Conductor Selection in Practice: A Code-Based Approach to Cable Sizing
Proper cable sizing is a critical part of electrical system design, it directly affects safety, reliability, and equipment performance.
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EHRC Launches Alberta Nuclear Workforce Study with Government Support
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC), in partnership with the Government of Alberta, is launching a new labour market intelligence initiative to assess Alberta’s readiness…
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From Awareness to Action: How Make the Switch Is Advancing Canada’s Energy Future
EFC continues to expand its advocacy efforts to ensure the electrical and automation industry’s voice is represented in conversations shaping Canada’s energy future.
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Why Canada’s Electricity Grid is Entering a Decisive Decade
Canada’s electricity system is under growing strain. While it performs adequately in normal conditions, tight reserves and limited flexibility leave it vulnerable during prolonged cold snaps or compounding events.
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Chance® Pole Line Hardware and Guy Anchors: Trusted Reliability for Modern Broadband Telecommunications
June 4, 2026 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. The Chance® Pole Line Hardware line addresses virtually every attachment…
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EHRC Funding & Hiring Incentives: Destination Trade, Empowering Futures, and Discovering Potential
May 27, 2026 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…
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Federal Government Announces National Electricity Strategy
May 14, 2026 The federal government held a press conference on May 14th to announce a new clean electricity strategy. The national electricity strategy focuses on building electricity generation infrastructure, transmission interties between provinces, building out the electricity workforce, as well as local supply chain for the technologies and components required to build the grid….
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Laying the Foundation for the G7’s first Small Modular Reactor
At the Darlington New Nuclear Project site, OPG has safely completed a monumental lift for the construction of the G7’s first SMR.
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Building Canada’s Future Electricity Grid: 2026 Research Now Available
EFC is pleased to share its latest national research report, Building Canada’s Future Electricity Grid, now available to members in both English and French.
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EHRC Announces $3.5 M Federal Investment to Expand Student Work Placements in Canada’s Electricity Sector
Empowering Futures program creates new opportunities for students and strengthens Canada’s electricity workforce.
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EHRC Agents of Change 2026: Bold Voices, Brave Spaces
April 6, 2026 Join EHRC in Montreal for Agents of Change, a powerful, two-day conference focused on advancing fairness, representation and belonging in Canada’s electricity sector. Hosted in collaboration with Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE), the event brings together leaders, HR professionals and sector partners for learning, practical tools and inspiring stories to support underrepresented workers. Featured speakers include: View the full list…
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EHRC Launches “Pathways to Power” to Transform Canada’s Clean Electricity Workforce
Funding from the federal government will help EHRC strengthen training pathways, modernize skills standards and support a more inclusive, job‑ready electricity workforce.
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NETCO Introduces Drone Training Course for IBEW Power Line Technicians
ETCO is excited to introduce a brand-new drone training course for IBEW Canada Power Line Technicians.
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Provinces Announce National Energy Corridor Agreement
Provinces and territories united to build electricity infrastructure and transform Canada into energy superpower…
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ABB Technology Modernizes Bruce Power Nuclear Units to Support Low-Carbon Energy Growth in Canada
ABB to modernize excitation systems at the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station in Ontario to extend the life and reliability of eight units
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EDIST Continues its Position as a Premier Forum for Electricity Distribution Community
January 26, 2026 By John Kerr EDIST 2026 confirmed that Ontario’s local distribution companies (LDCs) are shifting decisively from incremental upgrades to full system transformation, with grid modernization and data-driven decision-making now central to utility strategy. Held January 20–22 at The Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto, the Electricity Distributors Association’s flagship conference and tradeshow again…
