Electricity Human Resources Canada’s (EHRC’s) Discovering Potential program provides companies with financial support for work placements and training opportunities to help build youth potential and to allow youth to overcome employment barriers in the electrical and electricity sectors. This program can subsidize 50% of a wage or 100% of training costs, or a mix of […]
Due to the uncertainty related to the pandemic and the importance of protecting the health and safety of exhibitors and visitors, the MCEE partners have made the difficult decision to cancel MCEE 2021, which was scheduled to take place at the Palais des congrès de Montréal on April 7th and 8th, 2021. The next MCEE […]
Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) announces the retirement of Rita Davis, which came into effect October 30th, 2020. For over 21 years, Rita, an administrator with EFC, played an instrumental role in the effective functioning of the association, particularly in member services, and the achievements of its goals. She also provided support at many EFC events and […]
QPS Evaluation Services Inc. is a fully Canadian owned and operated independent, third-party testing certification and field evaluation body, accredited in Canada, the USA and internationally . Founded in 1995, it’s headquartered in Toronto, Canada with several service centres throughout Canada and the U.S, and offices in Europe and South Korea. As one of the […]
In case you missed it, on October 7th, Julia Deans, Habitat for Humanity Canada, CEO, moderated a discussion about Canada’s housing affordability crisis between The Hon. Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and MP York South—Weston and Mr. Evan Siddall, President and CEO, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. You can read about […]
On September 24, special guest economist, Maureen Farrow, President, Economap, returned to the virtual stage for part two of the Economic Forecast. During this presentation, titled “Filling the Output Gap, From Lockdown to Sustained Recovery. That is Now the Challenge”, over 200 participants were given fresh insight into economic growth and its implications for the […]
This week, EFC would like to thank its corporate sponsor, Southwire. Southwire is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of Wire and Cable, Tools, Components and Assembled Solutions. Their products lie in the walls of your home, in the transmission lines that power our neighborhoods, in the places we work, schools where we learn and […]
(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 […]
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 […]
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 […]