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Message From The Editor
 Funding for Apprentices
This issue features some articles and a few news stories from this month that continue to be relevant. You'll also find an interesting article from Hubbell on their role in restoring the grid following a storm earlier this summer. The CCA is helping small and medium sized companies hire apprentices, while the CBTU will provide $5,000 for SMEs to hire new apprentices in 39 Red Seal Trades including construction and industrial electricians. |
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Changing Scene
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Arlington Releases Update on IN BOX® Lawsuit Against Eaton Crouse-Hinds
Arlington Industries announces the resolution of its lawsuit against Defendant, Cooper Crouse-Hinds, LLC, a subsidiary of Eaton Corporation. Arlington had asserted the patent and trademark on its IN BOX® line of Recessed Electrical Boxes with Weatherproof In Use Extra Duty Covers against Eaton Crouse-Hinds’ “Extra Duty Recessed While-In-Use Covers” line of weatherproof box products, i.e., model numbers WIUR1W1, WIUR1T1, WIUR1G1, WIUR1B, which were recently discontinued. The case was dismissed by motion of the parties. |
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IDEAL ELECTRICAL and RIVET Work Join Forces to Offer Support and Innovative Planning Tools for Labor Schedulers
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. recently announced that IDEAL ELECTRICAL will serve as the exclusive electrical partner of RIVET Work, a provider of workforce management software for specialty contractors. The partnership brings electrical contractors transformative visibility, access to labor and equipment planning tools and real-time utilization of company assets that result in improved profit margins. |
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CBTU to Lead Federally Funded Apprenticeship Services Project
Canada’s Building Trades Unions has been selected as an intermediary for the Apprenticeship Service Program – a federally-funded program that will help apprentices get started in the skilled trades. CBTU will connect first-year apprentices in eligible Red Seal Trades with job opportunities with small and medium-sized employers (SMEs) with the goal of hiring 4,000 first-year apprentices including 20 per cent participation from equity-deserving groups over the course of the next two years. |
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Test Your Knowledge of the Code
Section 56 — Optical Fiber Cables
By William (Bill) Burr
 Optical fiber cables may be incorporated in hybrid cables with electric lighting, power, Class I circuits not exceeding 750 volts, Class 2 communications, community antenna, or radio and television circuits conductors with associated functions. True or False?
Answer – True
Rule 56-204 permits optical fiber cables to be incorporated in hybrid cables with electric lighting, power, or Class I circuits not exceeding 750 volts, or Class 2, communications, community antenna, or radio and television circuits conductors with associated functions. In every case, the hybrid cable is classed as per the type of insulated conductors in the cable and installed according to the rules for that type. Read More |
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CSA Advertorial
The Canadian Electrical Code for Safer Electrical Installations
 For over 90 years, the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (CSA C22.1:21), has helped ensure the safety of electrical installations and protection of electrical workers. Its 2021 edition brought 200+ additions and updates that address energy storage systems, climate change adaptation, hazardous locations, and other important topics. To help users better understand and apply the Code, CSA Group developed additional resources and training. Read More |
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Utility
Hubbell Brings the HEAT to Restore the Power Grid in Canada
 The swift action of the Hubbell Emergency Action Team (HEAT) and Hubbell's distribution partner, Wesco, made a difference for the people of southern Canada after they were hit by the sixth most costly storm in Canada’s history. Late in May this year, Ontario and Quebec were hit by a holiday weekend storm that caused $875 million in damage. The sixth most costly storm in Canada’s history was a derecho, a massive windstorm. Read More |
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Wire & Cable
Southwire Launches 2021 Sustainability Report
 Southwire’s long-held commitment to sustainability has been evident throughout its history and was formalized with its first official sustainability report in 2007. Reflecting that commitment, the company recently launched its 2021 sustainability report, prepared in accordance with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards. Read More |
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Instructor-Led Course
2021 Canadian Electrical Code Overview of Changes - Instructor-Led Course
 CSA C22.1:21, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I contains many updates and changes that are potentially significant to electrical professionals. This instructor-led course provides the key changes and impacts to the industry presented in an easy-to-follow format. Read More |
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Alberta Electricians
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum’s Alberta Return on Training Investment (ROTI) Survey is Underway
 This study is being funded by the Alberta Ministry of Labour and Immigration and targeted to Construction Electricians, Carpenters and Automotive Service Technicians. Read More |
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Schneider Advertorial
Become a Wiser Approved Installer
 Get access to exclusive benefits, product discounts and resources that will help you drive more business, and lower energy bills for your clients. Read More |
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CE Code
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 , 25th Edition– A Road Map: Section 66
By William (Bill) Burr
 Rule 66-000 notes that this is a supplementary or amendatory section of the Code to the General Sections and applies to the temporary installation of electrical equipment for amusement parks; midways; carnivals; fairs; film, television, and radio productions; remote broadcasting and recording locations... Read More |
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Safety
Littelfuse Paper Examines Electrical Shock Hazards and Prevention Through Design with GFCIs
 Littelfuse, Inc., has released the technical paper “Prevention Through Design with Special-Purpose Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs)” describing the hazards of electrical shock and the best prevention methods and products that help keep workers safe from serious injuries and death caused by electrical shock. Read More |
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simPRO Advertorial
Five Tips to Find Time for Field Service Marketing
 Time is a precious resource that we all want more of. And if you own a field service business or work for one, you undoubtedly know how hard it is to find time for everything you need to accomplish in a workday, let alone a week, a quarter, or a year. Like many of us, you do your best to check every item off of the to-do list during working hours while inevitably pushing lower priority items off to another day. Read More |
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Apprenticeship
CCA to Help Small Businesses Hire and Train More Red Seal Apprentices
 The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is partnering with the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) on a federal government initiative that will enable small and medium-sized employers (SMEs) to offer more apprenticeship training opportunities. This is an important plank in CCA’s efforts to build workforce capacity... Read More |
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In Case You Missed It
The Future of Smart Home Technology, Upcoming Products, and Other Thoughts: a Discussion with Schneider Electric's David O'Reilly
By Elle Bremmer
 Recently, I had the pleasure of sitting down with David O’Reilly, Vice President Home & Distribution and Secure Power Divisions with Schneider Electric Canada for a discussion regarding the Wiser EnergyTM smart home solution, the Wiser Approved training program, and his thoughts on several different subjects, including sustainability and future technologies currently in the works at Schneider Electric. David has been with the company for five and a half years in his role. Read More |
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Changing Scene
- 2022 EFC Trailblazer Award Recipient: Russ Morgan, IPEX
This year’s EFC 2022 Trailblazer Award recipient is Russ Morgan from IPEX. The Trailblazer Award recognizes exceptional leaders who have advanced the Canadian electrical industry. This award is given to someone from an EFC member organization who has been a catalyst for change by bringing new ideas, processes, or best practices to the forefront of the industry.
- Rittal Systems Ltd. Is Proud to Be on the 2022 List of Best Workplaces in Manufacturing in Canada
Rittal Systems Ltd. is proud to announce that their organization has been named on the 2022 list of Best Workplaces in Manufacturing for the fifth year. Rittal have received this honour after a thorough and independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work.
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Changing Scene
- Corporate Knights Names Schneider Electric Canada's Top International Corporate Citizen
Schneider Electric is Canada's top international corporate citizen in 2022. This designation was awarded to Schneider Electric by Corporate Knights, a media and research company committed to advancing a sustainable economy. Out of 177 large subsidiary companies operating in Canada, Schneider Electric ranked number one overall, according to Corporate Knights Sustainability Ratings, which are based on 24 key performance indicators covering environmental and social impacts.
- EFC Welcomes New Manufacturer Member: Rack-A-Tiers
Since its inception in 1995, Rack-A-Tiers Manufacturing has grown to become a multinational corporation with over 1000 products. Rack-A-Tiers has helped hundreds of inventors get their ideas to market with the help of over 90 inside and outside independent sales representatives across Canada and the USA. Rack-A-Tiers mission is to continue the success and grow into a go-to resource for all products related to the electrical industry. Rack-A-Tiers was started by electricians and continues to serve electricians.
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Product Focus
Klein Tools New Hybrid Pliers Combine Multiple Functions into One Tool
 Klein Tools, for professionals since 1857, introduces the new Hybrid Pliers with Crimper, Fish Tape Puller and Wire Stripper, a must-have for your tool bag that allows you to strip, cut, pull, twist, shear, crimp and pull fish tape with one tool. Read More |
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Circuit iQ Power Mapping Kit
 Automate electrical system labelling and electrical panel directory creation. Find the right breaker quickly by typing keywords using the search bar on the Circuit IQ app. Read More |
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Product Focus
MX FUEL™ ROCKET™ Tower Light
 The MX FUEL™ ROCKET™ Tower Light/Charger provides up to 27,000 lumens of task and area lighting and withstands the harshest jobsite environments. The portable light tower provides you with the most portable and highest output cordless light on the market for remote applications and early phase construction. Read More |
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KNIPEX Alligator® Water Pump Pliers
 Good access to the workpiece due to slim size of head and joint area. More output and comfort compared to conventional water pump pliers of the same length: 9-notch adjustment positioning for 30% more gripping capacity. Read More |
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Electrical Industry Canada: Tools, Equipment & Technology
Digital Handbook
 Electrical Industry Canada is designed for those working in the Canadian electrical industry. Each series covers product and industry trends through feature articles, case studies, whitepapers, and industry profiles. This issue features articles on Klein Tools, cordless tool technology, how project management software can enhance operations for electricians, as well as how to measure resistance with a digital multi meter. Read More |
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