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On April 5, EFC’s Quebec Region hosted its bi-annual President’s Gala at the iconic Ritz-Carlton Montreal. The gala honoured Martin Piette, IPEX, and his two-and-a-half-year term as Chair of the Quebec Region, and welcomed incoming Chair, Ivan Roy, Nedco, who will lead the Quebec Region Executive Committee from 2025 to 2027. More than 175 industry …

In 2011, Guy St-Amour, a master electrician with 40 years of experience, designed a quick-connect box in response to a specific request for a more secure load bank connection. Having noticed that many installations did not always meet safety standards, he decided to create a solution to enhance electrical safety. For almost 15 years, STA …

On March 25, Electrozad, a Sonepar Company, hosted a special retirement reception at Caesars Windsor for industry titan Bill Smith who marked an incredible 50-year career with the company. The reception was held in the elegant Caesars Ballroom, which featured an array of food stations and elegant decor. In honour of Bill, a special video …

EFC continues to advocate our government fight for free trade for the electrical and automation industry. An exemption for electrical products is in both countries’ energy security and economic interest.  However, if Canada is unable to secure an exemption for electrical products, EFC board members came to an agreement that Canada should take a fair-trade …

As the electrification landscape continues to evolve, so do the challenges and opportunities facing Canada’s electrical and automation industry. Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) is at the forefront, advocating for policies and regulations that not only support industry growth but also drive economic and environmental progress. Our Government Relations (GR) and advocacy efforts are more critical than …

One key aspect of EFC is our value proposition for members.  Years ago, when we re-branded EFC, our members articulated the reasons why they joined and ‘Grow. Lead. Compete.’  encapsulated the essence of what it means to be a member of our organization. It is not just a slogan; it is the value that engaged EFC …

EFC is pleased to announce Matthew De Ciantis, M&D De Ciantis Enterprises Inc., as the new Vice Chair of the Field Service Business Section. Matthew is a long-standing professional in the electrical industry who fulfilled many roles within his generational family electrical contracting company. Matthew’s experience and breadth of operational knowledge has grown over the …

NOARK Electric is a global manufacturer of low, medium and high low voltage electrical components for industrial applications. They specialize in providing electrical circuit protection and motor control solutions for OEMs, contractors, and distributors. Dedicated to quality and value, their mission is to deliver top-tier products at exceptional price, backed by world-class customer service and …