EngWorks First in Canada to be Formally Accepted as an IECEx Recognized Training Provider
EngWorks is pleased to announce that it has been formally accepted by the IECEx Executive as an IECEx Recognized Training Provider (RTP).
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Enabling Change: Electricity Sector Employment for Persons with Disabilities
EHRC (Electricity Human Resources Canada), in collaboration with the Government of Ontario’s Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility, is launching a provincial initiative to expand the accessibility of jobs to persons with disabilities in the electricity sector.
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CSA Group Contributing to Building a Circular Economy in Canada
CSA Group has joined the Canadian Plastics Pact (CPP) as an Implementation Partner and Circular Economy Leadership Canada (CELC) as a Strategic Partner. Through these relationships, CSA Group joins other leading industry, government, NGO, and public-sector organizations working collaboratively towards a circular economy in Canada.
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ABB Canada Earns Gold Parity Certification by Women in Governance
Women in Governance recognizes organizations enabling women at all levels of its hierarchy to achieve career advancement. When entering the certification process three years ago, ABB took a closer look at measuring its practices to further improve their gender equity work environment.
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#BreakTheBias Headlines EFC’s International Women’s Day Program
Over 100 members gathered online on March 8 to celebrate the remarkable achievements this industry has led to advance diversity, equity and inclusion. During the program, EFC shared the federal government’s 50/30 Challenge, a framework to accelerate diversity actions across Canadian organizations.
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Government of Canada Helping Remove Barriers to Training and Employment for Women
The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant impact on Canadian workers; but women have been disproportionately affected, and their economic recovery has been slower. The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of investing in new training and employment supports for women.
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New Act Reforms B.C. Law for Commercial Liens
New legislation will modernize B.C. law for liens so that service providers can more easily understand and use liens and their customers can protect their rights to their own property. Liens commonly give people the right to keep another person’s property to secure payment for services that improve the property’s value.
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ESA Board of Directors Appoints Josie Erzetic as New President and CEO
The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Josie Erzetic to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 4, 2022.
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Ontario Investing $13-million in Electrical Training Programs Across the Province
The Ontario government is investing more than $13 million in nine projects that will help apprentices and journeypersons qualify for in-demand jobs, earn bigger paycheques and help employers find the skilled workers they need to maintain and grow their businesses.
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The National Electrical Trade Council to Receive over 4 Million for Two New Projects in the Province of Ontario
The Government of Ontario announced that it is investing more than $13 million dollars spread out over nine projects with a focus on apprentices and journeypersons in the electrical industry to achieve the skills they need and to assist employers in finding the skilled trade workers they need to grow their businesses.
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Ontario Introducing Legislation to Allow Out-of-Province Skilled Workers
The Ontario government will introduce changes that would help workers in over 30 in-demand professions move here with their families while continuing their careers.
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Hedgehog Technologies Finalizes Acquisition of Igloo Innovations
Hedgehog Technologies has announced that it has entered an agreement to acquire Igloo Innovations. The acquisition will expand Hedgehog Technologies to include mechanical engineering services for the first time in the company’s 20-year history.
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EFC Marketing Awards Winners 2021
The EFC is proud to announce the winners of this year’s Marketing Awards. Categories include Digital Innovation, Event Trade Show – Virtual, Integrated Marketing, and Social & Sustainability.
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SaskPower to Provide Funding for Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Stations
SaskPower has announced the SaskPower Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program to help businesses or organizations install approximately 20 electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations along major Saskatchewan highway corridors.
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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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Ballard Fuel Cells to Power Expansion of Canadian Pacific Hydrogen Locomotive Program
Ballard Power Systems announced that it received an order for eight additional 200 kW fuel cell modules to support the expansion of Canadian Pacific’s Hydrogen Locomotive Program from one to three locomotives, with expected delivery in 2022.
