO, signed the Electricity Human Resources Canada Leadership Accord on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – a public commitment to promote diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the workplace. Signatories are committed to improving opportunities for under-represented groups through changes in governance and organizational policies, training and development, and recruitment and retention. Over the next two years, the EDA is committed to the Accord and will identify, implement and track progress of organizational initiatives supporting a number of commitments as outlined in the Accord.
	E.B. Horsman & Son Terrace is Relocating July 2021 E.B. Horsman & Son has recently announced that their Terrace branch will be moving down the street to a new building located on2915 Molitor Street, Terrace on July 12th, 2021. The newly constructed 20,000 square foot building was custom-built to replace their current 7,200 square foot location on 5000 Pohle Avenue. The building will also offer three commercial spaces for lease to local businesses.

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Canadian Awarded IEC’s Highest Honour
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has recently announced that Tony Capel received the 2021 Lord Kelvin Award from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The Lord Kelvin Award is the highest honour given by the IEC. It recognizes exceptional and long-term individual contributions to standardization to the electrotechnical industry globally. Tony is the 37th laureate to receive the tribute and the first from Canada.
Support Ontario Youth and BOLT present the 2021 Skilled Trades Scholarship for Women
BOLT (Building Opportunities for Life Today), in partnership with SOY (Support Ontario Youth), is proud to announce that they are awarding $2000 worth of scholarships (four scholarships at $500) to help support women currently apprenticing in the skilled trades. The pandemic disproportionately affected women’s employment, who are 10 times more likely to have fallen off the labour force than men. Through this partnership, BOLT and SOY seized the opportunity to be proactive and help incentivize young women to start their careers in the construction skilled trades.
Moving Forward Plan Continues to Accelerate for PEI
Premier Dennis King and Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, have announced additional changes to the Moving Forward reopening plan for PEI. Effective immediately, individuals are no longer required to wear a mask while seated at indoor events (church services, seated concerts, etc), provided there is six feet between individuals of different households. Masks are still required at these events as people move to and from their seats.
Bartle & Gibson Update COVID-19 Policy
Bartle & Gibson is committed to ensuring that their customers and staff are safe and healthy. In an effort to manage the impact of COVID-19 at all Bartle & Gibson branch locations, Bartle & Gibson are taking extra precautions to help protect their valued customers, supplier partners, and their families. The company will continue to inform their customers and supplier partners of any updates as they become available regarding any changes in business or operations. Bartle & Gibson are ready to serve and want to do their best to help people with their businesses in this time of uncertainty.