GDP Grew 4.5% in May
Real gross domestic product (GDP) grew 4.5% in May, following two months of unprecedented declines when emergency measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 resulted in widespread shutdowns.
Value of Building Permits Rose 6.2% in June
The $687 million Oakridge Centre mixed use redevelopment project in the city of Vancouver helped raise the total national value of building permits 6.2% to $8.1 billion in June, to a level comparable to pre-COVID levels. Overall, seven provinces reported gains for the month.
How COVID-19 Is Affecting the Canadian Economy, 2020: Third Edition
After the COVID-19 virus spread beyond China’s borders in early 2020, countries around the globe began to implement various types of public health measures, including social distancing and self-isolation, to limit the spread of the virus.
LEDs 101: A Conversation with the Experts
In a recent blog about conducting your own energy audit (during COVID-19 stay in place orders) we shared some lighting efficiency tips and suggested consumers buy and install light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, to help cut down on energy costs.
Communication, Action, Measurement: Discussing Pathways to Gender Equity with Michelle Branigan
In light of EHRC’s recent report, Leadershift: Pathways to Gender Equity, we asked CEO Michelle Branigan to provide some insight into their findings and discuss how the industry can progress productively towards equity in our industry.
Education and Childcare Are the Cornerstone of an Economic Re-opening
As a direct consequence of the economic shutdown due to COVID-19, parents have been asked to balance their children and their careers since the beginning of March.
Case Study: EiKO Provides Efficient Lighting Solution for Newly Built Horse Barn
Pro Electric LLC had a customer that had just constructed a new horse barn and was looking to light it quickly.
Impact of COVID-19 on Businesses in Canada: May 2020
As a result of the widespread measures taken to contain the spread of COVID-19, the Canadian economy declined 11.6% in April, following a 7.5% drop in March.
Powered Hand Tools — Electric Tools — Basic Safety
Appearing below is a fact sheet on electrical tool safety compiled by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS).* This is one of many easy-to-read, question-and-answer fact sheets covering a wide range of workplace health and safety topics, from hazards to diseases to ergonomics to workplace promotion.
LED Retrofit Generates Energy Savings for South Shore Retail Complex
Located in Longueil, a short drive from downtown Montreal, Carrefour Saint-Hubert features a variety of retail tenants including Jean Coutu, Super C, Dollarama, and the SAQ. The 165,600 sq.ft. complex offers the growing community ample parking to meet their shopping needs.
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I — Instalment 10
The code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes, it can seem quite daunting to quickly find the information you need. In this current series of articles, I will provide a guide to help users find their way through this critical document.
Pay by Experience Level for Account Managers
This graph shows how experience impacts average salary for Account Managers in Electrical Wholesale. The national average of those surveyed is…
All About N95 Masks
Although the situation is changing daily, various governments are concerned about a potential shortage of N95 masks. But what is an N95 mask? How to use it properly? Can it be reused? Here is a portrait of this protective equipment, which is of paramount importance in this time of health crisis.
Detecting Elevated Body Temperatures Is Often Our First Line of Defense
Detecting a person’s body temperature to ensure it’s not elevated, is often the first line of defense against virus infection propagation. There are several instruments and methods that facilitate this; however, they lead to varying risks of exposure for the person initiating the measurement.
Value of Building Permits Bounced Back 20.2% in May
The total value of building permits issued by Canadian municipalities in May bounced back 20.2% to $7.4 billion, following declines of 13.4% in March and 15.4% in April.
How COVID-19 Is Affecting the Canadian Economy, 2020: COVID-19
Real gross domestic product (GDP) fell by 7.2% in March as COVID-19 related shutdowns severely impacted the output of service industries. Real GDP contracted 2.1% in the first quarter, the largest quarterly decline since early 2009.
