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Editor's Message
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This issue features an article on Noark's Breaker Modification Center, an article on the Annual NETCO Conference that took place earlier this month, focusing on the keynote speach delivered by NORCAT's Jason Bubba. EIN attended the conference and will have more coverage on from the event in future issues. You'll also find the Code Quiz from Bill Burr once again, as well as some news on Canada creating opportunities in the skilled trades for newcomers. |
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Feature
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Embracing Technology and Life-Long Learning are Key to Engaging Younger Generations
NETCO held their Annual Training Conference earlier this month in Toronto to celebrate their efforts throughout the year and educate members on training initiatives that are already changing how training is delivered. Read More... |
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Noark Electric’s Breaker Modification Center is Expanding to Better-Serve Electrical OEMs Across North America
Noark is a global manufacturer of low-voltage electrical components for industrial applications and their specialties involve motor control and circuit protection products for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Their Code entire portfolio of products is designed for ease of manufacturing and assembly. Read More... |
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Sponsored Content
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Littelfuse Whitepaper: Variable-Frequency Drives Create a Blind Spot to Low-Level Earth Faults in High-Resistance Grounded Systems
Death and injuries make earth faults one of the most essential hazards to mitigate. High-resistance grounding provides significant protection for equipment and personnel. Unfortunately, when variable frequency drives (VFDs) are used in resistance-grounded systems, the system may not be able to effectively detect low-level ground faults unless the equipment is adjusted accordingly. In this paper, Littelfuse explains why using VFDs in high-resistance grounding systems can be problematic and provides an in-depth discussion of how those problems can be overcome. Get the Paper |
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Feature Video
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NETCO 2022 Leadership Excellence Award Presentation
The 2022 NETCO Leadership Excellence Award Winner Awarded to Susan Boorman, Education and Training Director of IBEW 353. The award was presented as part of NETCO’s Annual Conference held on Sunday August 7th in Toronto. Read More... |
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Skilled Training Investments
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Vancouver Island University Announces Skilled Trades Program for Newcomers
Newcomers to Canada who want to pursue a career in the trades will get some extra help starting this September, thanks to a new program at Vancouver Island University (VIU). Read More... |
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Federal Government Issues Apprenticeship Training Call for Proposals
This year’s call for proposals will provide over $25 million exclusively in the 2023-24 fiscal year for projects to support approximately 25,500 apprentices. Read More... |
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Labour Demand
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Canada Announces Express Entry Invitations for Newcomers with Experience in the Trades
Canada’s Express Entry system is now tailored to provide a streamlined and efficient pathway for individuals with expertise in critical fields. By prioritizing the invitation of skilled newcomers with experience in the trades, Canada aims to meet the increasing demand for talent and fill key positions that contribute to the nation’s economic growth and advancement. Read More... |
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Utilities
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Members of the Power Workers’ Union Ratify Main Collective Agreement with Hydro One
Hydro One is pleased to announce that Power Workers’ Union (PWU) members have voted in favour of the main collective agreement, which will be in effect until September 30, 2025. Read More... |
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BCEA Announce 2023-24 Executive Committee
BCEA are proud to announce the BCEA Executive committee for the 2023-2024 term.
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Champion Fiberglass Welcomes New CEO Christopher Kissel
Champion Fiberglass® is excited to announce that Christopher Kissel has joined the company as CEO. Kissel brings a wealth of experience in the oil and gas and natural resources sectors, along with experience as a field engineer with ExxonMobil, and as an investment banker with Goldman Sachs. Read More... |
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German Technology Day 2023 Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for the #GTD2023 conference and exhibition in Mississauga and Montreal where you will learn about the best of German technology for industrial automation and advanced manufacturing. Read More... |
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BCEA: Canadian Electrical Code Course Coming in September
The objective of this course is to become familiarized with the current edition of the Canadian Electrical Code in use as amended for use in the province of British Columbia, the Safety Standards Act, the Safety Standards General Regulation, the Electrical Safety Regulation and the Technical Safety BC Bulletins, Directives and Fee Schedule. Read More... |
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Apprenticeship Registration and Completion Rates Webinar
Learn about apprenticeship registration and completion rate trends based on the latest data from Statistics Canada. Read More... |
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New Webinar Series from Gescan: Contractors Corner
Gescan has partnered with manufacturers and industry experets to keep contractors informed on the latest advancements in technology, new product and training opportunities, electrical business solutions and much more. Read More... |
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Arlington Steel Snap2It® Connectors
Available in 3/8″ trade size, both connectors install into a 1/2″ knockout, and accommodate steel and aluminum AC, HCF, MCI and MCI-A cable. The tinted 40STS has more room inside for easier cable insertion. Read More... |
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Eaton B-Line Pre-Cut Strut
Eaton can cut B-Line series strut to your specific lengths and de-burr the edges to help ensure the safety of your crew and equipment during installation. Read More... |
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High Performance LED Pendant from Contech Lighting
Contech Lighting’s high performance LED Pendant offers a decorative design and simple installation; Specular Metal Reflectors assist in directing all light downward for maximum output with smooth light distribution. Read More... |
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Klein Tools Launches Digital Tone and Probe Kit for Toning and Tracing Wires on Active Networks
Tone on cables connected to a switch or router without disconnecting cables
Rugged Angled Bed of Nails (ABN) to trace on unstripped wires
Map wires to check for pin-to-pin connections
Test for continuity and polarity
60Hz filter for accurate tracing
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Seven Cooper Lighting Solutions Products Selected in 2023 IES Progress Report
Cooper Lighting Solutions is proud to announce that seven of its products have been selected for the 2023 Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Progress Report which highlights the most significant developments in the field of lighting. Read More... |
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Verjure from Acuity: Professional Grade LED Horticulture Lighting Solutions
Verjure Pro Series LED is a High-Performance, Professional/Commercial Grade, Horticulture Lighting Solution. The Verjure™ Pro Series design is all about lighting performance, durability, and reliability. Built with “Tier” 1 quality components, independently tested and verified performance*. Developed using real, academic plant-based research**. Designed and produced in North America, by the leading lighting manufacturer in North America, Acuity Brands. Read More... |
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IBEW: Bill C-50 Creates ‘Blueprint’ for Worker-Led Energy Transition
The IBEW is one of many Canadian labour unions supporting the Sustainable Jobs Act, which was tabled in Parliament on June 15 by Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson. Read More... |
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EFC Federation Cup Silent Auction Items Now Being Accepted, In Support of EFC Scholarship Program
EFC is now accepting silent auction donations to support EFC’s Scholarship Program. The Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) scholarship program has been supporting students for over 25 years. In 2023, EFC and its members and participants provided students with over $160,000 in funding across 70 plus scholarships. Read More... |
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A Proactive Solution: Key Features and Applications of Littelfuse Shock Block
By Blake Marchand
Shock Block allows you to apply shock protection or personnel level protection to circuits where it couldn’t be applied previously. Additionally, it improves safety by being a proactive solution in protecting against potential shock hazards. By monitoring the equipment ground conductor, it can detect shock hazards before they occur. Read More... |
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Leveraging Edge Computing: 5 Ways to Accelerate the Energy Transition
By Jim Kalogiros, Vice President, Secure Power Canada
Although oil, gas, and electricity are mature commodities, the methods used to produce, transport, and distribute them are undergoing a massive overhaul. The energy supply chain is currently experiencing a transition, and two industries, oil & gas and electrical utilities, are under significant pressure to reduce their carbon emissions and move towards cleaner practices. Read More... |
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