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Member News
CIMA+ Announces Strategic Appointments to Continue its Growth and Development
MONTRÉAL, June 3, 2025 – CIMA+, one of Canada’s largest private consulting engineering firms, is pleased to announce four key leadership appointments that reflect its commitment to continued growth, strategic development and operational excellence. These appointments strengthen the firm’s leadership team across Canada and support the achievement of its long-term vision.
Events
 Date: July 3, 2025 Mac’s II Agencies is keeping the Canada Day spirit alive with a festive Open House—join them for food, fun, and friendly faces! Come meet the Mac’s II team, connect with their proudly Canadian manufacturers, and much more! Click the link to see what’s in store and save the date, eh?!  Date: June 25th, 2025 Time: 5-9pm Location: Walnut Grove Cost: free! Wine Wednesdays are back for 2025! Join our women's network for a casual evening of wine and socializing. Please bring a bottle of wine and an appetizer to pair it with. Register at the link below to receive the exact location address.
Education
Basic Electricity Course – Online
Registration for our online Basic Electricity Course is now live. This course is a great primer for anyone new to the industry or who wants a refresher on the more basic aspects of the supply chain industry. The cost is $299 GST for members and $399 GST for non-members. Upon registration, you can complete the course at your own pace.
BCIT Training Courses
Member company BCIT offers many electrical training courses to keep your credentials up to date. Explore the following options: (now teaching 2024 Canadian Electrical Code) Member Benefits
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In the Media
A First Nations Power Authority Could Transform Electricity Generation for Indigenous Nations
While B.C.'s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) requires that First Nations are provided with opportunities for economic development without discrimination, they continue to experience significant barriers to the implementation, ownership and management of their own electricity supply. Source: The Energy Mix 'Charge barges' to power new B.C. battery ferries, doubling as passenger docks
With plans for a new passenger-only ferry service linking downtown Vancouver with Bowen Island and the Sunshine Coast, Greenline Ferries has outlined its plan to avoid the significant expense of making major electrical upgrades at each of the three terminal locations. Instead, Greenline Ferries has designed a ”charge barge” that will also serve as a covered outdoor passenger dock. Source: Daily Hive
BC Hydro launches new actions to power B.C.’s clean-energy future
BC Hydro has launched two requests for expressions of interest (RFEOI) to explore the next era of the province’s power potential, expand clean-energy resources and advance energy efficiency. Source: BC Gov News
Ipex unveils 50,000-sf Centre for Advanced Research in Ontario
Aliaxis company Ipex celebrated the unveiling of its new Centre for Advanced Research in Mississauga, Ont., representing an investment of over $30 million in a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to accelerating product innovation and reinforcing the company’s manufacturing operations across North America. Source: Electrical Business
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Morgan Creek Golf Tournament, Surrey
