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In Ontario, every employer and worker has responsibilities to help prevent workplace violence and harassment. It is critical that we continue to foster safe, respectful, and vigilant work environments鈥攚here all individuals are protected and supported.

We encourage all members to take this moment to review their obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including policies, programs, risk assessments, and training requirements.

Please see the documents on our website: /member/safety-links to ensure your workplace remains compliant and that your teams are protected. If you have any questions or require assistance, we are here to support you.

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Anthony is a trained electrician with many years of leadership experience in the electrical sector. He brings deep industry knowledge and a strong commitment to excellence. He has also served on various industry committees and boards for over 15 years.

As Anthony steps into his new role, he extends his gratitude to past Chair and lifelong friend, Chris Cimek, as well as the 海角社区 team for their outstanding contributions in recent years.

海角社区, our Board, Executive, and Staff look forward to continuing our upward trajectory with Anthony as our Chair!

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We extend our heartfelt gratitude to聽Chris for his dedicated leadership over the past two years as Chair of the 海角社区, during which the association successfully rejoined the聽rejoined Canadian Electrical Contractors Association (CECA).

Under Chris鈥� leadership聽海角社区 launched a new strategic plan focused on aligning the association with emerging trends and evolving member needs. As 海角社区 continues to grow, the association is also transitioning to a larger office space to better support its expanding initiatives.

We sincerely thank you, Chris, for your dedication and contributions.

Thank you, Chris!

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Complete a few fun tasks and you鈥檒l be entered to win some amazing prizes. Every participant who completes all the challenges will also receive exclusive 海角社区 swag!

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 Your Checklist of Challenges:

Explore our new site and complete the following:

Subscribe to our latest e-newsletter

Register for an upcoming event or webinar

Download the 鈥淪ee It, Say It, Stop It鈥� poster from the Anti-Racism Toolbox Talk

 Sign up for the new 海角社区 Learning Centre and Complete the 鈥淏ill 216 Decoded: What Electrical Contractors Must Know鈥� course.

Bonus & Optional: Tell us your favorite feature!

What You Could Win:

Grand Prize: 20% OFF registration for 海角社区鈥檚 2025 Annual Industry Conference in Whistler!
Runner-Up Prizes: A YETI Cooler and gift cards
Bonus: Everyone who completes all tasks will receive 海角社区-branded merchandise

Deadline to Enter: June 30, 2025
Winners will be announced in our e-newsletter and on social media on July 23, 2025.

Don’t miss your chance to explore the new site and score amazing rewards along the way!

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We understand this may cause inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding and continued support. If you purchased a ticket, please note that refunds will be issued automatically through Eventbrite in the coming days.

To our Exhibitors and Sponsors– we are incredibly grateful for your support and commitment, and we want to ensure you continue to benefit from meaningful exposure and networking opportunities within our industry. To that end, we would like to offer you an exhibitor booth at the same rate for our upcoming Joint Leadership Conference on October 23, 2025鈥攁 joint event hosted by 海角社区, MCAO, and CLRAO at the Toronto Congress Centre. This opportunity also includes complimentary event tickets, providing added value and access to a broader audience of industry professionals. Alternatively, if you prefer a refund, we will process that for you.

If you had booked accommodations for June 3rd and 4th, you are welcome to maintain your reservation and enjoy your stay, as the 海角社区 AGM will proceed as scheduled on Thursday, June 5th at 8 a.m. Should you have any questions or need to make changes to your hotel reservation, please feel free to contact Vincent Duong at vduong@ecao.org.

Moving forward, the Low Voltage and Systems Integration Symposium will be held every two years in Toronto, starting in 2026. We believe this approach will improve accessibility and offer greater value everyone.

Thank you again for your understanding. Please don鈥檛 hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

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Construction  Industry- Specific Training

Designed specifically Industry for the construction industry, this program equips participants with essential project management skills, hands-on training for the PMP exam, and formal certification Project Planning and Control Module Create trade-specific construction schedules, define critical paths, and build job-ready work breakdown structures to keep crews aligned and projects on track. through the Project Management Institute (PMI). Employers will receive a $2,500 reimbursement for each successful participant.

The program is open to 海角社区 member contractors. While there are no formal prerequisites, applicants must be recommended by their supervisor or employer and should have prior construction industry experience to fully benefit from the content.

Program Highlights

 Live virtual sessions

 6 hours of optional self-paced modules

 25 hours of PMP庐 exam prep course (exam fees covered)

Registration Details

Click to submit the Expression of Interest (EOI) form to get started, or email projectmanagement@ecao.org to register.

Program Cohort & Schedule

The program for 海角社区 begins on May 22, 2025. Additional schedule details will be confirmed and shared soon.

Project Management Skills for Construction Excellence program is designed to upskill Ontario’s construction workforce – specifically those from mechanical, electrical, and civil contracting backgrounds – with practical project management and digital skills.

Module

Who is Eligible to Apply?

• Currently employed or recently employed in Ontario’s construction sector (especially in mechanical, electrical, or civil trades)
• Minimum 1 year of work experience in the construction industry
• Interest in advancing to project management roles
• Sufficient English language proficiency, as all sessions and materials will be delivered in English
• Able to commit to approximately 3 months of part-time virtual training
• Access to a computer and reliable internet connection for online sessions
• Resident of Ontario and legally eligible to work in Canada

Preference May Be Given To:

1. Individuals seeking to obtain a PMP certification or grow into leadership roles
2. Workers from underrepresented groups in the construction industry (e.g., newcomers, women, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups)  
3. Unionized tradespeople working for or endorsed by contractors belonging to 海角社区, MCAO or CLRAO

Additional Notes:

• This is not an entry-level program. Applicants should have some experience working in construction and be familiar with how construction projects typically run on-site
• Training is delivered online, and participants must attend live virtual classes
• Participants need to complete all pre-work, assessments, participant directory and Ontario Government information
• Participants to actively participate with camera-on during in-class discussions and breakout sessions with fellow participants and faculty
• All participants who successfully complete the program will receive credentials from Schulich ExecEd and 海角社区

This Employment Ontario project is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

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This increase reflects the inflationary pressures that the ESA, and many organizations, are facing, while continuing to deliver on the ESA鈥檚 important mandate for sector and public education and invest in operational efficiencies and the digital strategy.

At the same time, the ESA will be reducing the fees for Solar Photovoltaic systems, greater than 10kW, by 25%; the fees for Entertainment productions will increase&苍产蝉辫;鈥�&苍产蝉辫;C032 for Theatre, Film, TV and Video will be rising to $327 and C041 for Commercials will be rising to $170;  and ESA will be introducing a new fee for Deviation requests 鈥� which is an optional service for those considering deviations from the Ontario Electrical Safety Code.

These optional deviation requests will face a fee of $388 for the first two hours of review time, and then a fee of $194 per additional hour of review, reflecting the time and effort from ESA personnel, and the increasing complexity of these requests.

The ESA Fee Guide is in process of being updated, and will be posted prior to April 1 implementation at: 

For clarity, the fee increase in October was a reflection of 2023 inflationary costs, and the fee increase in April is related to 2024 inflationary costs. Going forward, ESA will implement fee changes in-line with the beginning of the fiscal year, on April 1st, to provide predictability for the sector.

The ESA recognizes the impact that fee changes put on our stakeholder community and will continue to drive public value through our financial and operational performances. ESA will continue to find ways, like the ESA ON Mobile App, to drive cost and burden reduction in the sector.

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For almost 80 years, the Electrical Contractors鈥� Association of Ontario (海角社区) has served and represented the interests of Ontario鈥檚 industry-leading, unionized electrical contractors. Over those many decades, 海角社区 has stepped up during times of challenge to support our members in their unfailing delivery of safe, skilled electrical and communications construction and maintenance services to businesses across Ontario.

We are closely following the threat of tariffs on Canadian goods by the United States, and the inevitable Canadian response. We know that this latest challenge to Canada鈥檚 contracting industry is causing concern and uncertainty among 海角社区鈥檚 550 members who employ over 17,000 skilled tradespeople across Ontario.

海角社区 will continue to support our members鈥� success through this latest challenge with expert communication and education, and through advocacy with our government, labour and industry partners. We welcome our members and other interested parties to visit our website鈥檚 new 鈥楾ariff Tracker鈥� section at www.ecao.org to access articles and updates by industry experts on the potential US-imposed tariffs and their impacts.

Today and every day, 海角社区 is committed to working to advance the interests of our members and support the success of Ontario鈥檚 growing and robust construction industry.
Graeme Aitken, Executive Director, 海角社区

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