February 28, 2023 Accessibility Standards Canada and CSA Group have collaborated to publish three new accessibility standards. Publication of these standards is another step towards contributing to a more inclusive and barrier-free Canada. The standards are: Development of these standards draws on the expertise, knowledge, and resources of both organizations. These standards were made possible…
February 28, 2023 One billion dollars in new grants will be going to local governments in B.C., through The Growing Communities Fund. The money will help to build community infrastructure and amenities to meet the demands of unprecedented population growth. “B.C.’s strong economy and natural beauty continue to attract people from across Canada and around the…
February 27, 2023 Heat pumps not only help families save money on their monthly bills, they also help cut pollution and fight climate change. That’s why the Government of Canada is taking another step forward to help families make the switch from expensive home heating oil to efficient electric heat pumps. Registration has opened for…
As demand for skilled trades professionals rises, Skills Ontario is recommending continued investments from the provincial government in its skilled trade and technology programming ahead of the 2023 Economic Budget. On Thursday, Skills Ontario Chief Executive Officer, Ian Howcroft, participated in the Minister of Finance’s Budget Consultations at Sheridan College to talk about the financial…
February 27, 2023 The Schulich Foundation today announced a game-changing program, Schulich Builders, a scholarship program dedicated to students pursuing a career in the skilled trades. In its first year of operation, more than $3 million is committed to combat labour shortages and highlight the importance of skilled trades in Canada. “We are proud to promote the skilled trades…
February 27, 2023 The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Erin Walker of TELUS to the CABA Board of Directors. “I am honoured and humbled to be part of this forward-thinking and industry-leading board of directors that helps increase collaboration in the smart building space,” said Erin Walker,…
February 22, 2023 Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton-Canso, Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Sydney-Victoria, and the Honourable Brian Comer, Minister Responsible for the Office of Mental Health and…
February 22, 2023 Work has begun on the future home of clean tech innovation and education in PEI The Georgetown Clean Tech Park will be a 60-acre tax-free zone for clean tech companies. The park will be a destination that attracts companies, entrepreneurs and talent, all focused on advances in clean technology growth. It will…
February 22, 2023 The new UL Solutions-MESA service helps speed the deployment of many different types of renewable energy and energy storage equipment by helping to assure that new distributed energy systems can easily integrate into utility systems Service Offerings UL Solutions and the Modular Energy System Architecture (MESA) Standards Alliance announced a partnership to provide testing…
February 22, 2023 In late 2022, BC Hydro announced changes to several Distribution Technical Standards and Guides to ES54 section S Services that impact ECABC members The updated Standards are available on BC Hydro’s website here. In advance of the new Standards’ implementation on June 30, 2023, ECABC is collecting feedback from our members on any…
February 14, 2023 Development opportunities, engineer-in-training program among reasons for selection Unique training and development opportunities, along with paid internships, are two of the reasons Mediacorp Canada Inc. selected Manitoba Hydro as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2023. “This year’s winners understand that what moves the needle are programs that propel…
February 14, 2023 the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion and Sandra Masters, Mayor of the City of Regina announced $6.6 million in funding for Regina, one of the 41 recipients of the third round of the Rapid Housing Initiative’s (RHI) city stream. This investment is set to help create at least 25 new units. This…
February 13, 2023 Solar Applications Specialist Will White to bolster Fluke’s solar training and education efforts, beginning with Intersolar North America, an upcoming webinar and a NABCEP 2023 session Fluke announced an expansion of its solar team, introducing Solar Applications Specialist Will White, who will help strengthen Fluke’s solar tools portfolio. In this role, White will…
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February 13, 2023 A new business innovation network is launching on the West Coast, aimed at helping British Columbia transition to a clean, net-zero economy. “A sustainable, clean economy for our future is a priority for all British Columbians, and developing and launching the necessary technology is essential for businesses, researchers and innovators,” said Adam…
February 13, 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 for Canadians to purchase, charge and drive electric vehicles (EVs) in Ontario and across the country. Today, Jean Yip, Member of Parliament for Scarborough–Agincourt, on behalf of the…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
