


B.C Announces Paid Sick Leave Program
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 Scotia Introduces Paid Sick Leave Program
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.

Skilled Trades Ontario to Replace Ontario College of Trades
The Ontario government is introducing new measures to help tradespeople get their certification from one reliable, streamlined destination through a new Crown agency, Skilled Trades Ontario, that would replace the Ontario College of Trades (OCOT).

Ontario Introduces Three Days of Paid COVID-19 Leave
Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development, introduced legislation that would, if passed, require employers to provide employees with up to $200 of pay for up to three days if they are missing work because of COVID-19.

Online Training: Electrical Safe Work Practices
With more than 26 years serving the industry, Master Electrician, Len Cicero is recognized by the industry and colleagues as a specialist in Workplace Electrical Safety.

Photovoltaic (PV) – A CSA Certification Preparatory Course
The growth in the market for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) installations, the shortage of skilled labour and the need for safe and effective installation of PV systems have accelerated the requirement to identify and formally recognize competent system installation personnel.

E2 Inc Training: Power System Safety Protection (PSSP) Cat 2 & 3
Power System Safety Protection (PSSP) is defined as the required constraints applied to the power system to provide worker protection from power system hazards during prescribed work.

Schneider Electric to integrate New ‘Matter’ Standard Within its Home & Buildings Portfolio
Schneider Electric welcomes the new ‘Matter’ connectivity standard, which it will begin adopting across its connected home and buildings portfolio.

E.B. Horsman & Son Terrace is Relocating July 2021
E.B. Horsman & Son is excited to announce their Terrace branch will be moving down the street to a new building located on 2915 Molitor Street, Terrace on July 12th, 2021.

OEL Welcomes the Introduction of Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Trades Act, 2021
The Ontario Electrical League (OEL) applauds the Ontario government’s new measures to help tradespeople receive certification through Skilled Trades Ontario, announced yesterday by the Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development, Monte McNaughton.

ESA Decision Regarding Cabling for Ductless Mini-Split AC Systems
There was a move by ESA to restrict cables used in ductless mini-split air conditioners to UL-approved PLTC and TC-ER-JP cables certified under UL standard 1277.

ABB and BEQ Technology to Accelerate E-Mobility Adoption
ABB and BEQ Technology, which specializes in the installation of EV charging stations, have entered into an agreement to provide BEQ Technology customers access to ABB’s world-class charging solutions and

Solar Photovoltaics in Quebec: Competitive with Wind and Hydro by 2030
As Quebec forges ahead in its energy transition and ramps up the electrification of its economy, energy needs continue to rise and the province is anticipating an energy shortfall by 2026.

BCEA PowerUp Podcast: Construction Outlook — 2021 Edition
At BCEA’s 2021 Construction Outlook event included a sit down with the President and founder of ETRO Construction, Mike Maierle.

KPM Power Achieves Key Safety Certification for its Anzen Battery Management System
KPM Power Inc. is pleased to announce that its Anzen Battery Management System (BMS) has been certified by UL, a leading global safety science company, to ANSI/CAN/UL-1973, the Standard for Batteries for Use in Stationary, Vehicle Auxiliary Power and Light Electric Rail (LER) Applications.