North America’s EV ambitions face a serious stress test
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What started as a routine skim of industry news turned into a deep dive into U.S. Congressional decisions, EV mandates, current headlines, and how all of this might impact Canada’s electric vehicle landscape.
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The EM Honours Awards Program is your opportunity to gain national recognition and showcase leadership in energy efficiency, proactive energy management and decarbonization across Canada’s built environment. Anyone involved in a project or solution is eligible to submit a nomination.


Competition Bureau investigates whether BWX may proceed with Kinectrics acquisition

Canada’s Competition Bureau is investigating whether BWX Technologies can proceed with an acquisition of Kinectrics. ‭BWX is a publicly-traded, US-based company involved in various nuclear industries. Kinectrics is a Toronto-based provider of engineering and in-plant services for nuclear facilities.‬


 
 
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North America’s EV ambitions face a serious stress test

Last month, the U.S. Senate passed a joint resolution that could have serious implications for anyone working in the electric vehicle space. The resolution of disapproval seeks to repeal California’s “electric vehicle mandate” (also known as the “Advanced Clean Cars II” regulation), sending it to President Trump for signature. Whether you’re involved with installing EV chargers, or planning and building out EV infrastructure, the regulatory shift stateside could very easily have a detrimental effect here in Canada. » Read more
 
 
 
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A growing power struggle: How can Canada’s aging grid support the data centre industry?

We have all heard how data centres find themselves listed among the largest of electricity consumers. Annual electricity demand from DCs is more than 280 TWh in 2024 in the U.S. alone, according to Eaton’s “2025 Data Centre Progress Report”.

In Canada, DC growth has evolved rapidly in recent years due to digitalization trends across industries and increased demand for AI and cloud computing capabilities, explains president and managing director of Nexans North America Tim King.

“Plus, factors like data sovereignty and rising geopolitical turmoil have heightened the pressure for investments in infrastructure development.”
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Ontario to require automatic external defibrillators at certain construction sites

The Ontario government says it will create safer workplaces for construction workers by requiring automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) at jobsites that are expected to last three or more months with 20 or more workers. » Read more

The Summer 2025 edition of “The Distributor” has landed

Published by the Electricity Distributors Association, this edition contains news and stories involving: Ontario Energy Board ERTH Power Corporation Hydro Ottawa Oshawa Power and Alectra Utilities Corporation PLUS EDA’s awards gala, EDIST, ENERCOM, and more. » Read more

DeWalt renews pledge to support SCNC national skills competition

Already an official sponsor of the 2025 Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC)—which just wrapped up in Regina—DeWalt announced it has renewed its agreement to sponsor the competition until 2027, making it the exclusive tool provider of the annual event. » Read More...

 
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Rob Thibeault to lead Robertson as Rick Campbell transitions to Sonepar advisor

Sonepar has promoted Rob Thibeault to president of Robertson Electric Wholesale effective June 2, as Rick Campbell transitions to a new role within Sonepar Canada. “Congratulations to Rob as he takes on this significant leadership role, and to Rick as he transitions to a broader advisory role within Sonepar,” said the company. » Read more

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Hammond appoints Linda Nadeau Sanford as Western sales manager

Hammond Power Solutions, a provider of dry-type transformers and power quality solutions, has appointed Linda Nadeau Sanford to the position of Western Regional Sales Manager. » Read more

 
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ECAO Annual General Meeting

TOMORROW, Niagara Falls, Ont. “Mark your calendars and get ready for an insightful and engaging event!” says Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario. » More info

Skilled Trades Ontario “Ontario Apprenticeship Summit”

TOMORROW, Toronto. With over 250 delegates already registered, organizers say seating for the event is limited. » More info

ECABC Conference and AGM

June 12-13, Victoria. The Electrical Contractors Association of British Columbia is hosting its 2025 conference and annual general meeting at the Fairmont Empress. » More info

ECAO-IBEW Annual Golf Tournament

June 18, Milton, Ont. The tournament is hosted by Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario and IBEW Construction Council of Ontario. » More info

Advance: Women in Engineering

June 19, Toronto (online). This virtual event is hosted by Canadian Consulting Engineer magazine. » More info

EASA Convention & Solutions Expo

July 19, Nashville, Tenn. Hosted by the Electrical Apparatus Service Association. » More info

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