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 […]
Earlier this week, EFC hosted a National Advisory Council* (NAC) virtual meeting to share committee/network program highlights and to officially mark the change of NAC chairmanship. The NAC team thanked Steve Branscombe, Independent Electric for his term as Chair, recognizing his commitment to creating a stronger foothold for NAC during this year of unprecedented changes. […]
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 […]
George Jr. Partyka, CEO, PTI Transformers, has been appointed the new Chair of EFC’s Power & Distribution Transformers Business Section committee. George Jr. will work closely with this committee to provide his industry knowledge, guidance, and leadership as his father, George Partyka, has done in the past for this section as vice chair. This Section […]
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Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) once again held its Annual General Meeting virtually this year on May 11, 2021, which saw an update on key initiatives and the welcoming of a new Chair and election of the 2021-2022 Board of Directors. Carol McGlogan, President & CEO, EFC shared key highlights from the past year and provided a […]
In honour of National YPN Day on June 17th, the Young Professionals Network members are giving back to local food banks in select provinces across Canada. A strong belief among YPN members, is the notion of giving back to the community in which we live and work. The YPN has been active in raising donations […]
TORONTO, May 3, 2021 – Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) is the voice for advocacy and the advancement of safety in Canada. EFC is pleased to announce the launch of an industry web portal to provide channel partners with timely resources and guidance on Germicidal UV (GUV) devices. These devices are a proven and effective means to prevent the spread […]
On April 8th, 2021, the Women’s Ontario region committee appointed, Lori Bagazzoli, LEDVANCE, as the New Vice Chair. Lori will work closely with co-chairs, Jennifer Eastman, CSC LED, Cindy Doherty, Intralec, and EFC WN ON team lead, Nathalie Lajoie, to support and lead the regional initiatives. EFC’s Women’s Network is open to all members as […]
On April 5th, 2021, the EFC Young Professionals Network Ontario region committee appointed, Peter Mackie, Ideal Supply, as the New Vice Chair. Peter replaces Lori Bagazzoli, LEDVANCE, who has been a YPN member since its inception in 2015. EFC thanks Lori for her dedication and leadership in supporting the network. Lori officially ‘retires’ as a […]