It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony Arduini, President and Partner at ISM – Industrial Steel Manufacturing. After a courageous 15-year battle with cancer, Anthony recently passed away. Anthony was a respected leader in the steel construction industry and a longstanding member of the CISC community. His contributions to advancing steel [...]
TORONTO, ON (NOVEMBER 27, 2025) -The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction applauds the federal government’s announcement of enhanced trade measures to protect Canada’s steel industry. Below is a statement from Keanin Loomis, President and CEO of the CISC: “The CISC represents Canada’s steel fabricators who transform raw steel into the downstream products used to build Canada's [...]
TORONTO, ON (NOVEMBER 5, 2025) – The past year has been one of the most difficult in recent memory for Canada’s steel industry, as ongoing trade challenges continue to create instability and threaten the sector’s competitiveness. Support from the federal government is critical to ensuring the long-term strength and competitiveness of Canada’s steel construction industry. “The [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HALIFAX, NS (September 17, 2025) — The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) is proud to present the 2025 Atlantic Region Awards of Excellence in Steel Construction, the region’s premier celebration of steel innovation and achievement. Held on September 19 at the Lord Nelson Hotel and Suites in Halifax, this gala event will [...]
February 11, 2025 TORONTO, ON – Statement from Keanin Loomis, President and CEO of the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction: “The President of the United States has signed an Executive Order that will bring unnecessary tariffs of 25 per cent into force on Canadian steel and aluminum products. He has done so while repeating false claims [...]
It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of Leo De Meo, a deeply respected leader and valued member of our community. Before becoming the General Manager of ArcelorMittal Global Research & Development in Hamilton in 2016, Leo had a longstanding and impactful relationship with the CSSBI and many of its [...]
Toronto, ON (November 7, 2024) – The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) is proud to announce the 2024 Steel Conference Award Recipients: Alfred F. Wong Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to Dr. Reinhold “Reini” Schuster, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Waterloo; and to, Dr. Robert Driver, Professor Emeritus, University of Alberta; H. A. Krentz Research Award [...]
CISC_SteelConference_2024_KBYG_V3
The CISC has issued a statement in response to the Federal Government of Canada’s newly announced measures regarding tariffs on Chinese steel, aluminum, and electric vehicles: "The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) commends the Federal Government for the measures announced today by Minister Freeland to level the playing field for Canadian steel products and EVs [...]
The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) has released the following statement welcoming the support of Mr. Poilievre and the Conservative Party of Canada in regard to maintaining tariff uniformity with the United States on Chinese EVs and steel products. Official statement below: "The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) welcomes Mr. Poilievre and the Conservatives’ [...]