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Editor's Message
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Happy New Year!
Our first issue of the New Year takes a look back at some of the most important news stories from 2022. Several provinces revamped their skilled trade certification systems and introduced new legislation impacting skilled trades people. A new edition of the CE Code came into effect, a new funding program was launched to help SME hire apprentices. There were some major manufacturing investments and some interesting new hires.
All the best in the New Year!
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Changes in Skilled Trades Legislation
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Alberta Prompt Payment Act for the Contruction Industry Now In Force
Formerly known as the Builder’s Lien Act, the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act is now in force. The new act creates rules for the timing of payments and sets out a streamlined adjudication process for disputes related to payment or work performed as an alternative to court. Read More... |
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BC Government Creates Prompt Payment Legislation Working Group
The Electrical Contractors Association of BC (ECABC), the Mechanical Contractors Association of BC (MCABC) and the BC Construction Association (BCCA) commend the provincial government for establishing an industry working group to accelerate progress on prompt payment legislation. Read More... |
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Nova Scotia Apprentice Supervision Ratio Revised to Help Meet Labour Demands
More skilled trades workers can seek certification in Nova Scotia with changes the Province is making to apprenticeship training requirements. Amendments to the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act General Regulations include: for most trades, increasing the number of apprentices a journeyperson can train from one to two... Read More... |
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Ontario Introducing Legislation to Allow Out-of-Province Skilled Workers
The Ontario government will introduce changes that would help workers in over 30 in-demand professions move here with their families while continuing their careers. The changes, if passed, would tackle Ontario’s historic labour shortage – the largest in a generation – by ensuring out-of-province workers can register in their regulated profession or trade within 30 days. Read More... |
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2021 Edition of the Canadian Electrical Code Now in Effect for Ontario
The new edition of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code includes the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, plus Ontario-specific amendments. The Code reflects changes in technology and the market, feedback from stakeholders and technical reviews, and new safety insights. Read More... |
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Technical Safety BC October 5 2022 Bulletins
The 2021 Canadian Electrical Code is now in effect in B.C. as of October 1st. TSBC has released a set information bulletin relating to the new edition of the code. Read More... |
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New Canadian Electrical Code Comes into Effect February 2022 Throughout Alberta
The 2021 Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (twenty-fifth edition) automatically comes into force on February 1, 2022, throughout the Province of Alberta. Read More... |
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New Electrical Code In Force for City of Winnipeg as of July 1
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. Read More... |
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ABB Announces US $13 Million Investment to Expand Presence in Canada
ABB is investing US $13 million in its Installation Products Division Iberville manufacturing facility in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, to increase production capacity and establish a research & development facility at its global center of excellence for cable tray manufacturing. This will support rising global demand, especially in the data center segment, and is ABB’s second multimillion-dollar investment in a Canadian site in the last 12 months. Read More... |
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Franklin Empire Announces New Headquarters by Montoni to Support its Growth
Franklin Empire Inc., the largest independently owned electrical distributor in Canada, and MONTONI are excited to launch the construction of the company’s new headquarters designed to support future growth. This family-owned 4th generation company is also celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. Read More... |
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Liteline Continues Canadian Investment with B.C. Distribution Center
Adding continued investment in Canada to its core foundation of innovative Design, installation efficiency, and personal customer service, Liteline has just announced the opening of its 12,729 square foot Showroom and Lighting Distribution Center in Langley BC. Read More... |
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Schneider Electric to Invest $46 Million to Modernize Manufacturing Plants in North America
Schneider Electric has recently announced it will invest about $46 million in its Lexington, KY and Lincoln, NE manufacturing plants to modernize their operations and increase circuit breaker and related electrical product output for its customers in the U.S. and Canada. Read More... |
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Skilled Trades Certification Systems
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Manitoba Launches Public Engagement on Improvements to Apprenticeship and Certification System
The Manitoba government invites the public to participate in the development of the Apprenticeship and Certification Board five-year strategic plan and share its views on the province’s apprenticeship and certification system and workforce development, Advanced Education, Skills and Immigration Minister Jon Reyes announced today. Read More... |
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Skilled Trades Ontario Board of Directors Announced
Skilled Trades Ontario is the crown agency developed to replace The College of Skilled Trades. The agency will be led by... Read More... |
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NETCO OASIS Program Offers Virtual Learning Strategist Tool for IBEW Canada Apprentices
The NETCO (National Electrical Trade Council) OASIS program offers Additional Tools for IBEW Canada Apprentices with Learning Disabilities and Testing Anxiety Read More... |
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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. Read More... |
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Ontario Investing $13-million in Electrical Training Programs Across the Province
The Ontario government is investing more than $13 million in nine projects that will help apprentices and journeypersons qualify for in-demand jobs, earn bigger paycheques and help employers find the skilled workers they need to maintain and grow their businesses. Read More... |
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Canada Provides Funding for SME to Hire Apprentices
The Government of Canada is investing close to $247 million in 13 projects that will enable small and medium-sized employers (SMEs) to offer apprenticeship training opportunities. 29 Red Seal Trades are eligible for funding including, industrual and construction electrician, and powerline technician. There are 13 projects that the funding is being delivered through... Read More... |
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Southwire’s Latest Copper Rod Plant Nears Completion
As part of more than a billion-dollar modernization commitment across its footprint, Southwire is nearing the completion of construction on a new, state-of-the art copper rod plant in Carrollton, Ga. The new plant replaces an aging, 40-year-old facility and will increase copper rod production by at least 10 percent annually. Read More... |
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Ouellet Group Announces Plant Expansion
This new 70,000 ft2 acquisition adjacent to Ouellet Canada will lead to an increase in manufacturing space of over 50%. The expansion will help to meet growing demand for Ouellet’s products and to continue the company’s outstanding growth over the last few years. Read More... |
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Sonepar Acquires Aztec Electrical Supply Inc. to Become Number Two in Canada
Sonepar has returned to the acquisition mode in Canada. On November 2 Sonepar announced that its wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary, Sonepar Canada, Inc. has acquired Aztec Electrical Supply Inc. (Aztec). With a strong presence in the province of Ontario, the acquisition of Aztec will strengthen Sonepar’s ability to grow their industrial business model across the Greater Toronto Area. Read More... |
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Government of Canada Invests in Labour Mobility to Boost Skilled Trades
he Government is working to improve labour availability by supporting tradespeople to take up jobs across Canada. In Budget 2022 the Government committed to introducing the new Labour Mobility Deduction, which would provide tax recognition on up to $4,000 per year in eligible travel and temporary relocation expenses to eligible tradespersons and apprentices. Read More... |
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Schneider Electric Appoints Frederick Morency to Drive Electrification and Sustainability in Canada
Schneider Electric has announced the appointment of Frederick Morency as Vice President, Sustainability, Strategic Initiatives & Innovation to lead its Electrification and Sustainability strategy in Canada. Read More... |
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ECAA Elects Neil Moffatt as New President at AGM
The new President of the ECAA is Neil Moffatt of Calgary. Moffatt was sworn in this morning at the association’s AGM at the JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District in Edmonton, succeeding Scott Hutton of Edmonton. Read More... |
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Canadian Renewable Energy Association names new President and CEO
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) today named Vittoria Bellissimo as its incoming President and CEO, effective October 31, 2022, replacing Robert Hornung who is retiring from the role. Read More... |
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IBEW President Lonnie R. Stephenson Retires, Kenneth W. Cooper Named New President
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers President Lonnie R. Stephenson is retiring, effective Jan. 4, bringing an end to a nearly five-decade active career in the union. Read More... |
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EHRC Announces Job Portal, New Funding and Resources to Recruit and Retain Newcomers to Fill Critical Labour Shortages in Canada’s Electricity Industry
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) is opening a new segment of its national Job Board and launching new funding and resources for employers to recruit and retain internationally trained workers for workplace opportunities in Canada’s electricity sector. Read More... |
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EngWorks First in Canada to be Formally Accepted as an IECEx Recognized Training Provider
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EngWorks is pleased to announce that it has been formally accepted by the IECEx Executive as an IECEx Recognized Training Provider (RTP). “We are the first Canadian company to achieve this recognition” says Susanne Cardwell, Marketing Director at EngWorks. “This achievement has global implications Read More... |
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