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Mastering Advanced Bidding Strategies in Electrical Contracting
December 1, 2025 By Melvin Newman, Patabid CEO & Ian Paterson, Patabid Client Success Manager and journeyman electrician with 30+ years of experience In the competitive world of electrical contracting, knowing how to estimate electrical jobs effectively can make the difference between winning profitable projects and watching opportunities slip away. For electrical contractors, mastering advanced… Read More…
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How Homebuilding Incentives Can Pay Off for Cities, Homeowners and Local Economies: New Concordia Study
December 1, 2025 A new study from Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business finds that improving housing affordability isn’t just a social good — it’s an economic growth opportunity. Build and Benefit: How Homebuilding Incentives Can Pay Off for Cities, Homeowners and Local Economies reframes housing policy reform as a sustainable fiscal growth strategy, demonstrating meaningful… Read More…
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The Importance of HazLoc LED Lighting for Safe Workplaces
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Skills Ontario Celebrates the Expansion of Trades & Tech Truck Program
December 1, 2025 Skills Ontario is expanding its fleet of Trades & Tech mobile unit thanks to support from the Ontario Government. The government announced this morning it’s investment in Skills Ontario to expand experiential opportunities for Ontario’s future workforce. “Ontario’s future relies on a strong, skilled workforce,” said David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration,… Read More…
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BC’s Canadian Mutual Recognition Agreement aims to Facilitate Interprovincial Trade
December 1, 2025 A new agreement signed by all provinces, territories, and the federal government will break down interprovincial trade barriers, making it easier for B.C. businesses to sell products across Canada, and for people to buy Canadian-made goods. “When threats to Canada’s economic security land at our doorstep, we’re at our best when we work together as… Read More…
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EB Horsman’s Commitment to Giving Back – A Year in Recap 2024/2025
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Build Canada Homes Introduces Policy Framework to Guide its Investments in Affordable Housing
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