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CSA Training: 2024 Canadian Electrical Code Overview of Changes

April 27, 2026

Introduction to CSA C22.1:24 – Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, and key impacts to the industry

Successfully completing a CSA Group education program or course may qualify for professional development credits (e.g., CPDs, CEUs, CPHs, etc.) recognized by professional associations and colleges.

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Virtual

Date: May 20, 2026 – May 21, 2026
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time

Language: English
Course Format: Virtual

With this training format, attendees participate in live, instructor-led sessions virtually via desktop or laptop.

Virtual Instructor-Led Training provides the opportunity for attendees to dialogue with their dedicated instructor and fellow participants for more in-depth training on their specific subject.

Please note that tablets and other mobile devices are not compatible, and all sessions are in Eastern Standard Time.

Course Overview

CSA C22.1:24, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I contains many updates and changes that are potentially significant to electrical professionals. This course provides the key changes and impacts to the industry presented in an easy-to-follow format.

Designed for professionals with a good working knowledge of the Code and who solely need the key changes including general updates or those made for clarification, safety, and new products and systems. Key changes due to Rule relocation or deletion are also noted.

Developed with input from a broad cross-section of electrical industry experts and with cooperation from all provinces, territories and several key jurisdictions across Canada, this course may help save valuable time to help keep electrical projects safe and in compliance. It is

Jurisdictions across Canada adopt the Code as a model code for regulation either in its entirety or with provincial or territorial interpretations. The Code is an integral part of the Canadian Electrical Safety System.

Learning Objectives

After taking this course, you will be able to:
  • Explain key changes.
  • Recognize how CSA C22.1:24 changes affect electrical installations and maintenance of existing installations.
  • Identify how new technologies are incorporated into Code requirements.

Target Audience

All professionals and apprentices in the electrical industry interested in learning detailed code changes and updates (All markets).

  • Electricians (Construction & Industrial)
  • Construction Professionals (Estimators, inspectors, manager)
  • Engineers (Electrical, mechanical, industrial)
  • Electrical technologists and technicians
  • Manufacturing Professionals (Managers, Eng)
  • Electrical mechanics
  • Utility managers
  • Electrical apprentices
  • Trade qualifiers
  • Electrical trainers, teachers & educators

Learn More About the Canadian Electrical Code

Developed with input from a broad cross-section of electrical industry experts and with cooperation from all provinces, territories and several key jurisdictions across Canada, the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I is an integral part of the Canadian Electrical Safety System. Jurisdictions across Canada adopt the code as a model code for regulation, as is or with provincial or territorial interpretations.

Why Get Your Training From CSA Group?

You’ll be guided through a comprehensive program of study that has been developed by a team of industry professionals, many of whom had direct involvement in the development of the Canadian Electrical Code and relevant standards.

You’ll gain in-depth knowledge of key changes to the latest edition of the CE Code, Part I.

If you choose an instructor-led course, your instructor is a veteran electrical industry professional with years of practical hands-on experience, as well as in-depth knowledge of safe electrical installation and maintenance practices based on Canadian Codes, Standards and industry best practice.

CSA Group provides a wide range of Electrical Training with dates and locations from coast to coast; customized training can also be provided onsite at your place of business.

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