2022 EFC Trailblazer Award Recipient: Russ Morgan, IPEX
This year’s EFC 2022 Trailblazer Award recipient is Russ Morgan from IPEX. The Trailblazer Award recognizes exceptional leaders who have advanced the Canadian electrical industry.
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Rittal Systems Ltd. Is Proud to Be on the 2022 List of Best Workplaces in Manufacturing in Canada
Rittal Systems Ltd. is proud to announce that their organization has been named on the 2022 list of Best Workplaces in Manufacturing for the fifth year.
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Corporate Knights Names Schneider Electric Canada’s Top International Corporate Citizen
Schneider Electric is Canada’s top international corporate citizen in 2022. This designation was awarded to Schneider Electric by Corporate Knights, a media and research company committed to advancing a sustainable economy.
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Government of Canada Announces Funds for Climate Resilient Infrastructure Initiatives
The Government of Canada announced funding of $46.7 million for two important climate resilience initiatives; the Climate Resilient Built Environment initiative and the Standards to Support Resilience in Infrastructure Program.
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2022 EFC Manufacturer Corporate Engagement Award Recipient: Leviton
This year’s EFC 2022 Manufacturer Corporate Engagement Award recipient is Leviton Canada. This recognition is presented to an EFC member company that demonstrates leadership in committee and event participation.
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EFC Welcomes New Manufacturer Member: Rack-A-Tiers
Since its inception in 1995, Rack-A-Tiers Manufacturing has grown to become a multinational corporation with over 1000 products.
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Standards Council of Canada launches a new National Standards Strategy
Standards make life safer, healthier, more prosperous, and sustainable for communities and businesses. The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is proud to launch a new National Standards Strategy (NSS) that will put the full power of the standards system to work for the social and economic benefit of everyone in Canada.
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Frank D’Andrea Appointed to the Electrical Safety Authority Board of Directors
Frank D’Andrea has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA).
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New Program to Help Attract and Retain Young Skilled Workers in Nova Scotia
Young skilled trades workers in Nova Scotia will be the first to benefit from the More Opportunity for Skilled Trades (MOST) program, aimed at attracting and retaining young people in key sectors and shaping the workforce of tomorrow.
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Nova Scotia Apprentice Supervision Ratio Revised to Help Meet Labour Demands
More skilled trades workers can seek certification in Nova Scotia with changes the Province is making to apprenticeship training requirements.
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Alberta Investing $3.2 million to Train Apprentices in the Construction Industry
Alberta’s government is investing $3.2 million to train more Albertans for jobs in the construction industry. The 33-month pilot project is a partnership with the Alberta Construction Association, End Poverty Edmonton and the Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers.
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Hammond Power Solutions Appoints Chief Commercial Officer
Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) a leading manufacturer of dry-type and cast resin transformers and related magnetics, has announced the appointment of David Kinsella to the position of Chief Commercial Officer effective August 1, 2022. Mr. Kinsella will succeed Mr. Dale Sidey who is retiring at the end of the year.
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Procore Works with AWS to Bring Digital Twins to the Construction Industry
Procore Technologies, Inc. has announced it is working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to leverage AWS IoT TwinMaker to extend the value of construction data into facility operations.
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CanREA Applauds the Government of Canada for Lifting American Tariffs on Canadian Solar Products
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) applauds the Government of Canada’s work to successfully lift United States tariffs on Canadian solar products, as announced in a statement from Global Affairs Canada.
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BCEA Launch Betty Lou Education Relief Award
BCEA are excited to announce the Betyy Lou Education Relief Award.
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Accessibility Standards Canada and B.C. Collaborate on Accessible Building Codes and Standards
Accessibility Standards Canada and British Columbia’s Ministry of Attorney General and Responsible for Housing have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to optimize efforts and resources dedicated to creating a barrier-free Canada.
