May 1, 2026 This proposed change intends to reflect the current industry trend towards increasing standard equipment sizes of inverters, commonly reaching values greater than 10kW, and supports harmonization within the industry. The OEB (Ontario Energy Board) issued proposed amendments in October 2025 which included increasing the maximum threshold capacity for a micro-embedded generation facility…
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 30, 2026 WAGO Canada’s vendor-independent architecture enables faster integration and consistent operation across power distribution and HVAC systems. Data centres are under pressure to scale rapidly, with operators building and expanding capacity as quickly as possible to meet accelerating compute demand. This pace is already creating supply constraints across critical power, cooling, and infrastructure…
The commemorative unit will be permanently displayed in Rexel Canada’s museum and showcase, created to honour the 100th anniversary…
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 A four-building lighting transformation that doubled visibility, reduced energy waste, and strengthened Centerline’s commitment to innovation and sustainability. For nearly seven decades, Centerline Windsor Ltd. has been one of Canada’s most respected advanced manufacturing companies – a global automation leader trusted by automotive OEMs around the world. Founded in 1957 by the…
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 Next month marks the return of the MEET (Mechanical Electrical Electronic Technology) Show, making its highly anticipated comeback to the Moncton Coliseum Complex from May 6-7, 2026. This two‑day event brings together more than 400 companies, making this biennial event Atlantic Canada’s largest trade show. “The momentum heading into next month is…
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…
60-000 Scope states that this is a supplementary or amendatory section of the Code and includes additional and specific requirements for communication systems such as telephone, telegraph, data communication intercommunication, paging, and wired music systems.
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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