National Electrical Trade Council - NETCO

National Conversation on Men & Boys’ Health is underway and will shape Canada’s first-ever strategy (coming 2026).

For members of skilled trades, this is an important chance to speak up about workplace injuries, mental health, and access to support.

Survey open March 2–June 1:
Canada.ca/HealthyMen

🎃⚡ Happy Halloween from all of us at the National Electrical Trade Council! ⚡🎃

As the pumpkins glow and the ghosts take flight, we’re sparking up some serious excitement — and sending a big Blue Jays shoutout as they light up the World Series stage! 💙⚾🍁
#HappyHalloween #BlueJays #Worldseries

NETCO is pleased to announce our keynote speaker for our 2025 conference and trade show. Monte McNaughton - presented by the Joint Electrical Promotions Plan - JEPP. We look forward to hearing from Monte on Prince Edward Island!
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Representatives from NETCO visited with Endress+Hauser Group this week to brainstorm and learn as we develop our new VR Instrumentation labs and classroom curriculum for IBEW Canada members. We thank them for their hospitality!
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Honoured to have attended the Day of Mourning today in Saint John, NB with IBEW Canada Local 502. #DayofMourning

Thank you to our Training Partner IDEAL Electrical for sponsoring our upcoming conference and trade show at the Rodd Brudenell River Resort in PEI! We appreciate your support of the electrical industry!
#netco2025 #LeadingTheCharge
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Thank you to IBEW Local 353 for sponsoring our annual conference and trade show! We appreciate your support! Complete details are available on our website including registration and sponsorship opportunities! #netco2025 #LeadingTheCharge
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Nominations are open for the NETCO Leadership Excellence Award!
This will be awarded to an industry training professional for his/her role for the success of apprenticeship training and continuing electrical training across Canada. Details are available on our website!
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Thank you to IBEW 2085 Local Union Construction Electricians for sponsoring our upcoming conference and trade show! Registration and sponsorships are still available! Our website has all the details!
#netco2025 #LeadingTheCharge
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Today, we celebrate the dedication, skill, and unity that power our industry—values that align with the resilience and camaraderie of the Irish spirit.
Wishing all apprentices, journeypersons, and industry partners a safe and happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Cheers!! 🍀⚡

"The True North strong and free!"

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Saint John energy company says it hit milestone in recycling nuclear waste for energy | CBC News A Saint John-based nuclear engineering company says it has hit a milestone in its aim to reduce waste coming from nuclear energy by turning that waste into usable energy.

Moltex, an SMR nuclear startup in Saint John NB has made progress in recycling nuclear waste for use as a reactor fuel.

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✨ Happy International Women’s Day! ✨
Today, we celebrate the incredible women in Canada’s electrical trade who power our industry with skill, dedication, and resilience. ⚡👩‍🔧
💜⚡ #IWD2025 #WomenInTrades #WomenInElectrical #NETCO #BuildingTheFuture

Thank you to the Electrical Contractors Association of BC for sponsoring our upcoming conference and trade show this October in Prince Edward Island! We appreciate your support!
#electricalindustry #LeadingTheCharge

Thank you to @ibewinternational.bsky.social Local 625 for sponsoring our 2025 Educational Conference and Trade Show! Registration is open and sponsorships are available! #netco2025 #LeadingTheCharge
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For those @ibewcanada.bsky.social locals that have utilized our VR training, created by NORCAT, the next update to the environment has some exciting additions! All of our partner locals will see their banner hanging from the ceiling of the NETCO Virtual Training Centre!
#madeinCanadatech

Thank you to NORCAT for their sponsorship of our 2025 Educational Conference and Trade Show on Prince Edward Island! Our theme for 2025 is Leading the Charge! Registration is open and sponsorships are available! Complete details are available on our website!
#NETCO2025
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Registration is now open and sponsorships are available for our annual conference and trade show! This year being held at the beautiful Rodd Brudenell River Resort in Prince Edward Island!
#netco2025 #LeadingTheCharge
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Maritime power utilities unite for energy transformation Eight municipal electrical utilities across Maritime provinces unite to explore opportunities, navigate challenges and lead the clean energy transition.

Excited to join forces with 7 other Maritime utilities in MMEUA! This collaboration unlocks reliable, #sustainable solutions for all our communities. Together, we move forward stronger. MORE: sj.energy/MMEUA

#Zero30 #MaritimeEnergy #CleanEnergy

This #BlackHistoryMonth, the IBEW celebrates the many contributions of our black members to this union, our industries, and the labor movement.

🇨🇦✨ February is Canadian Black History Month! ✨🇨🇦
This month, we celebrate the incredible contributions of Black Canadians who have shaped our history, culture, and communities.
Let’s take this time to learn, reflect, and uplift Black voices—because Black history is Canadian history. 💡❤️
#BHM2025

We were pleased to see the folks at @ibewinternational.bsky.social Canada Local 586 in Ottawa hosting the first Motor Control Classes using the new curriculum and VR labs created by NORCAT! Thank you to everyone that made this project a resounding success! More to come!
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Our X account was suspended for being inauthentic. We have appealed the decision but for now follow us here, on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram! #Xfail

NETCO's Virtual Reality Motor Control Training Launches After Successful Completion of Train-the-Trainer - Drives & Control Solutions The National Electrical Trade Council (NETCO), a collaboration between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Canada and the Canadian Electrical Contractors Association (CECA), has...

Thank you to DRIVES AND CONTROLS for showcasing our new Motor Control VR Training program developed by NORCAT! www.drivesandcontrols.ca/latest-artic...
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We are pleased to welcome
@ibewcanada.bsky.social Local 529 and Local 2067 from Saskatchewan to NETCO! We look forward to training and upskilling the best in Canada! #electricalindustry #bettertogether #utilities #coasttocoast #PoweringTheFuture

May this holiday season bring you warmth, joy, and well-deserved rest. Here's to a bright and electrifying new year ahead, full of opportunity and success.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🎄✨⚡Our team is out of the office recharging and will return January 6th! Have a fantastic holiday season!

Developing training technology Tony Ryma speaks with Ed Wisniewski, NORCAT’S chief technology officer, about how the centre develops training technology.

Our partners at NORCAT showcasing our Hoisting and Rigging Training Program that is available to our
@ibewinternational.bsky.social Canada training centres! So much more of this coming in 2025!
#electricalindustry #VR #training #madeincanada #innovation #IBEW
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🎉 Happy 50th Birthday, to our Executive Director Chris Swick! 🎉
Today, we celebrate not only a milestone birthday but also the remarkable leadership and dedication you've brought to the National Electrical Trade Council. Your vision and hard work have electrified progress across the industry! 🎂⚡

Be sure to ask about The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program at your @ibewinternational.bsky.social Canada training centre! The EVITP program provides the most comprehensive training for the installation of EVSE equipment in North America today! Get certified! netco.org/evitp-instal...