November 25, 2022 At COP 27, Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that Canada has joined the Net-Zero Government Initiative. The Net-Zero Government Initiative invites governments from around the world to lead by example and achieve net-zero emissions from national government operations by no later than 2050. By using cleaner energy sources,…
November 24, 2022 Procore Technologies, Inc., global provider of construction management software, today announced that Houle Electric Ltd. has selected Procore Technologies as its construction management platform. Based in Burnaby, B.C., Houle delivers diverse construction services to industrial, commercial, institutional and residential customers, including construction management, design-build/design-assist and installation and retrofitting services. Its services include…
November 24, 2022 The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Pelletier of Distech Controls to the CABA Board of Directors. “I’m honored and thrilled to join the CABA board of directors and contribute to its mission of fostering informed thought leadership and collaboration within intelligent built environments…
November 24, 2022 CSA Group’s Standards Research program reached a significant milestone with the publication of its 100th research report, titled Canadian Women’s Experiences with Personal Protective Equipment in the Workplace. Established in 2016, CSA Group’s Standards Research program supports CSA Group’s not-for-profit Standards Development organization in helping it maintain a robust and impactful portfolio of standards,…
November 24, 2022 Schneider Electric has been recognized as a Top 100 Employer in Canada. This national competition showcases organizations that offer forward-thinking policies and exceptional workplaces for employees. The 2023 winners were recently announced by Mediacorp Canada Inc., organizers of the annual competition. Schneider Electric’s programs and services were evaluated by an independent Mediacorp panel,…
November 24, 2022 ABB is recognized for the third consecutive year as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. This award underscores the company’s approach and vision of creating a safe and healthy work environment for its employees. “Today, employee wellness goes beyond physical and is more about building a culture of physical, emotional, financial and social…
November 21, 2022 The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) today named Vittoria Bellissimo as its incoming President and CEO, effective October 31, 2022, replacing Robert Hornung who is retiring from the role. “I am delighted to welcome Vittoria as the new President and CEO of CanREA,” said Jason Chee-Aloy, Chair of CanREA’s Board of Directors….
November 21, 2022 Homes and buildings across Canada are where we work, live and play. But they are also Canada’s third-largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Decarbonizing Canada’s buildings is critical to combating climate change and achieving a net-zero economy by 2050. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources Canada, announced an investment of $526,785 to RSI Projects Inc. in support of the ReCover Initiative,…
November 17, 2022 Skills Ontario welcomes continued support and funding for initiatives that enable more young people to pursue careers in skilled trades and technologies including a further increase to the Skills Development Fund and additional support for the School College Work Initiative (SCWI). The Fall Economic Statement also contained important changes to the Ontario Disability Support Program…
November 17, 2022 Joe has joined E.B. as their new Vancouver Island District Manager on October 18, 2022. His direct branch responsibilities include all Vancouver Island branches – Victoria, Duncan, Campbell River, Parksville, and Courtenay. Joe comes to E.B. Horsman & Son with varied and tenured experience. His progressive involvement within the electrical and data communications industry will be an asset to…
November 11, 2022 Rova Products Canada is a leading custom cable assembly facility serving the North American and European markets. Their custom cable experts work with you to produce reliable and effective products, including custom cable, wiring harnesses, fibre optics, and cable overmolding. By combining offshore with local production and distribution, Rova has become a…
November 11, 2022 The Ontario government is investing $1.5 million in three Thunder Bay training projects to make it easier for people in Northern Ontario to start rewarding careers in the skilled trades and address critical labour shortages in forestry and mining. Over 100 Indigenous people will get practical, hands-on training and apprenticeship experience to…
November 11, 2022 Ouellet Canada is delighted to announce that the scholarship offered by Electro-Federation Canada in partnership with Ouellet Canada has been awarded to Ms. Kim Leboeuf, a student at Université de Sherbrooke. For the last four years, Ouellet has contributed to this scholarship program, which aims to support a university or college student…
Sonepar has announced that its wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary, Sonepar Canada, Inc. has acquired Aztec Electrical Supply Inc. (Aztec).
BJ Take has announced they are reducing the prices of their lighting products between 6 to 20%, effective November 1st, 2022.
AutoGrid announces it will launch one of several VPP projects in collaboration with Canadian manufacturer Mysa, whose line of innovative smart thermostats for electric heating and cooling systems offers robust home energy management capabilities for both consumers and utilities.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
