Infrastructure construction looking strong in otherwise soft market
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Editor's Note 
 
A new report shows that while economic uncertainty has clearly hit Canada's construction market, the outlook on infrastructure construction is trending upward, with this upswing further supported by announcements from Carney such as port expansions.
- Jack Burton, Editor
 
NEWS 
 

Infrastructure bounces back in Q2 Canadian construction outlook

The newly-released Canada Construction Monitor report for Q2 of 2025 shows sharp gains in infrastructure amidst an otherwise soft market, with over 40% of respondents from the infrastructure segment reporting an increase in workload across 2025’s second quarter.


Nominate your rising stars for Crane & Hoist Canada's 2025 Top 10 Under 40!

Get your nominations in before Wednesday, September 17th to showcase the young superstars lifting your organization to the next level! The 10 winners will be profiled in our November/December 2025 issue.


Canada prepares to bolster port infrastructure

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Canada is committing to fast-tracking expansions to its port infrastructure through his federal government’s new major projects bill, including the Port of Montreal and Manitoba's Port of Churchill.


Ontario increases height and density limits for transit-friendly housing in Toronto

The Government of Ontario has approved an increase for height and density increases for residential buildings near 120 Toronto transit stations. This increase will allow over 1.5 million more homes to be built across the city over the next 25 years.


Bruce Power renews master services agreement with Candu Energy

Through this agreement, up to $1 billion will be invested in Bruce Power and its initiatives, including its multi-year extension project; one of the largest electricity infrastructure projects in Canada and the largest private-sector investment the country’s nuclear and generation infrastructure.


 
 
FEATURE 
 
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What do U.S. tariffs have in store for Canada’s crane sector?

Talking tariffs with lifting companies from across Canada. » Read More...
 
 
PODCAST 
 

On the Hook Podcast: Making history in Canada's crane sector with Andrew Snook

In our latest episode of the On the Hook podcast, we sat down with author, industry journalist, and former editor for Crane & Hoist Canada Andrew Snook to talk about his new book, The History of the Canadian Crane Rental Sector Volume 1. » Read More...

 
PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT 
 

Upgraded Vita Load Navigator 2.0 hits the market

Improvements and additions to the VLN 2.0 include extended battery life, a redesigned control box to accommodate a variety of rigging angles, and enhanced sensor suites and data fusion algorithms for improved precision and accuracy. » Read More...

Pettibone expands X-series with Extendo 1536X telehandler

Pettibone has released the Extendo 1536X telehandler, the latest addition to its X-Series lineup of products. The 1536X features a 2-section boom comprised of formed boom plates that can lift up to 13,000 pounds when extended to its maximum lift height of 36 feet. » Read More...

Latest pad from DICA combines steel and composite materials

DICA has announced its new EcoMax crane pad, which features a combination of steel and composite materials, offering DICA’s standard level of performance and durability at a lower cost. » Read More...

 
EVENTS 
 

SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop

September 23-25, 2025
Indianapolis, IN
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