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Signify Pulls out of Light+Building 2020 due to COVID-19 Concerns

Feb 24, 2020

Signify, after careful consideration, has decided to not participate in Light + Building 2020, due to the health risks posed by the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Signify CEO, Eric Rondolat commented, “Although we were looking forward to meeting our customers and presenting our newest innovations at Light + Building, we must contribute to helping to contain the issue, the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees, customers and partners is and remains our number one priority.”

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THE IDEAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IS BACK… AND BIGGER THAN EVER!

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Record Investments to Create Clean Economy of the Future

Budget 2022 is investing more than ever before to help people and communities make the transition to a cleaner, stronger economy through the CleanBC Roadmap to 2030.

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SAIT to Offer Part-Time Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma

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#Champions4Change Webinar from Canadian Apprenticeship Forum

Join CAF-FCA on October 6 for a live web event describing the journey to the National Strategy for Supporting Women in the Trades. Gain insights from panelists who participated in its development and will support its goals into the future.

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2025 Supporting Equity in Trades Conference – Call for Presentations

December 1, 2024 The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum is excited to invite presentation proposals for the 2025 Supporting Equity in Trades (SET) Conference. This year, SET 2025 will explore pathways to a more inclusive skilled trades sector, with two primary breakout streams: sessions for allies in the skilled trades community and workshops tailored to trades professionals. Join CAF in…

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#EVWeek in Canada Delivers Investments for Decarbonizing Transportation Across Canada

During #EVWeek, from July 11 to 15, the Government of Canada announced new developments in charging infrastructure, battery manufacturing, purchase incentives and zero-emissions buses.

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