Canada’s data centre sector grows with new coalition, projects
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Editor's Note 
 
Canada's data centre sector closes out the year with some big developments, including a new coalition formed by heavy hitters such as EllisDon and Schneider Electric, along with a new electricity partnership for a data centre project in Alberta.
- Jack Burton, Editor
 
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Data centre stakeholders form the Canadian Coalition for Digital Infrastructure

The CCDI aims to provide a united voice for promoting the long-term growth and sustainability of Canada’s data centre sector as private-sector plans to meet the country’s digital capacity demands are accelerating.


Capital Power to provide electricity for large-scale Alberta data centre project

Edmonton’s Capital Power revealed that it has signed a long-term agreement to provide 250 megawatts of electricity to what the company dubbed an “investor-grade data centre developer" for a large-scale project in Alberta.


New report breaks down provincial variances in EV charging prices

The report analyzes the 4 main types of charging network operators used across Canada and how they impact various pricing models such as per-kWh and per-minute charging, in addition to sharing insights gathered from charging network operators, government bodies and EV owners.


 
 
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Light + Building 2026: A stage for lighting, design and building technology.

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Design by RFI: Liability hiding in plain sight – Legal Desk, November 2025

Contractors are increasingly being asked to bid on designs that are incomplete at time of tender. Over the past decade, the industry has normalized the idea that any gaps will simply be figured out later, usually through Requests for Information (RFIs) once construction begins. » Read More...
 
 
 
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Killark discontinues MBL-series fixtures

Killark, a Hubbell brand, has announced the discontinuation of its MBL series of compact low-bay LED luminaires following the launch of the MBL-X series in September of this year. » Read more

 
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B.C.'s Elec-Tech expands sales team with new business development manager

Elec-Tech Sales Ltd., a British Columbia-based representative for the province’s electrical manufacturers, has added Brandon Ayers to its sales team as a business development manager. » Read more

Southwire introduces engagement program for contractors

Southwire's ContractorConnect engagement program will provide redeemable points to electrical contractors for engaging in a number of activities, including completing product and application training, submitting project leads and participating in surveys. » Read more

Aggreko appoints new managing director for Canada

Aggreko, a global provider of modular power and temperature control solutions for applications including data centres and the oil and gas sector, has named Paul Nascimento as its new managing director for Canada. » Read more

 
PRODUCTS & TECH 
 
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Ecosense now offering Korrus Grid circadian lighting system

LED lighting solutions provider Ecosense has added the Korrus Grid circadian lighting solution to its product offerings, designed to maintain day-night cycles in low natural lighting environments such as hospitals and healthcare centres. » Read more

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Milwaukee adds four flat side options to bit socket sets

The new wrench-compatible sockets will feature four parallel flat sides to deter rolling and increase access in tight-spaced applications, with each set of chrome plated sockets featuring laser-engraved size markings. » Read more

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Perkins releases 18-litre engine for mobile electric power generation

Perkins has released the 2806F-E18TAG2 ElectropaK, an 18-litre engine designed for mobile electric power generation in the North American rental market. The 2806F is graded for ISO 8528-5 G2 performance and produces up to 500 kWe at 60 Hz. » Read More...

 
NETWORKING & LEARNING 
 

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. Electricity Human Resources Canada’s 2025 awards recognize excellence from across the country. » More info

Light + Building 2026

March 8-13, Frankfurt. The international meeting place for the lighting and building services technology sector returns to the Exhibition Grounds in Germany this March. » 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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