A spokesperson for the utility called it a "tragic workplace incident." 

The call was followed by an announcement at the Port of Montreal where he promised the $5 billion Trade Diversification Corridor Fund.

The program draws on volunteers from across the company to host hands-on infrastructure career day events at secondary schools across Canada.

The proposal would remove the federal sales tax on new homes up to $1.3 million – an increase of $300,000.

Apartment-dwelling is more prevalent among younger Canadians, who are also generally more inclined to go electric, the report said.