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The Canadian Electrical Contractors Association (CECA) is the national voice for electrical contractors across Canada.

CECA brings together provincial and territorial electrical contractor associations, with each member organization appointing a representative to the Board of Directors. In regions where a provincial association does not exist, individual contractors are eligible for direct membership.

Through this structure, CECA advocates for the interests of electrical contractors at a national level, providing leadership, guidance, and support to strengthen the industry across the country.

What We Do

CECA advances the electrical contracting industry by developing contractor capacity, influencing policy and standards, and fostering collaboration across the sector. We focus on four key results areas, each with specific objectives to guide our work

Training, Human Resources, and Contractor Development

CECA supports electrical contractors by offering programs, resources, and initiatives that build skills, enhance workforce capability, and develop contractor expertise to ensure high standards in the industry.

Commercial and Industry Practices

CECA promotes best practices across the industry, helping contractors adopt efficient, ethical, and competitive business practices while staying informed about market trends and innovations.

Electrical Codes and Standards

CECA influences and contributes to the development of nationally consistent electrical codes and standards, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance in the industry.

Member Engagement, Communications, and External Relationships

CECA actively engages members, shares key information, and fosters strong relationships with industry stakeholders, government bodies, and associations to ensure members’ perspectives are represented.

Involvement with other
Associations and Coalitions

Over the years, CECA has built strong relationships with other associations and coalitions. These relationships are important because they
strengthen our advocacy position.

Some of our relationships are listed below.

National Electrical Contractors Association (International Chapter)

Canadian Standards Association (Sustaining Member) CSA Group

National Trade Contractors Coalition of Canada (NTCCC)

National Electrical Trade Council (NETCO)

Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness

CECA is a member of the Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness.

More than 70 organizations from across the country have come together to form the Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness — a unified voice to oppose the federal government’s tax proposals that would dramatically change the way incorporated small businesses are taxed in Canada. These changes, announced in July 2017, would impose strict new regulations on tax measures that allow small business owners to invest in their business, save for retirement and support their families.

To sum up

The Canadian Electrical Contractors Association is the voice and representative of electrical contractors at the national and international level. We are involved in many national and international activities and programs and strive to advance the interests and image of electrical contractors. CECA works directly with National and Provincial Associations to ensure that the views we express are truly representative.

Board of Directors

Terry Milot

President

Matt MacInnis

Vice President

Robin Bobocel

Alberta

Drew Tiefenbach

Saskatchewan

Chris Cimek

Ontario

Sara Bergevin

Quebec

Jeremy Maillet

Nova Scotia

David Mason

Board Member/ Past President

Staff

Ritu Bhanushali

Administrative Coordinator

ritub@ceca.org

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