March 11, 2022
With the 2021 Canadian Electrical Code (25th Edition) now in effect (in Alberta), Watt’s the Word thought this was a great time to re-visit their first episode of the show. Here they are chatting with David Myers about some of the biggest changes coming to the new edition, plus discuss the logistics and importance of taking a code updating course.
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March 1, 2023 About this Course In 2022, BC adopted the 2021 version of the Canadian Electrical Code (Part1, Twenty-fifth Edition, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations, CSA Standard C22.1-18). The new version includes several changes to support electrical workers in the safe installation and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems. This course provides an in-depth…
September 6, 2023 Date: Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm In-person Fee : $50.00 (IES Members) / $65.00 (Non-Members) / $75.00 (at the door) Virtual participation via Zoom: $25 Virtual zoom link will be available on confirmation email after registration. Presentation Summary This course is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education…
This episode of Watt’s the Word covers the extreme hazard of electrical shock and arc flash, Terry Becker of TW Becker Electrical Safety Consulting.
April 26, 2024 The EFC Ontario Region Committee invites members for a tour and presentation at the recently opened Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation (BCTI). May 7, 20241:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Barrett Centre For Technology Innovation, Humber College205 Humber College Blvd.Toronto, ON M9W 5L7 Located on Humber College’s North Campus in Toronto, Ontario, the BCTI is a stand-alone…
In this on-demand webinar, Terry Becker, P.Eng, CESCP, IEEE Senior Member, identifies and provides a review of myths & misinformation that he is aware of.
TSASK is offering a free online 2021 Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) Updates Course that provides supplementary information to clarify the requirements of the 25th edition of the CEC.
November 18, 2024 Technical Advisor Diana Madill shares her inspiring career journey from electrician to inspector and how she overcame challenges as a woman in the trade. If you’ve ever wondered about becoming an Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) inspector, Diana Madill has a path she encourages you to follow. From her humble beginnings inspired by… Read More…
November 18, 2024 On November 7th, the YPN Quebec Region hosted its last 2024 event, the YPN Panel discussion. The panel discussion was moderated by Marcos Simard of Wesco, President of the Quebec YPN Committee. Three leaders from the electrical industry, Gilles Motard, VP operation, Lumen, Corinne Galarneau, company VP, Agence Ricard, Stéphanie Santini, VP… Read More…
The Electrical Safety Authority would like to advise that, following robust consultation, the Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement has approved the regulatory amendment to adopt the 2024 Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC), which comes into effect on May 1, 2025. Read More…
![Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition – A Road Map: Section 22](https://electricalindustry.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Guide-CE-Code-2.png)
Rule 22-000 outlinesthe Scope of Section 22 and that it amends or supplements the general requirements of the code. It provides specific rules for locations classified as Category 1 (moisture) or Category 2 (corrosive) environments that are significant enough to interfere with normal operation of electrical equipment. Read More…
November 18, 2024 The federal government is providing nearly $364 million to help build 989 new homes in Montreal. The announcement took place at 5200 rue de la Savane, in Montreal, which received $100 million dollars through the Apartment Loan Construction Program (ACLP) to build 303 homes and will be operated by Olymbec. This rental building, named Lynk, is designed to… Read More…
November 18, 2024 ABB completed the previously announced 50/50 joint venture with Niedax Group. The Abnex Inc. joint venture (JV) will broaden solutions and advance opportunities in the rapidly growing North American cable management market. Integrating engineering and manufacturing capabilities of ABB’s Installation Products Division with Niedax Group will enable the newly formed company to deliver a… Read More…
November 18, 2024 The Ontario government is building over 1,300 new electric vehicle (EV) charging ports in small and medium-sized communities, marking a major milestone in the province’s plan to increase access to EV chargers outside of large urban centres and support the electrification of transportation across the province. As the province continues to see… Read More…
November 18, 2024 The Ontario government is launching the second round of its Skills Development Fund (SDF) Capital Stream starting November 29, with over $74 million in available funding to build, expand and retrofit training facilities for workers in the trades, including construction, manufacturing technology and health care. The government is also investing nearly $5 million from the first… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
