Ontario Changing Apprenticeship and Skilled Trades System
The Ontario 2019 Budget sets out the government’s plan to modernize the apprenticeship and skilled trades system.
Canada Partners With Breakthrough Energy to Launch Game-Changing Program to Accelerate Clean Energy Innovations
Canada is helping to build the low-carbon economy.
Federal Government Contributes $2.5M to Alberta Women Building Futures Society for Trades Skills Training
Canada’s changing economy and investments in infrastructure make skills training critical to our future.
HARTING and Heilind Electronics enter into global partnership
Heilind is one of the world’s leading specialty distributors of connectors and electromechanical components.
Meet the OmniCable Toronto Branch Team
Omni Cable Corporation (OmniCable), headquartered in West Chester, PA, opened of its first branch outside of the United States located in Toronto, Canada, in April 2019.
Canada Participating in International Commercial Vehicle Roadcheck, June 4-6
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck will take place June 4-6.
Gentec will be able to increase its productivity and continue its expansion
Gentec Inc. is a technology SME specializing in high-power electronics and electrical energy management. To continue its operations more effectively, it will receive a repayable contribution of $500,000 from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions.
One-of-a-kind research facilities in Canada – The Université de Sherbrooke inaugurates its solar park
With May 23rd’s inauguration of the largest solar park in Canada dedicated to applied research, the Université de Sherbrooke is launching close collaborations with leading industry players and electrical distribution networks that will give rise to technologies and expertise that can be exported around the world.
Enroll for the ECAO Scholarship Award Program 2019
The Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario established a “Scholarship Program” in 2004 for children or wards of salaried employees of Association Member Companies, you can apply now.
The Transformative Utility is Responsive Efficient, Digital, Clean
A consortium of Canadian energy organizations has been shortlisted to develop the electricity distribution system of the future as part of Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan) Power Forward Challenge.
EFC Welcomes Lovato Electric as New Manufacturer Member
Lovato Electric Corporation was founded in Canada in 2007 and is a subsidiary company of Lovato Electric S.p.A., which was originally founded in 1922.
Alberta Contractors Owed Millions for Work on Unfinished Hospital
An Alberta court has ordered the province to release almost $13 million to contractors owed for work conducted at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital. The province has $30 million sitting in a fund controlled by the court.
2019 LFI Innovation Awards Spotlight Excellence and Creativity
The celebrated LFI Innovation Awards marked the opening this week of the 2019 Lightfair International Trade Show and Conference with a dramatic showcasing of the industry’s most innovative products and designs introduced during the last 12 months.
Cummins and GILLIG Unveil new Battery Electric Bus
GILLIG and Cummins announced on May 21st that the GILLIG zero-emission battery electric bus, powered by Cummins, is now available.
Skills Ontario Summer Camp: Exploring Careers in Skilled Trades and Technologies
Skills Ontario Summer Camp is a week-long day program for kids entering Grades 7-9.
Mersen Canada Toronto Celebrates 3000 Days Without a Lost Time Accident
Mersen Canada Toronto is proud to announce it has reached a milestone achievement of 3000 days without a lost time accident as of May 7, 2019 at its Canadian based engineering, manufacturing and distribution facility in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
