We are highly committed to keeping Members and other stakeholders informed about changes and progress in Ontario’s electrical industry. Watch this space for industry focussed material coming in February.
On January 11th, 1922, the Ontario Electrical League was
established, as the demand for electricity in homes and
communities surged.
1940s
Certified electricians were in high demand. So, the Ontario
Electrical League opened and operated over 14 wiring schools to
answer the call and keep the trade going strong.
1950s
The Ontario Electrical League held its first annual conference,
to bring independent electricians contractors together for the
first time.
1960s
The decade that the brand truly became the association it is
today with the Electric Service League of Ontario and the
Electrical Heating Association amalgamating in 1966 to
officially become the Ontario Electrical League.
1990s
The Ontario Electrical League moved forward with the critical
trade issue of creating a single system of contractor licensing.
2000s
The millennium saw the Ontario Electrical League continue its
transition to a more contractor focused organization — a result
of deregulation and building on the existing contractor
committee.
2010s
The Ontario Electrical League had a solid reputation as the
voice of open shop Licensed Electrical Contractors (LECs)
electrical contractors across the province.
2020s
We look forward to further evolving and advancing the electrical
industry and paving the way for future generations to succeed in
the trade.
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