Ontario Energy board

Ontario Energy Board takes steps to further Innovation, Electrification and the Transition to Clean Energy in 2023

March 10, 2023 To facilitate innovation within Ontario’s energy sector, the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has taken steps to streamline the process to connect distributed energy resources (DERs) to Ontario’s grid and reduce administrative burden for consumers and distributors. Amendments to the Distribution System Code (DSC) provide additional clarity and consistency related to the connection process. Ontario Energy Board…

EHRC International Women's Day Bursaries

International Women’s Day– Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) Announces $4K in Bursaries for Women Entering the Industry

March 10, 2023 Year after year, the data consistently shows that men outnumber women in technology, engineering, and trades jobs in Canada’s electricity industry. As the industry evolves to meet climate change goals and ensure a clean, resilient energy future, there is a real opportunity – and need – to include more women in the…

D.A.D. Sales Welcomes Joshua Dueck to the Projects & Contractor Sales Team in Southern Alberta

D.A.D. Sales Welcomes Joshua Dueck to the Projects & Contractor Sales Team in Southern Alberta

March 9, 2023 D.A.D. Sales has announced the addition of Joshua Dueck to their Projects & Contractor Sales team in Southern Alberta. Joshua is a skilled and results-oriented sales professional with a construction background and a proven track record in building and maintaining strong customer relationships. With years of experience in the Western Canadian electrical…

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Minister Wilkinson Announces Federal Investments Nearing $19 Million for New EV Chargers

March 9, 2023 Reducing pollution from the transportation sector is critical to Canada achieving its climate targets. That’s why the Government of Canada is making it easier, through investments, for Canadians to purchase, charge and drive electric vehicles (EVs) in British Columbia and across the country. The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced…

Apprenticeship survey manitoba

Manitoba Government Launches Survey on Wage Rates for Apprentices

March 9, 2023 Stakeholders Invited to Provide Feedback on Impacts of Upcoming Minimum Wage Increase: Guillemard The Manitoba government is launching a new online survey through EngageMB to gain industry feedback on regulated wage rates for apprentices as part of its plan to increase minimum wage to $15 by October 2023, Advanced Education and Training…

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More New Apprenticeship Spaces for Alberta Students 

March 9, 2023 More apprenticeship spaces for Alberta students  Through Budget 2023, Alberta’s government is providing a funding boost of $15 million over three years to the Apprenticeship Learning Grants. With this increase, total funding for the grants will be $42 million in 2023-24. The Apprenticeship Learning Grants are important for post-secondary institutions in Alberta…

International Copper Association

Members of the International Copper Association (ICA) Pledge to Tackle Carbon Emissions to Achieve Net Zero by 2050

March 9, 2023 Members of the copper industry’s leading trade association (ICA) have set out ambitious plans to reach net zero in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, and significantly cut Scope 3 emissions. In a new roadmap launched by the International Copper Association (ICA), members have aligned on an ambition to reach net…

Increase in Responsibilities for MGM’s Jason Copeman

Increase in Responsibilities for MGM’s Jason Copeman

March 9, 2023 MGM’s Regional Director It is with great pleasure that Sonepar announces the change of responsibilities for the Regional Director, Jason Copeman. As of March 1st, 2023, all functional leaders of MGM and Dixon Electric will report directly to Jason.Jason has had a long-established career filled with success within the electrical distribution industry….

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Manitoba Government’s New Support Funding for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations in Rural Communities

March 7, 2023 The Manitoba government is providing $220,000 to two organizations for green transportation projects, including the installation of new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, Environment and Climate Minister Kevin Klein announced. “Transitioning to electric vehicles and increasing access to transit will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, support a low-carbon economy and ensure affordability…

Green Municipal Fund

New Funding for Sustainable Affordable Housing Units in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia Communities

March 7, 2023 Our homes and buildings are where we live, work, study and gather. They are important to our well-being, to our economy and as a space for social interaction — but they are also Canada’s third-largest source of emissions. That is why the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are investing in decarbonizing…

Emerson Innovation Days

Emerson ‘Innovation Days’ to Tackle Toughest Challenges Facing Industries Across Europe in 2023

March 7, 2023 Interactive and customizable in-person events empower customers to transform operations and meet sustainability goals Registration is now open for Emerson’s Innovation Days, a series of in-person events designed to demonstrate how its latest automation technologies and software can help industrial organizations meet their key operational and environmental sustainability goals. Being held across Europe…

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Prime Minister Joins Town Forum at EJTC Facility in Port Coquitlam

March 7, 2023 ECABC staff and member companies attended a town hall forum with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hosted at the Electrical Joint Training Committee’s (EJTC) Port Coquitlam facility this week. The Prime Minister took questions from electrical apprentices and journeypersons on a wide range of topics for more than an hour, providing insights on…