May 8, 2013 - JDSU invites you to join its subject matter experts for a series of one-hour (including Q&A) complimentary educational webinars presented by JDSU subject matter experts.

April 30, 2013 - Canadian Standards Association (CSA) has announced its decision to include the Professional Electrical Apparatus Recyclers League (PEARL) electrical reconditioning, inspect and test standards in the CSA Z463 Guideline on Maintenance of Electrical Systems.

April 18, 2013 - CSA Group says it has been awarded $1.8 million by the ecoEnergy Innovation Initiative to develop new standards that support electric vehicle adoption, including a proposed suite of consensus-based electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and battery charging equipment standards, as well as support research to identify emerging technologies.

April 1, 2013 - Iriss says it is the first industrial-grade infrared (IR) window manufacturer granted Canadian Standards Association (CSA) certification to the C22.2 No. 14-10 Industrial Control Equipment – 11th Edition Canadian standard. All the components of the Iriss VP and CAP series IR windows now comply with applicable Canadian standards class 3211 37 and U.S. standards 3211 97 for Industrial Control Equipment Sub-Assemblies.

(PHOTOS added March 6, 2013) March 5, 2013 - CSA Group has opened a new wire and cable testing and certification laboratory in Guangzhou, adding it is the first in the southern region of China. In addition, it also increased its product-testing capabilities for U.S. Energy Star testing.

February 21, 2013 - The Wireless Gigabit (WiGig) Alliance and the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) have established a joint working group with the goal of advancing WiGig DisplayPort video standard certification.

January 31, 2013 - UL has issued a warning to consumers, retailers, manufacturers, regulatory agencies and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) that the communications cable identified below bears a counterfeit UL Mark for the United States, and may pose a hazard.

January 7, 2013 - Steve Douglas, senior technical code specialist for Toronto-based QPS Evaluation Services Inc., has been named the 2012–2013 international president of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)—a membership-driven, non-profit association promoting electrical safety throughout the industry.

January 2, 2013 - The ZigBee Alliance has completed development and ratified the ZigBee Light Link standard, offering wireless control for various LED lighting solutions. According to the Alliance, light bulbs, LED fixtures, sensors, timers, remotes and switches built using ZigBee Light Link will easily connect into a single network, without special devices to coordinate the network. ZigBee Light Link devices can be controlled over the internet through computers, tablets and smartphones.

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December 19, 2012 - Are you interested in getting involved in the development of national occupational standards and examinations? If you are a qualified holder of a Red Seal, the Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA) encourage you to share your trade expertise and knowledge.