Anshul Mathur Promoted as New President of Westburne Canada

Anshul Mathur Promoted as New President of Westburne Canada

Recently, Jeffrey Moyle, CEO of Rexel Canada, was thrilled to share an announcement on LinkedIn regarding the promotion of Anshul Mathur to President of Westburne Canada, effective March 31. To ensure a smooth transition, Anshul will have a two-month handover period to seamlessly take over responsibilities from Dave Sver. Anshul has been an integral part of the Westburne team since 2011, when he joined the company as a Business Development Manager.

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IDEAL Debuts New Digital Fish Tape

IDEAL Electrical™ is preparing electricians to meet their increasing workload by incorporating efficient, time-saving new technologies into its latest products. As the emphasis on electrification and renewable energy expands, an estimated 60% of households will need to upgrade their circuit breaker to fully electrify their home. The ongoing shortage of licensed electricians only increases the burden.

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  • Labour Force Survey, January 2025

    Labour Force Survey, January 2025

    Employment increased by 76,000 (+0.4%) in January and the employment rate rose 0.1 percentage points to 61.1%. The unemployment rate declined 0.1 percentage points to 6.6%. In January, employment increased for youth aged 15 to 24 (+31,000; +1.1%), as well as for women (+36,000; +0.5%) and men (+28,000; +0.4%) in the core working age group of 25 to 54 years old. Employment gains in January were led by manufacturing (+33,000; +1.8%)… Read More…

  • Building Permits, December 2024

    Building Permits, December 2024

    The total value of building permits rose 11.0% to $13.1 billion in December. The increase was led by a 21.2% increase in the residential sector, largely due to gains in Ontario and British Columbia. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), the total value of building permits issued in December grew 8.8% from the previous month and was up 30.5% on… Read More…

Solving Smart Manufacturing Problems Today – and Into the Future

By Krystie Johnston

Empowering the next generation to explore careers in the skilled trades – especially smart manufacturing – provides considerable benefits for young people and the society in which they live and work. Networks such as Manufacturing USA play a key role in these efforts by sharing information and a united vision for the future of manufacturing.

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  • EFC Welcomes Agence Omega as New CEMRA Member

    EFC Welcomes Agence Omega as New CEMRA Member

    Serving the province of Quebec, Agence Omega is an independent manufacturer representative agency dedicated to delivering exceptional service and enhancing the customer experience. They bridge the gap between end-users and installers, offering innovative, efficient, and user-friendly products through the electrical and lighting channels. With a strong commitment to distributors, specifiers, and contractors, Agence Omega provides… Read More…

  • Anne Harrigan Retiring After More Than 35 Years With EFC

    Anne Harrigan Retiring After More Than 35 Years With EFC

    It is with great reverence and honour that after more than 35 years of dedicated service, EFC announces the retirement of Anne Harrigan, Vice President of Business Intelligence, effective April 2025. Anne came to EFC from EEMAC (Electrical & Electronic Manufacturers Association of Canada) and in 1989 was promoted to Manager of Statistical Services, becoming… Read More…

Legrand Acquires Power Bus Way, a Provider of Fully Customized Power Feeder Systems for Data Center, Industrial and Large-scale Commercial Applications

Legrand has recently announced it has acquired Power Bus Way, a Toronto-based premier provider of custom-designed cable bus solutions for data centers, industrial facilities and commercial projects.

Due to increasing demand for more digital infrastructure, Legrand estimates the North American data center market will continue to grow. This accelerated growth is further bolstered by increasing power needs, particularly in relation to the rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. The addition of Power Bus Way enables Legrand to more fully serve this large, quickly expanding market, in addition to industrial facilities, large-scale commercial projects and more, by offering two robust and complementary cable bus solutions. 

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Webinar On: Standard Tape and Streamline Tape Series

The lighting market demands more efficiency, better performance, and fewer product variations. Magic Lite’s Streamline and Standard Tape Series deliver on all fronts, offering high lumen output, pixel-free illumination, and reduced SKU complexity. These upgrades meet industry needs for cost-effective, high-quality lighting solutions.
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Eaton Canada Investing $15 Million to Power Canada’s Electrified Future

Eaton Canada is investing approximately $15 million to expand it’s manufacturing capacity to meet growing demand for its electrical solutions driven by the ongoing electrification of Canada’s economy.

These investments will expand the company’s low-voltage manufacturing footprint by 20%, increasing its ability to produce the switchboards, switchgear and panelboards needed to support Canada’s electrified future. With a particular focus on the electrification of the country’s transport infrastructure, building systems and industrial processes, Eaton Canada aims to complete the first phase of the project by Q3 2025, creating new manufacturing and engineering jobs in Ontario.

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Updated Ontario Electrical Safety Code

By being incorporated by reference into regulations by Canadian provinces and territories, the requirements and guidance of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Part I, are mandatory across our country. 

In Ontario, the law requires that all electrical installations meet the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC) requirements. On May 1, 2025, the new 2024 edition of OESC will come into effect. It consists of the 2024 edition of the CEC, Part I, and several Ontario-specific amendments. The key updates in this version  include plan review requirements for electric vehicle supply equipment installations and stand-alone electric power-generating equipment and systems, installation requirements of energy storage systems at residential occupancies, and specific conditions for permitting insulated conductors within an enclosure. These requirements aim to enhance electrical safety and help better protect electrical workers and the public in the province.

Learn more about the OESC 2024.

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