What Contractors Buy
Related Articles
Greener Electrified Canada
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.
Nexans Roundtable on Electrification and Achieving Net-Zero-Carbon Goals
This article is the first in a two-part series exploring the discussion at Nexans’ Change the Current event hosted this past month at the Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto. The theme of the discussion was electrification, clean energy, and achieving net-zero-carbon in Canada by 2030.
So You Want to Upgrade to Wi-Fi 6?
In the first of this two-part post, we’ll discuss the new and upcoming Wi-Fi 6 standards and the performance benefits. Our subsequent post will cover how to make sure that your cabling plant is ready.
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I — Instalment 5
Often, code users encounter situations where they find themselves at odds with the rules contained in the CEC, Part I. These situations can occur for designers, consultants, installers, inspectors, manufacturers, students, instructors and standards developers alike…
Latest Articles
-
Video: ABB Installation Products Proudly Powering Canada
April 7, 2024 From coast to coast, ABB Installation Products is built by Canadians, for Canadians—delivering high-quality solutions that power industries and support communities across the country. Read More…
-
Code Quiz: Section 26 – Installation of Electrical Equipment
April 7, 2025 By Bill Burr Section 26 – Installation of Electrical Equipment Receptacles Question: Rule 26-706 specifies that all receptacles of CSA configuration 5-15R and 5-20R installed in: …must have a particular feature, what is this feature? Source: CSA C22.1:24, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 – Safety Standard for Electrical Installations. © 2021 Canadian… Read More…
-
![Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition – A Road Map: Section 32](https://electricalindustry.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Guide-CE-Code-2.png)
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition – A Road Map: Section 32
Section 32, as outlined in rule 32 -000 Scope, is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and provides additional and specific requirements for the location, installation, wiring, and protection, of fire alarm systems… Read More…
-
Alberta Municipalities EV Charging Installation Rebate
April 4, 2025 Alberta Municipalities are proud to provide financial rebates for applicants to purchase and install electric vehicle charging stations in Alberta as part of the Electric Vehicle Charging Program (EVCP), funded by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) & Alberta Municipalities. The funding will cover up to 46% of your total project cost, which can… Read More…
Changing Scene
-
Hubbell Announces Promotion of Frank Magisano to VP & GM of Hubbell Canada
April 7, 2025 Hubbell has announced the promotion of Frank Magisano to the position of Vice President & General Manager of Hubbell Canada. “I am truly honored and humbled to accept the role of Vice President and General Manager of Hubbell Canada. With the greatest of respect and admiration, Kevin Mallory has left a legacy of… Read More…
-
NSAA Fee Change Effective April 1, 2025
As of April 1, 2025, the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency’s fees have changed due to the 1% reduction in HST in Nova Scotia. NSAA noted on their website that due to the number of references across various pages, you may still come across old fee amounts as they work through updating their website. Here is… Read More…
-
Nominations Open for 2024 NETCO Leadership Excellence Award
Established in 2016, the NETCO Leadership Excellence award honours an industry training professional for his/her role for the success and their outstanding contributions to apprenticeship training and continuing electrical training. Read More…
-
Munded Partners with Kane Test Equipment in Atlantic Canada
April 4, 2025 Munden Enterprises has announced a partnership with Kane Test Equipment to bring their test and measurement solutions to Atlantic Canada. “We are now excited to announce a new and promising partnership with Kane Test Equipment. Kane Test Equipment brings innovative solutions that align with our dedication to providing the best tools for… Read More…
