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December 8, 2025 CLE 2025: Sparking New Ideas, Collaborations & Partnerships That Will Continue Shaping the Future of the Canadian Lighting Industry By: Adora Hartley 2025 has been a year full of major events and changes, both in Canada and abroad, creating new opportunities for partnerships, solutions and market growth. In regards to the Canadian… Read More…
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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i] – A Road Map: Section 52 — Diagnostic imaging installations
Rule 52-000 Scope – states that Section 52 is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and applies to the installation… Read More…
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