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April 30, 2026 The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) released the spring edition of its Construction Quarterly Economic Insights report, highlighting a mixed but resilient outlook for Canada’s construction sector. Construction GDP eased by 0.6 per cent in Q4 2025, signifying the first pullback after six consecutive quarterly gains. Rebounding building permits and steady domestic demand are setting…

April 20, 2026 This recall involves the Ariza Independent Smoke Alarm with model number S100B-CR. The smoke alarm has a fire optical sensor with a ten year battery. The product name, brand name and model number can be found on the label on the back of the product. Product: Ariza Independent Smoke AlarmIssue: Consumer products…

April 20, 2026 This recall involves the Wolf Shield Optical Smoke Alarm with model number KD-108A.  The smoke alarm has a built-in battery and is equipped with a test/silence button. The model number can be found on a label on the back of the product. Product: Wolf Shield Optical Smoke AlarmIssue: Consumer products – Unauthorized…

April 20, 2026 This recall involves the Dual-Function Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm with model number WJ-SC05. The alarm features a dual-sensor design and is battery-powered. The model number can be found on the label on the back of the product. Product: Dual-Function Smoke and Carbon Monoxide AlarmIssue: Consumer products – Unauthorized productsWhat to do:…

April 20, 2026 In this article we talk to Jim Kalogiros, Vice President of Secure Power at Schneider Electric Canada about the data centre landscape in Canada. Kalogiros unpacks how Schneider approaches data centre projects, in particular looking at how to improve efficiency with software and hardware upgrades. He touches on the opportunity available to…

April 20, 2026 The following is a guide to solar photovoltaic (PV) installations and permit requirements for wall mounted, roof mounted and ground mounted installations for both housing and commercial applications. This document attempts to address all scenarios however, solar PV system designs and equipment can vary greatly for each installation, so it should not…

April 20, 2026 Engineering is required for electrical drawings and installations for all Part 3 buildings. Clause 8(1)(b) of the Winnipeg Electrical By-law requires that a professional engineer entitled to practice in the Province of Manitoba, and skilled in the area of work, be responsible for electrical drawings and for supervision and certification of the…

April 20, 2026 Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) protection has been required in the Canadian Electrical Code , Manitoba ElectricalCode and the Winnipeg Electrical Bylaw to varying degrees since 2003. Since that time, the Code requirements for arcfault protection have expanded from sleeping rooms only to virtually the entire dwelling unit. With the expansion of the…

April 20, 2026 In order to process building permit applications for the construction of new buildings, the plans must be drawn to scale and must indicate the nature and extent of the work in sufficient detail to establish that, when completed, the work and the proposed occupancy will conform to applicable Codes. Although this guide…

April 20, 2026 Ontario’s 2026 Budget, “A Plan to Protect Ontario,” introduces several measures of direct relevance to the electrical and automation industry, with a strong emphasis on business tax competitiveness, capital investment, and energy infrastructure expansion.  Business tax relief and investment incentives  The budget reduces the small business corporate income tax rate from 3.2% to 2.2% effective…