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February 25, 2026 NorthX’s mission to strengthen Canada’s climate innovation ecosystem includes a commitment to increasing representation among women-led ventures advancing climate innovation and economic impact.  Through the 2026 Call for Innovation: Women in Climate Tech, NorthX will invest up to $3 million in ventures tackling some of the toughest challenges in global decarbonization, while building a stronger climate tech ecosystem in BC and across Canada.   Project Timline NorthX 2026…

February 9, 2026 The Government of Saskatchewan and SaskPower announced plans to formally evaluate large nuclear reactor technologies for use in Saskatchewan. The technology selection process will take place in parallel with SaskPower’s existing nuclear small modular reactor (SMR) project.  “Our Energy Security Strategy sets out a pathway to nuclear power generation from both SMRs…

February 9, 2026 The Government of Canada is investing in innovative river–current energy technology to provide communities with more proven-clean electricity options that are both accessible and affordable. Today, Claude Guay, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced…

February 2, 2026 Bruce Power has once again been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers, earning the national honour for the sixth consecutive year. This recognition reaffirms the company’s standing as an employer that values its people and is committed to fostering a workplace in which talent can thrive, inclusion is valued, and innovation…

February 2, 2026 Hydro Ottawa Group (Hydro Ottawa) was recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People. This award highlights the company’s commitment to fostering a new generation of talent through cutting-edge technology, robust apprenticeship programs, and a culture of continuous learning. Hydro Ottawa is in the midst of an organization-wide knowledge transfer. About 35 per…

February 2, 2026 Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) is proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 Awards of Excellence, honouring individuals and organizations whose achievements are shaping a highly skilled, inclusive and forward-looking electricity workforce. These awards celebrate excellence across leadership, human resources innovation, diversity and inclusion, and workplace culture. Finalists will be celebrated—and winners…

February 2, 2026 Women remain underrepresented in technology, engineering, and trades roles across Canada’s electricity sector—yet their participation is essential to building a clean, resilient energy future.  To help close this gap, EHRC is offering two $2,000 bursaries to support women entering or currently enrolled in trades or STEM programs. Along with providing financial support, recipients gain access to mentorship and professional development opportunities through…

January 21, 2026 Hydro-Québec has begun delivering electricity through the Appalaches–Maine interconnection line under the terms of the 2018 contract with Massachusetts electricity distribution companies. This interconnection is the first major expansion of HVDC infrastructure linking Hydro-Québec’s grid to neighbouring markets since the inauguration of the Radisson–Sandy Pond line in the early 1990s. Several Hydro-Québec teams…

January 21, 2026 BC Hydro has received a significant response to its capacity Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI), with 106 submissions representing 19 gigawatts of potential new electricity capacity – a clear signal that Canadian developers are ready to help power British Columbia’s growing economy. Meeting B.C.’s growing electricity demand means more than keeping…

December 17, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to drive their shared missions. This framework for an agreement will strengthen federal-provincial collaboration in the energy sector to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, unlock the full potential of Alberta’s energy resources, and create hundreds of thousands of new…

December 17, 2025 A new industry-academic partnership led by the University of Toronto’s Department of Computer Science will accelerate the development and commercialization of next-generation electric vehicle (EV) and mobility technologies. The Electric Vehicle Innovation Ontario (EVIO) project, launched in collaboration with seven other southern Ontario universities, will see 37 graduate students placed at 20 EV and…