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Chadi M. Mourad Discusses ABB’s Partnership with Bruce Power to Modernize Excitation Systems
Earlier this year, Bruce Power announced they signed multi-year contracts with ABB to supply advanced excitation…
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ABB Now Supports the Elastimold™ portfolio in Milton, Ontario

Elastimold™ products are built for reliability. Now, the support behind them is closer than ever. Closer When It Counts reflects ABB’s commitment to Canadian utilities by ensuring the Elastimold™ portfolio is backed by fast, dependable, local service when it matters most. Our ABB Service and Modernization Centre in Milton, Ontario now supports Elastimold™ repairs. This direct access to Canadian expertise, faster repair turnaround, and dedicated support is tailored to the needs of the Canadian grid.
Elastimold™ reliability you trust. Local support you can count on.
Chance® Pole Line Hardware and Guy Anchors: Trusted Reliability for Modern Broadband Telecommunications

Hubbell Canada Offers Comprehensive Aerial and Anchoring Solutions for Overhead Infrastructure
Hubbell Canada’s Chance® brand manufacturing pole line hardware since 1912 continues to provide overhead telecommunications contractors with a comprehensive portfolio of aerial hardware and anchoring systems built for demanding field conditions.
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Wildlife Outages Aren’t Random. They Repeat.

Wildlife outages follow a pattern: the same feeders, the same exposed assets, year after year. TE Connectivity’s Wildlife & Asset Protection (WAP) portfolio is engineered to help utilities break that cycle. Polymer covers are purpose-built for the insulator, bushing, and conductor geometries where squirrels and birds bridge energized hardware, while AVFD avian flight diverters improve line visibility to help reduce large-bird collisions. Hot-stick and drone installable, UV-stable, and built to TE’s engineered design-life specifications. Available across Canada through Rexel Utility.
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PUPI Tangent Crossarms at Rexel Utility

Pick one up and you’ll see and feel the difference compared to wood or other composite crossarms.
PUPI® tangent crossarms weigh significantly less than wood crossarms—with up to six times the strength. A closed-cell polyurethane foam fill provides lightweight, field drillable stability that also prevents moisture and contamination from entering the crossarm. From our industry leading UV protection to our internal bushings, PUPI tangent crossarms are built to last.
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Destination Trade, Empowering Futures, and Discovering Potential

The electricity sector in Canada is growing. Current forecasts suggest an additional 2-3x more generation, transmission and distribution capacity by 2050. This means a growing workforce to build, operate and maintain this new carbon-neutral infrastructure.
EHRC is here to help with wage subsidies and hiring incentives to support employers in hiring their future employees, and offering a new generation of talent opportunities to work in this growing industry.
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IDEAL Electrical™ and BILT® Make It Easier Than Ever to Learn Conduit Bending

The BILT app now offers 3D interactive instructions for bending conduit, the first professional tradesperson-focused instructional learning available in the app.
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Chadi M. Mourad Discusses ABB’s Partnership with Bruce Power to Modernize Excitation Systems
Earlier this year, Bruce Power announced they signed multi-year contracts with ABB to supply advanced excitation… Read More…
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EFC Shares Industry Priorities as CUSMA Discussions Continue
As discussions continue on the future of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA/USMCA), Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) met with senior federal officials… Read More…
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Future-Proof Your Workforce: Strategies for Retention, Resilience & Results at People Connected 2026
July 22, 2026 Future-Proof Your Workforce: Strategies for Retention, Resilience & Results Join top industry experts at People Connected 2026 November 4, at the Toronto Airport Marriott Hear from leading voices on hiring, retention, and the future of work. Walk away from EDA’s one-day symposium with strategies you can put into action the next day.… Read More…
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From Dialogue to Delivery: What Positive Energy Has Learned About Building Canada’s Energy Future, with Monica Gattinger
July 8, 2026 In this episode of The Flux Capacitor, host Francis Bradley speaks with Positive Energy’s Founding Chair, Monica Gattinger. After a decade of shaping Canada’s energy dialogue, Monica reflects on Positive Energy’s impact on public and investor confidence, Indigenous partnerships, and energy governance. She also explores why the sector’s greatest challenge is no… Read More…
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Proudly Canadian. Trusted Cables for Over a Century.

Nexans Canada proudly embodies the strength, innovation, and reliability of Canadian manufacturing. With locally produced cables and solutions, the company supports national infrastructure, energy, and industry while maintaining a deep commitment to quality and sustainability. Being Made in Canada reflects Nexans’ dedication to local expertise, skilled communities, and trusted performance. By combining global leadership with Canadian roots, Nexans continues to power connections across the country—delivering products Canadians can rely on with pride.
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Wesco Introduces Director of Business Development for their Center of Excellence
July 22, 2026 Wesco are excited to share some great news regarding their ongoing efforts to strengthen services in the wire and cable sector. Please join in welcoming Randy Maharaj as their new Director of Business Development for the Center of Excellence (CoE). “Randy will transition into his new role on August 10th. In this… Read More…
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OEA Welcomes CES Transformers as New Member
The OEA is excited to welcome CES Transformers as a new member. For more than 40 years, CES Transformers has been a trusted leader in custom transformer manufacturing, delivering high-performance liquid-immersed pad-mount, pole-top, and power transformers for utility, industrial, and renewable energy applications. Based in Markham, Ontario, CES combines ISO-certified manufacturing, rigorous testing, and precision… Read More…
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Electra Sales is Now Representing MacKinnon Magnetics
July 22, 2026 Electra Sales announced on LinkedIn that they are now representing MacKinnon Magnetics. “Electra is proud to be able to represent MacKinnon Magnetics in Saskatchewan and cannot wait to show our partners this fantastic manufacturer,” the company said as part of their announcement. Made in Canada MacKinnon Magnetics is a Canadian-owned and operated… Read More…
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OEA Announces Planned Transition of Chief Executive Officer
July 22, 2026 The Board of Directors of the Ontario Energy Association (OEA) announced that Chief Executive Officer Vince Brescia has decided to step down from his role after a highly successful decade-long tenure leading the organization. Vince will continue to serve in his current capacity to ensure a smooth transition and orderly hand-off of… Read More…
Champion Duct® Solves Solar Project Challenges

Electrician and contractor voices needed for the state-of-the-industry survey.For over 35 years, electrical engineers and contractors have trusted Champion Fiberglass® conduit on thousands of solar and underground utility transmission and distribution projects across the US and Canada. Champion Duct® fiberglass conduit offers durability, mechanical strength and no burn-through elbows that minimize repairs. Fiberglass conduit is UL listed to 110℃ so it tolerates higher heat generated in dense cable duct banks. Its light weight and easy connections encourage a smooth, safe, lower cost underground installation. Champion Fiberglass is certified ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001.
Three Phase Power Transformer from CES Transformers

CES designs and manufactures small and medium size power transformers that meet utility grade substation standards and specialty application demands.
CES in-house design team can customize solutions for any market segment including green & renewable energy, commercial, utility, and industrial applications. CES’ features meet or exceed standard equipment by only utilizing the highest quality components from leading suppliers along with non-standard options to meet any customer project requirements.
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Hubbell Canada Addresses Network Grounding from Outside Plant to Data Centre
Electric Motion Company® and Hubbell® Brands Deliver Complete Bonding and Grounding Solutions for Telecom Networks… Read More…
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GE & Legacy Products System Upgrade Advisor from ABB
July 8, 2026 Have GE and Legacy Products? ABB has You Covered. ABB now supports a powerful portfolio of trusted brands acquired through GE Industrial Solutions, including Unelec, Odink & Koenderink, Apena, Agut, AEG, GEC Alsthom, and Vynckier. Connect with ABB Electrification Service to modernize and extend the life of your GE heritage assets. In… Read More…
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Canadian Solar Launches TOPCon 3.0 High-Power-Density Module, Delivering up to 670 Wp, 24.8% Efficiency and Lower LCOE for Utility-Scale and C&I Solar Projects
July 8, 2026 Canadian Solar Inc. has announced the launch of its new TOPCon 3.0 high-power-density photovoltaic module, tailored for utility-scale power plants as well as commercial and industrial (C&I) PV systems. With a power output of up to 670 Wp and a conversion efficiency of up to 24.8%, the new product is scheduled for global mass shipment… Read More…
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K-LINE INSULATORS Distribution Line Post Silicone Insulators
July 8, 2026 Insulator contamination is a common problem on overhead lines. The fundamental element for interruptions with contaminated insulators is moisture. Wet atmospheric conditions result in water filming on surfaces and causing leakage currents to develop. On wood structures, leakage currents can cause pole fires. On steel structures, leakage currents can develop into faults.… Read More…


