2022 EFC Member Satisfaction Survey Results Are In!
The EFC thanks those members who participated in this year’s survey. Your input helps EFC with improvement initiatives, while also driving their strategic agenda.
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ABB Investing $13 Million to Expand Presence in Canada
ABB is investing US $13 million in its Installation Products Division Iberville manufacturing facility in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, to increase production capacity and establish a research & development facility at its global center of excellence for cable tray manufacturing.
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Growing Skilled Trade Workforce Critical to Electrification
The screaming pager viciously broke the silence of the night and peaceful sleep I’d been enjoying. Instantly alert, I knew the drill, jumping out of bed and pulling on the clothes that were conveniently placed on the rocking chair beside me as I waited for what I knew was coming next.
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Organizations Distributing Apprenticeship Service Funding
Organizations funded under the Apprenticeship Service will distribute financial incentives to SMEs who hire apprentices, and provide additional supports, such as help navigating the apprenticeship system, onboarding apprentices, and creating welcoming workplaces. SMEs with 499 or fewer paid employees are eligible for the funding.
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Watt’s the Word on the Upcoming IDEAL National Championship
The IDEAL National Championship is a chance for Electricians from all over to go head-to-head to take home major bragging rights and win over $600,000 in cash and prizes.
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First Nations Community Building Retrofit Program
The Save on Energy First Nations Community Building Retrofit Program (FNCBRP) provides funding and technical support to on-reserve First Nation communities to undertake energy-efficiency projects.
Electrical Injury Day of Recognition
The Canadian electrical industry is calling on all tradespeople and those who benefit from them, to set aside October 6 as a day to raise awareness on the long-term consequences of electrical shock exposure.
CSA Group Introduces New Team Aimed at Addressing Canada’s Pressing Policy Issues
The CSA Group has recently launched the CSA Public Policy Centre to support policy and government leaders looking for policy analysis on current and emerging issues.
CAF-FCA Launches Enhanced Program under Canadian Apprenticeship Service
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) and its partners – the Canadian Construction Association, Aboriginal Apprenticeship Board, Apprenticesearch.com, BuildForce Canada and SkillPlan launched their Canadian Apprenticeship Service program, are distributing grants to employers who hire Level one apprentices.
BCCA Receives Government Funding to Support the Hiring of First Year Apprentices
ECABC partner organization, the BC Construction Association (BCCA), has received over $21 million in funding from the Government of Canada’s Apprenticeship Service to enable small and medium sized employees in BC’s construction industry to hire and register first year apprentices, including qualifying ECABC members.
First Cohort of the National Leadership Development Program for Women in the Skilled Trades Underway
The inaugural cohort of the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum’s (CAF-FCA) National Leadership Program for Women in Skilled Trades is underway after an enthusiastic application period.
Case Study: EVdirect and Eaton Collaboration
Custom control solution using an Eaton PLC and EVdirect control logic to achieve dynamic load management for Electric Vehicle charging.
Manitoba Government Launches Public Engagement on Improvements to Apprenticeship and Certification System
The Manitoba government invites the public to participate in the development of the Apprenticeship and Certification Board five-year strategic plan and share its views on the province’s apprenticeship and certification system and workforce development, Advanced Education, Skills and Immigration Minister Jon Reyes announced today.
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.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
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