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Editor's Note 
 
The Canadian Construction Association arrives in Ottawa for its annual Hill Day, Budget 2025’s industry promises, and the Smilezone Foundation celebrates the completion of its 500th space in this week’s edition of the On-Site magazine e-newsletter.
- Sean Tarry, Editor
 
News 
 
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Construction leaders press Ottawa for action to turn commitments into concrete results

With billions of dollars in concrete, cement and civil infrastructure needs poised to shape Canada’s highways, bridges and non-commercial buildings for the next decade, the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) arrived in Ottawa this week calling for urgent federal action to convert major policy commitments into job-site...


Building Canada strong: Budget 2025 puts construction contractors at the heart of Buy Canadian Policy

Canada’s construction industry is poised for a major boost as Budget 2025 delivers on its promise to “Buy Canadian” and strengthen the country’s industrial and economic resilience. In response to global trade uncertainties, the Canadian Federal Government recently unveiled a strategy to reduce dependence on foreign markets and prioritize domestic production, providing new opportunities for contractors and suppliers across the country. Sourcing homegrown ...


Smilezone Foundation celebrates 500th project

The Smilezone Foundation recently announced the completion of its 500th Smilezone, marking a major milestone in its mission to transform healthcare facilities into joyful, therapeutic spaces for children. The 500th Smilezone was officially unveiled at Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre in St. John’s, Nfld., in October...


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...


Vacancies tighten but employment grows in August

Canada’s construction sector was one of the few bright spots in the latest Survey of Employment, Payrolls and Hours from Statistics Canada. While broad-based employment was little changed, gaining a net total of 3,300 workers in August, employment in the construction sector increased by 2,300 workers, or 0.2 per cent compared to July...


Labour and material costs on the rise in B.C.

The latest data from the British Columbia Construction Association’s (BCCA) Fall 2025 Stat Pack, a semi-annual report examining leading economic and labour conditions across British Columbia’s construction sector, indicates that construction material costs have increased by four per cent year-over-year, twice the Bank of Canada’s inflation target...


 
 
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Canadian small businesses underprepared for cyber attacks

IBC survey suggests many business owners may be underestimating the risk and impact of a cyber attack. » Read More...

 
Products 
 
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Bobcat planer attachments built for Canada’s concrete and asphalt demands

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Bucket elevators built for Canada’s hardest-working projects

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Events 
 

The Buildings Show

December 3-5, 2025 - Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 222 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 2T6 » Read More...

World of Concrete

January 19-22, 2026 - Las Vegas Convention Center - 3150 Paradise Road Las Vegas, NV 89109 » Read More...

Canadian Concrete Expo

February 11-12, 2026 - International Centre - 6900 Airport Road Mississauga, ON L4V 1E8 » Read More...

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

March 3-7, 2026 - Las Vegas Convention Center - 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, United States » Read More...

CCA Annual Conference

March 10-13, 2026 - Loews Coronado Bay Resort - 4000 Coronado Bay Road, Coronado, California, 92118 » Read More...