CMEQ

What CMEQ does

CMEQ (Corporation des Maîtres Électriciens du Québec) is the statutory professional corporation governing licensed electrical contractors in Quebec. Established in 1950 under the Master Electricians Act (QLR, c M-3), it serves approximately 3,992 member companies holding subclass 16 electrical contractor licenses, organized across 17 regional chapters. Membership is legally mandatory for any contractor performing electrical work in Quebec, giving CMEQ combined regulatory, licensing, and consumer-protection authority including discipline of members and prosecution of illegal practice.

The organization's product and technology stack centers on three assets: (1) the Centre d'expertise et de formation (CEF) training portal, built on the Lära LMS platform provided by SVI eSolutions, delivering mandatory continuing education; (2) a suite of domain-specific technical calculators covering voltage drop, short-circuit capacity, motor sizing, transformer sizing, conduit fill, and resistor color codes; and (3) a library of 53+ technical reference documents, BTI-series bulletins, legal templates, and inspection checklists, anchored by the 2026 Code de construction du Québec, Chapter V - Électricité. Public-facing tools include the find-an-electrician directory (207,068 site users in 2025) and an online complaint submission system (27,192 calls handled in 2025).

CMEQ is a non-profit professional corporation funded through mandatory annual membership dues, technical-publication sales, continuing-education program fees, annual congress events (the 76th edition), and member-benefit partner programs (Shell fuel discounts, CORMEL|SÉCURE collective investment). The mandatory continuing education regime, in effect since April 1, 2022, converts previously discretionary training into a recurring compliance-driven revenue stream, while the ongoing migration to the 2026 Code creates a content-refresh monetization cycle.

Name

CMEQ

Legal name

Corporation des maîtres électriciens du Québec

Website

https://cmeq.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CMEQ is the mandatory professional corporation for licensed electrical contractors in Quebec, providing statutory licensing oversight, mandatory continuing education, technical reference publications, and consumer protection for approximately 3,992 member companies across 17 regional chapters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Trade Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compliance, Certification & Continuing Education LMS (EDAFAAAD), Qualifications & Credit Framework Authorities (EDADAEAD), Safety, Compliance & Regulatory (OSHA/HSE/GxP) Certifications (EDAAANAJ), Core LMS Platforms (Academic & Corporate) (EDAFAAAA)

Keywords

• Professional licensing services
• Electrical contractor regulation
• Continuing education training
• Trade guild membership
• Technical reference publications

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Annual Membership Fees: CMEQ operates as a professional corporation with mandatory membership for licensed electrical contractors. Revenue is generated through annual member dues, licensing fees, and member privilege programs.
2. Training Programs and Continuing Education: The organization offers mandatory continuing education (FCO - Formation continue obligatoire) for construction work guarantors, with 16-32 hours required per 24-month period depending on license subclasses held.
3. Technical Publications and Documents: Sale of technical guides, codes, and reference materials including the Code de construction du Québec Chapitre V - Électricité, Guide technique, and Aide-mémoire technique. Prices range from $12-195 depending on format and type.
4. Events and Congress: Revenue from annual congress events including the 76th annual congress with banquet, training sessions, and awards ceremony (Prix Émergence).
5. Member Benefits and Partner Programs: Shell fuel discount program (7¢/litre for 7 months, 4¢/litre after), CORMEL|SÉCURE collective investment program, and other member privilege partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CMEQ is a statutory professional corporation that issues and administers the subclass 16 electrical contractor license in Quebec, delivers mandatory continuing education (FCO) through its online training portal, publishes technical reference documents including the Quebec Construction Code Chapter V — Electricity, and provides member services such as technical calculators, a public contractor directory, complaint handling, and consumer protection enforcement. Membership is mandatory for all licensed electrical contractors in Quebec.

Product overview

CMEQ offers a unified platform of products and services for Quebec's electrical contracting industry. The core offering combines the main cmeq.org website with the CEF (Centre d'expertise et de formation) training portal built on Lära LMS. Members access specialized calculators for service capacity, voltage drop, short-circuit analysis, and electrical motors; a comprehensive library of technical bulletins and legal templates; and mandatory continuing education programs. Public-facing tools include a contractor directory and online complaint system. Physical products include the Guide technique, Aide-mémoire technique, and the Code de construction du Québec Chapter V - Électricité (2026 edition). The Prix Émergence CMEQ recognizes member innovation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CEF - Centre d'expertise et de formation Online training portal providing continuing education and professional development courses for licensed Quebec electrical contractors. Built on the Lära LMS platform, it serves members and is used to deliver CMEQ-recognized mandatory continuing education.
• Formation continue obligatoire (FCO) Mandatory continuing education program for construction work guarantors holding a subclass 16 license, requiring 16 hours of training per 24-month reference period. Recognition granted through CMEQ's CEF training portal and partner dispensers.
• Trouver un entrepreneur (Find-an-Electrician Directory) Public searchable directory of licensed Quebec electrical contractors, enabling consumers and property owners to find and verify master electricians by region. Also supports CMEQ's statutory consumer protection mandate.
• Documents de référence (Technical Reference Documents) Library of 53+ technical bulletins (BTI series), legal templates, administrative documents, visual inspection checklists, and safety guides for Quebec electrical contractors. Includes Guide Travailler hors tension on electrical safety and CSA Z462 workplace safety standards.
• Calculateurs et outils techniques (Technical Calculators) Suite of online electrical calculators covering service capacity (single-family, multi-unit dwellings), voltage drop, short-circuit capacity, conduit fill, resistor color code, Ohm's law, motor electrical sizing, transformer sizing, and unit conversion. Available to members and the public through cmeq.org.
• Guide technique (Technical Guide) Comprehensive technical reference guide for electrical contractors, available in combined print+digital ($130), printed ($85 member / $95 non-member), or digital ($70) editions. Currently undergoing updates for Code 2026 compliance.
• Aide-mémoire technique Quick-reference technical pocket guide for field use by electrical contractors, available in combined ($30), printed ($22 member / $25 non-member), or digital ($12) editions. Being updated for Code 2026 requirements.
• Code de construction du Québec, Chapitre V - Électricité 2026 The 2026 edition of the Quebec Construction Code Chapter V - Electricity, available in French and English editions at $195. The only applicable Code from October 17, 2027. Based on the Canadian Electrical Code.
• Achats en ligne (Member Supplies Store) E-commerce storefront selling publications, vehicle identification decals (full logo decal $10 member; symbol decal $6 member), business cards for master electricians, and other member identification supplies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 207,068 internet users visited cmeq.org in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Shell CanadaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 August 2025Shell offers CMEQ members a fuel discount program: 7¢/litre for 7 months and 4¢/litre thereafter. This member benefit program runs from August 15 to December 19, 2025.
• Hydro-QuébeccoreTechnology or IntegrationHydro-Québec is a key partner for CMEQ members. The partnership provides Hydro-Québec's dedicated website section for master electricians (hydroquebec.com/cmeq/) for DA/DT (demande d'alimentation/déclaration de travaux) tracking and related services. Hydro-Québec also provides recommendations for electrical work related to their infrastructure.
• Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCQ provides information on electrician trades, collective agreements, workforce referral services, and access to the Fonds de formation des salariés de l'industrie de la construction (FFSIC) for training reimbursement. Most CMEQ courses are eligible for FFSIC reimbursement.
• Bureau des soumissions déposées du Québec (BSDQ)coreTechnology or IntegrationBSDQ manages the electronic submission system (TES) for construction project bids. CMEQ provides members with training videos, guides, and support for using the BSDQ submission system.
• Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRBQ is the regulatory body overseeing building construction in Quebec. CMEQ works with RBQ on continuing education recognition, qualification requirements, and electrical code updates. RBQ maintains the Continuing Education Directory.
• TelusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTelus provides installation recommendations for fiber optic in multi-dwelling residential buildings. CMEQ distributes Telus guidelines and lists cities requiring Telus GPON equipment to members.
• Corporation des maîtres mécaniciens en tuyauterie du Québec (CMMTQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMMTQ is a sister professional corporation for pipe mechanics. Both organizations share continuing education recognition and collaborate on joint training requirements for members holding both electrical and plumbing/heating licenses.
• Bell CanadaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBell provides the 'Fibre à la maison' program information for new residential developments. CMEQ shares Bell's recommendations for fiber installation in multi-unit buildings.
• Santé CanadaminorOthersSanté Canada provides product recall and safety alert information. CMEQ shares these alerts with members regarding potentially dangerous electrical products.
• SVI eSolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationSVI eSolutions provides the Lära LMS platform powering the CMEQ Centre d'expertise et de formation (CEF) online training portal. Support available 7 days a week, 8am-10pm for portal users.
• Promutuel AssuranceminorOthersPromutuel Assurance produced the 'Livre jaune' guide for electrical installations in agricultural buildings, a reference document for CMEQ members working in the agricultural sector.
• Thomas & BettsminorOthersThomas & Betts (ABB company) provides training videos on proper installation of their electrical equipment, including the 320A base. CMEQ hosts these videos in its reference document library.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cmeq1588
• Facebookfacebook.com/CMEQ.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cmeq

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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