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This week, Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) continued its engagement with the Government of Ontario to advocate for policies that support electricity grid modernization, supply chain resilience, and long-term investment in Canada’s electrical and automation industry. Through a series of meetings with provincial officials, EFC reinforced the critical role the industry plays in enabling electrification, economic growth, infrastructure …

The Mechanical Electrical Electronic Technology (MEET) show saw a powerful return to Moncton, NB on May 6-7, setting a new attendance record with 7,532 participants attending the two-day event. The biennial show, now in its 26th edition, is touted as the premier industry trade show in the region featuring the latest equipment, cutting-edge technology, informative …

Cherith Sinasac, Director of Government Affairs at Electro-Federation Canada (EFC), recently appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry and Technology (INDU) to provide industry perspectives on the federal government’s electric vehicle (EV) policies, including the development of a national EV charging infrastructure strategy. In her testimony, Cherith emphasized that Canada’s EV transition …

Ontario’s 2026 Budget, “A Plan to Protect Ontario,” introduces several measures of direct relevance to the electrical and automation industry, with a strong emphasis on business tax competitiveness, capital investment, and energy infrastructure expansion.  Business tax relief and investment incentives  The budget reduces the small business corporate income tax rate from 3.2% to 2.2% effective July 1, 2026, …

On March 25, 2026, Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) proudly presented the Award of Excellence to Mike Smith, formerly of Rockwell Automation, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the electrical industry.  The EFC Award of Excellence is a peer-recognized distinction that honours individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and impact in the areas of codes and standards. It …

The rapid growth of e-commerce has transformed how Canadians purchase electrical products, but it has also introduced new safety risks. EFC members have been raising concerns for several years about the increasing availability of unsafe and unapproved electrical products sold online, often without clear evidence of certification or compliance with Canadian requirements. To address this growing issue, EFC staff participated in a …

New GR structure introduces a council, working committees, and the Electrify Canada Network to expand industry engagement. Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) is strengthening its Government Relations (GR) efforts through a new investment in dedicated resources focused on industry advocacy on trade and electrification policy. This expanded capacity will help ensure the electrical industry has a strong, …

Started in 1993, Priority Wire & Cable is a private company still run by its original founders, whose backgrounds stem from both manufacturing and distribution. Today, the company is a modern manufacturer, with the majority of its sales coming from Priority branded products, while also complementing its portfolio with specialty wire and cable offerings that …