March 1, 2013 – Earlier today, we reported Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters applauding new proposed legislation aimed at cracking down on counterfeit goods. Soon after, the Canadian Anti-Counterfeiting Network (CACN) issued their statement also welcoming the new Combating Counterfeit Products Act proposed by the Feds.

July 13, 2012 - Electrical Business has learned that Wayne Edwards, VP sustainability & electrical safety with Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) has taken on the position of chair for the Canadian Anti-Counterfeiting Network (CACN) for a two-year term. Congratulations!

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.”

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.