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…
September 18, 2025 Electrical Fatalities in Ontario Drop on the Job, But Rise at Home ESA’s newly released Ontario Electrical Safety Report finds electrical fatalities outside of work up 40%, even as workplace deaths decline The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) has released the 24th edition of its Ontario Electrical Safety Report (OESR), the only publication…
September 18, 2025 Receive upfront discounts from participating distributors on the purchase of energy-efficient lighting products that will help to lower your business’s energy consumption, improve your bottom line and transform your space. Instant, point-of-sale discounts are available for existing commercial, agricultural, industrial, institutional and multi-unit residential buildings and facilities in Ontario that purchase eligible…
September 15, 2025 By Blake Marchand Earlier this year, Samsung announced the winners of its annual Solve for Tomorrow competition for students in grades 6-12. The competition challenges students to come up with solutions for real-world problems in the field of STEM. This year’s winner was Keerthana Srinivasan from Aldershot School, who developed System Analysis…
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September 15, 2025 by William (Bill) Burr[i] The Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes it can seem quite daunting to quickly find the information you need. This series of articles provides a guide to help users find their way through this critical document. This is not intended to replace the notes in Appendix B or…
September 15, 2025 As part of Prime Minister, Mark Carney’s recently announced measures to “protect, build, and transform Canadian strategic industries” in response to the impacts of US tariffs, the federal government will not require automakers to meet the 2026 Electric Vehicles Availability Standard (EVAS). Under the EVAS auto manufacturers and importers must meet annual zero-emission vehicle…
September 8, 2025 Metrolinx, the Ontario government agency responsible for transit projects, has embarked on an ambitious plan to enhance public transit with the construction of light rail transit (LRT) lines in several communities, including two key routes in Toronto. Band-N-Go Inc. played a pivotal role in these projects, supplying high-quality stainless steel banding solutions…
September 8, 2025 Investment in building construction rose $454.4 million to $22.7 billion in June. The residential sector rose 3.1%, while the non-residential sector edged down 0.5%. Year over year, investment in building construction grew 8.0% in June. On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the value of investment in building construction in June rose 1.6% from the previous month and was…
September 8, 2025 In June, the total value of building permits issued in Canada decreased by $1.2 billion (-9.0%) to $12.0 billion. Ontario’s institutional component (-$1.4 billion) led the decline in construction intentions in June, after driving the growth in May. On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of building permits issued in June decreased 9.5% from the…
September 8, 2025 By Electro-Federation Canada Electro-Federation Canada (EFC), in collaboration with our Wire & Cable and Transformer Business Sections and with support from Sussex Strategy Group, is actively engaging with the federal government on critical trade issues affecting our industry. These efforts focus on two fronts: U.S. Tariffs – Escalation in August 2025 Canada…
September 8, 2025 Islands are the heart of the kitchen. It’s a space to set out snacks for a party, a gathering area for family to converse and a comfortable place for work and school. This multi-purpose space gives homeowners a convenient area to live, work and play, and having access to power is integral…
It’s official: the new CSA C22.2 NO. 343 standard has been published by the CSA Group.
September 2, 2025 Hammond Power Solutions Inc. has determined that the recently expanded U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum derivative products apply to certain materials and components included in many of the Company’s products. The Company expects these tariffs to have a relatively uniform impact across its industry and will work collaboratively with its customers…
September 5, 2025 NETCO – National Electrical Trade Council is pleased to announce Monte McNaughton as their keynote speaker for their 2025 conference and trade show presented by the Joint Electrical Promotions Plan – JEPP. 2025 NETCO Annual Training Conference – October 1 & 2, 2025 The National Electrical Trade Council – 2025 NETCO Annual…
September 5, 2025 In May 2025, Julian Solarte-Arango – the sole proprietor of Mr. Fix Enterprise – was sentenced to jail following his third conviction under Ontario’s Electricity Act, 1998. Solarte-Arango was found guilty of four new offences and was sentenced to 15 days in jail for each, with all sentences running concurrently. “Unlicensed electrical…
Join TradeConnect 2026 as a breakout session speaker. With a focus on adding value to our industry members, breakout sessions will explore topics such as risk reduction, industry best practices, technology and productivity and the state of the industry, under the general theme of collaboration. Manitoba and Saskatchewan Electrical and Mechanical Contractors will gather for…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
