December 1, 2024 The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum is excited to invite presentation proposals for the 2025 Supporting Equity in Trades (SET) Conference. This year, SET 2025 will explore pathways to a more inclusive skilled trades sector, with two primary breakout streams: sessions for allies in the skilled trades community and workshops tailored to trades professionals. Join CAF in…
December 1, 2024 Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) is pleased to announce that Julija Goncarova has been appointed Codes & Standards Business Section Manager, effective November 18th, 2024, and will report to Cherith Sinasac, Director of Standards & Government Affairs. Julija has a master’s in electrical engineering and has over 10 years’ experience in project management, having…
November 25, 2024 Through the EV ChargeON Community Sites Stream, over 1,300 new EV charging ports have been approved at sites across the province. The Ontario government is investing $63 million to help build electric vehicle (EV) charging ports in communities with less than 170,000 people, including Indigenous communities. This will increase access to EV…
November 25, 2024 Celebrating its 30th anniversary, ITC Electrical Components has recently launched its new and improved website at www.itcproducts.com. After a successful 15-year career in the electrical components industry Luca Fontana founded ITC Electrical Components in 1994. Since that time the company has grown from a home-based operation to a successful business with 15 employees and…
November 25, 2024 Eaton Canada is investing approximately $15 million to expand manufacturing capacity to meet growing demand for its electrical solutions driven by the ongoing electrification of Canada’s economy. These investments will expand the company’s low-voltage manufacturing footprint by 20%, increasing its ability to produce the switchboards, switchgear and panelboards needed to support Canada’s…
November 25, 2024 Bartle & Gibson Co. Ltd., a Western Canada-based premier plumbing, heating and electrical distributor, proudly announced a new regional partnership to distribute Electric Avenue, providers of convenient, affordable and easy-to-use smart charging solutions for residential and commercial use, across Western Canada. Electric Avenue was founded in 2021 with one simple mission: to…
November 18, 2024 The federal government is providing nearly $364 million to help build 989 new homes in Montreal. The announcement took place at 5200 rue de la Savane, in Montreal, which received $100 million dollars through the Apartment Loan Construction Program (ACLP) to build 303 homes and will be operated by Olymbec. This rental building, named Lynk, is designed to…
November 18, 2024 ABB completed the previously announced 50/50 joint venture with Niedax Group. The Abnex Inc. joint venture (JV) will broaden solutions and advance opportunities in the rapidly growing North American cable management market. Integrating engineering and manufacturing capabilities of ABB’s Installation Products Division with Niedax Group will enable the newly formed company to deliver a…
November 18, 2024 The Ontario government is building over 1,300 new electric vehicle (EV) charging ports in small and medium-sized communities, marking a major milestone in the province’s plan to increase access to EV chargers outside of large urban centres and support the electrification of transportation across the province. As the province continues to see…
November 18, 2024 The Ontario government is launching the second round of its Skills Development Fund (SDF) Capital Stream starting November 29, with over $74 million in available funding to build, expand and retrofit training facilities for workers in the trades, including construction, manufacturing technology and health care. The government is also investing nearly $5 million from the first…
Building on their long-standing, deep strategic partnership, Humber Polytechnic and Siemens Canada have earned national recognition with a Canada’s Clean50 Top Project Award for their innovative collaboration on a Net Zero Classroom. This award celebrates the impact of teaching students about microgrids and renewable energy systems to build the next generation of energy leaders, while…
November 18, 2024 The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) is reminding stakeholders that they can continue to do business during a postal strike and ensure they meet their compliance obligations. This includes applications for inspection, LEC and ME licence renewals and payments. ESA has several options for customers to meet their obligations and keep their account…
November 18, 2024 On Tuesday, November 12th, 2024, Bartle & Gibson opened its new Courtenay branch location on Vancouver Island. The new branch location features as newly designed Bartle & Gibson Showroom, a full-service parts counter, and 17,000 sqft of space to serve customers better. Branch details: Hours: M-F 7:30am – 4:30pm, Sat Temp ClosedAddress: 4625 Madrona Pl, Courtenay, BC…
November 13, 2024 2024 has been a transformative year for Sonepar in North America as it continues to focus on strategic growth. Since 2021, Sonepar has closed 21 acquisitions in North America. The acquisition growth alone in 2024 consists of seven companies representing over $2B in additional revenue, approximately 1,700 new associates, and 89 new…
November 12, 2024 Photo: Mike Shenouda and Taner Cairns, Founder of Black Box Innovations celebrated the signature of this licensing agreement at ABB’s Canadian head office in Montreal. The focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across North America is driving the transition to electric vehicles (EV) and efforts to decarbonize light-duty vehicle fleets, accelerating the need…
November 12, 2024 Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) has announced the opening of their new warehouse near Dallas Fort Worth. This facility is set to significantly enhance their logistics and delivery capabilities, providing numerous benefits to our customers throughout the United States and Canada. “The decision to establish this warehouse was driven by its proximity to…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
