EFC is pleased to welcome Bobbie Kester, ELP Marketing, as the new Chair of the Atlantic Region Women’s Network. Originally from British Columbia, Bobbie has lived for several years in Ontario and also has roots in Nova Scotia, where she currently resides. While in Ontario, she spent eight years working in logistics for a third-party …
Message from EFC President and CEO Carol McGlogan With 2024 coming to a close, we are taking a moment to reflect on the achievements and challenges of the past year. Navigating the dynamic and evolving landscape of our industry, we are proud of the incredible progress our organization has shown over the past year with …
The Electro-Federation Canada’s Award of Excellence is a peer-recognized distinction that celebrates outstanding contributions to our industry in the areas of codes, standards, and regulations. This award is not just a recognition of technical expertise, but a tribute to leadership, integrity, and a commitment to advancing the EFC electrical and automation community. This year, we …
Business Section Members, The Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement approved the regulatory amendment to adopt the 2024 Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC or “the Code”), which comes into effect May 1, 2025. The 2024 edition of the Code includes the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, plus several Ontario-specific amendments. This new …
Electro-Federation Canada (EFC), National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), and Cámara Nacional de Manufacturas Eléctricas (CANAME) issued the following statement in support of free trade in electrical industry goods between Canada, Mexico, and the United States: “The North American electrical industry powers the economies of Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The electrical industry provides …
On behalf of the CEMRA Board, we would like to extend an exciting opportunity for a CEMRA Rep in the Ontario Region to consider joining the CEMRA Board for a two-year term, commencing in January 2025. This is a wonderful opportunity for reps to get involved and make a meaningful impact in our CEMRA community. …
‘Tis the Season! EFC is happy have celebrated the holiday season with with our members at receptions across Canada! We loved connecting with so many of our members and are looking forward to another year of growth, collaboration, and community! QUEBEC: On November 26, the Quebec region’s holiday reception took place in Wendake. Nearly 50 …
Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) is pleased to announce that Julija Goncarova has been appointed Codes & Standards Business Section Manager, effective November 18th, 2024, and will report to Cherith Sinasac, Director of Standards & Government Affairs. Julija has a master’s in electrical engineering and has over 10 years’ experience in project management, having worked for companies …
On November 26th and 27th, EFC met with the Office of the Premier , Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation & Trade, and Ministry of Energy & Electrification to discuss the importance of Electrification for attracting investment, expanding operations, creating jobs, and supporting a growing population in Ontario. The Ontario government has a thriving industry of …
On November 7th, the YPN Quebec Region hosted its last 2024 event, the YPN Panel discussion. The panel discussion was moderated by Marcos Simard of Wesco, President of the Quebec YPN Committee. Three leaders from the electrical industry, Gilles Motard, VP operation, Lumen, Corinne Galarneau, company VP, Agence Ricard, Stéphanie Santini, VP Marketing, Leviton generously …