May 11, 2012 - Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) announced the closure of its Canadian Appliance Manufacturers Association (CAMA) Council, effective June 30, 2012. This closure is a direct result of the Washington, D.C.-based Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) opening a Canadian branch office in July 1, 2012.

May 3, 2012 - EBMag was pleased to attend a National Electrical Safety Summit hosted by ESFi (Electrical Safety Foundation International) Canada. The purpose of the event? “Our first major initiative is to bring together thought leaders in our industry to discuss challenges and opportunities for improving electrical safety in Canada.”

Editor Anthony Capkun sits with Elaine Gerrie, chair of the EFC Foundation Scholarship Committee, to learn more about the over $100,000 in scholarship opportunities available through the Electro-Federation Canada Scholarship Program.

April 25, 2012 - A just-published bulletin from Electro-Federation Canada warns that, by July 14, 2012, Quebec regulations will require lamp producers to be part of, or have their own, government-approved EPR recycling program for lamps and batteries. Not participating in such a program is in contravention of the law in Quebec.

April 25, 2012 - A just-published bulletin from Electro-Federation Canada warns that B.C. Regulation states that, if you are selling lighting equipment (lamps and/or fixtures) after July 1, 2012, you must be a member of a government-approved regulated program—otherwise you may incur a $200,000 fine, per day.

April 25, 2012 - The MEET (Mechanical Electrical Electronic Technology) Show is set to open next week in Moncton, May 2-3, and as official Electrical Publication, Electrical Business will be there, Booth 1112. Be sure to stop by for a chance to win a great tool from our friends at Milwaukee! PLUS: one lucky visitor will win a $2500 commercial accessory package, courtesy Action Car and Truck Accessories!

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April 25, 2012 - EBMag was on hand April 19 when Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) presented its 2012 Industry recognition Award (IRA) to Wayne Donaldson of Rexel Canada at EFC's annual general meeting in Mississauga, Ont. Also announced that day were the new board of directors and Elaine Gerrie-Valentini, co-president & CEO of Gerrie Electric Wholesale Ltd., chair, for the 2012-2013 term.

March 23, 2012 - Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) has opened the call for nominations for its Electrical Council (EC) Honorary Lifetime Award.

March 14, 2012 - Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) has officially launched the 2012 EFC Foundation Sponsorship Program, which provides Canadian post-secondary students the opportunity to receive over $100,000 through 45 scholarships. And EBMag is a proud Media Partner!

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