December 15, 2025 EB Horsman is pleased to announce the appointment of Cory Carter as Branch Manager of our Victoria location, effective November 10, 2025. With over two decades of experience in the electrical, lighting, and retail industries, Cory brings a proven track record of leadership, sales growth, and customer relationship management. Throughout his career,…
NSAA is launching the Apprenticeship Management System (AMS) in early January 2026.
December 15, 2025 Sandvik announces the groundbreaking of its new state-of-the-art facility at 2555 Maley Drive in Greater Sudbury, marking a significant investment in the future of its Canadian operations, with the official ceremony held on December 5, 2025. Sandvik is investing $85 million CAD in the project, supported by up to $4 million CAD…
December 15, 2025 The province is taking the next steps to implement mutual recognition of goods and services from other reciprocating Canadian jurisdictions by publishing a draft regulation under the Ontario Free Trade and Mobility Act, 2025 (OFTMA). The mutual recognition of goods and services will play a substantial role in supporting economic integration across Canada and…
December 8. 2025 Schneider Electric unveiled new global research titled “Open vs. Closed: The $11.28 million Question for Industrial Leaders.” The report reveals that closed industrial automation systems are quietly eroding competitiveness, costing mid-sized organizations an average of 7.5 per cent of their revenue. The research, conducted by Global Analysts firm Omdia, highlights how these costs…
December 8, 2025 Amendments to modernize the Energy Efficiency Act have been introduced in the Senate. First passed in 1992, the Act aims to reduce the overall energy consumption of energy-using products and allow consumers to make informed purchasing decisions. Since 1995, Canadian households, businesses and industries have saved over $110 billion as a result of regulations…
December 8, 2025 B.C.’s economy is expected to grow at a measured pace despite instability and uncertainty in the global economy. “Unjust and unpredictable trade policies have upended global relationships and shaken investor confidence across the world,” said Brenda Bailey, Minister of Finance. “We’re leaning into our strengths, like our natural resources and our skilled…
December 8, 2025 As the BC Legislature wraps up the final week of the Fall session, BCCA is very pleased to see Bill 20 receive Royal Assent and officially become the Construction Prompt Payment Act, SBC 2025, c 24. This marks a significant milestone for BC’s construction sector. This achievement reflects decades of consistent, principled…
December 8, 2025 The world is changing rapidly. The United States, the world’s largest economy, is fundamentally reshaping all its trade relationships, causing major disruption and upheaval for Canadians. It is time to transform our economy from one that is reliant on a single trade partner to one that is stronger, more self-sufficient, and resilient…
December 1, 2025 Skills Ontario is expanding its fleet of Trades & Tech mobile unit thanks to support from the Ontario Government. The government announced this morning it’s investment in Skills Ontario to expand experiential opportunities for Ontario’s future workforce. “Ontario’s future relies on a strong, skilled workforce,” said David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration,…
December 1, 2025 A new agreement signed by all provinces, territories, and the federal government will break down interprovincial trade barriers, making it easier for B.C. businesses to sell products across Canada, and for people to buy Canadian-made goods. “When threats to Canada’s economic security land at our doorstep, we’re at our best when we work together as…
December 1, 2025 EB Horsman Cares is the company’s community engagement program that supports local children’s hospitals, communities, and non-profit initiatives with donations, fundraising, volunteering, and scholarships. Since 1993, BC Children’s Hospital has been the primary recipient of EB Horsman & Son’s fundraising. However, as EB Horsman has continued to expand its businesses across Western…
December 1, 2025 Central to that work, the Government of Canada is stepping up with the recently launched Build Canada Homes, new federal agency with a mandate to scale up the supply of affordable housing across Canada. Build Canada Homes will also help fight homelessness by building transitional and supportive housing – working with provinces,…
During the next three years, the Province will double trades-training funding and permanently strengthen B.C.’s trades-training system. All this is possible through a $241-million fund, which is a landmark investment in skilled trades. The investment will: “To deliver the provincial capital plan and the many private-investment projects in B.C., we need more highly skilled and…
December 1, 2025 This month, Stelpro celebrated 44 years of growth, innovation and valuable partnerships. “Since our founding, we have built much more than a company: we have created a strong community, united by values of excellence, quality and collaboration,” the company said on LinkedIn. “A huge thank you to our dedicated employees, our loyal…
December 1, 2025 Electro-Federation Canada’s Make the Switch advocacy campaign is now well underway, and early results show that our message is reaching the audiences that matter most. Across English and French markets, the campaign has already delivered more than 1.3 million impressions and over 21,000 visits to the campaign website, with strong engagement from…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
