From mining, to manufacturing, to charging, Canadian businesses and workers are attracting historic investments in the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain. When electric vehicles are made from Canadian minerals, assembled by Canadian auto workers, and powered at Canadian-made chargers, we secure and create jobs, grow our economy, and keep our air clean now and into the future.
Applications are now open for Nova Scotia Power’s 2023 Scholarship and Bursary Program, and Nova Scotian students are encouraged to apply. The program is accepting applications until April 19, 2023. As part of its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy, Nova Scotia Power is focused on supporting programs and initiatives that help remove barriers, advance DE&I education and awareness in Nova Scotian communities.
Recently, the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) approved FortisBC Inc.’s (FBC) application for a new deferral account to enable funding to organizations for the purchase and installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Through FBC’s EV Workplace and Fleet Charging Funding Program, eligible organizations can request a one-time FBC funded contribution of $1,920 per Level 2 EV Charger, capped at seven chargers per site.
Reducing pollution from the transportation sector is critical to Canada achieving its climate targets. That’s why the Government of Canada is making it more affordable for Canadians to purchase, charge and drive electric vehicles (EV) across the country. Recently, Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, launched a new, integrated, federal zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) infrastructure landing page.
February 1, 2023 During the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference, Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, announced that the government is providing more than $936 million in funds to municipal service managers and Indigenous program administrators in 2023-24 and 2024-25 through initiatives under the National Housing Strategy to maintain and create more…
January 31, 2023 City Electric Supply has annouced two new branches in Sudbury and Kemptville. CES Sudbury: 2302 Algonquin Rd, Greater Sudbury, ON P3E 4Z6 Go HERE for more informaton on the Sudbury branch. CES Kemptville: 11 Precision Dr, Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0 Go HERE for more information on the Kemptville branch. CES Saskatoon: 4011…
Ouellet Group has annouced they have changed the name of the parent company for their various business units to Innovair Solutions.
January 30, 2023 Jeffery Moyle, VP Suplier & Digital Strategy with Rexel Canada Electric announced the appointment of Nadia Teixeira as Director of Digital for Canada to lead the Rexel Canada’s digital transformation. “In this role, Nadia will lead our digital transformation efforts and will be responsible for the development, maintenance, and acceleration of our…
January 30, 2023 In view of recent developments, including rising operational complexity and uncertainty, Legrand has decided to divest its Russian operations and is currently reviewing options for transferring their control in a timely and orderly manner. Legrand’s activities in Russia accounted for approximately 1.5% of full-year sales in 2022. As of December31, 2022, the…
January 30, 2023 EVLO Energy Storage Inc. (EVLO) has announced its participation in a renewable energy project in Summerland, British Columbia. EVLO is partnering with Wildstone Construction Group and Skyfire Energy, a Western Canada solar panel installation contractor, to provide the District of Summerland with its first utility-scale solar facility that combines battery energy storage…
January 30, 2023 Stelpro has announced the appointment of Pierre Huard as CEO of Stelpro Group. He will take up his duties on January 30, 2023. “Pierre has a wealth of experience that will be put to good use within Stelpro Group. He’s held several management positions at prestigious companies, including Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney and, most…
January 30, 2023 The Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA) is pleased to launch the call for nominations for the second biennial CCDA Award for Excellence in Apprenticeship Education. This award honours apprenticeship educators and training instructors who deliver innovative and top quality apprenticeship technical training in Red Seal Trades. visit the Red Seal Program’s…
Janaury 29, 2023 Rexel Canada aquires Lineman’s Testing Laboratories of Canada Ltd (LTL), a leading provider of high-voltage electrical services and products to the utility and industrial markets based in Toronto, ON and Edmonton, AB. The acquisition, which closed today, will provide Rexel Canada with enhanced opportunities in an attractive and value-added market. The acquisition…
Janaury 29, 2023 Bartle & Gibson Co. Ltd. announced the addition of three Milwaukee Tool Zones. The Zones include two Milwaukee Tool Red Zones, one at their Calgary North location and one at their Port Coquitlam location, and one Milwaukee Tool Lighting Zone at their Edmonton North location. These Milwaukee Tool Zones are a one-stop…
January 27, 2023 Electricity Canada and Smart Grid Innovation Network Canada have entered into a collaborative agreement to share knowledge and create a climate of cooperation that initiates a new direction for both organizations to better serve the professional needs of the members, industry, and community. This agreement will increase collaboration to benefit industry in…
January 27, 2023 The Government of Canada is now accepting applications from not-for-profit organizations, public institutions and governments to locally deliver federal funding from the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP). Applications will be accepted throughout 2023 and 2024. This is yet another step the government is taking to make electric vehicle (EV) charging more accessible for…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
