12 November 2026
Today, the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) and London Hydro have partnered to launch Copper Theft Toolkit: Understanding Safety Risks and Community Impacts, a free communications toolkit developed collaboratively to help communities recognize the dangers, raise awareness and safely report suspicious activity.

21 October 2026
ESA conviction reinforces serious consequences for licence holders who circumvent electrical safety requirements and put Ontarians at risk.

05 October 2026
Peel Regional Police arrested Rahyl Hassan, principal of former Licensed Electrical Contractor, Strak Holdings Inc., following an investigation in which the Electrical Safety Authority cooperated with police.

17 September 2026
As Ontario electrifies homes, transportation and industry, the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) has recognized the organizations and individuals helping ensure safety keeps pace with that growth.

16 September 2026
Ontario recorded two electrical-related fatalities in 2025, the lowest annual number since 2012, according to the Electrical Safety Authority’s (ESA) newly released 25th edition of the Ontario Electrical Safety Report (OESR). 

15 July 2026
The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) welcomes the federal government's implementation of provisions within the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act (Bill C-14) that strengthen consequences for crimes that damage or interfere with essential infrastructure, including copper theft.

02 July 2026
In the aftermath of the storms that impacted much of southern Ontario on Wednesday, the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) is asking Ontarians in areas affected to check for damage to their home or property's electrical system.

14 May 2026
Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association (Landscape Ontario) and ESA have partnered to improve electrical safety awareness and compliance across Ontario’s landscape and horticultural industry.

11 May 2026
This Powerline Safety Week (May 11-17, 2026), the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) is asking Ontarians to take precautions around powerlines.

20 February 2026
ESA is proud to share that President and CEO, Josie Erzetic, has been named Electricity Human Resources Canada’s (EHRC) 2025 Leader of the Year.

02 February 2026
ESA is now accepting nominations for the 17th Annual Ontario Electrical Safety Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations who continue to strengthen electrical safety across Ontario

02 January 2026
Today, the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) announced the appointment of new Board Member Richard Jackson.