Limited Time Funding in Alberta for EV Charging Installations

Limited Time Funding in Alberta for EV Charging Installations

February 24, 2025 Funded by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and Alberta Municipalities, the Electric Vehicle Charging Program (EVCP) provides funding for the purchase and installation of EV charging stations in Alberta.  Eligible applicants include businesses, condominium corporations, multi-unit residential building operators, cooperatives, Indigenous communities, industry associations, institutions and schools, municipalities, non-profit organizations, and other, on…

TSBC Information Bulletin: Regulatory Audits

TSBC Information Bulletin: Regulatory Audits

February 21, 2025 This information bulletin explains regulatory audits as an inspection practice at Technical Safety BC, including who can be audited, the audit process, and the potential consequences of non-complianc legislative requirements. This bulletin applies to the following technologies: amusement devices, boilers, pressure vessels an refrigeration, electrical, elevating devices, gas, and passenger ropeways. For…

EFC Update on Proposed Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

EFC Update on Proposed Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

February 21, 2025 An update on proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum can be found below. NEMA has provided this information to their members as well. If the US government proceeds with these plans, the tariffs are scheduled to take effect on March 12, 2025. View the White House Fact Sheet and the Presidential Proclamations adjusting Section 232 tariffs…

Multi-Unit Component Drives Residential Sector Construction Investment in December 2024

Multi-Unit Component Drives Residential Sector Construction Investment in December 2024

February 14, 2025 Overall, investment in building construction rose 1.9% (+$408.1 million) to $21.8 billion in December, with gains recorded across all components. The residential sector grew 2.2% to $15.1 billion while the non-residential sector was up 1.3% to $6.7 billion. Year over year, investment in building construction grew 4.7% in December. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), investment in building construction increased 1.5%…

Multi-Unit Permits Drive Residential Sector Growth in December 2024 Building Permits

Multi-Unit Permits Drive Residential Sector Growth in December 2024 Building Permits

February 14, 2025 The total value of building permits rose 11.0% to $13.1 billion in December. The increase was led by a 21.2% increase in the residential sector, largely due to gains in Ontario and British Columbia. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), the total value of building permits issued in December grew 8.8% from the previous month and…

Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy Investments in Training Equipment from 2022 & 2023 Call for Proposals

Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy Investments in Training Equipment from 2022 & 2023 Call for Proposals

February 14, 2025 The Investments in Training Equipment funding stream, part of the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy, helps unions and training providers improve the quality of training through the purchase of equipment and materials that meet the latest industry standards, or by investing in new technology needed to train workers in the Red Seal trades. These…

BCCA: Checklist for Navigating Tariff Uncertainty

BCCA: Checklist for Navigating Tariff Uncertainty

February 14, 2025 BCCA has developed a checklist for navigating the current tariff situation with the U.S., which has been reviewed by Tyler Galbraith, Construction Lawyer and Partner at Jenkins Marzban Logan LLP. This checklist outlines best practices and key considerations for trade and general contractors to help them assess risk, address contract provisions, and…

Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition – A Road Map: Section 28 – Motors and Generators
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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition – A Road Map: Section 28 – Motors and Generators

Rule 28-000 – Scope states that Section 28is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and provides additional and specific requirements for the installation, wiring methods, conductors, protection, and control of all motors and generators.

Statement by ECAO Executive Director, Graeme Aitken on Tariffs

Statement by ECAO Executive Director, Graeme Aitken on Tariffs

February 7, 2025 ECAO posted the following statement from Executive Director, Graeme Aitken on their website regarding potential U.S. Tariffs: For almost 80 years, the Electrical Contractors’ Association of Ontario (ECAO) has served and represented the interests of Ontario’s industry-leading, unionized electrical contractors. Over those many decades, ECAO has stepped up during times of challenge…

Rigid PVC Conduit vs. ENT in High-Rise and Multi-Use Applications
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Rigid PVC Conduit vs. ENT in High-Rise and Multi-Use Applications

February 7, 2025 By Phil Crangi Choosing the right high-rise construction conduit can significantly impact project efficiency and costs. While rigid PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) conduit may have a lower upfront cost, ENT (Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing) offers more significant advantages due to its long-term labor savings and installation efficiency. ENT and fittings form an integrated system…

EFC Tariff Response: Advocating for Free Trade

EFC Tariff Response: Advocating for Free Trade

February 7, 2025 STATEMENT FROM CAROL MCGLOGAN, PRESIDENT & CEO, ELECTRO-FEDERATION CANADA ON U.S. TARIFFS Electro-Federation Canada (EFC), representing Canada’s electrical and automation industry, strongly opposes the recent tariffs announced (an subsequently delayed) by President Trump on Canadian imports. These tariffs threaten to disrupt North American supply chains, increase costs for businesses and consumers, and…

Ontario’s Multi-Unit Component Drags Down Residential Sector in November 2024 Building Construction Investment

Ontario’s Multi-Unit Component Drags Down Residential Sector in November 2024 Building Construction Investment

February 2, 2025 Overall, investment in building construction edged down 0.5% (-$96.6 million) to $21.4 billion in November, following a 1.1% decrease in October. Year over year, investment in building construction grew 2.7% in November. The monthly decline in investment in building construction in November was driven by the residential sector (-$168.1 million to $14.8 billion) but was partially offset by a…

New STANDATA: Rowhousing Buildings with Five or More Dwelling Units

New STANDATA: Rowhousing Buildings with Five or More Dwelling Units

February 2, 2025 Purpose To clarify the application for professional involvement for building services and systems for buildings classified asresidential occupancy identified as a multiple-family dwelling containing five or more dwelling units in a rowhouseconfiguration. Discussion Division C, Subclause 2.4.1.1.(1)(b)(ii) of the National Building Code – 2023 Alberta Edition does not requireprofessional involvement where a…

EFC Ontario Region Hosts Amazon Automation Fulfillment Centre Tour

EFC Ontario Region Hosts Amazon Automation Fulfillment Centre Tour

February 2, 2025 By Electro-Federation Canada On January 17, nearly 50 Ontario Region members attended an educational tour of the Amazon Fulfillment Centre in Brampton, ON. This was an exclusive and private tour for our members to learn about automation, robotics and supply chain operations on a large scale. This tour was comprehensive, with many…