Changes to Ontario’s Construction Lien Amendment Act Now in Effect
Amendments to the act include new prompt payment rules that will ensure Ontario construction businesses and workers get paid on time for the work they do.
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Federal Government Funds Trades Training in Alberta, BC, NWT
In late June the federal government signed agreements with Alberta, BC and the Northwest Territories that will top up existing investment plans by $754 million, for a total federal investment in jobs and skills training of $4.25 billion over six years.
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October 2-4: First Annual Work Proud Summit
This fall Women Building Futures will host its inaugural Work Proud Summit in Edmonton, Alberta. This event will assemble leaders, influencers, and change-makers who will share best practices for creating workplaces that meet the challenges of the next generation.
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New Online Quoting Tool for Manitoba Contractors
QuoteToMe is a new online tool that simplifies the quoting process for equipment and general tools by streamlining contractor communications with rental companies, and centralizing quote requests and quotes received.
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Siemens Enhances Its Digital Portfolio by Acquiring Building Robotics Inc.’s Workplace App Comfy
Building Robotics Inc. is a market leader in the fast growing digital workplace experience app domain.
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Philips Real Pros Contest Ramping Up
Since its launch mid-March, engagement in the Philips Real Pros Real Quality contest has been gaining momentum.
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Eaton Products, Expertise Support Skills Canada Competitions
Aspiring skilled trades participants recently descended on annual Skills Canada competitions that were recently held in Toronto and Edmonton.
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Timothy MacDonald of Ideal Supply Appointed to the Order of Canada
On June 29, 2018 the Governor General of Canada announced that Timothy E. MacDonald C.M. of Stratford, Ontario was appointed to the Order of Canada.
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Challenging Aspiring Electricians with Eaton Products at Skills Competitions
Aspiring skilled trades participants recently descended upon annual Skills Competitions held in Toronto and Edmonton.
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July 25: WiRE Toronto & 20/20 Catalyst Networking Event July 2018 — Women Only
Join WiRE and partners 20/20 Catalysts Program and the Aboriginal Apprenticeship Board of Ontario on July 25 in Toronto for a WiRE Networking Meetup focused on indigenous clean energy. Guest Speaker: Cherie L. Brant, Practice Group Chair, First Nations/Native American, for Dickinson Wright LLP…
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Federal Government and Nova Scotia to Offer Solar Power Incentives
A new program launched by Nova Scotia with federal government support will provide rebates of up to 30% off the purchase and installation costs of rooftop solar-electricity systems. The program is expected to make solar power more affordable and accessible for at least 2,000 households over the next four years…
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Southwire Earns NECA Industry Partner Award
The National Electrical Contractor Association announced on June 18 that Southwire has been selected to receive the NECA Industry Partner Award. Southwire will receive its award at the NECA 2018 conference, taking place in Philadelphia from September 29 to October 2…
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Goldcorp Building Canada’s First All-Electric Underground Gold Mine
Located 160 kilometres west of the Porcupine mine in Chapleau, Ontario, Borden is set to be Canada’s first all-electric underground gold mine, which will be safer for employees and have a smaller environmental footprint…
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SaskPower Starts Work on Two Major Transmission Line Projects
SaskPower has started work on two major transmission line projects with a total investment of approximately $300 million. The first is a 200-kilometre line that will run from east of Moose Jaw to Swift Current. The second is a 44-kilometre line that will run from northwest of Regina to Belle Plaine…
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Call for Participation: EFC’s Digital Supply Chain Steering Committee
In an effort to mobilize the industry with digitalization, Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) is establishing a supply chain steering committee. This group will help advance the industry’s supply chain practices.
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David Nathaniel at Get a Grip on Lighting
Last month, Standard CEO David Nathaniel was invited on the Get a Grip on Lighting podcast to talk about his company in which he got his start selling electrical tape with his dad from their home in Montreal.
