May 2, 2023 At the President’s Gala on April 1st, EFC acknowledged past chairs Jacques Fiset Sales Manager at Westburne, and Ken Russell-Murray, and welcomed new committee chair Martin Piette, IPEX After the lost of the late chair, Mr. Piette stepped up to serve the region as interim chair from August 2022 to March 2023….
May 2, 2023 Educational materials aimed at reminding first responders to always assume downed powerlines are energized and deadly On First Responders Day, the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) launched a new campaign to educate first responders in Ontario about the risks of downed powerlines and how to prevent harm. The campaign, a first of its…
The Ontario Electrical League (OEL) announces today the resignation of its president, Stephen Sell, effective Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
April 26, 2023 Recently, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returned to race at Berlin’s Tempelhof Airport, in Europe’s largest EV market. The 10-turn, 2.355km circuit is a unique stop on the calendar, where the drivers take on the highly-abrasive concrete apron of the historic airport as opposed to the asphalt of street circuits….
April 26, 2023 For 30 years, EDP Inc. has been a lighting industry professional resource for architects, engineers, designers, master electricians, general contractors, and more. Located in the Greater Montreal area, EDP Inc. is continuously reviewing all aspects of the changing electrical industry and provides effective solutions. EDP Inc. has launched a new electrical division…
April 26, 2023 Commercial facility and energy managers now have the option of a powerful new tool to analyze usage and emissions with the launch of the ABB Ability™ Building Analyzer. The new digital solution provides comprehensive and actionable insights that can deliver on cost reductions, improved energy efficiency, time savings and increased comfort, allowing…
April 26, 2023 CanREA’s National Workforce Strategy aims to support Canada’s growing renewables workforce The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is proud to launch a National Workforce Strategy to support Canada’s growing renewable energy and energy storage workforce. This report is a first in the exploration of Canada’s workforce development needs in the context of CanREA’s…
April 26, 2023 Kelsey Laush Trimble and DDS (Distributor Data Solutions) are expanding the delivery of next-generation product data solutions to contractors, distributors, and manufacturers for the construction industry. DDS and Trimble manage and syndicate manufacturer-specific product content for one of the largest global ecosystems of contractor and distributor software users in construction. Together, they currently serve over 60%…
April 26, 2023 Schneider Electric is pleased to announce that Frederick Morency, Vice President of Sustainability, Strategic Initiatives & Innovation in Canada, has earned a 2023 Best Executive Award in the Operations category by Report on Business magazine. Best Executive Award This recognition is awarded by The Globe and Mail‘s Report on Business magazine in partnership with the Rotman School of…
April 26, 2023 Innovative partnership will bring approximately 2,000 fast charging ports online across Canada The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and FLO announced their plan to bring more than 2,000 public fast charging ports online across Canada by 2027. A $220 million loan commitment from CIB represents the first investment under its Charging and Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure (CHRI) initiative, which is…
The winners of the MCEE 2023 New Product Competition were announced in front of nearly 150 industry players. In all, nine manufacturers were recognized for their product innovation.
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…
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…
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…
April 20, 2023 Skilled Trades Ontario is launching a new campaign to promote the variety of careers open to you in the skilled trades. From the sounds of hammering a nail to cutting hair, there are over 140 different sounds of opportunity throughout Ontario. Whether you’re just starting out — or thinking of making the…
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…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
