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Grounded in Ontario: Exploring a Career as an ESA Inspector
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Quebec Region YPN Welcomed Three Industry Leaders to Discuss the Future of the Industry
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2024 Ontario Electrical Safety Code (29th Edition) Comes into Effect May 1, 2025
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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition – A Road Map: Section 22
Rule 22-000 outlinesthe Scope of Section 22 and that it amends or supplements the general requirements of the code. It provides specific rules for locations classified as Category 1 (moisture) or Category 2 (corrosive) environments that are significant enough to interfere with normal operation of electrical equipment. Read More…
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Federal Investment to Add 989 New Montreal Homes
November 18, 2024 The federal government is providing nearly $364 million to help build 989 new homes in Montreal. The announcement took place at 5200 rue de la Savane, in Montreal, which received $100 million dollars through the Apartment Loan Construction Program (ACLP) to build 303 homes and will be operated by Olymbec. This rental building, named Lynk, is designed to… Read More…
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ABB and NIEDAX Group Announce Completion of Joint Venture with the Formation of Abnex Inc.
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Ontario Investing Over $74 Million Through Next Round of Skills Development Fund Capital Stream
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