EFC 2021 Holiday Receptions

November 12, 2021

Celebrating the holiday season with industry colleagues and friends in person is important for our community to get back to. As we cautiously do so, networking may look a little different than past receptions but we assure you these always-popular industry receptions will be just what we’ve all been missing since 2019.

Select registration is now open; view the event listing below.

Toronto – December 2, 2021
Paramount Eventspace (Woodbridge)
Full Details & Registration Now Open!

Halifax – December 7, 2021
Ashburn Golf Club
Full Details & Registration Now Open!

Ontario – December 8, 2021
YPN Ontario Region Holiday Social
In-person – registration coming soon. Click here

Montreal & Quebec City – Cancelled
Due to current provincial guidelines in Quebec, networking events are not permitted indoors for more than 25 people. As such, EFC will not be hosting holiday receptions in Montreal or Quebec City this December.

There’s more!
EFC members are also invited to attend the following holiday events by our industry partners:

Alberta Electrical Alliance | Calgary & Edmonton Christmas Luncheons
November 26 & December 3, 2021

BC Electrical Association’s Annual Awards & Holiday Luncheon
December 3, 2021
Register now

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