Changing Scene

September 15, 2025 The federal government has announced $3.2 million in funding under the Toward Net-Zero (TNZ) Homes and Communities Program to support five clean energy projects across Western and Northern Canada that will equip trades workers and Alberta’s Indigenous population with the skills to build affordable, more energy-efficient homes and assist Inuit communities working…

September 15, 2025 Left Image: IBEW Canada’s IVP Shewchuk (center) stands with Hon. Patty Hajdu, Federal Minister of Jobs and Families (left) and Hon. John Zerucelli, Secretary of State – Labour (right). Right Image: IVP Shechuk (right) stands with Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney (left). The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Canada welcomes the…

September 15, 2025 Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) President Rebecca Bligh announced $85.5 million in funding under the Sustainable Affordable Housing (SAH) stream of the Green Municipal Fund (GMF). This investment includes approximately $67.9 million for 21 capital and pilot projects and $17.6 million for planning and feasibility…

August 20, 2025 EB Horsman & Son is pleased to announce the promotion of Sean O’Brien to Branch Manager of their Burnaby location, effective August 6, 2025. Sean brings over 15 years of experience in the electrical and lighting industry, with a strong background in sales, technical leadership, project management, and clean energy initiatives. He…

August 28, 2025 The Ontario government is investing over $23 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream to help more than 4,200 people across Mississauga and surrounding areas access better training for in-demand sectors such as construction, health care, transportation, manufacturing, aerospace and the skilled trades. Electrical industry recipients: National Electrical Trade Council (NETCO) Ontario Electrical Industry…

August 25, 2025 Quebec’s prompt payment legislation, the Regulation respecting payments and the rapid settlement of disputes in construction work by the Government of Quebec, is scheduled to come into force on September 8, 2025. This new regulation establishes a regime for the timely payment of sums of money owed to companies involved in carrying out…

August 25, 2025 The Province has set new housing targets for a fourth group of municipalities, bringing thousands of new homes to communities throughout B.C. Announced in May 2025, the fourth group of communities is part of the Province’s expanded housing-targets program to address high demand in growing communities and to continue to deliver the homes…