Changing Scene

September 2, 2024 The governments of Canada and Quebec are participating in the creation of a fast-track approach to accelerate affordable housing starts across Quebec, with 1,001 units announced today to be built rapidly. The new business model involves providing financial support to affordable housing projects by experienced developer groups recognized for their efficiency by the Société d’habitation du Québec (SHQ). In…

September 2, 2024 Eaton recently announced the expansion of its newest global Innovation Center near Montreal in Brossard, Quebec less than a year after its opening. After developing cutting-edge software in the region for nearly 40 years, last year the company announced its Innovation Center focused on the research and development of distributed energy resources…

September 2, 2024 Bartle & Gibson has reached another milestone, as it has been 80 years since Charlie Bartle of Victoria, BC, and Cecil Gibson of Vancouver, BC, each first started a store in their respective city. To celebrate, Bartle & Gibson created branded merchandise (t-shirts, hoodies, hats, toques lanyards etc), held customer appreciate shows…

September 2, 2024 In continuing to enhance their structure and set the stage for future growth, Ideal Supply have announced the implementation of a Northern/Southern Electrical Sales structure with the following enhancements to their Electrical Sales Team: Wayne Long – Director of Electrical Sales, will continue to be responsible for the strategy and oversight of…

September 2, 2024 Legrand have introduced Darren Forster as the new Regional Sales Manager – Electrical Distribution – Ontario/BC at Legrand Wattstopper. Darren will report directly to Salma Siddiqui – Director of Sales Canada. “Darren joins us with over 10 years of experience in the distributor and showroom sectors, having a proven track record of…

August 16, 2024 The governments of Ontario and Nova Scotia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to improve interprovincial mobility for skilled tradespeople, including post-journeyperson certification. Ontario is seeking new ways to improve the labour supply and create the opportunity for qualified skilled tradespeople to become certified in Ontario and address labour shortages. At…

August 15, 2024  The Board of Directors of intelligent power management company Eaton named Paulo Ruiz president and chief operating officer of Eaton and a member of the board of directors, effective September 2, 2024. Ruiz will be appointed chief executive officer of Eaton on June 1, 2025. He succeeds Craig Arnold, who will retire…

August 12, 2024 The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) offers substantial financial and environmental benefits, with EVs often proving to be more economical over their lifetime due to lower refueling and maintenance costs when compared to traditional gas-powered vehicles. This shift is supported by federal investments aimed at positioning Canada as a global leader in…

August 2, 2024 Originally launched as a pilot in late 2021, Procore Construction Network (PCN) is a free online business directory dedicated to the construction industry, connecting general contractors, specialty contractors, owners, architects, engineers, suppliers, and vendors. In 2024, Procore expanded the network into Canada, with the rollout to English Canada currently in progress, and…

August 2, 2024 Effective August 1, 2024, Arjan Arenja will serve as the new Chair of the Board of Directors of the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA). “As outgoing Chair and on behalf of our Board of Directors, we are pleased to announce that Arjan Arenja has been elected from among the board members to Chair the ESA Board of…