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05/22/2018

ECAO Annual Industry Conference @ Barcelona

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2024

03/01/2024
Master Electrician Exam Paused Due to Irregularities
02/29/2024
ECAO 2024 Annual General Meeting
01/24/2024
Join the Exciting Opportunity to Shape ECAO's Future!
01/23/2024
Apply for ECAO 2024 Safety Awards
01/04/2024
Join ECAO in Luxurious Lisbon! Register Today

2023

10/05/2023
2023 Skills Competition a Huge Success
06/02/2023
ECAO Welcomes New President!
05/29/2023
Teksmed: Quick Care Platinum and Mental Wellness
05/24/2023
Help COCA Spread the Word About the Prompt Payment and Adjudication Act
05/03/2023
Happy National Skilled Trades Day!
04/24/2023
National Day of Mourning: April 28
04/10/2023
Have you registered for our 2023 Safety Awards?
01/18/2023
ECAO 2023 AGM and Back to the 80s Night

2022

08/16/2022
Register for Session 5 of D&I Leadership Surge Training
07/27/2022
2022 Profile Of The Electrical Contractor
06/02/2022
ECAO Announces DEI Training under Provincial Funding
06/01/2022
Register for Session 4 of D&I Leadership Surge Training
03/09/2022
Register for Session 3 of D&I Leadership Surge Training
02/01/2022
Register for Second Session: D&I Leadership Surge Session
01/20/2022
Mark your Calendars! ECAO- JEPP 2022 AGMs and Gala Night!
01/14/2022
Register for ECAO D&I Leadership Surge Training!
01/10/2022
ECAO joined NECA as its First International Official Chapter!
01/10/2022
NECA Welcomes ECAO!
01/07/2022
Join us live with NECA!

2021

11/23/2021
Job posting: Senior Office Coordinator
09/27/2021
Job Posting: Health and Safety Administrator
09/22/2021
ECAO & IBEW-CCO Joint Letter on Importance of COVID-19 Vaccinations
09/21/2021
We need your input!
08/17/2021
COVID-19 vaccination policies mandated in high-risk settings
06/24/2021
Ontario Moving to Step Two of Roadmap to Reopen on June 30
06/14/2021
ECAO Mobile App LAUNCHED!
05/20/2021
ECAO Welcomes New President!
05/20/2021
Thank you, Brad!
04/30/2021
ECAO R Hugh Carroll Safety Awards
04/07/2021
Ontario Enacts Third Provincial Emergency and Stay-at-Home Order!
03/22/2021
ECAO 2021 Virtual Social Event
03/01/2021
ECAO 2021 Social Event and Annual General Meeting
01/14/2021
Ontario Emergency Order on Construction
01/12/2021
(UPDATED) Businesses Permitted to Open and Sector Specific Restrictions
01/12/2021
Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency to Address COVID-19 Crisis and Save Lives

2020

12/23/2020
Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for the New Year!
11/23/2020
No Restrictions Being Placed on Construction Workers Moving Between Zones
11/19/2020
ECAO becomes an Employer Partner with CCDI
11/05/2020
NEW ECAO Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee: Members Wanted
11/03/2020
Ontario Releases COVID-19 Response Framework to Help Keep the Province Safe and Open
09/23/2020
ECAO 2020 Virtual Annual General Meeting
09/21/2020
First Ever ECAO Virtual Social Event
08/13/2020
Anti-Racism ToolBox Talk
08/06/2020
A Crucial Reminder to all IBEW and ECAO Members
08/04/2020
Get The COVID Alert App
07/30/2020
ECAO 2020 Virtual Social Night & AGM
07/23/2020
COVID-19: The top 5 things to look for in construction contracts
06/11/2020
Future Leader Advisory Council (FLAC) | Inaugural Meeting
06/10/2020
4S COVID-19 Training & Monitoring
06/03/2020
Enroll for Scholarship Award Program 2020!
05/25/2020
Thank you Hon. Prabmeet Sarkaria
04/23/2020
Ontario names members of Construction Advisory Panel
04/13/2020
ECAO Contractors and IBEW Electricians face Pandemic Together
04/09/2020
Giving Back While Responding To Urgent Health Care Needs
03/20/2020
ECAO Staff practicing Social Distancing!
03/20/2020
Shout out to James Kellar from AM-TECH Electrical
03/19/2020
Kudos to Plan Group Inc. for helping a hospital
02/20/2020
Steps for Life 2020 - Mississauga- CANCELLED!
02/04/2020
OHS Canada Podcast: Safe Zone
01/24/2020
ECAO Safety Awards 2020- CANCELLED!
01/23/2020
Certi-Fire Fire Alarm Distant Learning Level 3 and 5 Coming this Spring!
01/10/2020
Dr. Awad Hanna Seminars on Construction Project Management and Top Habits of High Performing Foremen
01/06/2020
AI - Coming to the Construction Industry

2019

10/30/2019
Board Members 2018-19
10/25/2019
Sincere appreciation to Mr. Mark Lloyd
10/24/2019
ECAO Announces NEW PRESIDENT
09/16/2019
Certi-Fire Distance Learning Level Two Coming This Fall
09/13/2019
Contractor Member Volunteers Needed- Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) 5 Year Strategic Plan
08/15/2019
SOLD OUT *2019 Annual Industry Conference in Nashville* SOLD OUT
08/12/2019
WSIB Rate Framework Webinar with Michael Zacks
07/26/2019
R. H. (Hugh) Carroll Safety Awards 2019
07/26/2019
Douglas J.B. Wright Award 2019
07/04/2019
Why Every Electrical Contractor Should Get Involved In Their Professional Association
06/30/2019
Enroll for Scholarship Award Program 2019!
06/26/2019
ECAO 2019 Annual Industry Conference @ Nashville, Tennessee from September 25-29, 2019.
06/21/2019
OHS Enforcement and Penalties Webinar with Norm Keith
06/14/2019
Kitchener Electrical Company, Supervisor Fined Total of $60,000 After Workers Suffered Burns
06/06/2019
National Electricity Month
05/10/2019
Complimentary Health and Safety Management Seminar
05/06/2019
Falls Awareness Week 2019 ⚠️
04/13/2019
A Day at the Races with ECAO!
04/01/2019
4S COR Breakfast Seminar For ECAO Members | Wednesday, May 08, 2019
03/25/2019
ECAO- IBEW 14th Annual Golf Tournament
03/21/2019
‘Electrical sets the tone’ for trades’ bargaining
03/05/2019
IBEW and ECAO Work Together to Promote Apprenticeship Model for Ontario
03/04/2019
NETCO Leadership Excellence Award
01/22/2019
PM Springfest 2019
01/18/2019
Professional Development Seminars with Dr. Awad Hanna

2018

10/17/2018
Joint Proposal: Tentative Agreement Reached
10/17/2018
Cannabis is now legal in Canada: Are you ready?
10/03/2018
Webinar: Notice Provisions for Canadian Contracts
09/28/2018
Awad Hanna Professional Development Seminars
09/26/2018
WSIB 2019 Premiums
09/07/2018
New WSIB Funding Framework Policies webinar
08/29/2018
Fitness for Duty: Half- Day Seminar for Supervisors & Foremen by Norm Keith
08/01/2018
Training Workshop With Mark Bowden On Compelling Communication to Build Trust & Credibility
07/27/2018
Increased demand for network cabling specialists
07/12/2018
At IMARK Canada’s annual meeting, Oscan and Acuity earn top honours
06/29/2018
Building communities at home and abroad
06/28/2018
AGM 2018 in Blue Mountain!
06/21/2018
Regulatory changes threaten public and worker safety
06/18/2018
Douglas J.B. Wright Award 2018
06/08/2018
Scholarship Award Program
05/24/2018
Carol MacLeod steps down from NETCO, Melissa Young steps in
05/22/2018
ECAO Annual Industry Conference @ Barcelona
05/17/2018
ECAO- Stronger Than Ever!
01/08/2018
Awad Hanna Professional Development Seminars

2017

12/13/2017
Trades unite to protect public and workers
12/05/2017
Construction Lien Amendment Act has passed unanimously
11/10/2017
ECAO welcomes Graeme Aitken
11/09/2017
ECAO welcomes new Executive Director
09/29/2017
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree | 2017 Douglas Wright Award recipient
05/02/2017
IBEW/ECAO Golf Tournament: June 14
05/01/2017
28th annual Skills Ontario Competition
03/28/2017
Electrical contractors and electricians light up JUNO Awards
03/03/2017
Approved Contractor Program: 26th edition of OESC

2016

08/15/2016
ECAO Feedback to MOL on Construction H&S Awareness Training
08/05/2016
Still time to register for our 2016 Conference!
05/16/2016
Construction Health and Safety Awareness (CHSAT) Consultation - Due August 12!
05/10/2016
ICI Musculoskeletal Hazards and Controls Protocol
04/13/2016
APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING TAX CREDIT
04/13/2016
TELL ESA YOUR STORY | NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS
03/30/2016
IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO GET INVOLVED: SEND A LETTER TO YOUR MPP
03/29/2016
Streamlining Licence Renewals: Launching the Five-Year Licence!
02/14/2016
2016 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR OUTLOOK SURVEY
01/07/2016
ESA WIRING FEES INCREASE | EFFECTIVE JANUARY 8, 2016

2015

10/06/2015
NTCCC | Prompt Payment and the Federal Election
10/05/2015
Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification Training Program
09/23/2015
WSIB ANNOUNCES 2016 PREMIUM RATES
07/29/2015
Reminder: New training requirements for working at heights
07/29/2015
PPO looks deeper at benefit plans
07/28/2015
CPO MESSAGE - ADVISORY ON HEAT STRESS
07/16/2015
INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVES: A closer look at the prompt payment problem
07/08/2015
Alert: Loading Limitations of Utility Service Covers in Public Sidewalks and Other Non-Roadway Areas
06/15/2015
MAST-CLIMBING WORK PLATFORM SAFE USE, MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION
06/15/2015
Ontario College of Trades "Enforcement Officers": What to Expect? What to Do?
05/12/2015
WHMIS IS CHANGING
04/20/2015
ESA seeks contractors for work group
04/15/2015
ONTARIO PROVIDES $55 MILLION TO BOOST TRADES
04/13/2015
WSIB launches Rate Framework Reform Consultation
04/09/2015
LEC Store Now Open
04/01/2015
TEMPORARY CHANGE TO ECAO OFFICE LOCATION
03/31/2015
Prompt Payment Ontario responds to claims of policy shift
03/24/2015
OGCA Supports CORTM –Summary Report
03/18/2015
ESA Seeking Consumer Advisory Council Members
02/27/2015
ECAO's Own Eryl Roberts receives Cliff Bulmer Award
02/20/2015
FTR Now: Ontario to Consult on Labour and Employment Reform
02/13/2015
CONSTRUCTION LIEN ACT REVIEW ANNOUNCEMENT!
01/28/2015
NTCCC FEDERAL PROMPT PAYMENT LEGISLATION
01/27/2015
THE MASTER ELECTRICIAN EXAMINATION - ELECTRONIC FORMAT
01/27/2015
GROUND, A GROUNDED APPROACH TO OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

2014

12/11/2014
Pay Day During the Holiday Season
12/05/2014
ESA Call Centre Open Saturday, December 6
11/28/2014
ESA Call Centre Open Saturday, November 29
11/17/2014
ECAO OH&S Program - Re-branded to GROUND
11/10/2014
MOL Health and Safety Prevention Program Review Consultation
11/06/2014
Bill 18, Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act, 2014
11/05/2014
DCN Article - Industry differs on lien act review and prompt payment
11/05/2014
DCN Article - COCA Votes to Join Prompt Payment Ontario
10/28/2014
MPP Video Statement Supporting Prompt Payment in Ontario
10/22/2014
Mike Holmes Pens Article Supporting Recent ESA Conviction
10/17/2014
Construction Industry Launches Prompt Payment Ontario (PPO)
10/08/2014
Unlicensed electrical contractor faces jail time for first time in Ontario
08/26/2014
Request for Comments on Proposal to Implement the GHS in Canada
08/25/2014
ESA ONLINE SERVICES – Join Today!
08/25/2014
WSIB 2015 premium rates will not increase
08/13/2014
CSA TAKES A LOOK AT NEW HARD HAT STANDARDS
08/13/2014
Re-branding of the CFAE Program now called CERTI-FIRE
08/13/2014
The Silent Killer – Carbon Monoxide (CO)
08/06/2014
ESA’s Harm Reduction Strategy 2015-2020
07/31/2014
ECRA Notice of the 2014 License Holder Meetings
06/13/2014
COCA Members Bulletin - Election Overview
05/22/2014
Happy 50th Anniversary to Electrical Business Magazine
05/12/2014
Construction Lien Act/Prompt Payment Review
04/30/2014
Ministry of Labour - Consultation Calendar
04/24/2014
Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario invite you to a Business-to-Business Networking Session for the Eglinton Crosstown LRT
04/03/2014
The 10th Anniversary of Bill C-45: Reflecting on a Decade of OH&S Liability under the Criminal Code
03/31/2014
The Bill 69 Prompt Payment Act Public Hearings - The Opposition Revealed
03/28/2014
Province to Launch Independent Review of the Construction Lien Act
03/12/2014
MOL Working at Heights Consultation Sessions
03/06/2014
NTCCC Response to OGCA’s Restated Position on Bill 69
02/19/2014
Prompt Payment Act Scheduled for Committee Hearings
02/11/2014
ECAO Responds to Dunlop Call for Judicial Review
02/05/2014
Trade Contractors Launch Ad Campaign Urging Party Leaders to Pass Bill 69 – The Prompt Payment Act
02/05/2014
Street and Sentinel Lighting: Maintaining Ratepayer Protection
02/03/2014
ESA Director's Order Amendment for OESC Rule 8-102 (Voltage Drop) Effective Monday Feb. 3rd
01/10/2014
Calling on Everyone in the Construction Industry - Show Your Support for Bill 69, the Prompt Payment Act

2013

12/13/2013
Principal Agreement Holiday Pay Day
12/05/2013
Ontario Public Affairs Update – New Labour Legislation Introduced
12/02/2013
Conviction of Contractor Working Illegally Results in $25,000 Fine
11/27/2013
CSA Group Public Training Courses - Winter 2014
11/26/2013
Standards Council of Canada upcoming Electricity Forum
11/05/2013
Further Consultation on Revised ESA Director's Order on OESC Rule 8-102 Voltage Drop
10/30/2013
Partnership key for OCOT enforcement officers
10/25/2013
ETBA & IBEW Wage Adjustment
10/10/2013
January 2014 Wiring Fee Increases
10/09/2013
The Government of Canada has issued a Request for Proposals - Le gouvernement du Canada a lancé und demande de proposition
10/01/2013
Do It Right, Recycle Your Light!
09/05/2013
EHRC’s National Conference – Empowering the Future Today
09/04/2013
Hot off the presses: 2012 Building Code Compendium
08/21/2013
WSIB Claim Suppression Final Report
08/21/2013
An Important Announcement from OCOT
08/09/2013
IHSA Annual General Meeting September 18, 2013
08/09/2013
NECA 2013 – You’re Invited!. . . You Don’t Want To Miss All This
08/01/2013
Greater Toronto ECA - Now an ELECTRI Champion
07/30/2013
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Standards
07/22/2013
WSIB Premiums to Remain Unchanged
07/15/2013
Training Based on the Upcoming Z463 Guideline - Maintenance of Electrical Systems - Scheduled Across Canada
07/08/2013
TTC signs on to COR™
07/08/2013
Ministry of Energy Regulatory Amendment - Maintenance and Repairs on Street Lights
07/08/2013
OCS EYE on ICI Newsletter - June 2013 Available Online
07/05/2013
Regulation Amendment - Ontario Regulation 438/07 (Product Safety)
07/05/2013
Official Director's Order making amendments to the Ontario Electrical Safety Code 2012, 25th Edition
06/18/2013
The Crown in Right of Ontario v. The Grievance Settlement Board
06/12/2013
WSIB Automated Message Scam
06/10/2013
NETCO Announces Launch of Canadian EVITP Training and Certification Program
06/05/2013
Prompt Payment Bill Headed to Committee
06/03/2013
COCA Gala Key to Building Relationships
05/31/2013
Important Update for Electricians Holding 309D Licenses
05/17/2013
IHSA My Health and Safety Program and Health and Safety Program Essentials
05/15/2013
Infrastructure Ontario looks at COR™ guidelines
05/15/2013
OCOT Has Been Extremely Open and Transparent, says Dillon
05/14/2013
Prompt Payment Legislation Introduced
05/13/2013
Call for Nominations! 2013 Electricity Human Resources Canada Conference
04/23/2013
Conference Early Bird Draw Winners!
04/19/2013
Infrastructure Ontario drafting CoR-use guidelines
04/17/2013
UL Warns of Counterfeit Mark on Fluorescent Luminaire 12PN-61
04/15/2013
CSA Group Announces New Occupational Health And Safety Training Standard For Business
04/15/2013
IHSA Training When and Where
04/09/2013
Ontario College of Trades is OPEN!
03/22/2013
IHSA begins review process for Electrical Utility Safety Rules (EUSR)
03/20/2013
ETBA-ECAO and IBEW-CCO Reach Deal to Renew Principal Agreement
03/15/2013
ECAO Supports Ontario College of Trades
03/15/2013
OPG Receives CNSC EA Decision for Darlington Refurbishment
03/05/2013
Interoperability of Emergency Responder Electronic Safety Equipment Webinar
03/05/2013
ONTARIO PROMPT PAYMENT BLUEPRINT REACHED
02/27/2013
RECALL - Ryobi 18V 4Ah Battery Pack - 13-124
02/11/2013
OGCA & NTCCC (ON) Reach Agreement on Prompt Payment
02/11/2013
Tax Savings for Tradespersons
02/07/2013
ESA Survey of Licensed Electrical Contractors
02/05/2013
Workers Compensation: Navigating the New WSIB Appeals System (Webcast)
01/31/2013
New Federal Skilled Trades Program Will Provide Fast & Flexible Immigration System for Construction
01/31/2013
RECALL - Siemens Q-Series Temperature and Humidity Sensors - 13-720
01/29/2013
WSIB’s Appeal Modernization Initiative
01/18/2013
IHSA 2-Minute News
01/15/2013
Public Consultation on Enhanced Fire Safety in Retirement Homes
01/15/2013
WEBINAR: Win More Bids Using TRA-SER
01/04/2013
Message from the Ministry of Labour / Message du ministère du Travail

2012

12/17/2012
Recruiting for the Position of Occupational Health and Safety Inspector – Construction with the Ministry of Labour, Operations Division
12/14/2012
VIDEO - ECAO & IBEW represent at CanSIA 2012
11/27/2012
MOL alert: Photovoltaic systems
11/26/2012
WARNING: Potentially hazardous fluorescent ballasts
11/22/2012
PRODUCT RECALL - Ceiling-mounted light fixtures
11/15/2012
The Ontario College of Trades Announces Fee Structure
11/09/2012
De-Rating of Mobile Cranes and “Adequacy” of Fall Protection Training
11/07/2012
Industry Recognized 2012 CE Code Training - Winter 2013 Dates Now Available
11/05/2012
User Survey of On-Line Building Code
10/31/2012
Supervisors' Role in Work Accommodation project – Participate November
10/26/2012
Hilti Quality Can't Be Copied
10/22/2012
Safety News From IHSA
10/02/2012
Industry Recognized 8-Hour CE Code Training with Value Added Bonus!
09/17/2012
IHSA Annual General Meeting to Feature Rob Ellis
09/14/2012
$1000 ECAO Member Savings at Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Open House Event September 17-22
08/30/2012
CSA Group Electrical Quick Reference – Guidance at Your Fingertips
08/30/2012
Now Available: Z462-12 – Workplace Electrical Safety – Second Edition
08/08/2012
Company Convicted and Fined $70,000 for Hiring Unlicensed Electrical Contractor - Mississauga, ON - August 8, 2012
07/31/2012
ESA Public Consultation - Proposed Changes to Wiring and Licensing Fees - Deadline August 8, 2012
07/06/2012
ECRA Notice of the 2012 License Holder Meetings
06/26/2012
Microsoft Project for Construction (Gold Seal Accredited) - Summer Schedule
05/29/2012
Basic Level training session for registered Network Cabling Specialist (NCS) apprentices
05/25/2012
Westburne Ottawa Electrical Industry Showcase
05/18/2012
Ministry of Labour Releases Latest Blitz Schedule
05/09/2012
May is National Electrical Safety Month - Are Your Electrical Installations Safe?
05/02/2012
Electrical Safety Authority Issues 2012 Ontario Electrical Safety Code (25th Edition)
04/24/2012
IHSA Honours Ontario Workers While Promoting Workplace Safety
04/23/2012
BASICS OF SUPERVISING Training Course Free to IHSA Members
04/18/2012
Ontario Electrical Safety Code 25th Edition / 2012
04/10/2012
NISSAN Spring 2012 Upfitted Cargo Van Showcase - Pickering - April 12-14
04/05/2012
EFC Scholarship Foundation - Over $100,000 in Scholarships
04/04/2012
IHSA launches Certificate of Recognition Program
04/02/2012
Schneider Electric Canada appoints Daniel Peloquin as President and Leonce Fraser as Vice President, Services & Projects
03/29/2012
Ontario Budget 2012
03/19/2012
The WSIB Funding Review Presentation by Professor Harry Arthurs - April 12, 2012
03/19/2012
Re-certification of CFAE & CFAA Fire Alarm Programs - Fall 2012
03/14/2012
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFTY ACT
03/14/2012
Schneider Electric Powers up Electric Vehicles with Comprehensive Charging Solutions
03/07/2012
Bill 119 - What You Need To Know
03/02/2012
Tradesperson's Tools Deduction - Tax Savings Working For You!
03/01/2012
Minister’s Awards for Apprenticeship Training
03/01/2012
Valuelight announces new affordable line of commercial LED fixtures
02/17/2012
College of Trades Announces Electrical Trade Boards
02/17/2012
Ontario College of Trades Releases Schedule and Process for Apprenticeship Ratio Reviews
02/17/2012
Roster of Adjudicators Selected for Ratio Reviews and Compulsory Certification
02/09/2012
Seminar and Workshop 'DEHN stops Surges'
02/09/2012
Leviton Introduces Universal Dimmers

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