Across the country, Indigenous-led projects are growing local economies and creating good jobs, all while fighting climate change and keeping the land and air clean. The Government of Canada is investing in these projects to displace fossil fuels and advance reconciliation and self-determination.
Signify has completed the acquisition of Fluence from ams OSRAM. The transaction strengthens the company’s global Agriculture lighting growth platform and extends their position in the attractive North American horticultural lighting market.
RIDGID® and Greenlee®, each a part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, have announced their participation in the Mechanical Electrical Electronic Technology (MEET) Show May 4-5 in New Brunswick,
Rittal Canada has once again announced that they will be awarding two ‘Advancing Women in Tech’ scholarships of $1,750 each, to female Canadian undergraduates to help further their studies and careers in the electrical and associated industries.
Skills Ontario has opened registration for the 2022 Virtual Skills Ontario Competition, which will be held on May 3rd, 2022, from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (EST). This free, self-paced event will give attendees the opportunity to explore skilled trades and technologies through networking, conferences, and more.
The following Occupational Health and Safety Regulation guideline was issued: Part 4 General Conditions G4.72 Design and operation, along with three editorial changes.
Southwire Canada has announced that it has been named as a Great Place to Work® (GPTW) Certified™ organization for the second year in a row. The recertification showcases the company’s commitment to its employees, communities and other stakeholders.
Vivi White has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) by the Honourable Ross Romano, Minister of Government and Consumer Services.
Skills Ontario has launched their new Trades & Tech Truck, a mobile experiential learning unit.
ETIM North America announced that OmniCable has joined the product classification standards organization. Headquartered in West Chester, PA, OmniCable has 24 locations throughout North America, and also owns Houston Wire & Cable (HWC).
Minister of Employment, Carla Qualtrough, met with the British Columbia Chapter (118) in Vancouver, British Columbia to highlight Canada’s investments to support more Canadians to become certified tradespersons available to take up in-demand jobs across Canada.
The Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia announced more than $110.3 million in joint federal-provincial funding for 57 community, recreation, and green infrastructure projects across British Columbia.
Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation, has issued a statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for March 2022.
The Province of British Columbia is inviting businesses and public-sector organizations to register on the new, modernized BC Bid site. BC Bid is an online marketplace where public-sector organizations can advertise contract opportunities for work in a wide range of sectors and services.
The EFC announced that Sandra Pedro will be joining the company as the new Vice President of Membership and Corporate Partners, effective Monday, April 18, 2022. John Jefkins is retiring from his position on May 6th and will work with Sandra over the next three weeks to ensure a smooth transition.
The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) and the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) are supporting a new pilot project by BluWave-ai and Hydro Ottawa that will use artificial intelligence (AI) to manage EV charging during peak demand periods, saving customers money while extending the life of electricity infrastructure.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
