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So Much Fun at the Quebec Region YPN National Day !
Last Thursday was the National YPN Day of the Quebec Region. More than 60 members gathered to share a meal, ice cream and play outdoor games. Pickle ball, ping pong, sand pocket games and washer was on site and was really appreciated by the participants! Our members certainly had a lot of fun and …
Electro-Federation Canada Announces New Chair and Board of Directors for 2024-25
Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) held its Annual General Meeting on May 28, 2024, which saw an update on key initiatives and the welcoming of a new Chair and election of the 2024-2025 Board of Directors. Carol McGlogan, President & CEO, EFC shared key highlights from the past year and provided a summary of the programs available …
2024 Member Tribute at Conference
Several members have asked to view the Member Tribute presentation shown during the 2024 EFC annual industry conference. View the slide deck here
EFC’s Atlantic Region Executive Committee Welcomes New Secretary
We are pleased to announce that Erin Wambolt has been voted Secretary on the Atlantic Region Executive Committee. Erin has been a member of the EFC community since 2015, first as a YPN before joining the Women’s Network in 2018 and then Chair of the Education Committee in 2019. Erin is also a member of …
25th Edition of the MEET Show Smashes Attendance Records
The energy and excitement was palpable at the 2024 edition of the MEET Show at the Moncton Coliseum on May 1 and 2. The biennial Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and Technology show – celebrating its 25th year in 2024 – saw record-breaking attendance, welcoming 6,626 industry professionals to one of the largest tradeshows of its kind …
EFC Federation Cup Announces Golf Award Name Change to MacGowan Memorial Cup
In honour of twins Barry and Bruce MacGowan, one of the EFC Federation Cup golf awards will now be renamed the MacGowan Memorial Cup, originally the Barry MacGowan Memorial Cup. This award name change decision was made to include both twins’ names, Barry who passed away in late 2014, and Bruce who recently passed in …
Have your voice heard…Join in one of CEMRA’s 3 subcommittee groups and make a difference!
The CEMRA board is looking for CEMRA reps to embark one of the three valuable Board subcommittees. If you are a rep, and would like to get involved and contribute, this is your opportunity. The 3 subcommittee groups include the following projects; CEMRA Founding Leaders, develop and create criteria, and build recognition. Please contact Brent …
New Vice Chair Named to Cybersecurity IoT Network
We are pleased to welcome Austin Joe, Schneider Electric, as the new Vice-Chair of the Cybersecurity IoT Network. Austin is the IT Security Officer, PCI-ISA Digital Innovation and Technology Security Governance, America’s Region, with Schneider Electric, and has been with the company for 18 years. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree from the University …
New Vice Chair Appointed to Greener Electrified Canada – E-Transportation Committee
We are pleased to announce Luis Leal, Phoenix Contact, is the new Vice-Chair of the Greener Electrified Canada – E-Transportation Committee. Luis Leal is the business development manager for the E-Mobility department at Phoenix Contact LTD in Canada. Phoenix Contact is a global market leader based in Germany focusing on the fields of energy, infrastructure, …