Wrapping Up 2024 and Looking Ahead to a Bright 2025
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 …
EFC 2024 Award of Excellence
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 …
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 …