5-Year Look at Copper Pricing

The commercial and Industrial sectors continue to dominate the electrical industry, representing a combined 83% of electrical product sales. The residential sector accounted for only 12% of sales. However, market trends will likely show this number growing throughout 2018.
February 2, 2025 By Electro-Federation Canada On January 17, nearly 50 Ontario Region members attended an educational tour of the Amazon Fulfillment Centre in Brampton, ON. This was an exclusive and private tour for our members to learn about automation, robotics and supply chain operations on a large scale. This tour was comprehensive, with many…
Electrical contractors are approaching a tipping point in terms of pursuing roles and opportunities in the growing market of smart buildings…
As part of an Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) project, iLLUMA-Drive partnered with Mohawk College to compare a traditional AC LED lighting system to the CENSE DC system.
Presented in partnership with Hydro One, The EDA Safety Forum – held on March 23, 2021 – featured noted safety and legal experts who delivered actionable insights on current safety issues, research, and best practices relevant to one of the most important priorities and performance metrics for local distribution companies in Ontario.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.