Applying for CAF-FCA Apprenticeship Hiring Incentive Program
The federal government launched their SME (small and medium enterprises) apprenticeship funding program back in September of 2022, the program will run until March 31st, 2024.
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Get Better Lighting, Save Energy, and Enjoy Hassle-Free Installation with Solar Streetlights available at Guillevin Greentech
May 5, 2023 Elle Bremmer As one of the largest distributors of renewable energy solutions in Canada, Guillevin Greentech is proud to offer its customers cost-effective solutions with its solar streetlights. This superior technology provides municipalities with better lighting and ease of installation. Le monde de l’électricité en ligne spoke with Guillevin Greentech’s experts, Ndiaga…
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Getting Serious About Workplace Electrical Safety – Electric Shock Edition from i-Gard
Keeping employees safe at work has to be responsibility number one for a company. What is the rationale for being profitable if unsafe, or delivering product quickly to the customer if the workplace is unsafe and so everyone agrees that workplace safety…
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The Implementation of Innovative VR Training at IBEW Training Centres with George Kardaras of Local 586
The VR/AR training is now being implemented at Ontario IBEW training centres, we spoke to George Kardaras, Training Director for IBEW Local 586 Ottawa to gain more insight into the implementation. Kardaras is a Master Electrician who worked in the trade for over 20 years before becoming an educator.
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Guillevin Lighting – Navigating Retrofits
The introduction of LED and lighting controls forced rapid shifts in how the residential, commercial and industrial sectors addressed their lighting needs. As we look ahead, the horizon for fluorescent lamps is likely going the same way after the Department of the Environment and Department of Health have proposed to phase out fluorescent lamp manufacturing by the end of 2023 and a complete ban on their sale by 2026.
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Weidmüller and New Energy in Canada
Weidmüller is well-known for its products that are engineered for the traditional energy markets. Today, across the globe, there is a push when it comes to new energy and renewable energy.
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Gerrie Electric Annouces Three Appointments to its Executive Team
The Gerrie family is committed to a long-term future focused on growth and expansion. These additions to the Executive Team are effective April 3rd 2023 and position the company for continued success with all of their valued partners and employees.
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SMART Lab: Humber College and Siemens Canada Open the Sustainable Microgrid and Renewable Technology Lab
Humber College is partnering with Siemens Canada to develop a Sustainable Microgrid and Renewable Technology Lab (SMART Lab) at its North Campus. The SMART Lab is an educational and experimental environment designed to train students and professionals in the use of a microgrid system and to conduct research with industry partners.
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ESA Administrative Penalties to Deter Underground Economy Now in Force
In an effort to reduce illegal and unsafe electrical installations across Ontario, the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) will be able to impose administrative penalties beginning April 1st 2023. An administrative penalty is a financial penalty which will enhance ESA’s existing tools to motivate compliance.
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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 , 25th Edition – A Road Map: Section 86
Rule 86-100 provides definitions for some special terminology used in this section that is not included in Section 0 – electric vehicle, electrical vehicle connector, electrical vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).
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Implementation of SkilledTradesBC Certification System
B.C. announced the implementation of its new skilled trades certification system, SkilledTradesBC, in December of last year. There are three clusters of trades selected for the initial skilled trades certification in BC, electrical, mechanical, and automotive.
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Wiring Better Futures: The IDEAL National Championship Looks to the Future in its Eighth Year
IDEAL® Electrical announces the eighth season of its highly charged competition, the IDEAL National Championship. This year, under the theme of “Wiring Better Futures,” the competition is open only to electrical apprentices and will continue its footprint in the United States and Canada.
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Ontario Requiring Cleaner Washrooms on Construction Sites
The Ontario government is working for workers by making washrooms on construction sites private, clean and safe. There are nearly 600,000 construction workers in Ontario, but only one in 10 are women.
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Achieving Sustainability Goals with Schneider FlexSeT: A Discussion with Schneider Electric’s Michael Lotfy
Schneider Electric recently brought its FlexSeT low-voltage switchboard technology into Canada. Designed with shortened lead times, increased efficiency and reliability in mind, the innovative technology is sure to make its mark in the Canadian electrical industry.
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2022 Electrical Contractor Survey: Labour Demand
In this article we take a look at the impact labour demand had on electrical contractors in 2022 based on our survey of electricians and electrical contractors.
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NETCO Launches Two New Courses as Part of its OASIS Program
The National Electrical Trade Council has launched two new courses within their OASIS program.
