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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition– A Road Map: Section 12
Section 12 is a general section of the Code and applies to all low voltage and extra low voltage wiring installations except for… Read More…
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Building a Greener Future – BuildForce Canada Report
May 3, 2024 Retrofitting Canada’s residential, commercial, and institutional building stock to incorporate sustainable fuel sources, technologies, and materials could require as many as 57,000 additional construction workers and generate more than $81 billion in new construction investments by 2032. A new report prepared by BuildForce Canada, Building a Greener Future: Estimating the impact on construction… Read More…
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HELUKABEL White Paper: “PUR or PVC”
May 3, 2024 The jacket material is a key factor when looking for the right cables and wires. The outer jacket performs a multitude of functions that ensure the durability, safety and performance of the cable or wire. Users must often choose between polyurethane (PUR) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). In our new white paper “PUR… Read More…
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Electric Avenue Annouces Improved Cold Temperature Rating of -40 Degrees
April 26, 2024 Electric Avenue, a leading innovator in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, is thrilled to announce significant improvements to the cold temperature performance of its flagship products, the Watti Pro Lite and Watti Home Gen2. After comprehensive environmental testing, both chargers now boast an impressive operational rating of -40 degrees Celsius, surpassing the… Read More…
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Skills Ontario Collabs with Sault College & Tenaris to host Recent Tools for Success Event for Indigenous Youth, Young Women
May 6, 2024 Sparking interest in a career as an electrician is the goal of a recent Tools for Success event organized by Skills Ontario with collaborating partners Sault College and Tenaris for Indigenous youth and young women. On the morning of Thursday, April 25th, Indigenous youth gathered at Tenaris to learn about the electrician… Read More…
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Alberta Continues Campaign to Attract Skilled Trades People from Other Provinces
May 3, 2024 To help fill critical job vacancies in the skilled trades, Alberta’s government has launched the third phase of the successful Alberta is Calling campaign, which is now in-market in British Columbia, Québec and Ontario. This campaign is bolstered by the Alberta is Calling Moving Bonus – a one time, $5,000 refundable tax… Read More…
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Siemens Launches Depot360 Zero-Emission Fleet Management in Canada
May 3, 2024 With transportation being the second biggest emitter of greenhouse gases and road transport responsible for almost three quarters of these emissions globally*, Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched Depot360, a portfolio to optimize fleet electrification. The initial focus of the solution is on logistics vehicles, municipal transit and private bus fleets within depot,… Read More…
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Le Salon Lumen: Lumen Hosts 2024 Quebec Electrical Industry Blockbuster Customer Event
(Photo caption: (From left to right) Lumen President, Serge LeBlanc, Sonepar Canada President, George McClean, Sonepar Americas President, Rob Taylor, and Sonepar CEO, Philippe Delpech in the Lumen booth, at Le Salon Lumen.) May 3, 2024 This month, Lumen held their 12th edition of the Salon Lumen, the largest exhibition in Quebec’s electrical industry. The… Read More…