November 5, 2025 Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) welcomes the Government of Canada’s Budget 2025 investments in youth employment and Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) programs as a vital step toward addressing critical job requirements in our growing national electricity sector. Budget 2025 commits $635.2 million over three years to extending the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP),…
November 5, 2025 PowerCo Canada marked a pivotal milestone in its St. Thomas gigafactory project, celebrating the start of construction on three major buildings. The work officially launches development of what will become Canada’s largest EV battery plant, with initial production targeted for 2027. Magil Construction Canada Inc., is leading the foundational work for three…
November 5. 2025 The Ontario government is investing $30 million to launch a new round of the Hydrogen Innovation Fund (HIF), supporting projects that unlock hydrogen’s potential to drive economic growth, create good-paying jobs and strengthen Ontario’s position as a world leader in the clean energy economy. This increased investment doubles the funding from the…
November 5, 2025 Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) and Toronto Hydro are plugging into progress with the energization of the 500th electric vehicle (EV) charging station. This marks a major milestone in Toronto’s electrified transportation journey. With more places to charge than ever before, driving electric in Toronto is becoming more convenient — and a smart way…
November 5, 2025 As part of its plan to protect Ontario and build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy, the province is investing $1 billion through the Building Ontario Fund in the first small modular reactors (SMRs) in the G7 at Darlington Nuclear Station. Ontario’s SMRs will create 18,000 jobs during construction with 3,700…
November 5, 2025 Ontario’s Minister of Energy and Mines Stephen Lecce joined Nova Scotia’s Premier and Minister of Energy Tim Houston in Halifax to sign a landmark agreement to collaborate on the development of small modular reactors (SMRs). Together, the two provinces will: Nova Scotia’s involvement marks a pivotal moment for Atlantic Canada’s energy strategy…
November 5, 2025 Prince Edward Island’s new energy strategy calls for strengthened consumer protections and upgrades to infrastructure, while highlighting energy equity and affordability. The PEI Energy Strategy outlines high-level priorities to achieve the Government of Prince Edward Island’s long-term vision for the energy system through to 2035. Key facts about PEI’s energy systems: PEI’s…
November 5, 2025 Minister Stephen Lecce has announced the launch of the Panel for Utility Leadership and Service Excellence (PULSE), a strategic advisory group that will ensure the province’s electricity distribution system can power the most competitive economy in the G7. This panel of industry experts and municipal representatives will support Energy for Generations, the government’s long-term plan to deliver…
Legislative amendments will expedite the construction of the North Coast Transmission Line, one of 18 priority projects identified by the province as essential to expanding B.C.’s electricity grid…
October 22, 2025 The Ontario Energy Association (OEA) is pleased to announce another successful annual Ontario Energy Conference, held on September 29th, 2025, at the Marriott Downtown at the Toronto Eaton Centre in collaboration with partner, the Association of Power Producers of Ontario (APPrO). The annual conference gathers industry leaders, professionals and policymakers for a…
October 22, 2025 The province is taking action to speed up the expansion of British Columbia’s electricity grid by enabling the BC Energy Regulator (BCER) to act as a one-window regulator for permits necessary to support the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) and other high-voltage electricity transmission projects. “We urgently need to expand our electricity…
October 22, 2025 Boralex and its partner, Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC) are proud to announce that the Hagersville Battery Energy Storage Park has been awarded the Innovative Canadian Clean Power Project of the Year award by the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA). The award was presented at the CanREA Gala, at the Electricity…
October 22, 2025 BluWave-ai was awarded the coveted 2025 Grid Management Storage Award from Energy Storage Canada (ESC). This latest honour from Energy Storage Canada adds to a distinguished history of recognition as a leader in AI-enabled cleantech for the electric grid and electrified transport. Previous notable awards include the following: This award brings greater attention to the…
October 22, 2025 Wataynikaneyap Power is pleased to announce that the Wataynikaneyap Power transmission system is one of this year’s 20 Award of Excellence recipients. The project was selected from 60 submissions from across the country. Hatch accepted the award as the project engineer. The Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards are produced by Canadian Consulting Engineer…
October 22, 2025 EDA’s President & CEO Teresa Sarkesian is a recipient of the Canada’s Clean50, an award recognizing 50 individuals and small teams who have made the greatest contributions to advancing Canada’s clean economy over the past two years. The Clean50 awards are presented annually by Delta Management Group and the Clean50 organization. There…
October 17, 2025 It’s not too late to nominate someone or an organization for EHRC’s Awards of Excellence. Do you know a trailblazing leader, a forward-thinking HR team or an organization driving real change in the workforce? Nominate them now. Help spotlight the people and organizations shaping a more innovative, inclusive and future-ready electricity sector. Award…