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PETITION – FAIR WAGE POLICY FOR THE CITY OF OTTAWA

The Ottawa ECA is asking for your assistance in petitioning the City of Ottawa to develop a “Fair Wage Policy”.

I/We the undersigned, petition the Mayor, Ottawa City Council, and the City of Ottawa as follows:

A Fair Wage Policy will help to protect against awarding construction contracts to contractors whose competitive advantage is based on exploiting pools of vulnerable labour, improperly styling workers as sub-contractors to evade payroll and labour standards obligations, and cutting corners on training, health and safety. A Fair Wage Policy helps foster a level playing field for legitimate contractors—both union and non-union. It encourages competition based on productivity, efficiency and quality. It helps to protect good-paying jobs for local people, and to prevent a race to the bottom. Therefore, we ask that City of Ottawa construction projects above $1.5 million in value have a strong Fair Wage Policy applied to them, and that this policy comes into force not later than the end of 2027.

FAIR WAGES FOR CITY CONTRACTS
Fair Wage Policy Ottawa

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Golf Tournament a Hit

The Ottawa ECA’s 2026 Golf Tournament was another outstanding success. Held on July 14 at the beautiful Loch March Golf Club, the sold-out event brought together members, industry partners, and sponsors for a memorable day of networking, friendly competition, and camaraderie. Despite the blazing summer heat, participants enjoyed a fun-filled day on the course, followed by great food, prizes, and fellowship. Congratulations to all of our tournament winners, and a heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors whose continued support made this event possible. We look forward to seeing you all again next year!

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Blood Drive a Huge Success

The Ottawa ECA, in partnership with the OCA and MCA Ottawa, hosted a highly successful ‘Construction Blood Drive’ on Friday, June 19th at the OCA offices. Representatives from Canadian Blood Services were present, providing multiple donation stations and managing a well-organized intake process. Dozens of members from across the industry participated and generously donated. We are very pleased with the outcome of this initiative and look forward to continuing this important effort in the future

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ECA Ontario AGM

Board Members and the Executive Director from Ottawa will be travelling to Toronto on June 4th for the ECA Ontario Annual General Meeting. It takes in Woodbine Ontario and includes reports and discussions on matters that will certainly impact the Ottawa market. We look forward to a successful meeting.

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ECAO INDUSTRY CONFERENCE 2026

From May 2–8, 2026, ECA Ontario, in partnership with UNCE, hosted a fantastic conference in Los Cabos, Mexico. Delegates enjoyed excellent presentations, valuable networking opportunities, and memorable social events at the beautiful Nobu Hotel Los Cabos. With a great week behind them, attendees are already looking forward to the 2027 conference in Rome, Italy.

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Day On The HIll

Ottawa ECA joined with MCA Canada to visit more than 50MP’s on Parliament Hill on Tuesday, April 22, 2026. Chairman Chris Crawford, Past Chairman Roch Picknell and Executive Director Daryl Sharkey joined contractors from across Canada to discuss issues including limiting holdbacks to one year, expanding tool deductions, improving PPE for female workers, exemptions on overtime earnings, equipment deduction processes and more. We would very much wish to thank the team at MCA Canada for inviting us to participate this worthwhile evcent.

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2026 Ottawa ECA Golf Tournament

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2026 Ottawa ECA Golf Tournament a Tremendous Success

The Ottawa ECA’s 2026 Golf Tournament was a tremendous success, bringing together ECA members, guests, sponsors, and industry colleagues for a memorable day of golf, networking, and fun.

Held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the beautiful Loch March Golf & Country Club in Kanata, the sold-out tournament provided an outstanding setting for the event. The championship course, with its scenic landscapes, lush fairways, and picturesque surroundings, offered an enjoyable challenge for golfers of all skill levels.

The day featured a BBQ lunch, a scramble-format tournament, and a steak dinner, followed by announcements and prize presentations. The event was filled with great camaraderie and plenty of friendly competition, making it another outstanding Ottawa ECA event.

The Ottawa ECA extends its sincere thanks to all of the golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and staff who helped make the 2026 tournament such a tremendous success. We especially appreciate the generous support of our sponsors, whose contributions helped make the event possible.

Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you to everyone who participated. We look forward to seeing everyone again at the 2027 Ottawa ECA Golf Tournament!

Tuesday July 14, 2026

Loch March Golf and Country Club, 1755 Old Carp Rd.

Thanks to all our tremedous sponsors!

Please note that registration for the 2026 tournment is closed as we are now sold out.

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AGM 2026 & Sens Game

The Ottawa ECA Board has approved March 26, 2026 for our Annual General Meeting. It will take place at the CTC, home of the Ottawa Senators. We will host our AGM in the Empress Rooms A & B then enjoy dinner at Gators Suite and watch the Sens vs Penguins. Mark your calendar. tickets and parking will be provided.

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2026 Annual General Meeting

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The Ottawa Electrical Contractors Association (Ottawa ECA) proudly hosted its 62nd Annual General Meeting, welcoming more than 80 attendees who joined the Chairman and Board of Directors for this important annual event. The AGM serves as a key opportunity to communicate directly with members, providing updates on the association’s financial position along with reports on programs and services designed to support and increase member profitability.

The meeting was held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the Canadian Tire Centre, home of the Ottawa Senators, located at 1000 Palladium Drive in Ottawa. Delegates enjoyed parking and a reception in the Emperor Rooms A & B from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., immediately followed by the official AGM proceedings.

The Ottawa ECA Board is pleased to announce Chris Crawford of C & M Electrical as Chairman of the Board for 2026–2027. Chris brings many years of industry experience and leadership, having served as a long-standing member of the Ottawa ECA Board and contributing his expertise through participation on several important committees.

The 2026–2027 Board of Directors, as elected by the delegates at the AGM, are as follows:

Executive Committee

  • Chris Crawford – C & M Electrical, Chairman
  • Adam MacArthur – Adam MacArthur Electric, Vice Chairman
  • Scott Winch – City Wye’d Electric, Treasurer
  • Roch Picknell – Wired Synergy, Past Chairman

Directors

  • Jeff Tremblay – T & M Electric
  • Audrey Kroon Lowther – Kroon Electric Corporation
  • Bob Brennan – Bradley Kelly Construction
  • Mark Merriman – BCM Electrical Services
  • Yves Laurin – Bright Electric
  • Johannes Ziebarth – Ziebarth Electrical Contractors

Following the conclusion of business, attendees were invited to the Tailgaters Suite to enjoy dinner, refreshments, and the hockey game featuring the Ottawa Senators versus the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The evening was a tremendous success and marked the largest AGM attendance in recent memory. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to such a memorable event. We look forward to seeing our members again at the next Ottawa ECA event.

ECA Ottawa’s 62nd
Annual General Meeting. 

 

March 26th, 2026
Canadian Tire Centre
1000 Palladium Drive

Emperors Room A&B

5:00pm: Reception

6:00pm: AGM

 

Tailgaters Suite
7:00pm: Dinner & Game

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2025 Christmas Gala

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The 2025 Ottawa ECA Christmas Gala was held on Friday, December 5th at the Fairmont Château Laurier and welcomed a record crowd of members, spouses, guests, and sponsors. Attendees enjoyed outstanding entertainment by singer Shawn Marino, violinist Rita Mara, and live music from the Rock Steadies. It was a memorable evening filled with friendship, celebration, and great company. Thank you to all of our sponsors and to the Château Laurier for helping make this another exceptional event. 

 

Thank you to our Sponsors !

Platinum Sponsors: Nedco and BDA Lighting
Gold Sponsors: Franklin Empire, Guillevin Electrical, Schneider Electric, Waterman Sales
Silver Sponsors: Millar Wealth Management, Eaton Industries, Ellement Consulting Group, RS Breakers & Controls and Total Power
Bronze Sponsors: MVP Lighting, Noramco, WSA Lighting and the IBEW 

Ottawa ECA’s
61st Annual Christmas Gala

December 5th, 2025
Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel – Main Ballroom

 

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