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September 18, 2025  Schneider Electric announced the Canadian winners of its third annual Sustainability Impact Awards, recognizing organizations that exemplify outstanding achievements in efficiency, innovation, and digitalization. The winners of the 2024 Sustainability Impact Award represent excellence across key industry segments: “In Canada, we’re seeing remarkable leadership from organizations that are embracing sustainability as a core…

Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert, welcomed the federal government’s launch of Build Canada Homes — a new federal agency that will build affordable housing at scale. Build Canada Homes will transform public-private co-operation and deploy modern methods of construction, as it catalyzes the creation…

September 15, 2025 A new proposal in Surrey will bring almost 600 new homes and shelter spaces to the community through three new BC Housing-funded developments helping to support hundreds of people and families in need of affordable and supporting housing. “People have different housing needs, and we’re working hard to help everyone find a…

September 15, 2025 The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) has issued a tender for a design-build contract for the construction of a 20-unit apartment building on Crestview Avenue in Corner Brook. The building will feature 10 one-bedroom and 10 two-bedroom apartments, meeting the areas of greatest demand for NLHC housing. Four of the two-bedroom…

September 15, 2025 Through the Green Transition Fund, the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, announced over $519,000 to support six green projects throughout the Newfoundland & Labrador. Through the expression of interest process, six new projects have been approved for funding. These include: Details about the projects are provided in the…

September 15, 2025 Buildings are Canada’s third-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, and the way we heat, cool and power them is critical to tackling climate change. The Government of Canada is stepping up with practical, affordable solutions that deliver real results for Canadians. That’s why we are launching the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program…

September 15, 2025 The federal government has announced $3.2 million in funding under the Toward Net-Zero (TNZ) Homes and Communities Program to support five clean energy projects across Western and Northern Canada that will equip trades workers and Alberta’s Indigenous population with the skills to build affordable, more energy-efficient homes and assist Inuit communities working…

September 15, 2025 Left Image: IBEW Canada’s IVP Shewchuk (center) stands with Hon. Patty Hajdu, Federal Minister of Jobs and Families (left) and Hon. John Zerucelli, Secretary of State – Labour (right). Right Image: IVP Shechuk (right) stands with Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney (left). The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Canada welcomes the…

September 15, 2025 Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) President Rebecca Bligh announced $85.5 million in funding under the Sustainable Affordable Housing (SAH) stream of the Green Municipal Fund (GMF). This investment includes approximately $67.9 million for 21 capital and pilot projects and $17.6 million for planning and feasibility…

August 20, 2025 EB Horsman & Son is pleased to announce the promotion of Sean O’Brien to Branch Manager of their Burnaby location, effective August 6, 2025. Sean brings over 15 years of experience in the electrical and lighting industry, with a strong background in sales, technical leadership, project management, and clean energy initiatives. He…

August 28, 2025 The Ontario government is investing over $23 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream to help more than 4,200 people across Mississauga and surrounding areas access better training for in-demand sectors such as construction, health care, transportation, manufacturing, aerospace and the skilled trades. Electrical industry recipients: National Electrical Trade Council (NETCO) Ontario Electrical Industry…