Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 , 25th Edition – A Road Map: Section 80
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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 , 25th Edition – A Road Map: Section 80

Rule 80-000 notes that this is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and applies only to the installation of impressed current cathodic protection systems. Appendix B and the CEC Handbook have additional information and descriptions of Cathodic Protection. This Section considers that the wiring methods used in installing such systems are sometimes inconsistent with the requirements of other Sections of the Code.

A Career with Purpose – Apprentices Building Canada’s Reduced Carbon Future
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A Career with Purpose – Apprentices Building Canada’s Reduced Carbon Future

January 27, 2023 By Yoana Turnin, Project Manager, EHRC In 2021, Canada joined 120+ other countries in committing to achieving net-zero emissions by year 2050 in an effort to “avert the worst impacts of climate change.” In a few words, that means either reducing or offsetting the economy’s greenhouse gas emissions through electrification, energy efficiency…

The National Electrical Trade Council Launches State of the Art Hoisting and Rigging Training in Ontario
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The National Electrical Trade Council Launches State of the Art Hoisting and Rigging Training in Ontario

Groundbreaking hoisting and rigging training is poised to be offered in Ontario International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) training centres following development of virtual reality training procured by the National Electrical Training Council (NETCO) and developed by Sudbury based NORCAT.

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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing Overview and Considerations for Manufacturers

January 18, 2023 By Kerrwil Editorial Team in partnership with CSA Group In this article we take a look at Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing with Alex Solomovich and Michael Henry of CSA Group. Solomovich is a Certifier III with the organization and Henry serves as the Director for Cross Market Services. In this overview of…

A Closer Look at ABB’s Investments in their Quebec Facilities with VP and General Manager, Alain Quintal
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A Closer Look at ABB’s Investments in their Quebec Facilities with VP and General Manager, Alain Quintal

Le monde de l’électricité en ligne had the pleasure of sitting down with Alain Quintal, VP and General Manager of the Installation Products Division of ABB Canada to discuss ABB’s recent expansion plans at the Iberville Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu facility in Quebec.

Ligia Orlandini of LEDVANCE
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Ligia Orlandini of LEDVANCE on the Invigorating Environment of Lighting

Jan 3, 2022 By Blake Marchand “The most interesting thing about the lighting industry is also the biggest challenge,” said Ligia Orlandini of LEDVANCE, on how change has been a constant in lighting as LED technology continues to evolve. “The dynamic elements of the lighting industry may bring uncertainty, but they also create an invigorating…

Procore Groundbreak Conference
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Procore Groundbreak Conference 2022 Insights with Will Lehrmann

Jan 3, 2023 By Elle Bremmer The Procore Groundbreak conference was held last month in New Orleans, Louisiana with a central theme of big ideas, getting to work. Over the course of 3 days, over 3,600 people attended the highly anticipated event. Major players of the construction industry were there, and Procore revealed new updates…

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Building Retrofits are Critical in the Path Toward Carbon Neutrality: A Conversation with Hugo Lafontaine of Schneider Electric

Canada is a country, “where there’s a lot of work to be done, to be honest, when it comes to energy efficiency in our buildings,” commented Hugo Lafontaine, Vice President – Power Products and Digital Energy with Schneider Electric. “Our buildings, both private and public, are behind the times.”