Schneider Electric Advances in Product Environmental Data Transparency

Schneider Electric Advances in Product Environmental Data Transparency

April 28, 2025 Schneider Electric has launched its Environmental Data Program. This initiative, which builds on the legacy Green Premium label, provides customers with unique access to information on the environmental impact of its products, enabling them to make better informed, data-based decisions and meet evolving regulatory requirements with confidence. Schneider Electric has frequently been recognized…

nVent Sustainability Report Highlights Progress and Focus on Electrification

nVent Sustainability Report Highlights Progress and Focus on Electrification

April 15, 2025 nVent Electric plc announced the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report. The new report highlights nVent’s achievements in each of its sustainability focus areas: People, Products, Planet and Governance. The report also highlights how nVent solutions support electrification, digitalization and sustainability efforts around the world. “nVent is becoming a more focused electrical…

Ontario Introduces Legistlation to Unlock Trade and Labour Mobility Within Canada

Ontario Introduces Legistlation to Unlock Trade and Labour Mobility Within Canada

April 18, 2025 As a next step in its plan to protect Ontario by unleashing the province’s economy, the Ontario government is introducing the Protect Ontario through Free Trade within Canada Act to unlock free trade and labour mobility within Canada. This legislation will, if passed, create new opportunities for job creation and investment attraction, supporting economic…

Ontario, P.E.I. Join Nova Scotia With Legislation to Remove Internal Trade Barriers

Ontario, P.E.I. Join Nova Scotia With Legislation to Remove Internal Trade Barriers

April 18, 2025 Prince Edward Island and Ontario have joined the Nova Scotia by introducing reciprocal legislation that will help foster an environment of mutual recognition of goods, services and labour mobility between these provinces. “Leaders across the country are expressing interest in removing trade barriers, and I’m very pleased that P.E.I. and Ontario have…

New Brunswick Signs MOU with Ontario to Reduce Trade and Labour Mobility Barriers

New Brunswick Signs MOU with Ontario to Reduce Trade and Labour Mobility Barriers

April 18, 2025 The governments of New Brunswick and Ontario have signed a memorandum of understanding on free trade and labour mobility. “Ontario is New Brunswick’s second-biggest trading partner, and we are excited to be building on the positive momentum to reduce internal trade barriers across Canada,” said Premier Susan Holt. “Today’s signing of this…

EFC Welcomes New Manufacturer Member: MegaResistors Corp.

EFC Welcomes New Manufacturer Member: MegaResistors Corp.

April 18, 2025 Founded in 2008, MegaResistors is a proudly Canadian company specializing in the design and production of high-quality power resistors, including grounding resistors, braking resistors and resistive load banks, tailored for demanding industry and mission critical applications. Their extensive line of products helps them meet the needs of the industry, from crane control…

Nova Scotia Invests to Connect Nova Scotians to Skilled Trades

Nova Scotia Invests to Connect Nova Scotians to Skilled Trades

April 13, 2025 The Province is helping more Nova Scotians explore and connect to careers in skilled trades through a $10-million investment in the construction industry. The investment will support more skilled trades training through three key initiatives: “Nova Scotia needs more skilled trades professionals to support our growing economy and to build the homes,…

PEI Tables Bill Aimed to Eliminate Trade and Labour Barriers

PEI Tables Bill Aimed to Eliminate Trade and Labour Barriers

April 13, 2025 Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, introduced the Interprovincial Trade & Mobility Act in the provincial legislature. This bill will allow Prince Edward Island to eliminate unnecessary barriers to trade and labour mobility with reciprocating jurisdictions.   The Bill will accept provincial inspections and standards on goods coming from a…

Showcasing Talent at the 2025 Skills Canada Saskatchewan Provincial Competition in Saskatoon

Showcasing Talent at the 2025 Skills Canada Saskatchewan Provincial Competition in Saskatoon

April 13, 2025 On March 28th competitors from across the province compete in the annual Skills Canada Saskatchewan Provincial Competition in Saskatoon in venues across the city including Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies, UA Local 179 and SMART Local 296. Apprentices, post-secondary students and high school students will compete across more than 45…

B.C. Expands CleanBC Energy Savings Program to Reduce Heat Pump Cost

B.C. Expands CleanBC Energy Savings Program to Reduce Heat Pump Cost

April 13, 2025 The Province is making electric heat pumps more affordable for low- and moderate-income households, including renters and those who live in multi-unit residential buildings. “Every British Columbian deserves reliable, affordable, and clean heating and cooling. Since our government started providing incentives for people to make the switch to heat pumps, we’ve seen…

Southwire Announces Ian Rand as VP, President of Canada Business

Southwire Announces Ian Rand as VP, President of Canada Business

April 13, 2025 Southwire is pleased to share that Ian Rand has joined the company as Vice President, President of Canada Business. In this role, Rand will serve as the leader of Southwire’s Canada-based organization. He will provide oversight and guidance to the organization based at Southwire Canada’s new corporate headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario. “Ian’s…

IPEX Launches New Centre for Advanced Research to Drive Innovation in North America

IPEX Launches New Centre for Advanced Research to Drive Innovation in North America

April 13, 2025 IPEX has announced the grand opening of the IPEX Centre for Advanced Research in Mississauga, Ontario, an investment of over $30 million in a state-of-the-art facility, dedicated to accelerating product innovation and reinforcing the company’s manufacturing operations across North America. Located at 6760 Campobello Rd., the new Centre consolidates IPEX’s innovation processes…