April 9, 2026 Bartle & Gibson Co. Ltd., an Alberta-based premier distributor of plumbing, heating, and electrical products, and Eaton Industries (Canada) Company have announced a new regional partnership that expands access to Eaton’s electrical solutions across Western Canada. This agreement enables customers throughout the Western provinces to procure a broad range of Eaton products,…
April 9, 2026 Electro-Federation Canada (EFC), National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), and La Cámara Nacional de Manufacturas Eléctricas (CANAME) – the trade associations collectively representing North America’s electrical manufacturers – today came together to call upon Canada’s Minister Responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade Dominic LeBlanc, United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer, and Mexico Secretary of the Economy Marcelo Ebrard to…
March 27, 2026 — Skills Ontario welcomes the 2026 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario, released today by the Ontario Government and Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy, and applauds the continued commitment to investing in skilled trades, technologies, and workforce development. Skills Ontario was pleased to see the government maintain and strengthen its support…
April 27, 2026 Toronto Hydro is launching a trailblazing customer pilot project designed to help local builders electrify multiplex housing without complex service upgrades. Through Toronto Hydro’s Multiplex PowerPlay, up to six multiplex projects can qualify to receive funding toward a smart energy load management system. Smart load management systems continuously monitor total building energy…
March 25, 2026 Gescan, a Sonepar Company, is proud to highlight its continued commitment to supporting communities across Saskatchewan through their meaningful alliance with George Gordon Developments Ltd. (GGDL). With a strong focus on community development, workforce participation and inclusive growth, Gescan is working closely with GGDL to create training, employment and business opportunities for Saskatchewan residents. These efforts are particularly focused on supporting individuals…
March 23, 2026 Halifax-based EV charging solutions provider Electric Avenue has announced the official launch of its new Contractor Incentive Program, a first-of-its-kind initiative in the EV charging industry, built exclusively for contractors who have completed the company’s Installer Certification course. The program rewards certified installers for every verified and networked installation they complete, offering cash…
March 23, 2026 By expanding capacity at Billy Bishop Airport, the province will help meet future demand in southern Ontario, reduce pressure at Toronto Pearson International Airport, increase competition in the air travel sector to support more routes and cheaper flights, and support the creation of good-paying jobs in Ontario’s aviation, tourism and construction sectors….
March 23, 2026 The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of nearly $15.8 million by EnerQuest Technologies Solutions Inc. to expand their manufacturing facility in Harrow, Ontario and reshore the production of switchgears from the United States. Leveraging the province’s skilled workforce, this project will create 125 new good-paying jobs and protect 154 existing positions…
March 23, 2026 The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Government’s commitment to build a new school in Conception Bay North. The new school will replace Cabot Academy in Western Bay, which was destroyed by fire in August 2025. Work is currently ongoing to determine the size, specifications, and construction timelines of the new school, which will…
March 16, 2026 Guillevin.com was built as a digital working tool, designed to support the way their customers plan, search for, and purchase products today. The goal is simple: to offer a fast, reliable, and intuitive online platform capable of supporting real-world operations; both on the job site and in the office. A platform built around…
March 13, 2026 Amendments to existing legislation will mean more housing, improved efficiency in the sector and better alignment of related agencies. The changes extend the Executive Panel on Housing in the Halifax Regional Municipality and give the Minister of Housing new authority to ensure housing projects aren’t delayed. “We are strengthening how we plan,…
March 13, 2026 Kiel Giddens, MLA for Prince George-Mackenzie and Critic for Labour, has introduced the Public Sector Construction Projects Procurement Act, legislation aimed at ensuring publicly funded construction contracts are awarded through labour-neutral, merit-based procurement. “Here’s the simple question: if labour shortages are driving cost overruns, why would government limit who can work on public projects?”…
March 13, 2026 KMPG: Complex projects require well-structured teams, appropriate delivery models tailored to the project’s needs, robust governance frameworks, and stable execution environments KPMG Canada is entering a defining era of major project development that has significant implications for the nation’s economic future, as the country works to establish new trade partnerships, develop its resources, reinforce self-reliance…
March 13, 2026 A new national Youth Apprenticeship Council has been established to bring youth leadership directly into decisions shaping Canada’s skilled trades and apprenticeship system. The inaugural Council includes 11 young apprenticeship leaders representing regions from Yukon Territory to British Columbia to Newfoundland and Labrador. Members include current apprentices working across diverse trades and…
March 13, 2026 ECABC will hand out three awards at this year’s AGM & Conference, in addition to recognizing potential new nominees to the ECABC Hall of Fame. ECABC Volunteer of the Year Award The Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes the outstanding contributions of an individual during the previous year (2025) to the Association….
March 13, 2026 Empowering women in the trades starts with opportunity, and the right support behind it. Across job sites and workshops, women are building strong, successful careers in the skilled trades. E.B. Horsman & Son have proudly partnered with IDEAL Industries for our Jill of Trades promotion, celebrating the women shaping our industry and helping equip…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
