April 9, 2026 Hydro-Québec is launching a new grant for residential and business customers who want to install solar panels. The grant will provide for $1,000 per kW installed and covers up to 40% of eligible project costs, which can average between $5,000 and $6,000 for residential customers and approximately $45,000 for a business. The…
Kerrwil had the opportunity to sit with Daniel Silverstein, Co‑President of Liteline, whose career at the company began on the shop floor as a junior fabricator…
Online shopping has reshaped the way Canadians buy electrical products.
April 7, 2026 Hydro-Québec is launching a new grant for residential and business customers who want to install solar panels. The grant will provide for $1,000 per kW installed and covers up to 40% of eligible project costs, which can average between $5,000 and $6,000 for residential customers and approximately $45,000 for a business. The…
April 6, 2026 Wesco has introduced its Industrial Playbook 2025, a Canadian-focused guide designed to help industrial customers, specifiers, and channel partners navigate a broad range of products, services, and application-specific solutions. Rather than functioning as a conventional line card or product catalogue, the playbook is structured as a practical resource built around real operating…
March 27, 2026 In October 2025 Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) officially launched its new self-serve licensing platform, a modern system designed to transform how Master Electricians (MEs) and Licensed Electrical Contractors (LECs) manage their licensing needs. The platform replaces paper-based processes and provides a centralized, web-based experience for renewing and applying for licences, paying fees…
March 27, 2026 Starting April 1, 2026, our battery rebate offer is changing. The offer will include: Applications submitted before April 1, 2026, will be reviewed under the current rebate amounts. New requirement for working with contractors Beginning June 1, 2026, solar and battery installations must be completed by a Home Performance Contractor Network (HPCN) member to…
March 27, 2026 Canadian electrical regulators have identified that the online sales of unapproved consumer electrical products are of a serious concern, and with the growing number of online marketplaces globally there is likely a higher volume of unapproved, or non-compliant, consumer electrical products available for purchase to Canadian consumers. In 2025, Canadian Standards Association…
March 27, 2026 By Electro-Federation Canada The rapid growth of e-commerce has transformed how Canadians purchase electrical products, but it has also introduced new safety risks. EFC members have been raising concerns for several years about the increasing availability of unsafe and unapproved electrical products sold online, often without clear evidence of certification or compliance with Canadian requirements. To…
Across Canada, residential electrical design has historically followed a predictable pattern. Load calculations were based on known appliance demands…
March 26, 2026 By CSC LED When planning an energy-efficient lighting project, choosing the right motion sensor is crucial. A question we hear often when selecting motion sensors for a job is: “Should I use a microwave or passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor for my project?” The short answer is, it depends. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution;…
March 26, 2026 By Mac’s II Agencies When lighting is done right, you often don’t notice it — it just feels right. That was the case in the SDA (Seventh Day Adventist Church) office, designed by Site Lines Architecture. The goal was simple: create a space where natural wood and DLT [Dowel Laminated Timber] ceilings take centre stage, and the…
By CSC LED As the residential and multi-dwelling unit (MDU) market continues to evolve, lighting plays an increasingly important role in how people experience their homes. From safety and visibility to comfort, efficiency, and long-term reliability, the demands of residential lighting go far beyond aesthetics. With a strong foundation in commercial and industrial lighting, CSC…
March 16, 2026 By Electro-Federation Canada Following EFC’s recent update on our 2026 Ottawa Day, we are pleased to share photo highlights from two days of engagement on Parliament Hill, where members met with federal decision-makers to discuss the future of Canada’s electricity system. More than 40 EFC member leaders and Government Relations representatives travelled…
March 13, 2026 In January, the total value of building permits issued in Canada increased $607.0 million (+4.8%) to $13.3 billion. The increase was led by the non-residential sector (+$464.0 million) and supported by the residential sector (+$143.0 million). On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of building permits issued in January rose 4.3% from the previous month…
March 13, 2026 The total value of investment in building construction increased $442.9 million (+1.9%) to $23.7 billion in December. The residential sector grew 2.4%, while the non-residential sector edged up 0.6%. Year over year, investment in building construction grew 12.2% in December. On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of investment in building construction in December rose 1.7%…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
