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Construction materials (plywood, lumber, electrical components, and so on) are certified for use in Canada.

Products (and/or the components) sold here require the appropriate labeling. This indicates that they meet specific code requirements: building, fire, electrical, etc. It is for the safety of the end user. Items such as extension cords or light fixtures with a CSA label are certified.

A company outside of Canada who wishes to sell a product related to an aspect of construction must have the appropriate labeling such as CSA or ULC on the product.

Energy saving products are also labeled, identifying that they meet the energy efficiency standards for Canada.

A brief description is provided for the type of information found at each organization. For others their title basically explains what topic they cover. Look through these sites or use their search to locate specific information, as the addresses listed below go to their main page.

CSA Canadian Standards Association
Provides information regarding CSA labels on products sold in Canada.
www.csa.ca

CSA International
www.csa-international.org

ULC (Underwriters’ Laboratories Canada)
Provides information regarding UL labels on products sold in Canada
www.ulc.ca

Ontario Ministry of Energy
Provides information regarding home retrofits in Ontario.
www.energy.gov.on.ca

Ontario Home Energy Audit Program
www.homeenergyontario.ca

NRC
Provides information related to: first time homebuyers, home rebates, energy star windows, etc.
www.nrcan.gc.ca

Canadian Plywood Association
www.canply.org

Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
www.cisc-icca.ca

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Provides a variety of information on homes and housing in Canada.
The ‘Canadian Wood-Frame House Construction’ publication explains how a wood-frame house is built in Canada. (Text and diagrams)
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Suite 1000
700 Montreal Rd.
Ottawa, ON K1A 0P7
1-800-668-2642
www.cmhc.schl.gc.ca

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