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We’ll have more information and photos from last week’s MCEE in Montreal. Meantime, congratulations to ReliaHome and Iberville!
- Anthony Capkun, Editor-Publisher
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Investment in building construction rose 1.5% (+$331.7 million) to $22.4 billion in February 2025, reports Statistics Canada, with gains being recorded across all components. Investment in multi-unit construction rose $241.5 million to $8.4 billion in February, largely attributable to gains in Ontario (+$357.8 million) and British Columbia (+$53.1 million). Meanwhile, Alberta (-$62.7 million) and Nova Scotia (-$41.5 million) led the declines.
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Ontario electric utility Alectra announced a commitment to prioritizing Canadian businesses, suppliers, and vendors through its procurement processes for equipment and services. “By sourcing Canadian whenever possible, Alectra Utilities is reinforcing its commitment to helping build a resilient supply chain while continuing to deliver safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to our customers,” said president & CEO Brian Bentz.
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NVent Electric plc will acquire the enclosures, switchgear, and bus systems businesses of Avail Infrastructure Solutions (a.k.a. “Electrical Products Group”) for a purchase price of $975 million, subject to customary adjustments. The Electrical Products Group business has about 1,100 employees and nine manufacturing locations in the United States.
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ABB’s ReliaHome smart panel scored Best New Product in the “Software, controls, and related components” category at MCEE 2025’s New Product Competition. Launched in October 2024, ABB’s ReliaHome smart panel is designed to manage and optimize home energy usage. Compatible with various systems—including solar, emergency storage, or backup generations—the panel allows homeowners to monitor and control energy consumption efficiently.
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Following expressions of interest from the host community, the Ontario government has asked Ontario Power Generation to explore opportunities for new nuclear energy generation at its Wesleyville site, about an hour’s drive east of Toronto.
“This is a generational opportunity,” said Minister of Energy & Electrification Stephen Lecce, “grounded in partnership with the Municipality of Port Hope and the Williams Treaty First Nations”.
Based on early assessments by OPG, the site could potentially host up to 10,000 megawatts of new nuclear generation, powering the equivalent of 10 million homes.
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The Canada Infrastructure Bank is providing $224.2 million in loans to help Nova Scotia’s Port Hawkesbury Paper Wind Ltd. build a large-scale wind energy project, and help 13 Mi’kmaw First Nations buy a 10% stake in the project. The energy project aims to support Nova Scotia’s largest industrial user of electricity—namely, Port Hawkesbury Paper—as well as the provincial grid.
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Sonepar Canada launched an initiative to provide $2,500 annual scholarships to eligible dependents of full-time Sonepar associates. “This is an excellent opportunity to support and promote educational achievement and give back to our local community [...]” said president George McClean.
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Citing a growing gap in vehicle options, Ranger Design offers a purpose-built upfit for Chrysler Pacifica, Voyager, and Grand Caravan to transform them into fully equipped mobile workspaces designed for contractors.
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Hammond Power Solutions, a provider of dry-type transformers and power quality solutions, offers “smart” medium- and low-voltage transformers that integrate IIoT-enabled power monitors to help users analyze and address potential issues before they become problems.
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May 4-8, Las Vegas. North America’s largest architectural and commercial lighting event is the “perfect blend of commercial and architectural lighting”, say organizers.
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May 12-15, Montreal. I&CPS serves as a platform for professionals who are working at the forefront of data centre design.
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May 14, Toronto. EHRC’s flagship DEI event is open to everyone “within and beyond the electricity sector”.
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May 15, Online. Your experienced workers will retire, and the next generation is making career choices right now. If your company isn’t appealing to them, they’ll go elsewhere. Workforce’25 will challenge you to take action—before it’s too late.
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May 21, Toronto. This one-day, conference-style event is perfect for company decision-makers as they embark on their own succession planning journeys.
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May 22-25, Edmonton. The Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta is hosting its annual conference at the JW Marriott (ICE District).
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June 5, Niagara Falls, Ont. “Mark your calendars and get ready for an insightful and engaging event!” says Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario.
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June 12-13, Victoria. The Electrical Contractors Association of British Columbia is hosting its 2025 conference and annual general meeting at the Fairmont Empress.
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