Video: A Look Back at ECAO’s 2024 AGM and Night at the Races
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July 15, 2024
This video from ECAO takes a look back at their Annual General Meeting held earlier this year at Woodbine Racetrack.
July 15, 2024
This video from ECAO takes a look back at their Annual General Meeting held earlier this year at Woodbine Racetrack.
The National Electrical Trade Council (NETCO) is an industry-funded, not-for-profit organization that serves the industry by providing workforce development leadership on the Red Seal national standards program, apprenticeship, and promoting life-long learning within the electrical trade.
Nelson Local 1003 and the Electrical Contractors Association of British Columbia — collectively, the Western Joint Electrical Training Society — has developed an innovative program called Workplace Alternative Trades Training.
In May 2016, an electrical worker fell from a ladder and suffered permanent injuries while performing electrical wiring work.
The requirements of the 2021 Canadian Electrical Code, including local amendments, will be enforced by the City of Winnipeg starting July 1, 2022 via Winnipeg Electrical By-law No. 72/2022.
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August 16, 2024 The new Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook is home to Canada’s largest geothermal system, which has set a precedent for modern infrastructure for both Newfoundland and Labrador and North America. The geothermal field is approximately 600 feet below the hospital’s parking lot, and provides 100 per cent of the ground… Read More…
August 15, 2024 By Alex Price, Brand & Planning Manager, Current LightingTechnical Contributor: Gary Steinberg, Senior System Manager (Outdoor LED Fixtures), Current Lighting As the landscape of Canadian cities continues to evolve, the importance of outdoor lighting cannot be overstated. From enhancing public safety to promoting economic activity and fostering a sense of community, well-planned… Read More…
August 15, 2024 As part of the StrongerBC Future Ready Action Plan, government introduced the future skills grant program to support British Columbians, aged 19 or older, in accessing up to $3,500 in short-term skills training, aligned with skills and labour market demands as identified in B.C.’s Labour Market Outlook. First introduced in Fall 2023,… Read More…
August 15, 2024 The total value of building permits in Canada fell 13.9% to $9.9 billion in June, extending the decline observed in May. Decreases were reported in 11 of the 13 provinces and territories, with both residential and non-residential sectors experiencing reductions. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), the total value of building permits declined 14.3% in June, following a 13.4% decline… Read More…
August 16, 2024 The governments of Ontario and Nova Scotia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to improve interprovincial mobility for skilled tradespeople, including post-journeyperson certification. Ontario is seeking new ways to improve the labour supply and create the opportunity for qualified skilled tradespeople to become certified in Ontario and address labour shortages. At… Read More…
August 16, 2024 The federal government has announced more than $74.6 million is being invested in 124 projects funded through recent calls for proposals under the Union Training and Innovation Program (UTIP). These projects bolster training through the purchase of equipment and materials and improve the participation of equity-deserving groups in apprenticeships. As part of this… Read More…
August 15, 2024 The Board of Directors of intelligent power management company Eaton named Paulo Ruiz president and chief operating officer of Eaton and a member of the board of directors, effective September 2, 2024. Ruiz will be appointed chief executive officer of Eaton on June 1, 2025. He succeeds Craig Arnold, who will retire… Read More…
August 15, 2024 Munden Enterprises has announced a new partnership with Champion Fiberglass, Inc. to represent their industry-leading fiberglass conduit and strut systems in the Atlantic Canadian market. Known for their lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and durable products, Champion Fiberglass is a trusted name in electrical insulation and infrastructure solutions. “This partnership allows us to bring their… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.