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
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Sussex Strategy Group: Ontario Fall Economic Statement 2025 | Analysis & Overview (November 2025)
Read More2025 Federal Budget: Sussex Overview & Analysis (November 2025)
Read MoreSussex Strategy Group: Budget 2025 – Energy & Environment Addendum (November 2025)
Read MoreEFC Submits Response to CUSMA Consultation (November 2025)
This week, Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) submitted its response to the Government of Canada’s consultation on the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). EFC strongly supports the continuation of CUSMA as a cornerstone of free and fair trade across North America. The agreement has been instrumental in fostering a highly integrated electrical and automation industry that benefits all three economies. With the U.S. and Mexico serving as key trading partners, maintaining tariff-free trade for CUSMA-compliant goods is essential to ensuring energy security, economic growth, supply chain resilience and affordability.
EFC members have been negatively impacted by the expansion of Section 232 tariffs to copper, steel, and aluminum derivative products that would otherwise be covered by CUSMA and subject to free trade. EFC is calling for a comprehensive agreement that minimizes the risk of future Section 232 tariffs and keeps the governance of North American trade under one unified mechanism.
As Canada engages with the United States and Mexico, EFC emphasizes that including electrical products under CUSMA is vital to the energy and economic interests of all three nations.
Key recommendations include:
- Prevent leakage from CUSMA to Section 232 tariffs
- Provide clarity on Rules of Origin calculations (no standardized methodology currently in place)
- Simplify the documentation process for customs
- Increase the de minimis threshold to relieve customs pressure
- Continue to support labour mobility and address service technician challenges
- Address Chinese import Pressures
- Bolster Rules on product redirection
- Encourage harmonization with other trade agreements
An Open Letter to Prime Minister Carney: Stay the Course on Canada’s EV Future (October 2025)
EFC alongside 40 leaders in Canada’s EV ecosystem are urging Prime Minister Carney to sustain Canada’s EV Availability Standard (EVAS).
View LetterOntario’s Integrated Energy Plan – Overview & Analysis (June 2025)
The Government of Ontario released Energy for Generations | Ontario’s Integrated Plan (IEP) to Power the Strongest Economy in the G7, formally signaling the need for immediate action and long-term planning. The plan aims to present a holistic policy strategy that will guide Ontario’s energy planners and regulators based on four core principles: affordability, security, reliability, and clean energy.
Read the Overview and Analysis by the Sussex Strategy GroupLegislative Assembly of Ontario – Bill 40 (June 2025)
Bill 40, Protect Ontario by Securing Affordable Energy for Generations Act, 2025
Read MoreSussex 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.
Read MoreSussex 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
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out the federal government’s priorities following last week’s Cabinet appointments.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.
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 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.
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Ontario’s Integrated Energy Plan – Overview & Analysis (June 2025)
The Government of Ontario released Energy for Generations | Ontario’s Integrated Plan (IEP) to Power the Strongest Economy in the G7, formally signaling the need for immediate action and long-term planning. The plan aims to present a holistic policy strategy that will guide Ontario’s energy planners and regulators based on four core principles: affordability, security, reliability, and clean energy.
Read the Overview and Analysis by the Sussex Strategy GroupLegislative Assembly of Ontario – Bill 40 (June 2025)
Bill 40, Protect Ontario by Securing Affordable Energy for Generations Act, 2025
Read MoreSussex 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.
Read MoreSussex 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
Read More
out the federal government’s priorities following last week’s Cabinet appointments.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.
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 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.
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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.