December 1, 2023 Rexel today announced the appointment of Roger Little as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the USA and leader of the USA-Canada cluster, effective December 18, 2023. Roger Little has been CEO of Rexel Canada since March 2014 and will succeed Brad Paulsen as CEO of Rexel USA as Mr. Paulsen leaves the…
Earlier this year, the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) conducted an EV charger installation ‘blitz’ as part of their campaign to educate homeowners and consumers, in an effort to improve EV charger installation safety in Ontario.
Sonepar announced the retirement of current President of Sonepar Canada, François Anquetil, after a successful 36 year career at the company. François will remain as acting President through March 2024 as he transitions responsibilities to incoming President of Sonepar Canada, George McClean.
November 20, 2023 The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA), a collaborative network that connects the apprenticeship community in all regions of Canada, is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership and $100,000 in funding from RBC. This funding will play a pivotal role in accelerating CAF-FCA’s DEI mandate to create more inclusive workplaces and ensure equitable…
Milwaukee Tool teams up with PCL Construction and EllisDon to help workers stay safe and stay productive when working at heights.
Habitat Canada has been the EFC charity of choice since 2017. This program provides a vehicle for association members to help Canadians gain affordable homeownership through cash and product donations.
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November 13, 2023 by William (Bill) Burr[i] (The 25th Edition of the CE-C, Part I, (C22.1-21) is available from CSA Group. This discussion of Appendix J -Annex J20 is based on the 25th edition). The Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes it can seem quite daunting to find the information you need quickly. This series…
Sonepar Canada has recently announced it will be merging its Ontario based business divisions Texcan Ontario and Gescan Automation Ontario business into its SESCO business creating one Operating Company as of January 1st, 2024.
The new 2024 edition of the Code, slated for publication in March 2024, will bring significant updates in many areas.
After a very successful career in many aspects of the electrical industry in Canada, Jim Taggart has announced his retirement effective December 31, 2023.
In the world of electrical contracting, precision and accuracy are paramount. From the smallest residential project to the largest commercial or industrial endeavor, electrical estimates are the lifeblood of a successful contracting business.
There isn’t a more important time to be in the electrical industry than ‘right now’. Canada’s signing of the Paris agreement, means that we need to reduce GHG emissions by 40 – 45% below 2005 levels by 2030 and reach Net 0 by 2050.
The government will accelerate growth in the skilled trades and modernize the entire apprenticeship and trades qualification system to meet the needs of a growing province.
October 10, 2023 By Blake Marchand Earlier this year, IDEAL Industries launched a new line of single and dual flute auger bits, which IDEAL says are designed to make for a more efficient wood cutting experience. IDEAL’s website lists features like arced cutting edge, coated fluting, nail strike resistance, splinter free cutting, and wet or…
October 6, 2023 By William (Bill) Burr[i] [i] William (Bill) Burr is an associate member of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, Technical Committee and formerly Chair of the Canadian Advisory Council on Electrical Safety (CACES), Chief Electrical and Elevator Inspector for the Province of BC & the Northwest Territories, Director of Electrical and Gas…
The 2021 edition of the CE Code, Rule 26-704 – Protection of Receptacles by A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter of The Class A Type, subrule 1, requires that all 15A and 20A receptacles within 2.5 meters of finished grade be protected by Class A type GCFI.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
