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.
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T0115 Arc Energy Reduction Proposal A Win for EFC’s Distribution Equipment Business Section
On June 16, 2022, the Technical Committee on the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, voted in favour of a new subrule 3) in Rule 2-306 Shock and arc flash protection, to be published in the 2024 CE Code.
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Siemens Acquires Brightly Software to Accelerate Growth in Digital Building Operations
Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) has signed an agreement to acquire Brightly Software, a leading U.S.-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider of asset and maintenance management solutions.
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ECAO Announces DEI Training under Provincial Funding
The Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario (ECAO) announces that it has been awarded Skills Development Funding of $1.7 million from the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development.
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CUTRIC Supports Low-Emission Transit in Brampton and Burlington
CUTRIC welcomes investments from the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) to support the City of Brampton and City of Burlington’s transition to low-emission transit.
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Ontario Region Women’s Network Appoints New Leadership; Thanks Past Chair
EFC is pleased to congratulate Lori Bagazzoli, Ledvance Ltd., for her new position as Ontario Region Women’s Network Chair. Lori started in the electrical industry in 1999 at Eurobex, and then expanded her skill base and knowledge to work at a distributor Trade Electric/Gerrie Electric.
