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NEWS & STORIES

Federal government investing $10.6 million in 14 new EV charging infrastructure projects

The federal government is investing $10.6 million to add more than 1,600 chargers across 14 EV charging projects across Canada, announced at the EV & Charging Expo in Toronto on April 9.

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EHRC receives funding to expand youth and student placements in Canada’s electricity sector

Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) has received a total of $6.58 million in federal support for two of its workforce development programs.

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OECA appoints 2026-2027 board chairman

The Ottawa Electrical Contractors Association (OECA) appointed Chris Crawford of C & M Electric as its chairman of the board for the 2026-2027 term.

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Federal government boosts Saskatchewan’s role in Canada’s nuclear supply chain

Through this investment, a total of $625,100 in federal support will be provided to grow Saskatchewan's nuclear supply chain; with the provincial government contributing $286,000.

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FEATURE

The electrical contractor's guide to selecting construction software, with Patabid's Melvin Newman

Learn how to successfully select construction software for project scale in the debut episode of our new Site Current podcast miniseries.

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HEADLINES

Toronto Lighting Supply to hold grand opening for new Vaughan, Ont. location

Toronto Lighting Supply, a wholesale lighting distributor for the commercial and residential markets, will hold the grand opening of its new location in Vaughan, Ont., on Friday, April 24.

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EFC, NEMA, and CANAME advocate for electrical industry ahead of CUSMA review

Electro-Federation Canada, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, and La Cámara Nacional de Manufacturas Eléctricas share joint letter to governments ahead of CUSMA review.

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EVENTS

April 14-15 | New York Hilton Midtown 1335 6th Avenue, New York, NY

LEDucation Tradeshow and Conference 2026

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April 15-16 | Montreal

Salon Lumen Exhibition

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May 06-07 | Moncton, NB

The MEET Show 2026

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May 02-06 | Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

ECAO-UNCE 2026 Conference

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May 31 | 310 South England St., Williamsburg, VA 23185

EUFMC 2026 – Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference

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