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Modest Growth, Mixed Signals: Inside Canada’s Q1 2026 Pulse of the Lighting Market
Canada’s lighting market entered 2026 with modest growth layered over clear caution from every part of the value chain. The Q1 2026 Pulse of Lighting Market Survey, conducted across the Canadian industry, captured the views of distributors, manufacturers, and independent representatives at a moment when project activity, pricing, and AI adoption are all in transition. The survey drew responses from three core groups: electrical and lighting distributors (37.04%), lighting manufacturers (35.19%), and electrical representatives/agents (27.78%). This balance provides a rare, multi-angle view of how business conditions look on the ground—from the counter, from the factory, and from the specifier-facing rep.
Sponsored Content
Get More Out of Liteline’s SlimLED MULTI 10W
The SlimLED MULTI 4″ now offers a new 10W option that delivers up to 1,000 lumens and 90 CRI. Packed with all the same features, this new 10W SlimLED MULTI is available in Dim-to-Warm (DTW). Retrofit-ready SlimLED MULTI installs in an octagon box or 4″ can, with steel junction box compatibility for fire-rated applications. Features on-site color selection and compatibility with interchangeable trims, including SHADE Mini and SHADE Mini Concrete. Explore the NEW 10W here… Learn More
Changing Scene
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GVA Lighting Promotes Oksana Kostylova to Director of Human Resources
GVA Lighting is pleased to announce the promotion of Oksana Kostylova to Director of Human Resources. Oksana joined GVA Lighting in June 2022 as an HR Generalist and was promoted to HR Manager later that year in recognition of her impact and leadership. Since joining GVA, she has strengthened core HR foundations, enhanced key people… Read More…
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SATCO Celebrates 60 Years of Excellence in Lighting, NUVO Marks 20 Years of Design Innovation
SATCO proudly announces the celebration of its 60th anniversary, marking six decades of sustained growth, innovation, and service excellence. Concurrently, NUVO, a prominent lighting brand under the SATCO umbrella, celebrates its 20th anniversary, highlighting two decades of cutting-edge design and creative solutions for residential and commercial spaces. Founded in 1966, SATCO has consistently demonstrated a… Read More…
Design
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Omnify: 7 Common Light Panel Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
You’ve invested in premium LED light guide panels for your retail display or commercial project. The specs looked perfect. The samples were gorgeous. But now? Something’s off. Maybe the lighting is uneven, or panels are starting to fail way before they should. Here’s the thing, most LED light guide panel problems aren’t manufacturing defects. They’re… Read More…
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Legrand: The Benefits of DMX Lighting in Modern Commercial Spaces
DMX lighting is a powerful control protocol originally developed for theaters and entertainment venues, but its reach has expanded far beyond the stage. Today, DMX is increasingly used in commercial, educational, healthcare, and architectural environments to create dynamic, color-rich, and adaptable lighting experiences. Where traditional lighting systems focus primarily on on/off and dimming control, DMX… Read More…
New Products
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Magic Lite: 5CCT Gimbal Down Light (90° Tilt)
Magic Lite’s 5CCT Gimbal Down Light is a versatile solution to direct light into your life! An ideal directional lighting option for remodel and new construction, 5CCT LED Gimbal Down Lights are a versatile and affordable choice for countless applications. Read More…
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Dals: New 12W 24V Compact Hardwire Driver – PLD2412DIM
Enjoy smooth, precise dimming with Dals Compact 24V Drivers. These new devices are 33% lighter and smaller than their DRXXX models, providing consistent performance and effortless adjustment of light output to match the time of day and the specific needs of your 24V low-voltage fixtures. Read More…
Lighting Design & Specification
This special bi-monthly digest has the broadest reach of those that are involved in all aspects of the electrical lighting design and specification industry across Canada. LDS is designed to provide lighting professionals insight and intelligence on those developments in the industry that effect design and specification. From corporate news to new technologies, products and insightful opinions, LDS will become your first read in the lighting industry in Canada. Published bi-monthly on Thursdays.
