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.
April 9, 2026 Hydro-Québec is launching a new grant for residential and business customers who want to install solar panels. The grant will provide for $1,000 per kW installed and covers up to 40% of eligible project costs, which can average between $5,000 and $6,000 for residential customers and approximately $45,000 for a business. The…
Kerrwil had the opportunity to sit with Daniel Silverstein, Co‑President of Liteline, whose career at the company began on the shop floor as a junior fabricator…
Online shopping has reshaped the way Canadians buy electrical products.
April 7, 2026 Hydro-Québec is launching a new grant for residential and business customers who want to install solar panels. The grant will provide for $1,000 per kW installed and covers up to 40% of eligible project costs, which can average between $5,000 and $6,000 for residential customers and approximately $45,000 for a business. The…
April 6, 2026 Wesco has introduced its Industrial Playbook 2025, a Canadian-focused guide designed to help industrial customers, specifiers, and channel partners navigate a broad range of products, services, and application-specific solutions. Rather than functioning as a conventional line card or product catalogue, the playbook is structured as a practical resource built around real operating…
March 27, 2026 In October 2025 Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) officially launched its new self-serve licensing platform, a modern system designed to transform how Master Electricians (MEs) and Licensed Electrical Contractors (LECs) manage their licensing needs. The platform replaces paper-based processes and provides a centralized, web-based experience for renewing and applying for licences, paying fees…
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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