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Editor's Note 
 
The honorees of this year’s EM Honours awards program—which include ABB and Trilliant from the Best Electrical Solution category—are delivering not just big ideas and big impact, but tangible, measurable results. Congratulations!
- Anthony Capkun, Editor-Publisher
 
NEWS & STORIES 
 
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Ericson Manufacturing transitions to 4th-generation leadership, expands operations

Ericson Manufacturing—a manufacturer of portable power distribution units, GFCIs, wiring devices, and related products—announced a major expansion and technology investment while entering a new chapter under fourth-generation family leadership.


After just a few years, GM to cease production of Ingersoll’s BrightDrop delivery EV

General Motors is ending production of the BrightDrop electric delivery van built at CAMI Assembly in Ingersoll, Ont. The commercial electric delivery van market developed much slower than expected, said GM, noting the Ingersoll plant has been operating below capacity and production suspended since May 2025.


$64.2M In-Class Enhancement Fund to add 4,000 Ontario apprenticeship seats

The Ontario government announced funding of $64.2 million over the next three years to expand in-class apprenticeship training. Through the In-Class Enhancement Fund (IEF), the funding will create up to 4,000 new training seats each year.


 
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ABB ReliaHome and Trilliant Spectra honoured for energy innovations

Congratulations to ABB Electrification and Trilliant, recognized as Winner and Honourable Mention, respectively, under the Best Electrical Solution category in Energy Manager Canada’s 2025 EM Honours Awards Program. This award category recognizes a solution (of any voltage) that advances the state of the art with regard to proactive energy management, energy efficiency, or decarbonization. » Read more
 
 
 
FROM THE MAGAZINE 
 

Finding efficiencies, not corners to cut – The Estimator

Good estimating is a process, but there’s always pressure to deliver quickly while staying accurate. Finding the right balance between efficiency and accuracy leads to successful outcomes, while ill-advised shortcuts or compromises can cause serious problems for your bid and your business.

“Speeding up the process by simply finding ways to cut out time is not the same as being efficient. When things get missed, and the outputs aren’t as good or better, then you are not finding efficiencies—you’re cutting corners,” writes John M. Wiesel.

That said, Wiesel suggests you can put better processes in place to become more efficient, faster.
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Manitoba launches Climate and Economy Solutions Program, announces Merit recipients

The new program seeks to lower energy costs for Manitobans while reducing GHG emissions. With up to $23 million in funding, it will target a range of economic sectors and activities, including equipment retrofits for fuel-switching, energy efficiency upgrades, and renewable energy. » Read more

Elexicon’s annual charity golf tournament pushes LDC’s fundraising past $1M

Elexicon Energy, an Ontario-based local distribution company serving Durham Region, as well as Belleville, Brock, Gravenhurst and Port Hope, has raised a total of $1.1 million for local communities after hosting its fifth annual charity golf tournament. » Read more

ZEVIP funding to bring 157 EV chargers to Atlantic Canada

Federal funding is on its way to Atlantic Canada to help install 157 EV chargers at workplaces, public on-street parking, and multi-unit residential buildings in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, and Prince Edward Island. » Read more

 
 
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Expanding connections, not just footprints

Last year, Rexel acquired Talley, a U.S. distributor of wireless infrastructure products and solutions. And, on October 1, Talley officially expanded into Canada. To talk about this expansion, we were joined by Roger Little, CEO of Rexel USA and leader of the USA-Canada cluster at Rexel Group. » Read more

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Lequesne, Henzie, Leparmentier named to Schneider Electric Canada leadership team

Schneider Electric has appointed Tanguy Lequesne, Richard Henzie, and Guillaume Leparmentier to its Canadian leadership team. “With these leadership additions, we are reinforcing our commitment to delivering best-in-class solutions, expertise, and support [...]” said country president Emily Heitman. » Read more

 
 
NETWORKING & LEARNING 
 
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CIPHEX + Electrical Learning Expo West

TODAY and TOMORROW, 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. » More info

Green Energy Doors Open – Ontario Sustainable Energy Association

November 24, Toronto. The OSEA champions policy and regulatory changes for a society powered, heated, cooled, and transported by a portfolio of sustainable energy. » More info

Electro-Federation Canada 2025 Regional Holiday Receptions

November 25 to December 4. Receptions will be held in Quebec City, Toronto, Halifax, and Montreal. » More info

“The Business Case for Hiring Apprentices” – Merit Ontario

November 26, Mississauga, Ont. The event is geared toward contractors, employers, and stakeholders in apprenticeship. » More info

EDIST Conference & Tradeshow – Electricity Distributors Association

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.” » More info

EHRC 13th Annual Awards of Excellence

February 19, Toronto. Nominations are still being accepted for Electricity Human Resources Canada’s 2025 Awards of Excellence (deadline October 31). » More info

ESTMP – Electrical Safety, Technical, Maintenance & Projects Workshop

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. » More info

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