Bill 69 will ensure fairness and predictability for all participants in Ontario’s construction industry The Prompt Payment Act, introduced as a Private Members Bill by Vaughan MPP Steven Del Duca […]
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ECAO Responds to Dunlop Call for Judicial Review
Why does Simcoe North MPP Garfield Dunlop continue his unsubstantiated claims against the Ontario College of Trades (OCOT) panel ruling regarding the Electricians ratio review by attacking Mr. Bernie Fishbein […]
Trade Contractors Launch Ad Campaign Urging Party Leaders to Pass Bill 69 – The Prompt Payment Act
Toronto, February 5, 2014 – The Ontario Caucus of the National Trade Contractors Coalition of Canada (NTCCC) is launching a television advertising campaign calling on the leaders of Ontario’s minority […]
Street and Sentinel Lighting: Maintaining Ratepayer Protection
Street and Sentinel Lighting: Maintaining Ratepayer Protection Issue The Electrical Distributers Association is again attempting to gain access to the street and sentinel lighting market, through an amendment to […]
ESA Director’s Order Amendment for OESC Rule 8-102 (Voltage Drop) Effective Monday Feb. 3rd
On February 3rd, the Director’s Order for Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC) Rule 8-102 becomes effective. The amendment changes the previous OESC rule re: voltage drop requirements for lighting and […]
Calling on Everyone in the Construction Industry – Show Your Support for Bill 69, the Prompt Payment Act
There is no legitimate reason why those who work in the construction industry are forced to wait long periods of time before getting paid for work that has been completed […]
Principal Agreement Holiday Pay Day
This year Christmas Day and Boxing Day will fall on Wednesday, December 25th and Thursday, December 26th respectively. The Principal Agreement neccesitates that the cheque/direct deposit pay day be moved […]
Ontario Public Affairs Update – New Labour Legislation Introduced
Labour Legislation Includes Proposed Changes to Open Period On December 4, 2013, Ontario Labour Minister Yasir Naqvi introduced new legislation aimed at providing stronger protections for workers, called the […]
Conviction of Contractor Working Illegally Results in $25,000 Fine
ESA has issued a province-wide press release today to note the conviction of an unlicensed electrical contractor in Windsor. The court also imposed a $25,000 fine—one of the largest of […]
CSA Group Public Training Courses – Winter 2014
With courses offered across the country, as well as application tools, CSA Group electrical training supports the electrical safety system in Canada. Essentials and Comprehensive training based on the Canadian […]