June 24, 2024 NETCO (National Electrical Trade Council) is pleased to be offering two new courses to their Online Apprentice Support Initiatives for Success (OASIS) platform created by BuildForce Canada / ConstruForce Canada. The new courses available are: Introduction to Construction Estimating and First Level Supervisor Training Program. These courses are available to all of…
June 24, 2024 Youth across Nova Scotia will learn more about the skilled trades this summer with funding from the Province. Safe, fun and interactive camps for youth aged 12 to 15 will encourage exploring careers in the skilled trades and help meet the future demands of Nova Scotia’s labour market. In partnership with the…
June 24, 2024 The Association for Smarter Homes & Buildings (ASHB) Board is pleased to announce the appointment of John Yohanna of Crestron Electronics to the ASHB Board of Directors. As Vice President of Residential and a 15-year veteran at Crestron Electronics, John Yohanna is a highly regarded leader in the smart homes and buildings industry….
June 24, 2024 FLO has secured $136 million in long-term capital, principally from a Series E equity financing, led by Export Development Canada (EDC), to support the company’s continued growth in both the U.S. and Canada and accelerate the deployment of its reliable charging network. The investment will also help advance the rollout of FLO’s newest…
June 24, 2024 Canadian tradespeople are working hard to ensure Canada wins the global race for economic opportunity, as we advance towards net-zero while also charting a path to sustainably building over 3.8 million new homes by 2031. The Government of Canada is investing to ensure our workforce is ready to help build these homes, clean power plants, electric vehicles, and…
June 24, 2024 The BC Construction Association (BCCA) has issued a province-wide industry alert following the confirmation of cases of removal of “Contract A” from the procurement process by a growing list of public owners, including some municipalities, school districts, universities, and crown corporations. In the absence of “Contract A”, general contractors and trade contractors should not…
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,…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
