Now more than ever, skilled tradespeople are in high demand to fill well-paying jobs and build rewarding careers. The most recent projections estimate that about 700,000 skilled trades workers are expected to retire between 2019 and 2028, creating an ever-growing need to recruit and train thousands more.
The early engagement phase of the environmental assessment process is underway for the proposed toll-free eight-lane tunnel to replace the aging George Massey Tunnel. This first public comment period held by the Environmental Assessment Office runs from April 25 until June 9, 2022.
The Minister of Natural Resources announced a more than $899,000 investment in Broadstreet Properties Ltd. to install 188 Level 2 EV chargers at various multi-unit residential buildings across Canada.
EverWind Fuels has announced that it has acquired the NuStar storage terminal in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia (“Point Tupper”). EverWind intends to expand and develop the Point Tupper site to be the location of a regional green hydrogen hub for Eastern Canada, including new green hydrogen and ammonia production facilities.
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.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
