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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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…
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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….
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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…
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Electricity Alliance Canada: An Open Letter Supporting Canada’s National Electricity Strategy
July 8, 2026 To the Government of Canada, As we mark National Electricity Month in Canada, the Electricity Alliance Canada—a coalition of six leading Canadian electricity associations—is pleased to express our strong support for the federal government’s release of Powering Canada Strong: A national strategy for an electrified Canadian economy. On behalf of organizations representing Canada’s…
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Black & McDonald Marks 25 Years Supporting Canada’s Nuclear Sector
July 8, 2026 Black & McDonald is celebrating 25 years of service in Canada’s nuclear industry, marking a significant milestone for the company’s Power Generation Region. Since entering the market, B&M has played a consistent role in supporting nuclear facilities across the country through Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC), and Maintenance services. Over the past two…
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State of the Data Center Boom 2026: Why Power Infrastructure Now Defines What Gets Built
Data centers sit at the heart of the modern digital economy.
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Canada’s Energy Transition Depends on a Next-Generation Grid
July 8, 2026 By Electro Federation Canada As electrification accelerates across transportation, buildings, and industry, strengthening Canada’s electrical grid will be essential to supporting the country’s energy future. Canada’s energy transition is accelerating. Across the country, governments, businesses, and consumers are increasingly embracing electrification as a pathway to economic growth, energy security, and emissions reduction….
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The Importance of Local Expertise and Response to Grid Resilience in Canada
Sandra Pedro Discusses ABB’s Addition of Elastimold™ Portfolio Service to Milton, Ontario
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IESO Reliability Outlook: New Energy Storage to Keep Ontario System Prepared for Summer 2026
June 23, 2026 Ontario’s electricity system is prepared for summer 2026 with adequate supply – bolstered by more than 1,000 MW of new capacity added to the grid since last summer – to meet demand, according to the IESO’s latest 18-month Reliability Outlook. Ontario demand is forecast to grow this year by a slower 0.5…
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AMI 2.0 in Action: Strategy, Technology and a Real Utility’s Journey
June 23, 2026 Replacing aging smart meters sounds straightforward, until utilities start asking the harder questions. What capabilities does next-generation advanced metering infrastructure (AMI 2.0) actually unlock? When is the right time to move? And what does a real AMI 2.0 transition look like when it’s happening inside an actual utility, not a case study?…
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Choosing the Right Core: Amorphous or CRGO for Today’s Power Systems
June 23, 2026 CES webinar explored one of the most important decisions in transformer design today: selecting the optimal magnetic core material for evolving power system requirements. Industry experts discussed the performance, efficiency, cost, and sustainability trade-offs between Amorphous Metal Cores and Cold Rolled Grain Oriented (CRGO) Steel Cores, providing practical guidance for utilities, EPCs,…
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Call for Papers: 2027 EDIST Conference & Trade Show
June 23, 2026 EDA have released the Call for Papers for the EDIST Conference & Trade show on January 18-21, 2027 at the Westin Harbour Castle Conference Centre in Toronto. EDA invites submission papers that demonstrate practical solutions, real-world applications, and the innovations driving sustainable growth in electricity distribution. EDIST 2027 theme: Powering Growth: From…
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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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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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Major Projects Identification Committees (MPIC) Process Presentation Recording
June 10, 2026 Electricity demand across Ontario is expected to grow significantly in the coming decades, driven by economic development, electrification, and population growth. To support this growth, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) requires earlier visibility into emerging major projects and development activity that may impact the electricity system. As part of Ontario’s Integrated…
