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Amendments to the Products Containing Mercury Regulations (PCMR) came into force June 19, 2025. This is a federal regulation that now prohibits importing or manufacturing of products containing mercury if mercury-free alternatives exist. Additionally, anyone who manufactured or imported products containing mercury in 2025 must report them before March 31, 2026. Key Changes: Prohibitions effective June 19, 2025: products for which …

Did you know that carbon emissions from this year’s Annual Industry Conference were offset? With the help of Hammond Power Solutions (HPS), EFC took an important step toward reducing our environmental impact by offsetting the emissions associated with the event. This milestone reflects a growing commitment within the electrical and electronics industry to take meaningful …

Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) plays a vital role in shaping the regulatory and technical landscape of Canada’s electrical and automation sectors. Through active participation on key strategic and technical committees, EFC represents the collective interests of its members and ensures that the development of standards and codes is informed by industry expertise, innovation, and market needs. …

Since 1974, MGM Transformers has produced tough and trusted transformers designed to get the job done right. As a leading manufacturer, the company employs a highly experienced and dedicated engineering team that excels in custom designs. MGM Transformers is committed to excellent quality and service, offering industry-leading lead times and exceptional customer service. MGM Transformers specializes in solutions for …

In today’s fast-moving and competitive environment, access to reliable data has become one of the most valuable tools EFC members have to navigate change, evaluate performance, and plan with confidence.  EFC’s Business Intelligence (BI) team supports this need by delivering trusted, confidential, and timely insights tailored to the electrical industry. Whether you’re a manufacturer, distributor, …

Lumenco is a Canadian lighting distributor serving residential, commercial and industrial markets. their services cover everything from product specification to complete lighting project design and implementation. Awarded for innovation, Lumenco continues to embrace new technologies that enhance efficiency, sustainability, and customer experience. Our team brings deep expertise. Ensuring tailored solutions that meet each clients needs …

Purple Wins: Turning People Risk into Performance Gain Purple Wins brings a diagnostic-first approach to people and performance — uncovering what quietly drains value across culture, talent, and execution. At the core is NAVETRA™, a proprietary model that quantifies financial leakage from leadership drag, hiring delays, team misalignment, and sales execution gaps. This audit-style process …

EFC is proud to share its 2025 Industry Research report — a comprehensive look into the changing dynamics of the Canadian electrical and automation markets. This year’s report dives deep into the evolving expectations of customers as our industry navigates supply chain pressures, digital transformation, and sustainability demands. Based on input from over 1,000 industry …

In collaboration with the Ontario Region and the Women’s Network, the YPN Ontario Region is proud to be running its 5th annual Food Drive Initiative. This campaign aims to collect dry food items, personal care products, and monetary donations to support underprivileged families. This year’s designated food bank is Haven on the Queensway. Donation Details: …

EFC is pleased to announce Nicholas Espielithies, CES Transformers, as the new Vice Chair of the Joint Transformer Business Section. Nicholas is Managing Partner at CES Transformers, a leading firm specializing in the design, manufacturing, and testing of transformers tailored for a wide range of applications. CES Transformers has established a reputation for excellence in …