The committee had its first meeting of 2024 on January 10. It was a fruitful and very optimistic meeting on the future of the EFC Quebec Women’s Committee. To begin, please join us in welcoming Cara Backman, Franklin Empire, to her new position as Chair of the Quebec Women’s Network Committee. Let us wish her every […]
We are pleased to announce that Mitchel Deware has been appointed Chair of EFC’s Atlantic Region YPN Committee. Mitch has been a Sales Representative with Munden Enterprises for the last three years. Based out of Moncton, NB, he is a graduate of Acadia University with a Bachelor of Community Development. Mitch also played for the Acadia […]
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Since 1995, Electro-Federation Canada (EFC), representing over 260 organizations in the electrical and automation industries, continues to support university and college students with funding through the EFC Scholarship Foundation. The Scholarship Foundation provides an opportunity for EFC members to promote their organizations to thousands of college and university students across the country. Our industry is […]
Please join us in welcoming Marcos Simard, Wesco, for his new position as the chair of the Quebec YPN committee and wish him success in his Chairmanship role from 2024 to 2026 Marcos Simard, Wesco Canada, has been appointed president of the RJP-Québec Committee for a two-year term. Marcos is based in Montreal and is currently […]
EFC is pleased to announce Nathan Salmon as the new Chair of the Atlantic Region Executive Committee for a two-year term. Nathan has served as Vice Chair on the Atlantic Region Executive Committee for the past three years and is currently the General Manager at Rexel Atlantic, one of the world’s largest electrical distribution companies. […]
Cory Morris, Graybar Canada, has been appointed Chair of the YPN National Committee for a two-year term. Cory is Vice President of the Atlantic Region for Graybar Canada and has been with the company, and in the electrical industry, for 15 years. Based in Halifax, NS, Cory is a graduate of Saint Mary’s University where […]
EFC Plans Continued Investments to Help Members Grow, Lead, and Compete in 2024 By Carol McGlogan Tis the season for EFC Holiday receptions, and as I travel from one reception to another, the robust attendance at each event is reflective of the growth we’ve seen this year. In comparison to 2022, the rising interest rates certainly […]
After the unfortunate passing of ETAC Chair, Pierre Desilets, Leviton Canada, ETAC Vice-Chair Vladimir Gagachev of Eaton took on the position. With the Vice-Chair role vacant, EFC called upon ETAC members to step up for the role. Some very strong candidates gave thoughtful consideration for the position. We are pleased to announce Guy Benjamin, ABB, […]
On May 11, 2023, the Canadian Parliament passed Bill S-211, aimed at mitigating the risk of child or forced labor within the supply chains utilized by Canadian businesses. The effective date for the implementation of this legislation is January 1, 2024. Bill S-211 comprises two integral components: An annual Reporting Obligation, due by May 31 […]