Architectural Lighting Trends Transforming Modern Buildings
Buildings are not just about how they’re built or what they are made of anymore. Lighting is a part of how a building works, and it makes people feel.
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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition– A Road Map: Section 70 & Section 72
The Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes it can seem quite daunting to find the information you need quickly. This series of articles provides a guide to help users find their way through this critical document.
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Franklin Empire Notice on New Tariffs for Lighting Products
September 11, 2026 Franklin Empire released the following statement to customers on their website. Source
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ECABC: Update on Tariffs and the Electrical Contractor Industry
September 11, 2026 Tariffs are once again front of mind for Canadians and businesses after negotiations for a new trade deal between Canada and the United States fell through last week. The United States responded to the failed trade talks by introducing 50 per cent tariffs on approximately $28 billion of Canadian goods, which came…
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How the Expanded Buy Canadian Policy Creates New Opportunities for Public Sector Procurement
September 11, 2026 As of June 15, 2026, the federal government’s Buy Canadian Policy expanded significantly, lowering the procurement threshold for strategic federal purchases from $25 million to $5 million. This change means that far more public sector projects will now place greater emphasis on Canadian suppliers, Canadian content, and domestic supply chain resilience. For…
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Canada-U.S. Tariff Update for Electrical Products & Projects from E.B. Horsman
September 11, 2026 By E.B. Horsman & Son As the trade relationship between Canada and the United States continues to evolve, new Canadian counter-tariffs on certain U.S.-origin products took effect on September 8, 2026. These measures may affect pricing and availability across several product categories commonly used within the electrical industry. At E.B. Horsman, our…
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Stephanie Medeiros on EV Infrastructure in Canada, Innovative Technologies, Well-Planned Charging Networks, & Commercial Fleets
September 3, 2026 By Blake Marchand In this Q&A with Stephanie Medeiros, the Head of Mobility at Schneider Electric Canada provides insight into her perspective on EV charging infrastructure in Canada, factors that will contribute to growing EV adoption, grid modernization for commercial fleets, the role of Vehicle-to-Grid and other innovative approaches to electrification. The focus of…
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LEDVANCE: Understanding Light Beam Angles
September 3, 2026 Light Beam Angles: How It Affects Different Types of Lighting, Where It Is Applied & What to Consider When Choosing the Right One Beam angle is important in lighting design. It determines how light spreads within a space and influences both functionality and atmosphere. By understanding beam angles, you can achieve both…
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ITC 101 Series: Why Certifications (UL, CSA) Matter in Industrial Components
September 2, 2026 By ITC Electrical Components When selecting industrial electrical components, certification is more than a logo on a datasheet. A certification mark indicates that a product or component has been independently evaluated against specified requirements for its intended market. In North America, selecting products with the appropriate certification can affect regulatory acceptance, equipment…
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Project Spotlight: Leigh Square Fountain
September 2, 2026 In spring 2025, the City of Port Coquitlam unveiled a transformed Leigh Square, reimagined as a vibrant, accessible, and welcoming gathering place in the heart of downtown. At the heart of the renewed plaza, a Bellagio-style programmable dancing fountain is integrated directly into the paving—three interlocking rings where jets rise, fall, and…
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Littelfuse: A Long-Term Industrial Partner Deeply Rooted in Canada
August 27, 2026 Littelfuse’s story in Canada is, at its core, a Saskatoon story. Startco, founded and grown in Saskatoon, built its reputation as a specialist in protection relays, ground‑fault systems, and custom power distribution solutions for some of the most demanding industrial environments in the country. That expertise made Startco a natural fit for…
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Nexleds: Navigating the Challenges of the Canadian Lighting Market to Offer High-Quality LED Solutions
Discover How Nexleds Has Been Supporting Clients and Customers in the Commercial & Residential Lighting Sectors in Canada
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Protecting Domestic Wire and Cable Manufacturing: The Case for a ‘Northern Pledge’
August 26, 2026 By Jeffrey Moyle, CEO, Rexel Canada Electrical Inc. The electrical distribution industry in Canada and across North America stands at a pivotal moment. For decades, reliance on global supply networks has often delivered short-term efficiency, but it has also exposed structural vulnerabilities that can no longer be overlooked. Recent disruptions — from…
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BCCA Statement on Breakdown of Canada & US Trade Negotiations
August 26, 2026 BCCA supports a coordinated Team Canada approach to the ongoing trade relationship with the United States. Protecting Canadian workers, businesses, and our economy while continuing to pursue a constructive path toward fair and reliable trade. We appreciate the leadership of the federal government through this period of uncertainty, as well as BC’s…
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Federal Tariff Supports: What EFC Members Should Know
August 26, 2026 By Electro Federation Canada Recent developments have provided a glimmer of hope that Canada and the United States may be moving closer to a trade agreement. EFC has met with government ministries and continues to keep the Government of Canada informed about the potential impacts on Canada’s electrical industry. EFC wants to…
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Latest Canada–U.S. Tariffs Preliminary Assessment & Impact Survey from ECAO
August 26, 2026 With the breakdown in Canada–U.S. trade negotiations, U.S. tariffs and forthcoming Canadian tariff countermeasures may have implications for Ontario’s electrical contracting industry. At this stage, the full impact remains uncertain. The final Canadian tariff schedule, Harmonized System (HS) classifications, country-of-origin rules, effective dates, exclusions and any remission process have not yet been…
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