May 11, 2026 RVE and Desdowed are pleased to announce a representation agreement for Quebec as of May 1, 2026. “With over 15 years of expertise in transportation electrification, Desdowd is a key player in the electrical distribution industry and will ensure continuity in sales activities, technical support, and guidance for engineering firms in the…
May 11, 2026 Chris Swick, Executive Director, National Electrical Trade Council (NETCO) released a statement on LinkedIn applauding the Federal Government of Canada Spring Economic update, which was announced on April 28th. “Today’s commitments in the Spring Economic Update represent a meaningful and long-overdue investment in Canada’s skilled trades workforce. At NETCO, we strongly support…
May 8, 2026 Spring Economic Update 2026 is the next step in the federal government’s plan to build Canada. The stated goal is to deliver targeted relief to make life more affordable, support workers, and accelerate the construction of homes and major infrastructure. It also aims to strengthen Canada’s competitiveness and economic growth while investing in strong,…
May 8, 2026 Jeffrey Moyle, Chief Executive Officer, Rexel Canada announced on LinkedIn that Ramy Yousif will be stepping into the role of President of Nedco Canada, effective Wednesday, April 22, 2026. “This appointment follows our recent announcement regarding the acquisition of Groupe Techno-Contact and the creation of the new Rexel Canada Services banner. As Nathalie Parisel Parsiel transitions from her…
May 8, 2026 “Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate our Grand Opening, clients, partners, friends, and members of the local business community. The energy, conversations, and connections made this event truly memorable,” the company said via LinkedIn. “A special thank you to the Mayor of Burnaby for taking the time to join…
May 8, 2026 Franklin Empire announced on LinkedIn that they have officially completed the acquisition of O’Neil Electric Supply. “This is an exciting milestone that brings together two family-owned Canadian businesses with shared values, strong cultures, and long-standing relationships with customers, employees, and supplier partners. Together, Franklin Empire and O’Neil Electric bring over 145 years of…
May 4, 2026 To support businesses in upgrading infrastructure and operating more efficiently, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) is investing $91 million through its annual Industrial Transformation Challenge, funded by the industry-led Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) program. Industries across Alberta and Canada are facing rising costs, shifting global markets and increasing pressures to adapt…
May 5, 2026 Legrand®, with its Wattstopper® controls portfolio, is announcing a strategic partnership with Genlyte Solutions, a Signify business. Customers in the US and Canada now have the option of adding the new Wattstopper® FSP-600 “Fixture Sensor Photocell” to provide controls with Genlyte’s Gardco architectural outdoor luminaire brand. This enables specifiers to streamline their connected…
May 4, 2026 Nova Scotians can now track progress on public housing projects across the province. “Well over half of the homes we promised – as part of our historic, multi-year investment in public housing – are now underway or complete,” said Housing Minister John White. “I am pleased that Nova Scotians can track our…
May 4, 2026 Southwire Canada is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the fifth time. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current Southwire Canada team members say about their experience working at Southwire. Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and the leadership…
May 1, 2026 CAF-FCA welcomes the federal government’s strong focus on skilled trades in the 2026 Spring Economic Update, including new investments in apprenticeship pathways, financial supports, and employer incentives. These measures reflect long standing priorities advanced by employers and partners across the country. The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) welcomes the Government of Canada’s renewed…
April 30, 2026 ECABC is proud to announce that Bill Strain and Rob Tate will be inducted into the ECABC Electrical Hall of Fame this June. Bill and Rob have devoted their careers to the electrical contracting industry in British Columbia. Induction into the Electrical Hall of Fame is the highest honour the Association can…
April 27, 2026 Nexans Canada Inc. has initiated the Copper Mark recertification process for its site located at 460 Durocher Avenue in Montreal. As part of this process, an independent external assessment of the site is scheduled for April 22–24, 2026. Copper Mark is an independent assurance framework designed to assess the responsible practices of industrial sites against recognized…
April 27, 2026 The Fort Frances Memorial Sports Centre will generate solar energy following an investment of $589,762 from the federal government through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program. This funding will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and annual electricity costs for the facility. A rooftop solar generation system will convert solar energy into…
April 27, 2026 In 2026, IDEAL Electrical will support four global Habitat for Humanity activations across Greater Toronto, Greater Chicago, the United Kingdom and Los Angeles/Southern California. These efforts will bring together IDEAL employees, electricians and apprentices, industry partners and electrical influencers to contribute more than 500 volunteer hours, $100K in materials and invaluable electrical skills…
April 20, 2026 The Ontario government is investing an additional $300 million in the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) to build and upgrade sport and recreation facilities across the province. Announced as part of the 2026 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario, this brings total government funding for the program to $500 million,…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
