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This is a great—and practical—move by Google, and I am hopeful that its support of electrical training eventually extends to Canada.
- Anthony Capkun, Editor-Publisher
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As it continues to encourage Canadians to consider residential solar installations, the Canadian Renewable Energy Association published the 2025 edition of its annual “Go Solar Guide”. Available online, the free resource covers important information for homeowners deciding to pursue solar, such as determining their solar potential, net metering, incentive programs, financing their installation, and more.
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With help from the federal Zero-Emission Transit Fund (ZETF), several Ontario communities are studying how to transition their fuel-based public transit vehicles to zero-emission electric buses. Planning activities include route mapping and scheduling, identifying the required charging infrastructure, developing step-by-step processes and timelines for electrifying fleets, and conducting climate adaptation and resilience assessments.
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Google has announced support for workforce development in the electrical sector—an essential component in accelerating the AI revolution—by backing the Electrical Training Alliance (etA)—a joint initiative of the U.S.-based National Electrical Contractors Association and IBEW. The support will help enhance training for more than 100,000 electrical workers and 30,000 new apprentices across the United States.
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Some refer to her as a trailblazer and a champion, but if you were to ask Margaret Kenequanash, she’d tell you she is just a person who’s helping to get the job done.
Margaret serves as CEO of Wataynikaneyap Power: a company 51% owned by 24 remote northern Ontario First Nations communities that constructed the largest Indigenous-led grid connection project in the province’s history. (Fortis Inc. and other private investors own the remaining 49%.)
At the time of writing, construction is 100% complete. All of Wataynikaneyap Power’s assets are energized; 14 communities are connected to the grid and off diesel. Two more will be connected this year.
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Residential and non-residential building construction costs increased 0.8% in the first quarter of 2025, following a similar increase in the previous quarter. The quarterly growth of residential building and non-residential building construction costs increased slightly in Q1, despite the threat of other possible tariffs, notes Statistics Canada. Year over year, construction costs for residential buildings in the census metropolitan area (CMA) composite rose 3.4% in Q1 2025.
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Ontario Energy Board CEO Susanna Zagar is the recipient of EHRC’s 2025 Agent of Change Award, in recognition of her leadership and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the electricity sector. “Her ability to unite people around shared values and to embed DEI into the DNA of an organization is remarkable,” said EHRC CEO Michelle Branigan.
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Mac’s II Agencies has expanded its lighting division with the addition of Jamie Capell as sales manager for lighting specification. “Jamie’s wealth of experience and deep industry knowledge will be a tremendous asset [...]” said principal Chris Brams.
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Robertshaw Controls Company CEO John Hewitt has joined Ideal Industries Inc.’s board of directors. His experience includes roles such as Vertiz president for the Americas region, and SVP and GM at TE Connectivity.
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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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May 26, Zoom Webinar. The electrical engineering and specifying community is invited to join us to learn about the emerging role of direct current (DC) power in buildings: how it works, why it’s gaining traction, and where it’s best applied.
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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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