NECA announced that the 2019-2020 editions of the NECA Manual of Labor Units (4090-19) and Tool & Equipment Rental Schedule (5065-19) publications were available in print and PDF formats. The CD version will be available sometime in January 2020.

You can order your copy from the publications section on the CECA website.

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Read the full announcement: https://canada.constructconnect.com/ dcn/news/government /2020/04/ontario-names-members-of-construction-advisory-panel

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It is in this capacity, and at this time of new and threatened tariffs on materials originating in both Canada and the United States, that we strongly urge the exemption of tariffs, reciprocal tariffs and any other form of price escalation on critical infrastructure projects throughout North America.

These essential projects impacting industry, energy and transportation, including roads, bridges and railways, are critical to economic and social stability and development across Canada and the US. Putting projects such as these at risk due to unpredictable and potentially unmanageable materials costs will undoubtedly have devastating and long term impacts on the economic future of both nations.

CECA, in championing for Canada’s skilled, committed and hard-working contractors large and small, recommends that large infrastructure projects be exempt from tariffs and other cost escalations. Let’s keep people working on both sides of the border to deliver on critical infrastructure projects, and help ensure a robust and certain future for Canada and the United States.

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Oct 6, 2022

The Canadian electrical industry is calling on all tradespeople and those who benefit from them, to set aside October 6 as a day to raise awareness on the long-term consequences of electrical shock exposure. Electrical injury isn’t unique to the electrical trade. It can impact all trades. Electrical injury can cause damage in invisible ways and injury doesn’t always show up at the time the shock was received. We need to bring awareness to the fact that a shock may not cause issues right away but will surface, in some cases, years later.

CECA has posted answers to frequently asked questions as well as links to additional resources on our website. You can download a poster with a QR code that can be put up at your place of work.

The following link will take you to the Day of Recognition information and resources.

Electrical Injury Day of Recognition

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“ECABC looks forward to beginning the newest era in the organization’s 70 year history serving as the
voice of BC’s electrical and line utility contractors,” said Shawn Boyd, Chairman of the ECABC Board of
Directors and Vice President of Service for Houle Electric Ltd. “Continued investment in apprenticeship
training and prompt payment legislation will remain key priorities for our members.”
MacInnis most recently served as the Vice President, Communications for the Mining Association of British
Columbia. He previously worked as Vice President for a public relations firm, providing communications
services to a diverse group of clients including ECABC. MacInnis also has experience working in the BC
Legislature and for local and digital media outlets.
“I am very excited to join the great team at ECABC and spend time with our members to learn more about
their priorities and how the association can best support them,” said MacInnis. “I believe it’s important
that we recognize the critical role of electrical contractors in supporting key priorities of British
Columbians. From building homes, to maintaining and repairing power lines, to installing electric vehicle
charging stations, electrical contractors are supporting efforts to meet our climate change targets and
address the housing crisis.”

About ECABC:
The Electrical Contractors Association of BC (ECABC) was founded in 1952, when electrical contractors
decided that a strong central voice was needed to speak on their behalf. Electrical and line utility
contractors help build our province by installing and maintaining generated electricity to communities,
and ensuring the safe transmission of high-voltage electricity from power plants to end-use markets. Then
as now, ECABC is the association in British Columbia dedicated to the interests of electrical contractors,
line utility contractors, associate members and suppliers.

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Here are a few highlights from his presentation:

• Cyber attacks target small and large companies no matter the industry they’re in. As technology continues to develop and evolve, businesses need to keep up and protect themselves. Be proactive and prepare your business now: https://www.federated.ca/blog/cyber-risk/preparing-for-cyberattack/
• Phishing is a type of cybercrime where fraudulent communications are used to trick users into revealing sensitive information, like passwords or credit card information. Learn how to spot a phishing email here: https://www.federated.ca/blog/cyber-risk/what-is-phishing-and-how-can-you-prevent-it/
• Social engineering exploit fear and uncertainty to trick users and gain access to their passwords, networks, and data. Recently, cyber criminals have been using the fear surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic to their advantage. Avoid being a target with those tips: https://www.federated.ca/blog/cyber-risk/cyber-risk-pandemic/

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