07 December 2023
Utilities Kingston, Innovation Electric Inc., Roxborough Bus Lines, Roberts Onsite Inc, and Rob Ellis were honoured at the 2023 Ontario Electrical Safety Awards for exemplary electrical safety leadership

22 November 2023
To help Ontarians stay safe during the holiday season, ESA has launched a multi-channel campaign to provide homeowners with safety guidelines when purchasing holiday décor products and putting up inflatables and other electrical embellishments.

10 October 2023
On May 29, 2023, Oscar Lewis was convicted in Ottawa on several counts of operating an electrical contracting business without a valid electrical contractor licence, and for failing to file notifications of work (permits) with the Electrical Safety Authority.

20 September 2023
The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) has been in ongoing negotiations with our Society of United Professional (SUP) Employee representatives since June. As of this morning, SUP Employees have commenced strike action.

06 September 2023
The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) conducted a safety blitz in Toronto to assess EV charger installations and found more than 400 incidents of working without an ESA permit – meaning the installation may not be to code or safe.

01 August 2023
On June 15, 2023, Jason Tabunot pleaded guilty and was convicted in Hamilton for operating an electrical contracting business without an electrical contractor’s licence.

31 July 2023
Christopher Hopper has been selected as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA). Three highly qualified new Board Members have also been appointed.

25 July 2023
Earlier this month, three powerline related incidents were reported to the Electrical Safety Authority resulting in either a near fatality or, tragically, the loss of life. 

15 May 2023
To help educate Ontarians and keep them safe, this Powerline Safety Week (May 15 to 21), ESA is busting the myths around the deadly hazards of powerlines.

08 May 2023
To help educate kids and keep them safe, the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) has launched a multi-faceted effort to reach kids, parents and educators online, in-class and in-person. 

01 May 2023
The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) has launched a new campaign to educate first responders in Ontario about the risks of downed powerlines and how to prevent harm.

14 April 2023
With warm temperatures across the province, the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) is warning Northern Ontario residents of heightened risk of electrical hazards posed by expected flooding in the area.

03 April 2023
In an effort to reduce illegal and unsafe electrical installations across Ontario, the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) will be able to impose administrative penalties beginning April 1st 2023. An administrative penalty is a financial penalty which will enhance ESA’s existing tools to motivate compliance.

06 January 2023
Today, the Hon. Kaleed Rasheed, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery appointed Indrani Butany-DeSouza to the Board of Directors of the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA).