2025 federal budget prioritizes major infrastructure with $115 billion investment

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"The new Canada Strong: Budget 2025 looks promising, as it prioritizes major infrastructure projects, something Canada undoubtedly needs during these uncertain economic times. Let's hope the federal government stays true to its word."

Macenzie Rebelo, Editor

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2025 federal budget prioritizes major infrastructure with $115 billion investment

Prime Minister Mark Carney has tabled the 2025 federal budget, titled Canada Strong: Budget 2025, which sees Ottawa prioritizing capital projects and spending in an aim to build resiliency and infrastructure across the country.

New report highlights urgent need to retain women in the construction industry

The Ontario Building and Construction Tradeswomen (OBCT) has released the results of its 2025 Advancing Recruitment and Retention of Women in the Building Trades survey, revealing both encouraging progress and persistent challenges facing women working...

European mobile crane industry files anti-dumping complaint

Members of the VDMA Materials Handling and Intralogistics Association, active in the mobile crane industry, have filed a complaint with the European Commission against the import of mobile cranes from China into the European Union...

Liebherr USA appoints divisional director for mobile and crawler cranes

Simon Schuster has been appointed as the divisional director of mobile and crawler cranes for Liebherr USA, effective this month.

FEATURE

Knowing the ropes: Training scripture

A dedicated training facility – such as Unirope’s new Mississauga, Ont. training centre – “fosters a mindset centered around learning and improvement,” says Justin Brown.

New Products

Franna launches its largest pick-and-carry crane for North America

Franna has introduced its AT44 US pick-and-carry crane, the company’s largest for the North American market.

Bridgestone introduces new all-terrain crane tire

Bridgestone Americas has released its new V-Steel Highway Service 3 (VHS3) tire, a high-speed radial tire designed for use with mobile and all-terrain cranes.

Upgraded Vita Load Navigator 2.0 hits the market

Vita Industrial, through its Vita Inclinata brand, has introduced the Vita Load Navigator (VLN) 2.0; an upgraded version of its below-the-hook semi-autonomous propulsion-driven device.

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...

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