2021 Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Part I Adoption

Each province or territory determines for itself which edition of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Part I is referenced in its regulation, sometimes with amendments, depending on the situation.

This table indicates the 2021 CE Code, Part I adoption across Canada. It is recommended to contact the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to confirm which edition is in force.

Table 1: Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 Adoption (Updated: Dec 2, 2021)

Province/territoryAuthority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)Adopted Code editionEffective Date*
AlbertaAlberta Municipal Affairs2021 CE CodeFebruary 1st, 2022
British ColumbiaBC Safety Authority2021 CE CodeOct 1, 2022
ManitobaManitoba Hydro2018 CE CodeOctober 1, 2018
City of Winnipeg2021 CE CodeJuly 1, 2022
New BrunswickProv. of NB. Dep of Public Safety2021 CE CodeSept 2022
Newfoundland and LabradorProvince of Newfoundland and Labrador2021 CE CodeJuly 1, 2021
City of St. John’s2018 CE Code
Northwest TerritoriesNorthwest Territories Public Works and Services2021 CE CodeJuly 1, 2021
Nova ScotiaNova Scotia Labour and Advanced Education2021 CE CodeMay 1, 2021
NunavutNunavut Community and Government Services2018 CE CodeAugust 2019
OntarioElectrical Safety Authority2021 CE CodeMay 5, 2022
Prince Edward islandPrince Edward Island Inspection Services2021 CE CodeJune 12, 2021
QuébecRégie du Bâtiment du Québec2015 CE CodeOctober 1, 2018
SaskatchewanSaskPower2021 CE CodeNov 1, 2021
YukonYukon Department of Community Services2021 CE CodeApril 1, 2022

*It is recommended to contact the Authority Having Jurisdiction to confirm which edition is in force.

This table will be updated as provinces adopt new code standards.