EFC Ottawa Day 2024: The Business Case for Accelerating Canada’s Net-Zero Transition
On February 26th and 27th Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) executives and members returned to Parliament Hill for their second ‘Ottawa Day’ to advocate on behalf of their members and the electrical and automation industry as the country continues to progress toward net-zero.
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Feature Video: Jonard Tools 30 Piece Master Electrician Insulated Tool Kit
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EFC Ottawa Day 2024: The Business Case for Accelerating Canada’s Net-Zero Transition
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“I’m Sorry, I Don’t Know the Answer.”
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Notice to Manitoba Electrical Licence Holders
March 22, 2024 All Manitoba-issued electrical licences expire on December 31, 2024. Licence Renewal Notices will be mailed between August 5 – 19th. Renewal notices will be mailed out to the address on the licence. In order to prevent unnecessary delays, please review your licence – if the address on it does not match your… Read More…
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2024 Safety Awards Call for Nominations Now Open
MArch 22, 2024 It takes just one individual or organization to improve safety. Whether they accomplish this through safety leadership, electrical safety programs/projects or a commitment to contributing to the health and wellness initiatives in the industry, it is important to recognize these individuals. Nominating an individual/organization for their commitment to improving safety through their… Read More…
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Government of Canada Invests $16.7 Million to Support Ontario’s Power Grid Operator With Delivering Reliable, Affordable and Clean Energy
March 22, 2024 As more people in Ontario ride electrified public transit, shift to electric vehicles and adopt electric heat pumps, and as Ontario businesses and industries continue to green their operations, an abundant supply of clean, reliable and affordable electricity is needed. In fact, Ontario’s electricity grid operator, the IESO, expects that Ontario’s electricity… Read More…
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Leviton Canada Receives E.B. Horsman’s Prestigious “Supplier of the Year” Award for 2023
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Electrical Industry News Week
This special weekly digest has the broadest reach of those that are involved in all aspects of the electrical industry including electrical construction and maintenance professionals and electrical specifying engineers across Canada. EIN is designed to provide electrical professionals with insight and intelligence on developments in the industry that impact design, specification, and the installation of electrical equipment. From corporate news to new technologies and insightful opinions, EIN will become your first read in the electrical industry in Canada. Published weekly – every Tuesday