Nexans Canada Copper Rod Mill Strike Affects Canadian Market – Updated
Canadian Electrical Wholesaler has learned that Nexans has issued a force majeure notice to its customers because of the current strike at its copper rod Plant in Montreal.
Join Supporting Women In Trades #Champions4Change Strategy
Do you hire and train women apprentices & journeypersons? You may be eligible to become a #Champions4Change and make the pledge to…
FPDI Apprenticeship Support Project
This project is open to everyone and participation from first year apprentices and SMEs is encouraged.
Do You Provide Inclusive Employment in Your Organization?
EHRC is looking for success stories from electricity sector organizations that have provided meaningful and equitable employment for persons with (both visible and invisible) disabilities.
New Study by Electra on Integrated EV Battery Materials Facility
Electra Battery Materials Corporation recently released highlights of a scoping study prepared by a global engineering firm supporting the creation of an integrated electric vehicle battery materials park in Ontario that would include nickel, cobalt and manganese refining, recycling of battery black mass material, and precursor cathode active material (pCAM) manufacturing.
Copper’s New Competitor and Its Impact
Copper, as every electrical distributor knows, is either a key component of sales (especially construction-oriented distributors) or a key component of many products.
A Closer Look at NETCO/IDEAL VR Based Training
The National Electrical Trade Council (NETCO) has started rolling out their virtual reality (VR) based training for beginner electrical apprentices at their International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Training Centres in Ontario.
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, 25th Edition– A Road Map: Section 70
Rule 70-000 notes that this is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and applies to the electrical installation of factory-built, relocatable, and non-relocatable structures including mobile homes, mobile commercial and industrial structures, factory-built residential housing, and factory-built commercial and industrial structures. These Rules do not apply to recreational vehicles covered by the CSA Z240 RV Series.
Transitioning Canada’s Youth into Our Energy Workforce
As Canada’s energy sector works towards a net-zero carbon economy, the passion and drive of the next generation will be the power behind that transition to a clean energy future. The Canadian workforce is undergoing a dramatic demographic shift.
Free Course in B.C. Provides a Low-Barrier Introduction to the Electrical Trade
Nelson Local 1003 and the Electrical Contractors Association of British Columbia — collectively, the Western Joint Electrical Training Society — has developed an innovative program called Workplace Alternative Trades Training.
Minister Wilkinson Releases Report on Public Charging Needs for Electric Vehicles in Canada
The Government of Canada released a Report entitled Canada’s public charging needs – Updated projections (the “Report”), conducted by Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors.
Union Training and Innovation Program Call for Proposals Now Open
The Government of Canada has announced the Call for Proposals for the Union Training and Innovation Program (UTIP) – an initiative under the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy – is now open from August 31 until October 12.
Residential Construction Breaks Growth Streak in Building Investment for June
Despite six provinces reporting growth, residential construction investment declined 0.4% to 15.5 billion in June, with Quebec (-6.7%) causing most of the fall. This was the first decline in nine months for residential investment.
Everything You Need to Know About the E.B. Horsman Rewards Program
Everyone loves rewards — especially those earned from products already on your list. The E.B. Horsman Rewards Program helps you get more out of your everyday purchases. If you’re not already enjoying the many benefits of membership, you can sign up today and start earning more.
Electro|Pod: Electric Shock – Influences on Electricians’ Safety Decisions
More often than not, electrical installers are working energized. This podcast investigates some of the influences an Electrician, contractor or apprentice may have on their safety decision.
B.C. Electrical Code, 2021 Edition Comes into Effect October 1, 2022
Effective October 1, 2022 the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, 25th Edition, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations, Canadian Standards Association Standard C22.1-21 is adopted as the BC Electrical Code. All electrical work that is subject to the BC Electrical Code must be in compliance with the updated edition effective November, 30, 2022.
