EFC Organizational Announcement
We are excited to announce that Aleksandra Mucibabic has joined EFC as our new Senior Manager of Standards and Business Sections. Aleksandra is an accomplished automation and robotics safety professional with more than 25 years of experience in industrial machinery safety, risk assessment, and compliance with national and international standards. She previously served as Global …
Statement on Canada’s National Electricity Strategy
Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) welcomes the Government of Canada’s vision for a stronger, more electrified economy and its commitment to expanding and modernizing Canada’s electricity infrastructure, while recognizing the importance of secure supply chains and demand reduction. For EFC members, these initiatives reinforce the growing importance of Canada’s electrical and automation industry in supporting economic growth, …
EFC Meets with Ontario Government to Advance Grid Modernization and Supply Chain Priorities
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 …
Record Attendance Marks Strong Return for MEET 2026
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 …
MetalMiner Insight: U.S. Defense Production Act Signals Shift for Canadian Manufacturers
President Trump’s recent Defense Production Act determination on grid infrastructure equipment and supply chain capacity signals a push to strengthen domestic U.S. capability for critical, grid-related equipment. This includes the supply chain behind transformers and other electrical infrastructure. The practical implication is less about a single product category and more about domestic sourcing, capacity expansion, …
EFC Represents Industry on National EV Infrastructure Strategy
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 2026 Budget Update
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, …
North American Electrical Industries Urge CUSMA Negotiators To Renew and Strengthen Continental Trade Framework
Electro-Federation Canada (EFC), the U.S. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), and Mexico’s CANAME are calling on governments to renew and strengthen the CUSMA (USMCA) agreement ahead of its July 2026 review, warning that a weakened or fragmented agreement could impact North America’s energy security, grid reliability, and AI leadership. The full, joint letter is available here. …
Mike Smith Honoured with the 2026 EFC Award of Excellence
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 …
Tackling Unsafe Electrical Products Sold Online: Key Outcomes from the National Workshop Agreement
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 …