TORONTO, August 5th, 2021 – In support of World Habitat Day, Electro-Federation Canada’s members are uniting for an EFC community Day of Giving. EFC’s charity of choice Habitat for Humanity committee chairman, Russ Morgan, IPEX, and the late vice chair, Ian Merman, Liteline, together with John Jefkins, EFC, were driven by the generosity of members over […]
Colin Mark, Northern Transformers, has been appointed the new Vice Chair of EFC’s Joint Transformer Business Section committee. Colin will work closely with chair, George Partyka Jr., PTI Transformers, to lead the committee. This Section represents manufacturers of products called Power Transformers and Distribution Transformers. Congratulations to Colin! We look forward to your support and […]
A series by guest writer Steve Douglas, Senior Technical Codes Specialist, QPS This is the third article of the ongoing series detailing significant changes for the 2021 Canadian Electrical Code Part I (CE Code) that may impact electrical equipment manufacturers. A full copy of the CE Code is available at https://www.csagroup.org/store/. Rule 12-2202 Insulated conductors […]
On June 17th, the Quebec Region YPN committee hosted a virtual “Blind Beer Tasting” activity to celebrate the National YPN Day and to raise funds for this year’s charity of choice. The Quebec Region YPN is proud to announce that a total of $3358.06 was raised and went towards the West Island Cancer Wellness Centre (WICWC), […]
Good things come in threes. This June the Atlantic, Ontario, and Quebec YPN regions celebrated their National YPN Day, recognizing the electrical industry’s tenacious, creative, and driven young professionals, through three virtual experiences on June 17th & 18th. Read more. On June 17th, Ontario and Quebec regions gather virtually with YPNs for a social good […]
The YPN Ontario region’s hearts are full of the generosity witnessed these past few months from the Give Food Drive campaign. Members from across Ontario have opened their hearts and pantries to feed local Canadians who need support during this difficult time. The YPN Ontario region is grateful for everyone who has helped contribute to […]
TORONTO, June 10, 2021 – Electric Mobility Canada (EMC) and Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) have announced a new partnership to support Canada’s climate plan. Working together to fight climate change and grow the cleantech economy will be valuable in promoting the adoption of e-mobility and its required infrastructure in Canada. Through this partnership, EFC and EMC […]
Help Promote the Importance of Electrical Safety in Homes National Electricity Month is an important cause, given how much Canadians depend on electricity to power their lives at home – from appliances that provide convenience, to electronics and other modern technology that offer comfort and entertainment. These technologies offer plenty of benefits but they also […]
A series by guest writer Steve Douglas, Senior Technical Codes Specialist, QPS This is the second of a series of articles detailing significant changes for the 2021 Canadian Electrical Code Part I (CE Code) that may impact electrical equipment manufacturers. A full copy of the CE Code is available at https://www.csagroup.org/store/. The new Table 19 […]
Last month, EFC’s Wire and Cable business section were provided an overview of the ETIM Classification Model, by Mary Shaw, a data and e-commerce standards veteran of the Canadian wholesale electrical industry, who has been representing the needs of both the Canadian and US market with global standard bodies throughout her 35-year career. Mary’s opportunity […]
