October 10, 2025 By: Edwin Vice, Director of Research and Development at LightArt Emergency lighting is often a silent but necessary component in the commercial building industry, not just as a code requirement but as a critical life safety system. Despite its importance, many emergency lighting (EM) systems fail due to maintenance oversights, outdated components,…
October 9, 2025 Work with municipal partners to get energy-efficiency projects off the ground. The Community Energy Conservation program, administered by the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC), provides up to $500,000 through this program to support energy audits or retrofits in a variety of municipally owned facilities. Become their favourite contractor by inviting them…
October 6, 2025 There are two new STANDATA releases for the province of Alberta: The purpose of these two releases is to clarify requirements for reporting electrical incidents in Alberta and to permit the use of underground service entrance cable (USEB) with a bare neutral conductor in underground installations at service entrance equipment. STANDATA variance…
October 6, 2025 Commercial buildings in Ottawa and Toronto’s Richview South area can receive direct installation and instant discounts on energy-saving equipment upgrades for lasting benefits. The Save on Energy BizEnergySaver program is designed to help industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI), and multi-residential building owners and operators make equipment improvements to reduce their energy consumption….
October 6, 2025 The Electrical Injury Day of Recognition is sponsored by the Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta, the Canadian Electrical Contractors Association, the Electrical Contractors Association of British Columbia, and the National Electrical Trade Council. The Canadian electrical industry is calling on all tradespeople and those who benefit from them, to set aside October 6 as a day…
October 6, 2025 This report was produced by the Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (ISHA). You can find the report, as well as sources on their website. This report has been written by Dr. Manuel Gomez, director of the St. John’s Rehab Research Program at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto. Electricity is an important…
September 29, 2025 By John Kerr The North American aluminum wire and cable market is facing a critical threat from the dumping of below-cost imports, primarily from China and Vietnam and other offshore suppliers. This unfair trade practice jeopardizes committed domestic North American manufacturers such as Southwire, Nexans, Northern Cables, Electro Cables, Deca, Shawflex and…
September 26, 2025 By David O’Reilly, Vice President, Home & Commercial Division, Schneider Electric Canada As Canada accelerates its transition to a low-carbon economy, the demand for electricity is rising rapidly. From electric vehicles (EVs) and heat pumps to solar panels and battery storage, our homes are becoming hubs of electrification. Yet, many homes were…
September 26, 2025 Canada’s data centre market is entering a breakout phase. With total IT capacity surpassing 10 GW across live, under construction, committed, and early-stage projects, the country has rapidly transitioned from steady growth to exponential expansion. DC Byte’s latest Market Spotlight provides a clear picture of this transformation, highlighting where opportunities lie for…
For increased reliability, the existing manually operated switchgear in the building would be replaced with automatic source-transfer switchgear.
September 26, 2025 The work electricians do in Ontario is evolving quickly, from new technologies and energy systems to updated safety expectations on every job site. On May 1, 2024, the 29th edition of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code came into effect, bringing changes that contractors, designers, and DIY homeowners need to understand. In this…
September 22, 2025 By Blake Marchand In Canada, the pressure that US tariffs have put on automakers has led to a recent decision by the federal government to pause and review their EV Availability Standard (EVAS), which set targets for automakers on EV sales and range of models. With that recent announcement, I thought it…
September 22, 2025 Cooper Lighting Solutions, part of the global Signify family, just made a noteworthy move by acquiring Calgary-based Nemalux, a company that has quietly built a reputation over the past two decades for making “tough-as-nails” LED lighting. Nemalux specializes in fixtures designed for the truly harsh places like oil rigs, mines, ships, and…
Projects deemed to be of national importance and significance are being referred to the Major Projects Office who will continue to work with proponents, provinces, territories and Indigenous Peoples to find the right way forward for these projects. The initial projects under consideration are: LNG Canada Phase 2 – Kitimat, BC Proponent: LNG Canada This project would double…
Electro-Federation Canada (EFC), the national association representing over 230 member companies in the electrical industry, including manufacturers, distributors, and technology providers that power Canada’s electrification infrastructure, is calling on the federal government to maintain the Electric Vehicle (EV) Availability Standard and preserve policies that send strong and consistent signals to consumers, manufacturers, and investors. At…
September 18, 2025 The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) hosted its 2025 Annual Meeting and the 16th Ontario Electrical Safety Awards yesterday, recognizing individuals and organizations making meaningful contributions to electrical safety across the province. The Honourable Stephen Crawford, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement, was in attendance to mark the occasion. Awards…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
