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…
March 9, 2026 Liteline are excited to welcome Peter McCumber as Liteline’s Regional Sales Manager-GTA! “Peter brings more than two decades of experience in the electrical manufacturing and wholesale industry, where he has established himself as a dynamic and results-oriented sales professional,” the company said on LinkedIn. “With Peter’s positive attitude, commitment to excellence, and…
March 9, 2026 The Canadian Apprenticeship Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the Freshco (not the grocery store) Women in Trades Bursary, a new initiative designed to support women and non-binary trades professionals in accessing professional development opportunities that strengthen leadership, confidence, and long-term career success. The bursary was established with a named…
March 5, 2026 Last month, Eaton celebrated the grand opening of their new Milton facility, joined by customers, industry partners, senior executives and team members. “This expansion doubles our capacity to grow with our customers, strengthens local manufacturing, and enables us to continue delivering innovative power management solutions across Canada,” said Shelly Vaz, Business Unit…
March 5, 2026 Weidmuller Canada have announced Franklin Empire Inc. as a new member of their PRO Partner family in Ontario and Québec! “Joining at the Gold level, this marks a proud step forward in strengthening our presence and collaboration across the Ontario and Québec region,” the company said on LinkedIn. “A heartfelt thank you to…
March 2, 2026 No longer HELUKABEL, just HELU— the idea behind this change is both deliberate and strategic as we have developed step by step from a manufacturer of only cables into an internationally leading systems supplier for electrical connection technology. In addition to cables and wires, our portfolio now includes assemblies and drag chains…
March 2, 2026 EB Horsman & Son Expansion is excited to announce that EB Horsman & Son is expanding in Northern Alberta with a new branch coming to Grande Prairie. As one of the fastest‑growing cities in the province and a major hub for the oil and gas, forestry, and agriculture sectors, Grande Prairie is…
Schneider Electric Canada announces the grand opening of its new Canadian head office and EcoFit™ Center in Milton, Ontario.
March 2, 2026 GB Agencies was recognized by EATON at the 2026 NEMRA Conference in Orlando for high‑achieving sales. “This year’s event was an incredible opportunity to connect with other outstanding representatives and strengthen the partnerships that continue to drive our success,” GB Agencies said on their website. “We are especially proud to be celebrated by EATON…
February 19, 2026 LEDVANCE Canada is sharing two leadership updates that further strengthen support for customers and channel partners across the country. Lori Bagazzoli has been appointed Head of Strategic Sales – LEDVANCE Canada, with a focus on expanding support for the Project and Specification market and accelerating growth in strategic opportunities. In this role, Lori Bagazzoli…
February 18, 2026 Franklin Empire Inc., a leading independent electrical distributor in Eastern Canada, is proud and excited to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire O’Neil Electric Supply, an Ontario-based electrical distributor, subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of required regulatory approvals. This strategic acquisition further strengthens Franklin Empire’s…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
