IBEW Canada’s Statement on the Federal Budget

IBEW Canada’s Statement on the Federal Budget

April 20, 2023 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) International Vice-President for the First District (Canada), Russ Shewchuk issued the following statement on the Government of Canada’s 2023 Federal Budget “A Made-in-Canada Plan: Strong Middle Class, Affordable Economy, Healthy Future”: “The IBEW’s 70,000 members in Canada strongly support the Government of Canada’s 2023 Federal Budget…

Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) Invests $100 million with Noventa to Decarbonize Buildings

Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) Invests $100 million with Noventa to Decarbonize Buildings

April 20, 2023 The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and Noventa Energy Partners (Noventa) have reached financial close on an investment towards sustainable retrofit projects. Under the terms of the agreement, the CIB has committed a CAD 100 million loan for upgrades to heating and cooling systems performed by Noventa through an Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) delivery model. Additional funding will be…

New EV Charging Stations at IKEA Parking Lots Across Ontario and Quebec

New EV Charging Stations at IKEA Parking Lots Across Ontario and Quebec

April 20, 2023 Canadians are accelerating toward a net-zero future. From manufacturing electric vehicles, to providing them with clean energy at charging stations, the Government of Canada is supporting these growing clean industries and the good jobs that come along with them while delivering clean air and more affordable transportation for Canadians. The federal government recently announced…

EFC Quebec Region: Return of the President’s Gala in 2023 and Change of Chairmanship Announcement

EFC Quebec Region: Return of the President’s Gala in 2023 and Change of Chairmanship Announcement

April 20, 2023 On April 1st, 2023, the Quebec region hosted the return of the President’s Gala at the Ritz Carlton in Montreal. Over 150 guests gathered for an evening filled with industry peers to announce the chairmanship exchange, enjoy a culinary experience, an eight-piece band, and more! Jacques Fiset, Westburne, Past Chair 2019-2021, at…

Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) and GAN Global Join Forces to Promote Apprenticeships Worldwide

Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) and GAN Global Join Forces to Promote Apprenticeships Worldwide

April 20, 2023 The Global Apprenticeship Network (GAN) is pleased to announce its partnership with the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA). Committed to providing a forum for exchange of ideas, information, and resources, CAF-FCA brings together businesses, labour organizations, education providers, and government representatives to support apprenticeship training and skilled trades in Canada. As a country…

Schneider Electric Doubles Down on Sustainable, Digital Industrial Transformation at Hannover Messe 2023

Schneider Electric Doubles Down on Sustainable, Digital Industrial Transformation at Hannover Messe 2023

April 20, 2023  Schneider Electric is unveiling an array of new technologies and software solutions at Hannover Messe 2023 to help industries address the global priorities of energy security, resource efficiency, and sustainability. “We are at a unique moment in history, where the global goal of carbon neutrality is meeting the short-term need to mitigate the energy…

Meltric receptacles

EFC Welcomes MELTRIC as New Manufacturer Member

April 13, 2023 MELTRIC manufactures a full line of industrial plugs and receptacles, including their signature brand of UL-listed Switch-Rated devices with DECONTACTOR™ technology and push-button circuit disconnection. These all-in-one devices combine the safety and functionality of a disconnect switch with the convenience of a plug and receptacle and can be safely connected and disconnected…