GDP Rose 0.6% YOY in Q4 2016
Real gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.6% in the fourth quarter, following a 0.9% increase in the third quarter. Final domestic demand continued to decelerate (+0.1%), with ongoing weakness in business investment.
Real gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.6% in the fourth quarter, following a 0.9% increase in the third quarter. Final domestic demand continued to decelerate (+0.1%), with ongoing weakness in business investment.
In the fourth quarter, total investment in residential construction rose 5.6% from the same quarter of 2015 to $31.4 billion, reflecting increased spending on every component except cottages.
The lighting market is changing and electrical distributors are at risk of losing aspects of the lighting segment. While it’s doubtful that they’ll lose the majority in the “near” future (5, 10, 15, 20 years), it is being whittled away by a number of factors (see below)…
Wayne Long (left) will be joining Ideal Supply as Sales Manager for the Industrial Division, and Steve Lobsinger (right) will be taking on the role of Assistant Manager — Branch Operations…
Each of this year’s winners had an unquestionable expectation of growth that helped drive them beyond the status quo and their peers, says Deloitte. See who’s among the winners…
Do you know an industry member who has greatly contributed to the Canadian electrical industry and to Electro-Federation Canada? Submit an award nomination today…
Paul Morrow has assumed the role of I-Gard Corporation’s Director of Sales, and brings with him more than 20 years of sales experience spanning project management, estimating and consulting…
This annual global challenge for business and engineering students promotes innovative energy management ideas for smart cities…
In honour of International Women’s Day, Electricity Human Resources Canada and Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women, officially announced EHRC’s newest initiative to support greater representation of women as skilled workers in the electricity and renewable energy sector…
The sale of LEDVANCE by Osram to the Chinese investment consortium, consisting of the strategic investor IDG Capital, the LED packaging manufacturer MLS Co., Ltd. (MLS) and Yiwu State-Owned Assets Operation Center (Yiwu), took effect March 1…
To measure its commitment to sustainable development, Schneider Electric uses indicators from the 2015-2017 Planet & Society barometer. Schneider’s score for 2016 exceeded its target by more than two points…
This year Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) and its members will award over $150,000 across 57 scholarships. Get those applications in today…
Eaton Electrical has promoted Pina Bellissimo to Power Quality Division Regional Sale Manager, Central Canada, Martin Harm to National Service Sales Manager…
“I’m excited to be a part of a company that focuses on the development of its people and that has a strong corporate culture,” says Vergara…
Current, powered by GE’s Canadian Manager Kevin Podmore has appointed Canwest Agency as the newest agent representative for British Columbia…
Long Bridge Inc., specializing in the construction of custom electrical control panels, is merging with electrical control systems Integrator IDT Systems Inc. Both are located in Cambridge, Ontario…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.