04 January 2021
The Board of Directors of the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) has elected Annette Bergeron as Chair to succeed Peter Gregg who will continue as a member of the ESA Board until the conclusion of his term in 2022.

07 December 2020
The Electrical Safety Authority welcomes the published Auditor General’s 2020 Annual Report and will review the recommendations carefully to ensure appropriate actions are taken that will further strengthen ESA’s operations and enhance its effectiveness.

23 November 2020
As the holiday season approaches and online shopping is growing in popularity, ESA is advising Ontarians to take the necessary electrical precautions when getting their house in the holiday spirit.

09 November 2020
ESA advises Ontarians on the requirements and benefits of hiring a Licensed Electrical Contractor (LEC)

09 November 2020
On February 7, 2020, Great Lakes Greenhouses Inc. of Leamington pled guilty and was convicted in an Ontario Provincial Offences Court for hiring an unlicensed contractor to do electrical work and fined $100,000.

23 September 2020
PUC Services Inc., Hydro One Networks, Aecon Mining Construction Services, Carney Electric Ltd., Lori Gallaugher and Mohawk College recognized for excellence in electrical safety

23 September 2020
ESA is excited to announce the official launch of our Plan Review Portal.

14 September 2020
ESA is excited to announce the official launch of our Plan Review Portal.

06 July 2020
Moving to Risk-based Oversight will make it easier to comply with electrical safety regulations and help reduce the burden on Ontario businesses.

15 May 2020
The first long weekend of the summer is nearly here, and that means many Canadians are gearing up for outdoor activities like barbecuing, home and garden work, camping, boating, and opening cottages. This long weekend typically delivers lovely weather and a whole extra day to work through your cottage opening to-do list. ESA offers some practical safety tips for cottage opening and wants to remind everyone to be proactive with safety.

11 May 2020
Outdoor work is rewarding, but it can also be hazardous. May 11 to 17 is Powerline Safety Week, and the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) is urging Ontarians to combat deadly distractions by practicing three critical steps: stop, look, and live.

31 March 2020
With the launch of our new strategy, ESA is continuing its journey towards becoming a modern regulator that helps ensure Ontario's electrical future is powered safely.

27 March 2020
ESA is proud to launch a refreshed look to the esasafe.com website. With improved functionality, a clean and uncluttered design, updated content and enhanced imagery, we hope that visitors will be able to quickly find information they need and easily navigate the site.

06 March 2020
On February 4, 2020, Mr. Daniel Smith, was convicted by the Ontario Court of Justice, for operating an electrical contracting business without a licence and failing to apply for an electrical inspection. Mr. Smith was sentenced to a total fine of $6,875 including victim surcharge. Mr. Smith was also ordered to pay restitution to the homeowner in the amount of $1,000.

02 March 2020
As part of Fraud Prevention Month and World Consumer Rights Day, the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) is sharing safety tips with Ontarians to protect themselves and their families from unlicensed and illegally operating Electrical Contractors and uncertified electrical products.

23 January 2020
The Electrical Safety Authority is issuing a warning to all Ontarians not to participate or share a “challenge” on the social media platform TikTok that could lead to electrical fires and pose a serious safety risk.