April 19, 2023
The Ontario Electrical League (OEL) is thrilled to invite you to attend the 2023 Electrical Industry Conference, hosted by the Tri-County Chapter at the Best Western Brantford Hotel & Conference Centre in Brantford.
A full lineup of speakers and presentations will be available soon.
Go HERE for more information
A new edition of Ontario Electrical Safety Code is going to be enforced on May 5th. The Code is updated to reflect changes to requirements related to many areas – from guidance on new technology to climate change.
March 23, 2023 Join ECABC on March 29th for a 2-and-a-half hour for an in-person presentation at the BCIT Burnaby Campus. Description: Developed in collaboration with Industry Partners, EVITP™ offers the perspective of Automakers, Utilities, Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) manufacturers and other key stakeholder associations. The Electric Vehicle market continues to expand and it…
The ECAO Hugh Carroll Safety Awards recognizes ECAO members who strive to put safety first in their day-to-day operations.
January 8, 2024 ECAO will be hosting a repeat webinar on ‘Overview of the Principal Agreement’ on January 19th, 2024. This course will provide attendees with a review of the Principal Agreement. It’s geared toward non-bargaining unit supervisors and staff who have not had a lot of experience with the Principal Agreement. Date: January 19, 2024…
BCEA AMP committee invites you to their Professional Development series virtual round table – Construction Forecast with Chris Gardner.
July 19, 2024 NETCO announced on LinkedIn that they are pleased to present Barry Penner as their keynote speaker for the upcoming NETCO conference in Victoria, British Columbia at the Inn at Laurel Point, September 5-6, 2024. Barry Penner, KC is Chair of the Energy Futures Institute, which was launched in 2023 as part of…
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.
