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The devastating floods in British Columbia have not only jeopardized and displaced the lives of countless Canadians but have also affected Canada’s supply chain.

With the on going challenges in B.C. due to extreme weather events, E.B. Horsman & Son have released an update regarding their supply chain…

The Ontario Skilled Trades Alliance (OSTA), which represents companies that employ thousands of skilled trades workers, is pleased the Ontario government is making further investments to address the provincial skills gap.

 Ontario is investing an additional $90 million over three years to further promote the skilled trades to young people. This investment responds to the Apprenticeship Youth Advisors report, released this month, which includes several recommendations to help solve the shortage of skilled workers Ontario is currently facing.

IPEX is pleased to announce that as a critical part of its North American growth strategy and customer service focus, the company continues to expand its warehousing and distribution capabilities.

UL announced that it is among approximately 80 organizations comprising the International Fire Safety Standards (IFSS) Coalition that contributed to the just-released  Global Plan for a Decade of Action for Fire Safety.

Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) is building a comprehensive educational outreach program to support employers in developing sexual harassment solutions that are adaptable to all sizes of companies in the industry.

Last week’s disastrous floods have left many B.C. residents homeless, stranded or in desperate need of essential supplies. BCEA is raising money to donate to the Canadian Red Cross’s BC Relief Fund and are inviting you to join them.

The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) will launch a new program to empower skilled trades advocates at the next Supporting Women in Trades Conference taking place June 2-3, 2022, in St. John’s NL.

British Columbians and employers will learn the economic value of apprenticeships, thanks to a study funded by the B.C. government and the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum – Forum Canadien sur l’Apprentissage (CAF-FCA).

By Order G-341-21, the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) issued its decision on rates for FortisBC Inc.’s (FortisBC) electric vehicle (EV) public fast charging service at FortisBC owned and operated stations. Rates will be time-based and are expected to be approximately $0.26 per minute for 50 kilowatt stations and $0.54 per minute for 100 kilowatt stations.

Hydro One announced it has opened applications for communities and organizations to apply to its Energizing Life Community Fund.

The Canadian Building Trades Union has received a 4-year grant to carry out a study on climate literacy in Canada’s trades training system.

The current crisis has reiterated the importance of combining a personalized and digitalized marketing strategy to reach customers far and wide! Rittal System Ltd., Canada, world leading producer of electrical enclosures, climate control…

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