March 7, 2023 ECABC staff and member companies attended a town hall forum with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hosted at the Electrical Joint Training Committee’s (EJTC) Port Coquitlam facility this week. The Prime Minister took questions from electrical apprentices and journeypersons on a wide range of topics for more than an hour, providing insights on…
March 7, 2023 Southwire is pleased to announce that it will be the Official Wire and Cable Provider of Formula E, a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) racing. For the 2022/2023 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship season, Southwire will be the Official Wire and Cable provider for the fastest-growing motorsport on the planet,…
The National Electrical Trade Council has launched two new courses within their OASIS program.
March 3, 2023 Sonepar has announced Gescan is continuing to expand their footprint throughout western Canada and has opened their 27th branch in Nanaimo, British Columbia. The 9500 sq ft facility located at 1905 Boxwood Road Nanaimo BC, V9S 5X9, will be managed by Gescan’s former Langford Branch Manager Lance Andreows, who brings over 23…
February 28, 2023 ISH 2023, Frankfurt a. M. (Germany), March 13 – 17, hall 10.2, booth C55 Siemens at ISH 2023 At ISH 2023, Siemens will be showcasing IoT-based innovations that transform buildings into smart ecosystems. At this year’s ISH trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany, Siemens will showcase its cloud-based platforms, IoT-enabled products and solutions…
February 28, 2023 The Province of Nova Scotia is seeking a new Chief Executive Officer for the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA). Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration is working with KBRS, a recruitment agency with offices in Halifax, Toronto, Moncton and St. John’s to recruit for the position of Chief Executive Officer who…
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…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
