2024 Ontario Electrical Safety Code is Now Available
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.
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ECAA Are Looking for Members to Join Apprenticeship and Education Committees
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…
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Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada and Electrical Contractors Association of Manitoba Sign Strategic MOU
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…
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EFC CEMRA Board Looking for Ontario Region Rep Member
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…
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CSA Group Once Again Recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers
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…
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ABB Acquires Solutions Industry & Building to Expand its Cable Protection Systems
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…
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ECAO’s Innagural Future Forward: Inclusion & Leadership Forum
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…
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Usha Resources Announces Initiation of Induced Polarization Survey at the Drill Ready Southern Arm Copper-Gold VMS Property in Quebec
December 4, 2024 Usha Resources Ltd., a North American mineral acquisition and exploration company, announced that it has started fieldwork on a new survey at its Southern Arm property in Quebec. This survey will help locate the best areas to drill for copper and other valuable metals in one of the most mineral-rich regions of the…
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Legrand Acquires Power Bus Way, a Leading Provider of Fully Customized Power Feeder Systems for Data Center, Industrial and Large-scale Commercial Applications
December 3, 2024 Legrand® has announced it has acquired Power Bus Way, a Toronto-based premier provider of custom-designed cable bus solutions for data centers, industrial facilities and commercial projects. Due to increasing demand for more digital infrastructure, Legrand estimates the North American data center market will continue to grow. This accelerated growth is further bolstered by…
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Procore Drives Connected Construction Innovation at Groundbreak 2024
December 2, 2024 Procore Technologies wrapped up Groundbreak 2024 last month. Procore is unveiled Resource Management, the industry’s first all-in-one solution for comprehensive labor, equipment and materials tracking and planning, along with new AI-powered Scheduling and Safety tools that enhance efficiency and streamline safety management. “Construction is one of the most complex industries in the world,…
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Applications Now Open for Next Round of Onatario Skills Development Fund
December 1, 2024 The Ontario government has launched the second round of its Skills Development Fund (SDF) Capital Stream, 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. Since the province launched the Skills Development Fund in 2021, Ontario is…
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New Alberta Industry Skills Grant
December 1, 2024 Alberta’s government continues to find creative ways to help employers find the qualified workers they need, especially in industries experiencing labour shortages. The new Alberta Industry Skills Grant will fund industry-led training in high-demand sectors like aviation, aerospace, construction and tech. Alberta’s government is making $5 million available through a pilot program…
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Southwire to Install Solar-Powered EV Charging Systems At their Facilities
December 1, 2024 Southwire recently installed solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging systems at its Corporate Headquarters in Carrollton, GA and Customer Service Center in Fontana, CA. The company is aiming to install EV charging stations at all manufacturing plants, customer service centers, and large offices over the next several years. The initiative’s goal is…
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2025 Supporting Equity in Trades Conference – Call for Presentations
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…
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EFC Organizational Announcement: New Codes & Standards Business Section Manager
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…
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EV ChargeON Community Sites Stream
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…
