Demand for electric vehicles in Canada keeps increasing; 68% of Canadians will consider an electric car as their next new vehicle purchase (KPMG Canada, February 2021).
The International Executive Council, in consultation with International President Stephenson and International Secretary-Treasurer Cooper, has voted unanimously to postpone the 40th IBEW Convention due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
ESA is warning on potential electrical hazards associated with the replacement of metallic water meters and water supply lines to plumbers.
The Annual ECAO Hugh Carroll Safety Awards has recognized ECAO Members who strive to put safety first in their day-to-day operations.
UL has announced that Somfy is the first home automation company to be recognized for achieving UL’s IoT Security Rating with its TaHoma switch smart control product.
Skills Ontario celebrated the success of the competitors from their Virtual Skills Ontario Competition and Career Exploration Showcase through its Closing Ceremony, and awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals, as well as $45,000 in monetary awards and scholarships.
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) has released its latest labour market information report, Apprentice Demand in Red Seal Trades which draws together apprenticeship trends data and projections to provide a forward-looking assessment of the country’s demand and supply for trade certifications.
Travis Lutes, President & COO, IPEX, is pleased to announce the grand opening of two Distribution Centres in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
Hilo has announced that it will provide smart energy use management services for commercial buildings beginning in fall 2021.
Schneider Electric and Calgary-based REV have teamed up to bring Western Canada improved operational control with AltivarTM Process ATV6000.
2021 continues to be a year of adaptation and growth. To continue to connect and support our industry, BUILDEX will host online educational programming and networking as well as micro events of small gatherings from September 28 – 30.
Leviton Canada announced the availability of its second generation eBusiness platform, Leviton B2B.
In response to a growing demand for BJ Take’s energy-efficient total lighting automation solutions, BJ Take is pleased to announce Metrix Lighting & Controls as its new specification agent for the Greater Toronto Area.
Workers will soon have access to a made-in-B.C. paid sick leave program that will support workers to stay home when they are sick during the pandemic and afterward, including permanent paid sick leave, as a result of legislation tabled Tuesday, May 11, 2021.
Nova Scotians who must take time off work due to COVID-19 may now qualify for up to four paid sick days under Nova Scotia’s new COVID-19 Sick Leave Program. The $16 million program is expected to help more than 100,000 Nova Scotians.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
