• Sonepar Announces Brand Consolidation in Ontario

    Sonepar proudly announces the consolidation of their Ontario businesses from five brands to two. Aztec, Dixon and MGM will rebrand as a new and refreshed Dixon. Electrozad and Sesco will carry the new Electrozad brand. “Through many years of continued growth and acquisitions at Sonepar Canada, we have reached an exciting point in Ontario where we can make changes to our overall brand structure to continue advancing our best-in-class experience for our customers, vendors and associates,” stated Sonepar Canada President Serge Leblanc.

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    Labour Force Survey, September 2025

    Employment increased by 60,000 (+0.3%) in September and the employment rate rose by 0.1 percentage points to 60.6%. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 7.1%. Employment was up in the core-aged group (25 to 54 years old) both for women (+76,000; +1.2%) and men (+33,000; +0.5%), while it fell among people aged 55 and older (-44,000; -1.0%). There was little change in employment for youth aged 15 to 24. Read More…

  • Building Permits, August 2025

    Building Permits, August 2025

    In August, the total value of building permits issued in Canada was down $139.2 million (-1.2%) to $11.6 billion. Notable declines recorded in Ontario (-$563.3 million) and Alberta (-$461.5 million) were tempered by increases in British Columbia (+$612.2 million) and Quebec (+$294.2 million). On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of building permits issued in August decreased 1.5% from the… Read More…

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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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Electrical Safety Authority Releases 2024 Ontario Electrical Safety Report

The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) has recently released the 24th edition of its Ontario Electrical Safety Report (OESR), the only publication of its kind globally that provides a comprehensive review of electrical safety trends. 

The new data reveals a sharp contrast: while workplace electrical fatalities have decreased by 59% over the past decade…

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    EFC Welcomes G&W Electric as New Manufacturer Member

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  • Peter McCumber as Liteline’s New Regional Sales Manager of the GTA

    Peter McCumber as Liteline’s New Regional Sales Manager of the GTA

    Liteline is pleased to announce the addition of Peter McCumber to the GTA Sales Team as Regional Sales Manager-GTA. Peter brings more than two decades of experience in the electrical manufacturing and wholesale industry, where he has established himself as a dynamic and results-oriented sales professional. Throughout his career, Peter has demonstrated strong leadership, a customer-first approach, and… Read More…

Greenlee Experience 2025 – Recap

Greenlee recently brought together electrical and utility professionals for its fourth annual Greenlee Experience, a three-day VIP event at one of its manufacturing facilities.

This exclusive event was created to honor professionals in the electrical and utility trades, while offering a behind-the-scenes look at the brand’s legacy of innovation.

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Xendee’s microgrid modeling and operations platform combined with Eaton’s engineering expertise and proven power distribution technologies deliver a fully integrated microgrid solution.

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