Canada to begin reporting “Country of Melt and Pour” regarding steel imports – Government of Canada Link to official Government of Canada document: Canada to make steel supply chain more transparent - Canada.ca As of November 5th, 2024, it will be mandatory for Steel importers to Canada to document and report where their raw steel material [...]
It is with great sadness that Solid Rock Steel announces the passing of our founder Berend (Benny) C. Steunenberg, aged 90, on Monday January 8th , 2024. The sadness of his passing is overpowered by a wonderful legacy of love, generosity & faith. His dying wish was for us to rejoice and so we choose [...]
The CISC is pleased to announce that the Federal Prompt Payment for Federal Projects is finally in force as of December 9, 2023. The Public Services and Procurement Canada announced the news on December 12, 2023. Read the Government of Canada’s Official News Release here: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2023/12/new-federal-prompt-payment-legislation-to-protect-construction-workers.html Driven by the NTCCC (National Trade Contractors Coalition of Canada) [...]
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Mr. Walter Verhey on November 18, 2023 in Harley, Ontario. It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Walter Verhey (Harley, Ontario), who passed away on November 18, [...]
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Kenneth Benson, on Saturday July 22, 2023. Kenneth was the wonderful husband and best friend of his wife, Marilyn, for over 68 years. He will be greatly missed by her and by his daughter Catherine, son Stephen (Dawn), his four grandchildren, Sarah, Alex, Emily and Greg [...]
The 2023 CISC Ontario Region Golf Day was a huge success. With over 120 enthusiastic golfers joining us, it was truly a memorable event featuring friendly competition, networking, and steel. Congratulations to the individual and winning teams who showcased their incredible skills. Located in Milton, Ontario, Piper's Heath Golf Club golf course provided the perfect picturesque [...]
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Mr. Gordon Cameron Fisher on June 14th, 2023 in Milton, Ontario. Please join us as we commemorate the life lived and support the Fisher family during these difficult times. Survived by his wife Anh La, his sons Kyle Alexander (Phyllis), Kristopher William (Stephanie), daughters [...]
Supporting Skilled Trades and Celebrating Excellence The Skills Ontario Competition 2023 was an incredible success this year! As a proud Silver Sponsor, the Ontario Region of the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) was amazed by the level of talent on display in the challenging Metal Fabricator Competition. The Metal Fabricator Competition tested participants in their [...]
A Spectacular Virtual Event with 2100 Participants CISC SteelWeek 2023, a highly anticipated virtual event, brought together the Canadian steel design, manufacturing, community. From April 23rd to 28th, professionals including engineers, architects, fabricators, and educators gathered to participate in a comprehensive program focused on various aspects of steel construction. With an impressive attendance of 2,100 participants, [...]
On Thursday, October 27, 2022, the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC-ICCA) Quebec Region celebrated the 22nd anniversary of the Steel Construction Awards of Excellence, at the Palace Convention Center, offering a welcome cocktail and a gourmet buffet, to a full house of guests. The evening was hosted by Stéphane Bélanger; funny, impactful, impressive, and extravagant! [...]