FLO Secures $136M Financing to Continue Expansion of North American Charging Network and Roll Out Key New Products

FLO Secures $136M Financing to Continue Expansion of North American Charging Network and Roll Out Key New Products

June 24, 2024 FLO has secured $136 million in long-term capital, principally from a Series E equity financing, led by Export Development Canada (EDC), to support the company’s continued growth in both the U.S. and Canada and accelerate the deployment of its reliable charging network. The investment will also help advance the rollout of FLO’s newest…

Call for Proposals: Investing in Green and Innovative Union Training for Thousands of Tradespeople

Call for Proposals: Investing in Green and Innovative Union Training for Thousands of Tradespeople

June 24, 2024 Canadian tradespeople are working hard to ensure Canada wins the global race for economic opportunity, as we advance towards net-zero while also charting a path to sustainably building over 3.8 million new homes by 2031. The Government of Canada is investing to ensure our workforce is ready to help build these homes, clean power plants, electric vehicles, and…

BCCA: Procurement Fairness Clause Removed From Many Taxpayer-Funded Construction Projects

BCCA: Procurement Fairness Clause Removed From Many Taxpayer-Funded Construction Projects

June 24, 2024 The BC Construction Association (BCCA) has issued a province-wide industry alert following the confirmation of cases of removal of “Contract A” from the procurement process by a growing list of public owners, including some municipalities, school districts, universities, and crown corporations. In the absence of “Contract A”, general contractors and trade contractors should not…

Local Governments Receive Grants to Speed up Delivery of Homes in B.C.

Local Governments Receive Grants to Speed up Delivery of Homes in B.C.

June 21, 2024 Thirty-eight local B.C. governments will soon receive a grant to create more efficient development approvals processes.  “We’re leaving no stone unturned in our work to deliver more homes for people, faster,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing. “The Local Government Development Approvals Program was created so that local governments can improve the internal…

Construction of New Affordable Housing Units in Saskatoon

Construction of New Affordable Housing Units in Saskatoon

June 21, 2024 Individuals in low-income situations will soon have access to new affordable housing units in Saskatoon thanks to a joint investment from the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan provincial government has announced the construction of four new affordable housing units in Saskatoon’s Riversdale neighbourhood. The new, one-storey fourplex will be owned…

New Programs Support Housing Development Costs in PEI

New Programs Support Housing Development Costs in PEI

June 21, 2024 Over $25 million in new financial support programs will help build the infrastructure needed for approximately 700 new construction-ready residential lots.  The Municipal Infrastructure Fund administered through the Federation of PEI Municipalities will provide a non-repayable grant, up to a maximum of $300,000, to developers creating lots and subdivisions within municipalities in rural PEI…

The Construction Industry in Quebec: Productivity Issues Go Beyond the Reforms of Act R-20

The Construction Industry in Quebec: Productivity Issues Go Beyond the Reforms of Act R-20

June 21, 2024 The Quebec government has just adopted the Act to modernize the construction industry, and the Centre for Productivity and Prosperity – Walter J. Somers Foundation (CPP) has now released a study concluding that these reforms will not be enough to improve the industry’s real productivity. “The construction industry is at a turning point,” explains Robert Gagné,…

Intermatic Spotlights Energy-Saving Solutions with New Green and Green+ Badges

Intermatic Spotlights Energy-Saving Solutions with New Green and Green+ Badges

June 21, 2024 Energy-saving solutions have been part of Intermatic’s DNA for nearly as long as they’ve been in business. “From the launch of our very first time switch in 1945, we’ve worked to bring reliable, easy-to-install lighting and energy controls to the market,” said the company on their website. To help highlight the energy-saving…

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Paulina Chmielowska Joins Mersen Electrical Power as Canada Distribution Customer Care Supervisor

Mersen announces effective May 17th, 2024, Paulina Chmielowska joined Mersen Electrical Power as Canada Distribution Customer Care Supervisor. Based out of the Mississauga, Canada site she will report to Naomi Towns, Director of Customer Care North America. Paulina most recently worked in one of the leading e-commerce fulfilment operators in Europe as the Client Support…

OmniCable Announces Partnership with Cascadia Sales

OmniCable Announces Partnership with Cascadia Sales

June 18, 2024 OmniCable, an industry-leading redistributor selling wire, cable, fiber, and other communications and electrical products exclusively to distributors, is proud to announce its partnership with Cascadia Sales to represent OmniCable’s complete product line in Canada. Cascadia Sales represents manufacturers in the electrical and lighting industry in the British Columbia market. “We are thrilled to begin this partnership,” said Georgia…

Agence Ricard Announces the Appointment of a New Marketing Director

Agence Ricard Announces the Appointment of a New Marketing Director

June 18, 2024  Agence Ricard is pleased to announce the appointment of Clémence Marseille as its new Marketing Director. Clémence brings with her a rich experience of more than 10 years in the field of marketing, including 5 years specifically dedicated to the electrical industry. Her expertise and strategic vision will be invaluable assets to support and…

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Electrical Safety Authority and Proof Strategies Reveal the Truth About Unlicensed Electricians with Award-Winning Safety Campaign

June 18, 2024 The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) and Proof Strategies have received seven awards from the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS), including 2024 ACE Best Creative Campaign, for the outstanding “Don’t Risk It” campaign. The campaign raises awareness of the risks of unlicensed electrical work. ESA engaged Proof Strategies to develop the integrated communications campaign,…

ECAO Recognizes its 2024 R. Hugh Carroll Safety champions

ECAO Recognizes its 2024 R. Hugh Carroll Safety champions

June 17, 2024 The Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario’s R. Hugh Carroll Safety Awards demonstrate the ECAO’s commitment “to promoting and fostering a positive, safety-first culture amongst its membership, and the electrical industry”. This year’s honorees were recognized during the association’s 2024 annual general meeting at the Woodbine Trackside Clubhouse. “Every year it gets harder to pick…

CAF-FCA Unveils Trades Talent – An Innovative Speaker Connection Service at 2024 National Apprenticeship Conference

CAF-FCA Unveils Trades Talent – An Innovative Speaker Connection Service at 2024 National Apprenticeship Conference

June 14, 2024 The 2024 National Apprenticeship Conference saw an exciting announcement from the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) with the launch of Trades Talent, an innovative online service designed to connect event planners with expert speakers in the skilled trades sector. This ground-breaking platform promises to be a game-changer for those seeking knowledgeable and engaging…