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 […]
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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 […]
Standards Council of Canada upcoming Electricity Forum
Standards Council of Canada wants your participation in the upcoming Electricity Forum to confirm Canada's energy and electrical engineering standardization priorities. Please see the below link for more information.
Further Consultation on Revised ESA Director’s Order on OESC Rule 8-102 Voltage Drop
On November 5th, the attached Director’s Order was issued for OESC Rule 8-102 and it will become effective on February 3rd, 2014. The amendment changes the existing OESC rule re: […]
Partnership key for OCOT enforcement officers
Leveraging partnerships and technology are some of the ways the Ontario College of Trades (OCOT) enforcement division is going to level the playing field in the compulsory trades it oversees, […]
ETBA & IBEW Wage Adjustment
The Electrical Trade Bargaining Agency (ETBA) of ECAO and the IBEW/IBEW-CCO have agreed to an additional wage package increase of 5 cents May 1, 2014 and 5 cents May 1, […]
January 2014 Wiring Fee Increases
As you will recall, last year ESA consulted with its Advisory Councils and other stakeholders regarding proposed fee changes for two years: 2013 and 2014. As a result of this […]
The Government of Canada has issued a Request for Proposals – Le gouvernement du Canada a lancé und demande de proposition
La version française suit le texte anglais We wish to inform you that the Government of Canada has issued a request for proposals for preparatory studies and writing of […]
Do It Right, Recycle Your Light!
Take Back the Light invites organizations from across the province to celebrate Waste Reduction Week in Canada from Oct. 21- 27 and participate in Do It Right, Recycle Your Light – an […]