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Natural Resources Canada Launches Call for Proposals for the Delivery of the Codes Acceleration Fund

January 27, 2023 The Government of Canada is taking action to fight climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency. The buildings sector is the third-largest source of emissions in Canada, which is why Canada’s upcoming Green Buildings Strategy will be critical to achieving Canada’s climate targets, creating more climate-resilient buildings and supporting jobs in many sectors across the…

The National Electrical Trade Council Launches State of the Art Hoisting and Rigging Training in Ontario
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The National Electrical Trade Council Launches State of the Art Hoisting and Rigging Training in Ontario

Groundbreaking hoisting and rigging training is poised to be offered in Ontario International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) training centres following development of virtual reality training procured by the National Electrical Training Council (NETCO) and developed by Sudbury based NORCAT.

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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing Overview and Considerations for Manufacturers

January 18, 2023 By Kerrwil Editorial Team in partnership with CSA Group In this article we take a look at Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing with Alex Solomovich and Michael Henry of CSA Group. Solomovich is a Certifier III with the organization and Henry serves as the Director for Cross Market Services. In this overview of…

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Procore’s Canadian Construction Trends to Watch in 2023

January 13, 2023 By Jas Saraw, VP, Canada, Procore Looking at Canadian contruction trends in 2023, I expect a year of challenge and change as the Canadian construction industry grapples with ongoing problems such as the labour shortage while continuing to move toward integrated project delivery to achieve greater efficiency. At Procore, we are watching…

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Schneider Electric: New ArcBlok Arc Flash Mitigation Tool

January 13, 2023 Earlier this fall Electrical Industry News Week’s sister publication, Panel Builder & Systems Integrator had the opportunity to attend Schneider Electric’s North America Innovation Summit. The event brought together Schneider employees and a broad range of electrical and automation clients from numerous countries, including a strong presence from Canada. The Innovation Summit…

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CSA Report: Canadian Women’s Experiences with Personal Protective Equipment in the Workplace

January 13, 2023 This CSA report looks at the experiences of women using personal protective equipment in the workplace, finding gaps that need to be addressed in order to imporve safety for women. CSA explores how physical differences between men and women have been considered in the devolpment of PPE as well as PPE standards…

A Closer Look at ABB’s Investments in their Quebec Facilities with VP and General Manager, Alain Quintal
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A Closer Look at ABB’s Investments in their Quebec Facilities with VP and General Manager, Alain Quintal

Le monde de l’électricité en ligne had the pleasure of sitting down with Alain Quintal, VP and General Manager of the Installation Products Division of ABB Canada to discuss ABB’s recent expansion plans at the Iberville Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu facility in Quebec.

EHRC: Challenges and Solutions for Engagement and Retention in the Electricity Sector for 2022 and Beyond

EHRC: Challenges and Solutions for Engagement and Retention in the Electricity Sector for 2022 and Beyond

January 11, 2023 The COVID-19 Pandemic has introduced unprecedented HR challenges in the electrical sector. The pandemic-inspired “Great Resignation” has resulted in a tremendous amount of institutional memory and expertise walking out the door to either retirement or greener pastures. Couple this with an historic labour shortage that challenges attraction and many practitioners are scratching…

STANDATA Variance: National Fire Code 2019, Alberta Edition

STANDATA Variance: National Fire Code 2019, Alberta Edition

January 9, 2023 Municipal Affairs and the Safety Codes Council develop Alberta Fire Code STANDATA jointly. Some are issued as province-wide variances or interpretations. Others are information bulletins that provide general advice on related matters. New STANDATA are added on a regular basis. UPDATED December 16, 2022 Go HERE to view all the new STANDATA…

Emissions Reduction Alberta New Comprehensive Energy Savings Funding Stream.

Emissions Reduction Alberta New Comprehensive Energy Savings Funding Stream.

January 9, 2023 Emissions Reduction Alberta’s Comprehensive Energy Savings (CES) stream supports facilities that are aiming to achieve deeper emissions reductions and energy savings through additional financial incentives for participants bundling efficiency measures and new technology types. Participants that bundle smaller capital investments into a bigger investment package will benefit from increased incentives and greater…

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Employers Attract Skilled Trades Workers with Incentives and Positive Learning Culture

January 5, 2023 Paul Duykers, now a Red Seal certified carpenter, remembers the “old school” days of what it was like to be an apprentice. Duykers has been the general manager of construction at Maples Retirement Living in Antigonish, N.S., for 12 years and oversees the construction work of 13 to 15 duplexes (26 to…