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I started reporting on the prompt payment movement in British Columbia in March 2018 with the creation of Prompt Payment BC, although the struggle started long before that! I am so pleased to see that legislation has finally been tabled.
- Anthony Capkun, Editor-Publisher
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Unfortunately, it may be a while before the September 2025 issue of Electrical Business Magazine reaches your mailbox, but have no fear! You can flip through the magazine right now in our Digital Archive.
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Manitoba Hydro is advancing its efforts to bring Indigenous majority-owned windpower to the province, and has issued a Request for Qualified Suppliers (RFQS). This Call for Power will see the utility purchase up to 600 MW of new wind energy in Manitoba through power purchase agreements.
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Ottawa is providing an additional $4.9 million in funding to support the Anahim Lake Solar Project, which aims to reduce British Columbia’s Ulkatcho First Nation’s reliance on diesel generation by about 64%, or roughly 1.1 million litres of diesel a year.
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The Fluke 1535 and 1537 - 2,500 V Insulation Resistance Testers simplify frontline troubleshooting on the factory floor or at a solar installation in the field.
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Northern Transformer Corp. celebrated the groundbreaking of its second manufacturing facility in Ontario. The new $207M, 183,000-sf facility is purpose-built for the manufacture and testing of HV large power transformers ranging from 230 kV to 500 kV, with power-handling capability up to 750 MVA.
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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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After what seems like an eternity, British Columbia has finally introduced legislation—Bill 20—that will establish prompt payment in the province’s construction industry. “Prompt payment legislation brings fairness and improved certainty for everyone involved in construction projects, from the owner to the trades,” said Matt MacInnis, president of the Electrical Contractors Association of BC.
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With the support of Alberta Innovates, the Ministry of Technology and Innovation, and the Government of Alberta, Edmonton-based Aqua-Cell Energy is participating in pilot projects to demonstrate the reliability and scalability of its flow battery systems.
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| INDIGENOUS YEAR IN REVIEW |
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ABB Electrification Service’s Dr. Matthew Wise and Andressa Ferraz have been named among the Future of Field Service’s 2025 Stand Out 50 Leaders in recognition of their contributions to field service innovation and developing customer-centric energy solutions.
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EB Horsman & Son has promoted Adam Dries to oversee operations in Alberta and the Midwest. In his new role, Dries will focus on providing strategic guidance, mentoring teams, and leadership development.
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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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October 27-30, Chicago. AD is North America’s largest marketing/buying group for construction and industrial supplies.
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November 5-6, Vancouver. The Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH) is partnering with the BC Electrical Association (BCEA) and Alberta Electrical Alliance (AEA) to produce the event.
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January 20-22, Toronto. The EDA represents Ontario’s local distribution companies. EDIST attracts over 1,000 professionals involved with “Electricity, Distribution, Information Systems and Technology.”
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February 19, Toronto. Nominations are still being accepted for Electricity Human Resources Canada’s 2025 Awards of Excellence (deadline October 31).
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March 23-25, Edmonton. The IEEE IAS ESTMP Workshop provides a forum for exchanging and advancing industry knowledge in the areas of electrical safety, engineering, project optimization, maintenance and reliability of electrical systems.
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