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Tuesday, November 24, 2020Sommers Generator Systems has hired Louis Olsacher as Sales and Marketing Manager Canada, as well as Tyson Speer, Landon Smith and Shaun Stickle as Sales Consultants. Olsacher brings with him over 20 years of experience leading sales teams in the energy and HVAC/hearth wholesale distribution sectors. In his role prior to joining Sommers, Olsacher held various positions including Vice President ...read moreCategories: Member News, Announcements
Friday, November 06, 2020November 5, 2020 (Toronto, ON) – The Ontario Electrical League (OEL) is pleased to see that the Ford government has made a significant investment into the creation of an Apprentice Sponsorship Group initiative in the 2020 Ontario Budget. The newly announced program would support business participation in sponsoring apprentices in 2020/2021 by investing $20 million to encourage small- and ...read moreCategories: OEL News, Provincial Government
Thursday, November 05, 2020Salex is pleased to announce a new partnership with Senso by Luminii, a Canadian manufacturer of locally-made LED fixtures. As of August 6, 2020, Salex will represent their lighting products in the Southwestern Ontario region. With every product, Senso Lighting pursues a vision of providing flexible and environmentally conscious lighting solutions to upgrade the typical fluorescent office. For ...read moreCategories: Announcements, Member News
Briefing Note: Ontario Government Imposes Additional Restrictions to Curb COVID-19 - October 9, 2020Friday, October 09, 2020Effective October 10, 2020 at 12:01 a.m., and for at least 28 days, the Ontario Government has enacted the following restrictions in Peel, Ottawa and Toronto to curb the spread of COVID-19: Social gatherings and organized public events are limited to 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors if physical distancing can be maintained. The two limits cannot be combined. Indoor food and drink ...read moreCategories: Announcements, Labour Law, Community
Thursday, October 01, 2020IDEAL has a long history of offering collectible toy trucks – which have always been a popular item with electricians and contractors – so we are very excited to announce our 2020 promotion, Keep on Truckin’ with IDEAL. This fall, participating distributors will receive two 1:24 scale, diecast Dodge RAM® 1500 pickup trucks, complete with IDEAL branding, to raffle to their customers. The toy ...read moreCategories: Announcements, Member News
Tuesday, September 29, 2020Pickering, Ontario – Hubbell Canada, manufacturer of electrical and lighting products, announces a significant step forward in their digital journey with the launch of their new website. The new Canadian website provides a comprehensive tool that transforms the way customers experience everything Hubbell Canada has to offer. “At Hubbell Canada, we have been working hard to bring our One Hubbell ...read moreCategories: Member News, Announcements
Tuesday, September 22, 2020Salex has expanded its lighting agency to service Southwestern Ontario. With decades of experience in the lighting industry, Salex has formed a new, highly skilled and knowledgeable team who will be servicing and representing key market leaders in the Southwestern Ontario region. As the largest lighting agency in Southern Ontario, Salex has been an integral player in Canada’s architectural ...read moreCategories: Announcements, Member News
Monday, July 06, 2020Read: ESA Launches Risk-Based Oversight of Wiring InspectionsCategories: Health and Safety, Codes and Standards, Industry News
Tuesday, June 23, 2020Read: IHSA Has Resumed Training and Consulting ServicesCategories: Health and Safety, Industry News
Tuesday, June 16, 2020Read: Ontario Releases Guide on How to Develop a Workplace Safety PlanCategories: Industry News, Provincial Government
Wednesday, June 10, 2020Read: ESA Response to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)Categories: Member News, Industry News, Announcements, Health and Safety
Tuesday, May 19, 2020Read: Elizabeth Witmer reappointed as WSIB ChairCategories: Health and Safety, Industry News
Tuesday, May 12, 2020Read: Stop, Look, and Live: Powerline Safety Tips on the JobsiteCategories: Industry News, Health and Safety, Member News
Friday, May 08, 2020Read: COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions to Assist Employers - Updated to May 8, 2020Categories: Labour Law, Industry News, Health and Safety
Thursday, May 07, 2020Read: Alectra Inc. joins United Way in COVID-19 relief across Greater Golden Horseshoe RegionCategories: Health and Safety, Member News
Thursday, May 07, 2020Read: COVID-19 Easing Restrictions for Retail Stores and Expanding Essential ConstructionCategories: Industry News, Labour Law, Health and Safety
Friday, April 17, 2020Read: Alectra Inc. directs $230,000 to food banks across its service territoryCategories: Member News
Friday, April 10, 2020COVID-19 has created challenges for our healthcare system that have never been experienced with our modern infrastructure. Companies are rallying together to ensure the health, safety and productivity of our province’s essential workers as we navigate these new waters. Hospitals setting up emergency screening facilities for the COVID-19 virus require a tremendous amount of power, which can ...read moreCategories: Health and Safety, Member News
Wednesday, April 08, 2020Read: eMotors Direct Inc. COVID-19 UpdateCategories: Health and Safety, Member News
Tuesday, April 07, 2020Read: Alectra commits 16,800 N95 masks to healthcare workersCategories: Health and Safety, Member News
Friday, April 03, 2020Read: List of essential workplaces in Ontario - Updated April 3, 2020Categories: Industry News, Provincial Government
Friday, April 03, 2020Read: ESA Strategic Plan April 2020 - March 2025Categories: Health and Safety, Member News, Industry News, Trade Publications
Monday, March 30, 2020Read: General COVID-19 Links & ResourcesCategories: Industry News, Health and Safety
Sunday, March 29, 2020Read: Ontario Stepping Up Measures to Limit the Spread of COVID-19 on Construction SitesCategories: Industry News, Provincial Government, Health and Safety
Friday, March 27, 2020Read: Hydro One announces additional support for its customers during COVID-19 pandemic; suspends late payments for all customers and returns approximately $5M in security deposits to businessesCategories: Member News, Hydro
Friday, March 27, 2020Read: Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) updateCategories: Industry News, Health and Safety
Wednesday, March 25, 2020Read: An open letter from David Collie, President and CEO, ESACategories: Member News, Health and Safety
Wednesday, March 25, 2020Read: COVID-19: Ontario to Close Non-Essential BusinessesCategories: Announcements, Industry News, Health and Safety, Labour Law
Monday, March 23, 2020Read: Electricity Rate Relief: Off-peak hours in place all day, every dayCategories: Health and Safety, Member News
Friday, March 20, 2020Read: Nedco Important Notice: COVID-19 UpdateCategories: Member News, Health and Safety
Monday, March 16, 2020During this time of uncertainty, the Ontario Electrical League is providing recommendations to assist employers in minimizing the risk of exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19). Whether or not you wish to continue providing service to your clients, the Ontario Electrical League encourages you to follow the advice of public health authorities to establish best practices: Practice proper hygiene ...read moreCategories: Health and Safety, OEL News
Friday, March 13, 2020Read: Hydro One announces Pandemic Relief FundCategories: Member News, Hydro
Wednesday, February 12, 2020Read: Hydro One highest ranking Utility employer in Ontario: Forbes Canada's Best EmployersCategories: Awards and Honours, Member News
Tuesday, February 11, 2020Read: Graybar Canada appoints Jason Taylor as new Executive Vice President and General ManagerCategories: Member News, Announcements
Monday, April 22, 2019Read: Electrical Industry Coalition seeks role in plans for skilled tradesCategories: Industry News, OEL News
Tuesday, April 16, 2019April 16, 2019 (Toronto, ON) – The Ontario Electrical League (OEL) is pleased to see that the Ford government has introduced the Modernizing the Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2019, as part of their Budget 2019. The bill, if passed, will make important changes to the Skilled Trades and the Apprenticeship system and will include provisions to the existing fee structure within the Ontario ...read moreCategories: OEL News
Tuesday, April 02, 2019April 2, 2019 (Toronto, ON) – The Ontario Electrical League (OEL) welcomes the passing of Bill 66, Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, which opens bidding on publicly-funded construction contracts to all qualified companies as well as further improvements in various other practices within the construction sector. Many of the OEL’s contractor members have long been shut out of publicly funded ...read moreCategories: OEL News, Announcements
Thursday, December 06, 2018December 6, 2018 (Toronto, ON) – The Ontario Electrical League (OEL) announced today its support for Bill 66, Restoring Ontario's Competitiveness Act, 2018, which will now open all Ontario government contracts to "open tendering". Bill 66, introduced by MPP and Minister of Economic Development, Todd Smith, will help ensure everyone in Ontario will receive an equal and fair opportunity to compete ...read moreCategories: OEL News
Thursday, November 22, 2018November 22, 2018 (Toronto, ON) – With yesterday’s Royal Assent of Bill 47 (Making Ontario Open for Business Act, 2018), the Ontario Electrical League (OEL) looks forward to a future of improved job prospects, ending several decades of restricted journeyperson to apprentice ratios. “Regarding the trades landscape in Ontario, the OEL has viewed ratio restrictions as one of our utmost priorities ...read moreCategories: OEL News
Wednesday, October 24, 2018October 24, 2018 (Toronto, ON) - The Ontario Electrical League (OEL) welcomes the Government of Ontario's groundbreaking new legislation, Making Ontario Open for Business Act, as a transformative bill that will bring thousands of Ontarians into the skilled trades. The bill removes restrictions on entering the trades by lowering the journeyperson to apprentice ratios in Ontario’s skilled trades to ...read moreCategories: OEL News, Provincial Government
Friday, September 21, 2018Read: Ontario employers get help to hire and train apprentices in the electrical sector with Government of OntarioCategories: OEL News, Provincial Government, Federal Government
Monday, September 17, 2018The Ontario Electrical League OEL, in conjunction with its membership (which includes electrical contractors, utilities, regulators, manufacturers, distributors, educators and industry consultants), has enjoyed the working relationship with the Ontario College of Trades. Several of our members have been involved on the trade boards and on the board of governors. We sincerely hope that in future we ...read moreCategories: OEL News
Wednesday, August 22, 2018TORONTO, August 22, 2018 – In a recent survey conducted to over 100 electrical employers, the Ontario Electrical League (OEL) unveiled results highlighting a growing number of potential apprenticeships being prevented due to ratio restrictions. “Entering the electrical trades in Ontario is increasingly difficult because of the apprentice to journeyperson ratio cap, which puts the education and ...read moreCategories: OEL News