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ECAA Course: Legal Implications – September 24-25

June 22, 2026

Thursday, September 24th & Friday, September 25th, 2026

This course will increase your awareness and understanding of legal issues and pitfalls common to electrical contractors. The course will also address incorporation, income tax and GST, construction contracts, subcontracts and liability thereunder as well as how to ensure payment for your work – including remedies under The Builders’ Lien Act.

TIMES:

8:30 am – 4:30 pm

DELIVERY:

Virtual Instructor Led (Online)

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Canadian Industrial Cables Made Simple

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NSAA: Foundations of Belonging in the Workplace

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