Advocacy | Electro Federation Canada

EFC advocates on behalf of members on key public interest priorities and legislative recommendations that impact the Canadian electrical market. This advocacy is more important than ever—with the growing focus on harmonization and as developing countries increase their spend on technology and infrastructure, Canadian businesses must be prepared to compete.

EFC provides a voice for legislative advancement within a safe, collaborative environment by allowing members to discuss potential impacts and collectively advocate for change. This singular voice creates strong impact for change in the following key areas:

Public Policy
Electrical Safety
Energy Efficiency
Extended Producer Responsibility
Codes & Standards

Latest Updates

Legislative Assembly of Ontario – Bill 40 (June 2025)
Bill 40, Protect Ontario by Securing Affordable Energy for Generations Act, 2025
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Sussex Strategy Group Overview of Bill 40 (June 2025)
June 04, 2025: Yesterday, the Government of Ontario introduced the Protect Ontario by Securing Affordable Energy for Generations Act, 2025. This legislation is reflective of several themes and priorities raised during the recent Ontario Election for the province’s energy sector, including affordability, energy security, economic growth, and domestic control.
With the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) forecasting electricity demand to increase by 75 per cent over the next 25 years – largely driven by data centre expansion, electrification, and industrial growth – this legislation lays out a more purpose-driven and strategic approach to system planning, project prioritization, and inducing investment in Ontario’s energy infrastructure.
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Sussex Strategy Group Memo: Prime Minister Carney Releases Mandate Letter to Map Out Government Priorities (May 2025)
On May 21, 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney officially released a singular mandate letter to map
out the federal government’s priorities following last week’s Cabinet appointments.
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Tariff Response: Advocating for Free Trade (February 2025)
STATEMENT FROM CAROL MCGLOGAN, PRESIDENT & CEO, ELECTRO-FEDERATION CANADA ON U.S. TARIFFS
Electro-Federation Canada (EFC), representing Canada’s electrical and automation industry, strongly opposes the recent tariffs announced (an subsequently delayed) by President Trump on Canadian imports. These tariffs threaten to disrupt North American supply chains, increase costs for businesses and consumers, and put thousands of jobs at risk.
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Ontario Launches New Energy Efficiency Programs (January 2025)
During the consultive process for Ontario’s 2025-2036 Electricity Energy Efficiency Framework, EFC put forth a formal submission that encouraged the province to accelerate the pace of energy efficiency retrofits, including incentives to help mitigate the demand on the electrical grid and supported ‘beneficial electrification’, the term used to promote switching from fossil fuels to clean energy. We are pleased to note that the incentives for lighting equipment and energy efficient manufacturing equipment such as variable speed drives will continue and additional incentives for smart thermostats, solar panels, and battery storage are aligned with EFC’s submission.
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Codes and Standards Updates

Codes and standards are an integral part of product development and market opportunities in Canada. EFC works closely with members and regulatory bodies such as CSA Group, Underwriters Laboratories, the Standards Council of Canada, to support the advancement of codes and standards in Canada.
Follow this link to get the pulse on the latest codes and standards updates related to our market.
Greener Electrified Canada

Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) via our Greener Electrified Canada (GEC) network is the leading voice of innovation experts and supply chain partners in Canada’s electrical and automation industry, working towards building a sustainable, electrified future. As a voice of the electrical industry, we are uniquely positioned to guide a transition that is crucial to ensuring Canada’s goal of net zero emission is met by 2050.
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