March 3, 2023
Work is underway to engage licensed contractors as they build out their Licensing journey with the Ursa system. Follow the links below to participate.
In early 2022 TSBC began an initiative to learn about your experiences and challenges with licensing, and listen to your ideas and priorities around improving the licensing function.
Go HERE for more information
Go HERE to participate in the focus group survey
Wouldn’t it be nice to know when the devices in your home are on their last legs, so you could fix or replace them before they break?
Ontario electrical contractors belonging to the IBEW local 353 earn the highest average hourly rate when compared to other major Canadian employers.
The electric shock hazard has been neglected. Journeyman Electricians have accepted been shocked as part of the job, a “right” of passage, a badge of honour.
My name is Shannon Tymosko. I am a 2nd year Electrical Apprentice with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Worker (IBEW) Local 105, located in Hamilton Ontario.
Canada generated 61.2 million megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity in January, up 1.5% from January 2014. The increase was a result of higher generation levels in Quebec, Manitoba, Ontario, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Exports of electricity to the United States rose by 11.8% to 5.4 million MWh, while imports fell 37.2% to 0.8 million MWh, influenced by the strong appreciation of the U.S. dollar against the loonie. While generation increased, the rise in net exports of electricity resulted in a 0.2% decline in available electricity (56.5 million MWh) in Canada.
March 16, 2023 By Elle Bremmer Schneider Electric recently brought its FlexSeT low-voltage switchboard technology into Canada. Designed with shortened lead times, increased efficiency and reliability in mind, the innovative technology is sure to make its mark in the Canadian electrical industry. We talked with Michael Lofty, Senior Vice President of Power Products and Systems… Read More…
March 15, 2023 University of Victoria’s Pacific Regional Institute for Marine Energy Discovery (PRIMED) has received one of 10 million-dollar grants under the 2022 TD Ready Challenge for their solution designed to assist people and communities disproportionately affected by climate change and the transition to a low-carbon economy, TD Bank Group (TD) announced this week. PRIMED is… Read More…
In this edition of Wire to Wire, IDEAL Electrical is celebrating Apprentice Emma Becker. Read More…
In this article we take a look at the impact labour demand had on electrical contractors in 2022 based on our survey of electricians and electrical contractors. Read More…
March 16, 2023 Schneider Electric announces the appointment of Hugo Lafontaine to the position of Vice President, Industry, Canada. Hugo will lead the company’s automation business in Canada, bringing smart, connected and sustainable digital technology and next-generation solutions to guide the advancement of industries of the future. “Industry 4.0 is an important driver for innovation and economic growth in Canada,… Read More…
March 16, 2023 Six winners will win a once-in-a-lifetime trip to one of their manufacturing facilities for a VIP experience Greenlee® recently announced that they are now accepting entries for their second annual Greenlee Experience, an all expenses-paid trip to one of its manufacturing facilities in Elyria, Ohio, June 7-9, 2023. The event will once… Read More…
March 15, 2023 Brian Bentz, President and CEO of Alectra Inc. has announced that Danielle Diaz has been appointed as Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, Alectra Inc. Ms. Diaz was appointed Interim CFO on October 24, 2022. Her new appointment is effective immediately. About Danielle Diaz Danielle has earned Chartered Accountant (CA) and Chartered… Read More…
March 15, 2023 Schneider Electric recently announced its first-ever Sustainability Impact Awards, an inaugural program that recognizes the critical role that Schneider’s partners and customers play in delivering a more resilient and sustainable electric world. The North American Impact Leaders demonstrated exceptional leadership and an accelerated path toward their decarbonization goals for the region. The global… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
