June 21, 2024 Thirty-eight local B.C. governments will soon receive a grant to create more efficient development approvals processes. “We’re leaving no stone unturned in our work to deliver more homes for people, faster,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing. “The Local Government Development Approvals Program was created so that local governments can improve the internal…
June 21, 2024 Individuals in low-income situations will soon have access to new affordable housing units in Saskatoon thanks to a joint investment from the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan provincial government has announced the construction of four new affordable housing units in Saskatoon’s Riversdale neighbourhood. The new, one-storey fourplex will be owned…
June 21, 2024 Over $25 million in new financial support programs will help build the infrastructure needed for approximately 700 new construction-ready residential lots. The Municipal Infrastructure Fund administered through the Federation of PEI Municipalities will provide a non-repayable grant, up to a maximum of $300,000, to developers creating lots and subdivisions within municipalities in rural PEI…
June 21, 2024 The Quebec government has just adopted the Act to modernize the construction industry, and the Centre for Productivity and Prosperity – Walter J. Somers Foundation (CPP) has now released a study concluding that these reforms will not be enough to improve the industry’s real productivity. “The construction industry is at a turning point,” explains Robert Gagné,…
June 21, 2024 Energy-saving solutions have been part of Intermatic’s DNA for nearly as long as they’ve been in business. “From the launch of our very first time switch in 1945, we’ve worked to bring reliable, easy-to-install lighting and energy controls to the market,” said the company on their website. To help highlight the energy-saving…
Mersen announces effective May 17th, 2024, Paulina Chmielowska joined Mersen Electrical Power as Canada Distribution Customer Care Supervisor. Based out of the Mississauga, Canada site she will report to Naomi Towns, Director of Customer Care North America. Paulina most recently worked in one of the leading e-commerce fulfilment operators in Europe as the Client Support…
June 20. 2024 Ascot Capital Group is pleased to announce that it has acquired NRG Management, a local lighting agent in the Quebec market. NRG will begin representing Stanpro for projects effective August 5, 2024, which will allow Stanpro to participate more effectively in specification projects and design-build than it can today with its direct…
June 18, 2024 OmniCable, an industry-leading redistributor selling wire, cable, fiber, and other communications and electrical products exclusively to distributors, is proud to announce its partnership with Cascadia Sales to represent OmniCable’s complete product line in Canada. Cascadia Sales represents manufacturers in the electrical and lighting industry in the British Columbia market. “We are thrilled to begin this partnership,” said Georgia…
June 18, 2024 Agence Ricard is pleased to announce the appointment of Clémence Marseille as its new Marketing Director. Clémence brings with her a rich experience of more than 10 years in the field of marketing, including 5 years specifically dedicated to the electrical industry. Her expertise and strategic vision will be invaluable assets to support and…
June 18, 2024 The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) and Proof Strategies have received seven awards from the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS), including 2024 ACE Best Creative Campaign, for the outstanding “Don’t Risk It” campaign. The campaign raises awareness of the risks of unlicensed electrical work. ESA engaged Proof Strategies to develop the integrated communications campaign,…
June 17, 2024 The Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario’s R. Hugh Carroll Safety Awards demonstrate the ECAO’s commitment “to promoting and fostering a positive, safety-first culture amongst its membership, and the electrical industry”. This year’s honorees were recognized during the association’s 2024 annual general meeting at the Woodbine Trackside Clubhouse. “Every year it gets harder to pick…
June 14, 2024 Danielle Mayer’s journey to receiving the 2024 ECAM Award is one of dedication and determination. Danielle’s interest in the electrical trade sparked when she realized its potential as a hands-on career path, prompted by the suggestion from her friends that they needed an electrician among them. Beginning her exploration of the electrical…
June 14, 2024 The 2024 National Apprenticeship Conference saw an exciting announcement from the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) with the launch of Trades Talent, an innovative online service designed to connect event planners with expert speakers in the skilled trades sector. This ground-breaking platform promises to be a game-changer for those seeking knowledgeable and engaging…
Atkore Inc. announced it has published Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for its Galvanized Steel, Stainless Steel, and PVC Conduit & Fittings portfolios. Verified by an independent third party, each EPD contains a product’s life cycle assessment that measures its environmental impact, such as greenhouse gas emissions, energy use, water consumption, waste generation, and other factors….
June 14, 2024 Congratulations to Mr. Allan Kellett, Co-Owner of K-Line Group of Companies, on being named the recipient of the ECAO’s 2024 Douglas J.B. Wright Award! The award was presented earlier this month as part of ECAO’s Annual General Meeting. The Douglas J. B. Wright Award was created in 1992 by the Electrical Contractors…
June 14, 2024 The Ontario government is investing over $4.7 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) in three Niagara Region-based projects that will provide free training to 2,318 youth, apprentices and jobseekers that will prepare them for in-demand careers in the skilled trades. This brings Ontario’s total investment in skills development and training through…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
