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Highlighting the commitment to efficiency, conservation and innovation of the plumbing, hydronics, HVACR, electrical and lighting industry, the products entered in the New Product Competition will impress the visitors to the MCEE trade show taking place April 24 and 25 at Place Bonaventure in Montreal. The two-day event is Canada’s largest expo for the combined industry, featuring more than 400 exhibitors and attracting thousands of industry buyers and decision-makers. More than 80 new products in 13 categories will be on display in the New Product Showcase.

Earlier this month, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal said that tariffs on two types of steel, originating from countries other than the United States, should stay. It also said that tariffs on five other steel products should be lifted. 

The B.C. Construction Association has unveiled its “Don’t be a tool” campaign that uses humour through animations to show it is serious about changing workplace culture in the industry. The messaging is part of the organization's new builders code. The association hopes construction companies from across the province (more than 25,000 in total) will adopt the code, which also includes new policies, posters, training and advisers to help smaller companies facing human resource issues.

New Brunswick Community College in Saint John played host to the 2019 Skills Canada New Brunswick provincial trades competition last week, with more than 200 students vying for a spot in the national competition next month.