2024 Ontario Electrical Safety Code is Now Available
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 …
Statement on Behalf of Trio of North American Electrical Industry Associations in Support of Free Trade in Electrical Goods Between Canada, Mexico and the United States
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 …
CEMRA Board Looking for Ontario Region Rep Member
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. …
Women’s Network Ontario Gives Back to Those in Need this Holiday Season
In the spirit of giving, the Women’s Network Ontario Region has again surpassed all their goals, and achievements with giving back to those less fortunate this holiday season The Holiday Clothing Drive Campaign benefiting New Circles organization in Toronto started on November 1st and has been extremely successful. Our member companies really adopted this new campaign …
Celebrating the Holiday Season with EFC!
‘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 …
EFC Organizational Announcement: New Codes & Standards Business Section Manager
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 …
Ontario Day | EFC Connects with Province’s Leaders on Supporting Energy Efficiency
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 …
Quebec Region YPN Welcomed Three Industry Leaders to discuss the future of the industry
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 …
Ontario Releases Energy Policy Vision Paper and Consultation
The Ministry of Energy and Electrification announced the government’s much anticipated energy policy vision paper. Ontario’s Affordable Energy Future: The Pressing Case for More Power. The vision paper provides a high-level roadmap of government priorities that will shape the eventual Integrated Energy Resource Plan (IERP), scheduled for release early in 2025. The IERP will provide …
Women’s Network Ontario Region Launches New Charity this Holiday Season
Last year, Women’s Network Ontario Region had a successful Purse Project Charity Campaign, with our members donating over 200 purses filled with 10 essential items and donating products and gift cards to women in need and those less fortunate in the GTA. This year, the Women’s Network Ontario Region executive, had a great thought of …