September 29, 2023
The BC Electrical Association is proud to present the online Basic Electricity Course, designed to provide you with a solid foundation in electrical principles and practices.
The course offers practical exercises, interactive knowledge testing, and examples of real-world applications to ensure you’re well-prepared to enter the industry with knowledge.
Go HERE for more information
Celebrate NETCO’s 25th Anniversary at the 2024 NETCO Training Conference on September 5 & 6, 2024 at the picturesque “Inn at Laurel Point” in Victoria, BC.
The British Columbia Electrical Association will only be accepting nominations by submission prior to June 21, 2019 to the Board of Directors for election at the July 9, 2019 Annual General Meeting.
August 31, 2023 The 29th Annual AEA Electrical Learning Expo event promises to showcase the best of our Electrical Industry and provide invaluable opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and business growth. Registration for the seminars will be opening soon, stay tuned to AEA Power Up for more information. Check out the EXPO Seminar Agenda: 9:00…
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.
Kai Fahrion and Gursh Bal met as electrical apprentices, quickly became friends and are now business partners.
October 2, 2023 ECABC’s 71st Annual General Meeting, Conference and Trade Show on October 10th & 11th, 2023 at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Go HERE for more information
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.
