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EFC Letter on China Tariffs
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The Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, is an integral part of the Canadian electrical safety system — a system that works hard by design to keep, electricians, consumers, and the public safe from harm.
EFC Letter on China Tariffs
September 15, 2024 The Canadian federal government intends to apply a 25 per cent surtax on imports of steel and aluminum products from China, effective October 15, 2024. See announcement here. The initial list of impacted goods was released for public comment and submissions are due September 20, 2024. The list of products is available…
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New housing construction investment rose 5.8% from August 2016 to $5.0 billion in August 2017, with gains reported for all building types.
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It was a lesson in humility I’ll never forget. Decades ago my first real job after graduating university was selling business accounting systems door to door. After several days of making little progress, I finally had a manager agree to walk me to his office to hear my pitch.
Record High Levels in British Columbia’s Multi-Unit Residential Construction Intentions for April
June 14, 2024 Month over month, the total value of building permits in Canada significantly increased 20.5% to $12.8 billion in April. Construction intentions in the residential sector increased 21.0% to $8.0 billion and the non-residential sector rose 19.6% to $4.8 billion, with growth observed in all components. British Columbia posted a record high monthly total value of building permits ($3.1 billion),…
IEC Recognizes 11 Canadians with Prestigious Award
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is proud to announce that 11 Canadians received the 1906 Award from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
Regulator Involvement in Writing the CE Code: Guiding Safe Installations for More Than 80 Years
The Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, is an integral part of the Canadian electrical safety system — a system that works hard by design to keep, electricians, consumers, and the public safe from harm.
EFC Letter on China Tariffs
September 15, 2024 The Canadian federal government intends to apply a 25 per cent surtax on imports of steel and aluminum products from China, effective October 15, 2024. See announcement here. The initial list of impacted goods was released for public comment and submissions are due September 20, 2024. The list of products is available…
New Housing Investment Grew 5.8% YOY in August
New housing construction investment rose 5.8% from August 2016 to $5.0 billion in August 2017, with gains reported for all building types.
From Doormat to Diplomat: 3 Ways to Enhance Your Status in Your Customers’ Eyes
It was a lesson in humility I’ll never forget. Decades ago my first real job after graduating university was selling business accounting systems door to door. After several days of making little progress, I finally had a manager agree to walk me to his office to hear my pitch.
Record High Levels in British Columbia’s Multi-Unit Residential Construction Intentions for April
June 14, 2024 Month over month, the total value of building permits in Canada significantly increased 20.5% to $12.8 billion in April. Construction intentions in the residential sector increased 21.0% to $8.0 billion and the non-residential sector rose 19.6% to $4.8 billion, with growth observed in all components. British Columbia posted a record high monthly total value of building permits ($3.1 billion),…
IEC Recognizes 11 Canadians with Prestigious Award
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is proud to announce that 11 Canadians received the 1906 Award from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
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EFC Supporting Industry Amongst Tariff Uncertainty
As a major representative of the electrical and automation industry, Electro Federation Canada remains committed to supporting its members and the industry overall in navigating the complexities of international trade policies. Read More…
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CanREA Launches New and Improved Go Solar Guide 2025
March 21, 2025 The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) launched the 2025 edition of its annual Go Solar Guide today, encouraging Canadians to go solar. The 2025 version is new and improved: Now a web portal, it is free and accessible to everyone, anytime. “CanREA is proud to produce an annual consumer guide containing everything… Read More…
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STANDATA Interpretation: 2024 Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 Section 6 – Number of Supply Services Permitted
March 21, 2025 Purpose To clarify requirements for installations regarding the number of supply services permitted to be located on one unit of a building consisting of row housing for residential occupancies. Discussion There has been inconsistent application of the 2024 Canadian Electrical Code (CE Code) Part 1, Rule 6-102 regarding type and location where… Read More…
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PEI Pauses Solar Electric Rebate Program
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Mersen Fuse Selection Guide
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EFC’s Business Sections Welcomes New Field Service Vice Chair
March 21, 2025 EFC is pleased to announce Matthew De Ciantis, M&D De Ciantis Enterprises Inc., as the new Vice Chair of the Field Service Business Section. Matthew is a long-standing professional in the electrical industry who fulfilled many roles within his generational family electrical contracting company. Matthew’s experience and breadth of operational knowledge has… Read More…
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EFC Welcomes New Manufacturer Member: NOARK Electric
March 21, 2025 NOARK Electric is a global manufacturer of low, medium and high low voltage electrical components for industrial applications. They specialize in providing electrical circuit protection and motor control solutions for OEMs, contractors, and distributors. Dedicated to quality and value, their mission is to deliver top-tier products at exceptional price, backed by world-class… Read More…
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Mac’s II Agencies Strengthens Lighting Division
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