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Editor's Message
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Greener Canada
This issue features an article from Carol McGlogan who discusses the industry's role in transitioning to net-zero. We also have another contribution from Melvin Newman who makes the case for electrical estimating training. Nova Scotia is revamping their apprenticeship system to bring more people into the trades and meet growing demand and BC industry members are advocating for prompt payment legislation. |
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Greener Electrified Canada
By Carol McGlogan
There isn’t a more important time to be in the electrical industry than ‘right now’. Canada’s signing of the Paris agreement, means that we need to reduce GHG emissions by 40 – 45% below 2005 levels by 2030 and reach Net 0 by 2050. The target is aggressive, and outside of the oil and gas sector; transportation, buildings, and heavy industry are the next 3 big emitters. Looking at emissions from an energy supply and demand perspective; 35% of emissions come from energy supply and 65% from energy demand. Our industry plays a critical role in energy supply, providing the technology and intelligence for a robust and modernized electrical grid. On the demand side, we have solutions to improve building and manufacturing efficiencies. Read More... |
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Unveiling the Power of Electrical Estimating Training
By Melvin Newman, Co-Founder, President and CTO of PataBid
In the world of electrical contracting, precision and accuracy are paramount. From the smallest residential project to the largest commercial or industrial endeavor, electrical estimates are the lifeblood of a successful contracting business. Without accurate estimates, projects can quickly spiral out of control, resulting in financial losses and a tarnished reputation. This is where electrical estimating training comes into play: providing a foundation for electrical contractors to understand every aspect of project estimation and how it relates to project execution. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the importance of electrical estimating training and how it is relevant when contractors go to bid electrical work. Read More... |
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Sponsored Content
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Prompt Payment
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Open Letter from Industry Partners Regarding BC Prompt Payment
From BC Construction Association: The priority of the BC Construction Association (BCCA), the Electrical Contractor’s Association of BC (ECABC), the Mechanical Contractors Association of BC (MCABC), and the 28 more industry partners co-signing this letter remains unwavering. Read More... |
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Sponsored Content
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6 Elements to a Compliant Lockout Tagout Program
A typical lockout tagout program can contain over 80 elements. Don’t know where to start? Learn the key elements in creating a sustainable lockout tagout program that keeps your workers safe. Learn More... |
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IBEW NextGen and Women’s Committees See Progress but Plenty of Work Ahead
While celebrating advances made, members of the First District’s NextGen and Women’s committees said plenty of work remains after holding their caucuses at the All Canada Progress Meeting in Toronto in AugustLeaders from both groups say they are excited by organizing efforts to grow the IBEW in Canada. Taking into consideration the perspectives of young workers and women and the unique obstacles they often face on the job will help attract more Canadian citizens to the trades. Read More... |
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EFC Women’s Network Ontario is Partnering with The Purse Project
This year, Women’s Network Ontario Chair, Lori Bagazzoli, Ledvance Ltd, and Vice Chair Sandra Tomassi, Ouellet Canada Inc., are pleased to announce that they are partnering with the Purse Project for the 2023 holiday season. As community ambassadors, The Purse Project will benefit so many women who are less fortunate and in great need of everyday items. The Purse Project was created in 2006 and has donated over 10,000 purses and other necessities to women shelters and other related charities. Read More... |
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Sponsored Content
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Nexans Canadex® NMD90 – New Innovations!
After a first set of features were launched in January to improve the installation process, Nexans has added three new innovations to enrich the Canadex® range.
These new features include enhanced strippability, a length indicator label and environmental product declaration that displays the carbon emissions produced from this cable. |
The cable industry hasn’t seen this level of innovation in decades. Canadex® NMD90 will help electricians perform their job quicker and control their environmental impact.
To learn more click here. |
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Nova Scotia Aims to Accelerate Skilled Trades Growth and Modernize Apprenticeship System
The government will accelerate growth in the skilled trades and modernize the entire apprenticeship and trades qualification system to meet the needs of a growing province. The Province is changing the ratios to increase the number of apprentices training on job sites and launching a new targeted immigration stream, both of which will help more people enter Nova Scotia’s skilled trades workforce faster. Read More... |
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$13.5 million from Green Municipal Fund to Support Home Retrofit Programs in Five Alberta Communities
Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and Scott Pearce, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, have announced a $13.5-million investment in five Alberta communities through the Green Municipal Fund’s Community Efficiency Financing (CEF) initiative. Read More... |
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Sponsored Content
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Investing in Innovation
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ECS Winnipeg Expanded Location
ECS are delighted to bring you some exciting news – their footprint in Winnipeg just got a lot bigger. “This strategic move is all about addressing your needs head-on. As your trusted distributor of choice, we understand your challenges regarding delivery speed and inventory availability. We are discovering ways to serve you better within our newly built facility,” said the company on their website. Read More... |
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Celebrating Longevity
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Texcan Celebrates 45th Anniversary
Texcan is proudly celebrating 45 years of an exciting journey that spans over four and a half decades. “As we honour this milestone, we fondly look back on the multitude of projects and infrastructures to which we have contributed. Since 1978, our commitment to our customers remains. We understand that each customer has unique needs, and we are dedicated to providing tailored solutions that meet those requirements,” said the company via their website. Read More... |
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Sponsored Content
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Application Guide: Littelfuse Sizing Guidelines for High-Speed Fuses
The proper selection of high-speed fuses involves greater understanding and consideration of rated voltage, rated current, interrupting rating, and melting and total clearing l2t ratings, and then sizing them appropriately to various application conditions. In this document, Littelfuse experts outline the general industrial guidelines for sizing high-speed fuses and provide a better understanding of high-speed fuses, power semiconductor devices and their common applications within circuit design.
Get the Littelfuse guide. |
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Sonepar Partners with LEDVANCE on Green Offer
Sonepar’s Green Offer enables customers to make sustainable choices to master their carbon footprint, thanks to our sustainability rating. Close collaboration with suppliers is key, as they provide Sonepar with verified environmental data about their products, thanks to Life Cycle Assessments which allows them to compare and rate each product. Read More... |
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Mersen’s Mike Lang Honored with Electrical Safety Excellence Award
Mike Lang, Principal Field Engineer for Mersen Electrical Power, received the Electrical Safety Excellence Award during the 2023 Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference (PCIC) in New Orleans, LA. The Electrical Safety Excellence award was presented to Mike in recognition of his outstanding dedication and contributions ... Read More... |
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Sponsored Content
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What makes a connected home?
A connected home includes a full suite of smart energy management solutions that connect to the home's energy usage, from grid to plug.
We help homeowners manage home electricity usage more intelligently. With the WiserTM Home app, you can harness Wi-Fi or Z-wave connectivity to bring intelligent control to any receptacle or switch. Schneider Electric’s full line of smart and elegant light switches, dimmers, sensors, and electrical receptacles can be conveniently programmed for your desired schedule, automated for on/off control based on the GPS location of your phone or controlled manually through your smart devices. Learn More... |
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Emerging Innovators Challenge: Alberta Funding for SMEs to Find New Ways to Lower Emissions
Funded by Alberta’s Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction system, Emissions Reduction Alberta’s Emerging Innovators Challenge will help fund scale-up, pilot and first-of-kind emissions-reduction projects. The $40 million will help support new ideas and innovations that have not been commercialized before... Read More... |
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UL Solutions Issues First Certification of 500 kW Electric Vehicle Charging System to Gravity
UL Solutions announced that the 500 kilowatt (kW) electric vehicle (EV) chargers and power cabinets from Gravity are the first 500 kW systems to achieve UL certification to UL 2202, the Standard for Safety for Direct Current (DC) Charging Equipment for Electric Vehicles. Gravity, an EV infrastructure firm, is installing 24 of these UL Certified charging systems at its new facility in Midtown Manhattan in New York City. Read More... |
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Amprobe ACDC-100 TRMS 1000 A AC/DC Clamp Meter
The ACDC-100 TRMS 1000 A digital clamp meter offers superior accuracy, quality and reliability with all the basic measurement capabilities technicians need in an AC/DC current clamp meter. Use it to measure AC current to 800 A, DC current to 1000 A, and AC/DC voltage from 400.0 mV to 600 V. Read More... |
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Leviton Launches New Electric Vehicle Charging Foundation for Improved Installations
Leviton announced the launch of its new electric vehicle charging foundation. This innovative solution, compatible with all Leviton Level 2 charging stations and pedestals, provides a streamlined installation process, eliminating the need to wait for time-consuming concrete pours and heavy machinery. Installations of the foundation can be completed in one day by one person, providing contractors with major labor, time, and cost savings. Read More... |
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OSCAN Expo 2023 – October 26
OSCAN is hosting their OSCAN Expo on October 26th. Read More... |
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Nexans: Copper Demands and Recycling
This webinar, presented by Carlos Sanchez, Nexans' VP & GM Metallurgy and Tom Copeland, Rexel's Director of Redistribution will provide you with insights on:
- copper demands
- copper challenges
- copper recycling and more .. Read More... |
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From our Previous Issue
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Master Electrician Review of Newly Redesigned IDEAL Auger Bits
Earlier this year, IDEAL Industries launched a new line of single and dual flute auger bits, which IDEAL says are designed to make for a more efficient wood cutting experience. IDEAL’s website lists features like arced cutting edge, coated fluting, nail strike resistance, splinter free cutting, and wet or dry wood cutting. Although we didn’t go so far as to test their claim that the 18” bits can ‘easily make it through a stack of nine 2x4s’, we enlisted Master Electrician, Lance Giesbrecht, to test their performance and see how they stack up. Read More... |
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