January 3, 2025 The provincial, federal and municipal governments are investing more than $20 million in the creation of 56 affordable homes in Saint John. The Steepleview Developments apartment building will have one- and two-bedroom units, as well as barrier-free units. Twenty-eight of them will receive rent supplements from the New Brunswick Housing Corporation. The…
January 3, 2025 Situated in Ontario, Oshawa is a hub for many industries including Nuclear Energy, Automotive Manufacturing, Industrial MRO and Residential Development. Graybar Canada’s Oshawa branch offers leading products in electrical, communications data, automation and lighting. The Oshawa branch is ready to help customers with electrical, lighting and automation solutions. 103-1707 Thornton Rd. N.Oshawa,…
December 16, 2024 Resilient Sales is very excited to announce that they will be representing Liteline in Northern Ontario staring January 1st, 2025. Territory coverage will include Sudbury, North Bay, Sault Ste Marie, Timmins, Kirkland Lake, and Temiskaming Shores.
December 16, 2024 The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), and Matawa First Nations Management (Matawa) have reached financial close on the Matawa Training and Wellness Centre energy retrofit project. The CIB is lending $15 million through its Indigenous Community Infrastructure Initiative (ICII), in addition to RBC’s $5 million financing to support…
December 16, 2024 FLO has announced new EV charger installations in Hay River, Northwest Territories, Niagara Falls, Ontario, and the Fairmont Empress in Victoria, British Columbia. New FLO Chargers in Hay River, Northwest Territories The Town of Hay River in Canada’s Northwest Territories has its first DC Fast Charger with the installation and activation of…
December 13, 2024 LED Roadway Lighting (LRL) has announced that Chuck Cartmill will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer effective January 1st, 2025. Since founding the company in 2002 as C-Vision, Chuck has played an instrumental role in growing LED Roadway Lighting from its modest beginnings in an empty building with one employee into a…
December 13, 2024 Notre-Dame: Stronger and Safer After five years of meticulous restoration following the devastating fire in 2019, Notre-Dame de Paris is ready to reopen its doors. Nexans is proud to have played an important role in this extraordinary collective effort, contributing its expertise to ensure the cathedral is safer and more secure. 200…
December 13, 2024 Electro-Federation Canada (EFC), National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), and Cámara Nacional de Manufacturas Eléctricas (CANAME) issued the following statement in support of free trade in electrical industry goods between Canada, Mexico, and the United States: “The North American electrical industry powers the economies of Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The electrical…
December 13, 2024 By Electro-Federation Canada The Electro-Federation Canada’s Award of Excellence is a peer-recognized distinction that celebrates outstanding contributions to our industry in the areas of codes, standards, and regulations. This award is not just a recognition of technical expertise, but a tribute to leadership, integrity, and a commitment to advancing the EFC electrical…
The 2024 edition of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC) has been finalized and is now available for purchase. The updated Electrical Safety Code regulation comes into effect on May 1, 2025.
December 10, 2024 ECAA are looking to bolster the ranks of their provincial Apprenticeship Committee to ensure tey have representation from each of their chapters. This committee, which serves to foster the development and continuous improvement on apprenticeship programs in Alberta, ensuring they align with ECAA membership needs and contribute to the cultivation of a…
December 6, 2024 At their 81st Annual National Conference, the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC), together with representatives from the Electrical Contractors Association of Manitoba (ECAM), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a collaborative framework between both organizations to collaborate on the development of a dual-trade, federated, and integrated national association. “We…
December 6, 2024 On behalf of the CEMRA Board, EFC would like to extend an exciting opportunity for a CEMRA Rep in the Ontario Region to consider joining the CEMRA Board for a two-year term, commencing in January 2025. This is a wonderful opportunity for reps to get involved and make a meaningful impact in…
December 6, 2024 For the ninth consecutive year, CSA Group has been recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2025 by Mediacorp Canada Inc. The annual competition recognizes employers in the Greater Toronto Area with exceptional human resources programs and forward-looking workplace policies. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CSA Group has over 2,000 full-time…
December 6, 2024 ABB announced it has acquired Solutions Industry & Building (SIB), a leading manufacturer of construction industry building products and premium cable glands used to protect critical electrical equipment in industrial, railway and hazardous environment applications. The acquisition of SIB strengthens ABB’s presence in rail, mining, OEM and specialty markets across Europe, the…
December 6, 2024 On November 20th ECAO held their first Future Forward: Inclusion & Leadership Forum aimed to support networking, education, and foster discussion on inclusion and leadership in the electrical industry. “From inspiring keynote speakers to thought-provoking panel discussions, the event was packed with impactful conversations, practical insights, and meaningful connections. Together, we delved into…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
