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The Ministry of Energy and Electrification announced the government’s much anticipated energy policy vision paper. Ontario’s Affordable Energy Future: The Pressing Case for More Power. The vision paper provides a high-level roadmap of government priorities that will shape the eventual Integrated Energy Resource Plan (IERP), scheduled for release early in 2025. The IERP will provide …

Last year, Women’s Network Ontario Region had a successful Purse Project Charity Campaign, with our members donating over 200 purses filled with 10 essential items and donating products and gift cards to women in need and those less fortunate in the GTA. This year, the Women’s Network Ontario Region executive, had a great thought of …

Over the past few weeks, several of EFC’s network groups have come together to engage in enriching discussions tailored to their respective fields, including human resources, IT, and marketing. The final group —focused on the supply chain—will meet in early November. These gatherings offer a unique platform for members to dive deeper into the initiatives …

EFC would like to thank Paul Morrow, Southwire Canada, for a successful year concluding as Chair of the EFC Federation Cup Annual Golf Tournament. Paul is not only an avid golfer, but kept the committee strategically aligned in order to attain success. This year’s Federation Cup Tournament was the third largest in EFC history, with …

CEMRA Chair, Dave LeCappelain, KM Roberts, and Vice Chair, Jason Thor TMC Sales are pleased to announce this year’s CEMRA Scholarship Award to Evan Urquhart. Evan is working towards a Bachelor of Commerce degree at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, NS. He is currently in his second year of studies. The Canadian Electrical Manufacturers’ Representatives …

Nearly 40 EFC members attended our first Atlantic Region Environment and Sustainability panel event in Dartmouth, NS on October 9th. The panelists shared their thoughts on the transition towards electrification, clean energy initiatives, and grid decarbonization and how this will present opportunities to EFC members to contribute to Canada’s net-zero commitment. Opening the event was …

WSA Light Energy Design has been illuminating the Ottawa-Gatineau region since 1974. As one of the first lighting agencies in Ottawa WSA focused on providing exceptional service and technical advice to industry partners. 50 years later, WSA is an industry leader dedicated to transforming the way we think about light. WSA’s team is dedicated to …

On September 11, more than 200 industry guests and colleagues celebrated Patrick Marion’s 35-year career history to the day. Guests travelled from across the country – some from as far as Vancouver and Halifax – to join those from Montreal and Toronto to celebrate Patrick’s career. Held at a prestigious golf club in La Prairie, …

The EFC Award of Excellence for Standards and Regulations is presented annually to a current or retired member of EFC who has made outstanding contributions to the industry in standards and regulations. This year we had four highly esteemed nominees for the EFC 2024 Award of Excellence: Michael Smith, EFC Alumni Vladimir Gagachev, Eaton Industries …