Sonepar Acquires Electrozad
Sonepar announced that it has acquired Electrozad Supply Company Limited (Electrozad). With a market presence in Ontario, Electrozad will strengthen Sonepar’s OEM/industrial business across southern Ontario.
Sesame Solar Forges Strategic Partnership with SOS to Enter theCanadian Market
April 1, 2024 Sesame Solar, an innovative provider of renewably-powered Mobile Nano grids in the telco, essential services, and emergency response markets, proudly announces its plan for expansion into the Canadian market through a strategic partnership with the national sales firm Sales Outsource Solutions (SOS). This partnership marks a significant milestone in Sesame Solar’s expansion…
Skills Ontario Supports Ontario’s Investments in Skilled Trades in Budget Announcement
March 28. 2024 As demand for skilled trades professionals rises, Skills Ontario is commending the government for continued investments in skilled trades and technology programing, working to address the shortfall and need to build the workforce of the future in Ontario. The skilled trades shortage is costing Ontario approximately $25 billion in foregone GDP. A…
IVRY Launches 7 New VR Lessons
IVRY Technologies, a division of IDEAL Electrical, is launching seven new virtual reality (VR) lessons in Canada as part of its Virtual Electrical Training (VET) Series 2 training module. The cutting-edge training will serve as a learning resource for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) training centers across Canada.
PEI Budget 2024 Signals Continued Focus on Healthcare, Housing and Affordability for all Islanders
March 28, 2024 Hon. Jill Burridge, Minister of Finance, presented government’s 2024-25 operating budget to the legislative assembly, outlining $3.2 billion in investments for Prince Edward Island with a continued focus on healthcare, housing and affordability measures. “This budget signals where we’re headed as a province and shows Islanders where we will be making key…
BC’s Budget 2024 Prioritizes Actions for Low-Carbon Economy
March 28, 2024 Josie Osborne, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, and Brittny Anderson, MLA for Nelson-Creston, met with community climate leaders in Nelson to discuss how Budget 2024 can help support people in the region to transition to a low-carbon economy and meet shared CleanBC goals. “Our government’s budget this year reflects the…
Government of Ontario Releases 2024 Budget
March 28, 2024 The government of Ontario has released the 2024 Budget: Building a Better Ontario. Like the rest of the world, Ontario continues to face economic uncertainty due to high interest rates and global instability. These challenges are putting pressure on Ontario families and their finances, as well as on the province’s finances. Despite these…
Manitoba Government Restores 1:1 Apprenticeship Ratio
March 28, 2024 The Manitoba government is restoring the apprenticeship ratio to 1:1, a move that will increase safety and proper training for Manitobans in the trades, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources Minister Jamie Moses announced. “We are proud to restore the 1:1 apprenticeship ratio,” said Moses. “High-quality training, with the highest possible…
D.A.D. Sales Welcomes New Team Member
March 28, 2024 D.A.D. Sales announced the addition of Daryl Gaudet as a Senior Applications Specialist on the D.A.D. Sales Solutions team. “Daryl’s dynamic ability to consult with clients on an array of high-tech applications coupled with his extensive industry experience makes him a perfect addition to the team.” – Ben Wells, Application & Product…
BCCA Successfully Delivers $15.725M in Federal Funding to BC’s Construction Industry
March 28, 2024 The BC Construction Association (BCCA) announced that it has completed delivery, ahead of schedule and within budget, on the most far-reaching construction trade apprenticeship drive ever undertaken in British Columbia, surpassing its funding objective by 2.280M. The Apprenticeship Services workforce development program was financed through the Government of Canada’s Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy’s Apprenticeship…
Ontario Investing Over $1.8 Billion to Build More Homes
March 28, 2024 The Ontario government is investing more than $1.8 billion in housing-enabling infrastructure funding to help build at least 1.5 million homes by 2031. This funding includes $1 billion for the new Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program and $625 million more for the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund, bringing its total funding to $825 million. This new…
PEI’s New Building Codes Take Effect March 31
March 28, 2024 Anyone planning new construction or renovations in PEI will be required to follow updated building codes as of March 31, 2024. The codes establish the minimum standards required for the design, construction, renovation and maintenance of a structure. Amendments to the Building Codes Act Regulations adopt the 2020 editions of the national building and…
Saskatchewan Invests $248,000 Toward Women in Trades
March 28, 2024 The Government of Saskatchewan has announced a partnership with Women Building Futures to support the Journey to Trades pre-employment program that will provide women with the skills they need to start their careers in the construction trades and embark on apprenticeship. “This investment in skills training will further support Saskatchewan’s Labour Market Strategy…
Notice to Manitoba Electrical Licence Holders
March 22, 2024 All Manitoba-issued electrical licences expire on December 31, 2024. Licence Renewal Notices will be mailed between August 5 – 19th. Renewal notices will be mailed out to the address on the licence. In order to prevent unnecessary delays, please review your licence – if the address on it does not match your…
2024 Safety Awards Call for Nominations Now Open
MArch 22, 2024 It takes just one individual or organization to improve safety. Whether they accomplish this through safety leadership, electrical safety programs/projects or a commitment to contributing to the health and wellness initiatives in the industry, it is important to recognize these individuals. Nominating an individual/organization for their commitment to improving safety through their…
Government of Canada Invests $16.7 Million to Support Ontario’s Power Grid Operator With Delivering Reliable, Affordable and Clean Energy
March 22, 2024 As more people in Ontario ride electrified public transit, shift to electric vehicles and adopt electric heat pumps, and as Ontario businesses and industries continue to green their operations, an abundant supply of clean, reliable and affordable electricity is needed. In fact, Ontario’s electricity grid operator, the IESO, expects that Ontario’s electricity…
