July 4. 2025 The presence of women in the construction industry continues to grow in Quebec. In 2024, there were 7,885 women working in various trades. 3,589 Quebec contractors hired at least one woman on their construction sites, an all-time high. Of this number, nearly 480 companies operate in the electrical sector. The CMEQ salutes…
July 4, 2025 EB Horsman & Son are proud to be celebrating 125 years in business. To mark the milestone, they recorded a special podcast that takes a look back at where they started, how far they’ve come, and the people and values that shaped the journey. Source
June 26, 2025 50 Years in Canada and a New Strategic Location Reinforces Weidmüller’s Presence and Contributions in Canadian Industry By: Adora Hartley June has marked some major milestones for Weidmüller Canada, having recently celebrated 50 years of operation in Canada, in addition to 175 years of developing innovative solutions that have helped shape industries…
The Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes it can seem quite daunting to quickly find the information you need. This series of articles provides a guide to help users find their way through this critical document.
June 30, 2025 Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released new estimates on Canada’s housing supply gaps showing that a return to housing affordability levels last seen in 2019 will require between 430k and 480k new housing units be built annually over the next decade. This is an approximate doubling of the current pace of home construction in Canada. New this year,…
June 30, 2025 In the face of growing pressure to build more, faster, nine in 10 Canadian construction leaders agree that the industry must move quickly to embrace new and advanced technologies, with most saying digital tools are already starting to boost their productivity, finds a new KPMG in Canada report on digital maturity in the construction industry. “It is…
June 30, 2025 Key takeaways from this webinar: Presenters: Sarah Woods, Application Engineer, MTE Corporation Sarah has been an Applications Engineer at MTE Corporation since 2016. Along with providing technical support to customers such as selection, sizing and troubleshooting, she also conducts training sessions and detailed product demonstrations to MTE distributors, OEMs, and end users….
June 30, 2025 New lighting has been installed at the National War Memorial in St. John’s, designed and created based on the original light globes that would have been in place when the Memorial was first constructed in 1924. The creation and installation of the globes has been a team effort between the Government of…
June 23, 2025 Virtual Training for Electricians (VET) is now available at many IBEW Canada Training Centres nationwide — and more are coming online soon! Whether your centre is already equipped or in the process of setting up, this is a game-changing opportunity you won’t want to miss. Need assistance? Contact the NETCO team. What…
June 23, 2025 Transformers in the EV Charging Boom: Are We Ready for the Load? As electric vehicles (EVs) continue their rapid rise, one question looms over the energy sector, municipalities, and developers alike: Is our infrastructure truly ready for the surge in demand? From city streets to highway rest stops, new EV chargers are…
June 23, 2025 In a whitepaper released on June third, ABB has set out the scale of the challenge facing the global industrial sector and emphasizes the critical role of industrial energy efficiency in meeting rising energy demand while strengthening energy security & affordability and driving industrial competitiveness. With 45% of the world’s electricity converted…
June 23, 2025 In April, the total value of building permits issued in Canada decreased by $829.6 million (-6.6%) to $11.7 billion. British Columbia (-$1.2 billion) led this decrease in construction intentions, which was mitigated by Ontario (+$299.3 million). On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of building permits issued in April fell by 6.6% from the previous…
June 23, 2025 The total value of investment in building construction decreased by $741.9 million to $22.3 billion in April. Investment in the residential sector decreased 4.5%, while the non-residential sector edged down 0.3%. On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of investment in building construction in April decreased 3.3% from the previous month and was up 5.6% on…
By Luc Rodier, Chair of the Board of Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) The 2025 EFC Conference in Niagara was a landmark occasion—marking 30 years of innovation, collaboration, and collective progress in the Canadian electrical industry. Set against the symbolic backdrop of the Canadian-U.S. border, this year’s theme, Electrifying Connections, couldn’t have been more fitting. As President and…
June 9, 2025 Introduction: With the multitude of options on the market, it can be difficult to decide whether you need a pin and sleeve wiring device or a plug and connector in your industrial plant or facility. You might find your head swirling with thoughts about which option is best. Or you may not…
June 9, 2025 By Electro-Federation Canada On June 3 and 4, a high-level delegation from Canada’s electrical and automation sector travelled to Montreal and Quebec City for a series of strategic meetings with Quebec government officials and key stakeholders. Organized by Electro-Federation Canada (EFC), this mission underscores the critical role the industry plays in advancing…
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