August 25, 2025 Contact Delage are excited to announce the addition of a new trusted partner to their lineup: Solvic, an innovative manufacturer specializing in solar lighting. This new partnership reflects Contact Delage’s ongoing commitment to offering sustainable, high-performance solutions tailored to real-world applications. With Solvic, they’re expanding their range of autonomous solar products—perfect for lighting…
August 25, 2025 Hydro-Québec and the Ministry of Education (MÉQ) will jointly invest $250 million to encourage more young people to enroll, in particular, in the electricity training program (DEP) within the Vocational Training Centers. “This is excellent news that will ultimately allow all electrical contractors to benefit from a larger pool of labor to…
August 25, 2025 Hydro-Québec is reiterating various energy efficiency requests to the Régie de l’énergie. These measures include a residential program offering access to smart thermostats at $0, available to both homeowners and tenants. Hydro-Québec also wishes to offer financial support for the purchase of solar panels of $1,000 for each kW installed, subject to…
August 25, 2025 Quebec’s prompt payment legislation, the Regulation respecting payments and the rapid settlement of disputes in construction work by the Government of Quebec, is scheduled to come into force on September 8, 2025. This new regulation establishes a regime for the timely payment of sums of money owed to companies involved in carrying out…
August 25, 2025 The Province has set new housing targets for a fourth group of municipalities, bringing thousands of new homes to communities throughout B.C. Announced in May 2025, the fourth group of communities is part of the Province’s expanded housing-targets program to address high demand in growing communities and to continue to deliver the homes…
August 18, 2025 Blackline Safety Corp. has announced a major expansion of its quality assurance (QA) program. As part of the expansion, the company has increased its QA team, upgraded its inspection equipment, and boosted in-lab testing of its entire product line. Headquartered in Canada with offices in the UK, France, U.S., and UAE, Blackline…
August 18, 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 18, 2025 BCCA is pleased to receive the Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services’ Report on the 2026 Budget Consultation, and celebrates the emphasis placed on supporting BC’s construction industry and workforce. Chris Atchison, President of the BCCA, spoke to the Committee on the recommendations and priorities of BC’s construction industry. These included:…
August 18, 2025 This program is designed to support the retention and progression to certification of women apprentices in the 39 Red Seal Construction or Manufacturing trades. The program pairs women apprentices with experienced tradespeople to provide guidance, career development, and support throughout their apprenticeship journey. The program is for 6 months, with the mentor and…
August 18, 2025 ESA announced on LinkedIn that they are currently looking to fill ESA Inspector roles. Electricians need to have 7 years of experience in the trade to apply. An inspector’s main role is to review electrical work to ensure it meets the requirements of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code. This means you’ll still…
August 18, 2025 The federal government announced close to $10 million in funding for the Western Joint Electrical Training Society. This project will provide innovative, hands-on training to construction electrician apprentices, journeypersons and other workers across Canada to address green skills, knowledge, and competency gaps. Secretary of State Zerucelli also announced more than $3 million to the…
ABB announced that it will invest more than CA$130 million (around US$100 million) to expand the R&D and production capacity of its advanced power protection and grid resilience technologies in Canada.
August 1, 2025 SurgePure Corporation is proud to announce its new partnership with Advance Electrical Agency, who will represent the company across Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Western Ontario. Led by principals Darren Churchwell and Bob Fiesel , the Advance team is part of a well-established agency known for representing some of the most respected manufacturers in…
August 1, 2025 Munden Enterprises has announced that they are back in the custom enclosure business through a new partnership with Valid Manufacturing Ltd. Expect Canadian-made, engineered solutions for industrial, utility, transportation, wastewater, renewables, and beyond. Whether you need a bare enclosure or a fully assembled panel, Munden is here to help. Reach out to…
August 1, 2025 NOARK Electric is pleased to announce a new partnership with Cambridge, Ontario based manufacturing representitive, JEHS. This strategic collaboration will expand NOARK’s reach and customer support across Ontario and beyond, bringing reliable and innovative electrical solutions to a wider audience. With over 50 years of combined sales experience, JEHS brings a strong…
July 24, 2025 BC Hydro is supporting the construction of new housing developments in growing communities by advancing changes to streamline upgrades and reducing the cost of new customer connections to BC Hydro’s electricity grid. “As communities across B.C. grow, so does the need for essential housing. We are committed to ensuring we’re ready to…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
