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Serving the province of Quebec, Agence Omega is an independent manufacturer representative agency dedicated to delivering exceptional service and enhancing the customer experience. They bridge the gap between end-users and installers, offering innovative, efficient, and user-friendly products through the electrical and lighting channels. With a strong commitment to distributors, specifiers, and contractors, Agence Omega provides …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  STATEMENT FROM CAROL MCGLOGAN, PRESIDENT & CEO, ELECTRO-FEDERATION CANADA ON U.S. TARIFFS Toronto, February 5, 2025 — Electro-Federation Canada (EFC), representing Canada’s electrical and automation industry, strongly opposes the recent tariffs announced (an subsequently delayed) by President Trump on Canadian imports. These tariffs threaten to disrupt North American supply chains, increase costs …

Next week, more than 66 CEMRA Agents representing 37 CEMRA member companies will be travelling to Orlando to attend NEMRA25 with more than 2,000 registered attendees. With a full conference industry program, CEMRA will be hosting three functions during the Feb 2-5 conference. On February 3, CEMRA will be hosting its annual National Rep Round Up …

On January 17, nearly 50 Ontario Region members attended an educational tour of the Amazon Fulfillment Centre in Brampton, ON. This was an exclusive and private tour for our members to learn about automation, robotics and supply chain operations on a large scale. This tour was comprehensive, with many components to see and learn about. …

EFC is pleased to announce Andreas Sobotta, Pilz, as the new Vice Chair role for the Industrial Controls business section. Andreas Sobotta holds a Master of Physics degree from the Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel, in Germany. Throughout his professional career, he has been employed by various automation companies. In 1998, Andreas moved to Canada with his …

EFC is pleased to welcome Bobbie Kester, ELP Marketing, as the new Chair of the Atlantic Region Women’s Network. Originally from British Columbia, Bobbie has lived for several years in Ontario and also has roots in Nova Scotia, where she currently resides. While in Ontario, she spent eight years working in logistics for a third-party …

Message from EFC President and CEO Carol McGlogan With 2024 coming to a close, we are taking a moment to reflect on the achievements and challenges of the past year.    Navigating the dynamic and evolving landscape of our industry, we are proud of the incredible progress our organization has shown over the past year with …

The Electro-Federation Canada’s Award of Excellence is a peer-recognized distinction that celebrates outstanding contributions to our industry in the areas of codes, standards, and regulations. This award is not just a recognition of technical expertise, but a tribute to leadership, integrity, and a commitment to advancing the EFC electrical and automation community. This year, we …

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 …