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 [...]
TORONTO, ON (JULY 16, 2025) — "Today, Prime Minister Carney announced additional targeted measures to support Canada’s steel industry during a visit to Walters Group, a member of the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC), in Hamilton, Ontario. These measures demonstrate that the federal government is listening to the concerns of steel sector stakeholders, including [...]
TORONTO, ON (JUNE 4, 2025) — Statement from Keanin Loomis, President and CEO of the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction in response to the doubling of the United States’ tariffs on steel products: "President Trump's actions to escalate his unnecessary trade war by doubling steel and aluminum tariffs to 50 per cent all but cuts off [...]
TORONTO, ON (April 29, 2025) – The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party on their election win. We look forward to working collaboratively with the new government, as well as with all Members of Parliament across party lines, to champion the growth and prosperity of Canada’s steel [...]
The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) represents steel producers, processors, and suppliers from coast to coast. Here in Quebec, our members play key roles in the construction of roads, bridges, and buildings. Every time we choose domestic steel, we support not only thousands of workers but also expertise that is a source of local pride. [...]
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 [...]
February 1, 2025 (Toronto) – Statement from Keanin Loomis, President and CEO of the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction: “The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction is disappointed with today’s announcement that the United States has invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to implement a 25 per cent additional tariff on imports from Canada and [...]