CIB and RBC Commit $20 million Towards the Environmentally Sustainable Revitalization of the Matawa Training and Wellness Centre

CIB and RBC Commit $20 million Towards the Environmentally Sustainable Revitalization of the Matawa Training and Wellness Centre

December 16, 2024 The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), and Matawa First Nations Management (Matawa) have reached financial close on the Matawa Training and Wellness Centre energy retrofit project. The CIB is lending $15 million through its Indigenous Community Infrastructure Initiative (ICII), in addition to RBC’s $5 million financing to support…

New FLO Chargers in Northwest Territories, Niagra Falls, and the Legendary Fairmont Empress

New FLO Chargers in Northwest Territories, Niagra Falls, and the Legendary Fairmont Empress

December 16, 2024 FLO has announced new EV charger installations in Hay River, Northwest Territories, Niagara Falls, Ontario, and the Fairmont Empress in Victoria, British Columbia. New FLO Chargers in Hay River, Northwest Territories  The Town of Hay River in Canada’s Northwest Territories has its first DC Fast Charger with the installation and activation of…

Chuck Cartmill Announces Retirement as CEO of LED Roadway Lighting

Chuck Cartmill Announces Retirement as CEO of LED Roadway Lighting

December 13, 2024 LED Roadway Lighting (LRL) has announced that Chuck Cartmill will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer effective January 1st, 2025. Since founding the company in 2002 as C-Vision, Chuck has played an instrumental role in growing LED Roadway Lighting from its modest beginnings in an empty building with one employee into a…

Nexans Powers the Safe Restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris

Nexans Powers the Safe Restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris

December 13, 2024 Notre-Dame: Stronger and Safer After five years of meticulous restoration following the devastating fire in 2019, Notre-Dame de Paris is ready to reopen its doors. Nexans is proud to have played an important role in this extraordinary collective effort, contributing its expertise to ensure the cathedral is safer and more secure. 200…

Statement on Behalf of Trio of North American Electrical Industry Associations in Support of Free Trade in Electrical Goods Between Canada, Mexico and the United States

Statement on Behalf of Trio of North American Electrical Industry Associations in Support of Free Trade in Electrical Goods Between Canada, Mexico and the United States

December 13, 2024 Electro-Federation Canada (EFC), National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), and Cámara Nacional de Manufacturas Eléctricas (CANAME) issued the following statement in support of free trade in electrical industry goods between Canada, Mexico, and the United States:  “The North American electrical industry powers the economies of Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The electrical…

EFC 2024 Award of Excellence: Vladimir Gagachev of Eaton

EFC 2024 Award of Excellence: Vladimir Gagachev of Eaton

December 13, 2024 By Electro-Federation Canada The Electro-Federation Canada’s Award of Excellence is a peer-recognized distinction that celebrates outstanding contributions to our industry in the areas of codes, standards, and regulations. This award is not just a recognition of technical expertise, but a tribute to leadership, integrity, and a commitment to advancing the EFC electrical…

ECAA Are Looking for Members to Join Apprenticeship and Education Committees

ECAA Are Looking for Members to Join Apprenticeship and Education Committees

December 10, 2024 ECAA are looking to bolster the ranks of their provincial Apprenticeship Committee to ensure tey have representation from each of their chapters. This committee, which serves to foster the development and continuous improvement on apprenticeship programs in Alberta, ensuring they align with ECAA membership needs and contribute to the cultivation of a…

Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada and Electrical Contractors Association of Manitoba Sign Strategic MOU

Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada and Electrical Contractors Association of Manitoba Sign Strategic MOU

December 6, 2024 At their 81st Annual National Conference, the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC), together with representatives from the Electrical Contractors Association of Manitoba (ECAM), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a collaborative framework between both organizations to collaborate on the development of a dual-trade, federated, and integrated national association. “We…

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CSA Group Once Again Recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers

December 6, 2024 For the ninth consecutive year, CSA Group has been recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2025 by Mediacorp Canada Inc. The annual competition recognizes employers in the Greater Toronto Area with exceptional human resources programs and forward-looking workplace policies. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CSA Group has over 2,000 full-time…

ABB Acquires Solutions Industry & Building to Expand its Cable Protection Systems

ABB Acquires Solutions Industry & Building to Expand its Cable Protection Systems

December 6, 2024 ABB announced it has acquired Solutions Industry & Building (SIB), a leading manufacturer of construction industry building products and premium cable glands used to protect critical electrical equipment in industrial, railway and hazardous environment applications. The acquisition of SIB strengthens ABB’s presence in rail, mining, OEM and specialty markets across Europe, the…

ECAO’s Innagural Future Forward: Inclusion & Leadership Forum

ECAO’s Innagural Future Forward: Inclusion & Leadership Forum

December 6, 2024 On November 20th ECAO held their first Future Forward: Inclusion & Leadership Forum aimed to support networking, education, and foster discussion on inclusion and leadership in the electrical industry. “From inspiring keynote speakers to thought-provoking panel discussions, the event was packed with impactful conversations, practical insights, and meaningful connections. Together, we delved into…

Usha Resources Announces Initiation of Induced Polarization Survey at the Drill Ready Southern Arm Copper-Gold VMS Property in Quebec

Usha Resources Announces Initiation of Induced Polarization Survey at the Drill Ready Southern Arm Copper-Gold VMS Property in Quebec

December 4, 2024 Usha Resources Ltd., a North American mineral acquisition and exploration company, announced that it has started fieldwork on a new survey at its Southern Arm property in Quebec. This survey will help locate the best areas to drill for copper and other valuable metals in one of the most mineral-rich regions of the…

Legrand Acquires Power Bus Way, a Leading Provider of Fully Customized Power Feeder Systems for Data Center, Industrial and Large-scale Commercial Applications

Legrand Acquires Power Bus Way, a Leading Provider of Fully Customized Power Feeder Systems for Data Center, Industrial and Large-scale Commercial Applications

December 3, 2024 Legrand® has announced it has acquired Power Bus Way, a Toronto-based premier provider of custom-designed cable bus solutions for data centers, industrial facilities and commercial projects. Due to increasing demand for more digital infrastructure, Legrand estimates the North American data center market will continue to grow. This accelerated growth is further bolstered by…