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RE: Regulation Compliance Burdens during COVID-19 and a Regulatory Bill of Rights
Read the Canadian Manufacturing Coalition letter to the Minister (signed off by EFC) here. This letter is in response to the uninterrupted implementation of new regulations and ongoing consultative processes the manufacturing sector has had to face during the COVID-19 crisis.
Economic Forecast Tell-All: Recap of Part 1 with Maureen Farrow, President of Economap
On Tuesday, June 23, over 200 industry professionals from across Canada tuned into part one of the Economic Forecast Series with expert economist, Maureen Farrow. Typically, EFC holds this event in-person each fall, but in light of the current pandemic it was decided members would value a timely update on global and national economic conditions […]
Sponsor Spotlight: LAPP
EFC is thrilled to highlight LAPP in this week’s Sponsor Spotlight feature. LAPP manufactures the highest quality cable, connectors, glands and industrial data communication solutions to enable factory automation and future ready industrial production systems and equipment. LAPP products are proven to withstand harsh industrial environment factors including corrosive […]
Electro-Federation Canada Announces New Chair and Board of Directors for 2020-21
TORONTO, May 27, 2020 – Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) held its virtual Annual General Meeting last week for members to vote in favour of business put forth during the meeting, including the approval of audited financial statements, the appointment of KPMG LLP as EFC’s auditors, and the election of all Director nominees. Carol McGlogan, President & […]
Electro-Federation Canada and ETIM North America Join Forces to Advance the Exchange of Product Information Across the Canadian Supply Chain
(SALT LAKE CITY and TORONTO) – June 5, 2020 – Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) and ETIM North America (NA) have entered into a strategic alliance to support the digitization, standardization and overall exchange of technical product data for all users within the electrical channel. EFC, Canada’s national association representing electrical manufacturers, distributors […]
Riipen Hosts Virtual Internships Webinar
As a result of the economic changes caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, many businesses are having to make rapid changes. This not only means that more businesses are moving online but many are forced to cancel hiring plans and reschedule or delay internships and placement. In this difficult time, Riipen wanted to offer an alternative […]
National Electricity Month in Canada
Electrical Safety Matters: Modernizing Homes with Technology to Power a Changing World June is National Electricity Month in Canada. This is a momentous cause, given how much Canadians depend on electricity to power their lives at home – from appliances that provide convenience, to electronics and other modern technology that offer comfort and entertainment. While […]
US Secretary Department of Commerce Launches an Investigation to Determine the Effect of Various Transformer Products on its National Security
The Secretary of the Department of Commerce in the United States initiated an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on May 11, 2020. This investigation is being undertaken to determine the effect on the national security of imports of the following products: Laminations for Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers […]
Sponsor Spotlight: Legrand
For this week’s Sponsor Spotlight, we’re highlighting our corporate partner, Legrand. For over 25 years, Legrand has brought power, light and data to millions of spaces across the globe. Driven by innovation, Legrand strives everyday to transform how people live and work – more safely, more comfortably, more efficiently. Legrand offers products, systems, and solutions […]
The SCC and EFC Team Up to Advance Standardization Strategies to Strengthen Canada’s Electrical Industry
Photo: SCC CEO, Chantal Guay, and EFC President and CEO, Carol McGlogan, sign a cooperation arrangement formalizing the partnership between both organizations during a virtual signing ceremony. TORONTO, May 26, 2020 – The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) have signed a partnership agreement to help empower and further strengthen […]