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Ottawa’s Electric Vehicle Availability Standard requires that at least 20% of new light-duty vehicle sales in Canada be zero-emission by model year 2026. That target is being removed, and the EVAS will be reviewed to reflect “market realities”.
- Anthony Capkun, Editor-Publisher
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Despite concerns over automobile tariffs, Q2 2025 marked the highest number of quarterly new motor vehicle registrations since the start of the pandemic. New registrations for hybrid electric vehicles increased 60.7%, while battery EVs dropped nearly 40%. Statistics Canada believes this drop is due to rebates drying up.
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The Level Up! career fairs will showcase dozens of Ontario’s 144 skilled trades, from electrician to boilermaker, and have expanded from 21 to 29 days in 12 communities. Over 50,000 people are expected to attend.
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The total value of building permits issued in Canada edged down $10.8 million (-0.1%) to $11.9 billion in July 2025, reports Statistics Canada. Overall, the decrease in construction intentions was led by the non-residential sector (-$279.2 million), which was largely offset by a rise in the residential sector (+$268.3 million).
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Ideal for both exposed and buried applications, Westlake Pipe & Fittings’ full line of electrical PVC pipe and fittings products conform to industry standards, providing versatility and reliability in electrical installations. With high-volume warehouses and a wide distribution network, we are committed to supplying the products you need to install electricity to connect homes and businesses.
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According to the latest Housing Supply Report from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., growth in total housing starts across seven of Canada’s key Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) was flat in the first half of 2025 compared to 2024. Furthermore, the six-month numbers reveal some “sharp regional differences,” with Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Ottawa and Halifax building new homes at record or near-record pace.
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With so many tall buildings being erected, it’s important to remember that conductors—whether installed in a raceway or contained in an armoured or sheathed cable assembly—require special consideration for their support when run vertically over extended distances, writes Code File columnist Diana Madill.
There are distinct differences in the acceptable means of supporting these conductors, which are determined by the installation method and described in CE Code-Part I, Rule 12-120 “Supporting of conductors”.
Fun fact: the earliest version of this rule appeared in the first edition of the Canadian Electrical Code in 1927.
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In response to the United States transforming its trading relationships, Prime Minister Carney announced a series of new measures for sectors most impacted by U.S. tariffs and trade disruptions. As part of those measures, Ottawa is instituting a new “Buy Canadian Policy” and is removing the 2026 target from the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard (EVAS) to help the automotive sector stay competitive in the face of tariffs.
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Kinectrics announced it is significantly expanding its high-voltage cable field-testing capabilities with the purchase of an additional 10 mobile resonant test systems (RTSs) from Highvolt.
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A $6.7M Canada Infrastructure Bank loan will help Inuit-owned Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corp. build a 1-MW wind turbine and 1-MWh energy storage system that will replace up to 600,000 litres of the community’s diesel use for electricity.
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Arlington’s 550 series zinc diecast split grounding bushings promise convenience and installation efficiency, allowing the addition of a bushing after conductors are installed in the conduit.
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Intermatic says its new ELC Series fixed-mount electronic photocontrols are a budget-friendly, LED-compatible alternative to thermal photocontrols, and offer unique mounting styles for a variety of outdoor applications.
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TODAY AT 11 AM ET. If you’re an electrical engineer, specifier, or invested in the future of electrification, this session offers both historical perspective and practical guidance on why aluminum has earned its place in today’s electrical systems.
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Tomorrow. Electro-Federation Canada’s annual virtual Economic Forecast returns, featuring Maureen Farrow and Donald R. Leavens, Ph.D.
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September 25-26, Toronto. Energy Storage Canada is a national trade association dedicated solely to the growth and market development of the country’s energy storage sector.
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October 1-2, Cardigan, P.E.I. NETCO is an alliance between the Canadian Electrical Contractors Association and IBEW-Canada.
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October 1-3, Vancouver. Electric Mobility Canada engages local, provincial, and federal governments to promote electric vehicles and related policies.
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October 6-8, Toronto. Developed by the Canadian Renewable Energy Association, “ETC is a hub for cutting-edge technologies and groundbreaking solutions in the renewable energy landscape”.
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October 22, Calgary. This one-day event connects you with experts who can help ensure your business ends up in the right hands—for the right price. There is no pressure to sell. It’s a day of learning and networking.
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October 23, Toronto. Hosted by the Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario, Mechanical Contractors Association of Ontario, and Construction Labour Relations Association of Ontario.
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