by Cement Association of Canada | Mar 12, 2024 | Transportation
The Cement Association of Canada has released the updated Concrete pavements key technical resources directory. The guide has been produced by CAC to ensure that concrete roads and pavements continue to deliver best in class performance for those who build, use, and...
by Cement Association of Canada | Dec 6, 2023 | Government Relations, Sustainability
The Cement Association of Canada is pleased to see the government of Canada announce the launch of the Cement and Concrete Breakthrough initiative. the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and His Excellency Omar Ahmed...
by Cement Association of Canada | Nov 21, 2023 | Government Relations
The Cement Association of Canada (CAC) is pleased to support the measures and investments announced in the Federal Fall Economic Statement to advance the Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Investment Tax Credits (CCUS ITC) and others. It is essential that Canada...
by Cement Association of Canada | Nov 14, 2023 | Sustainability
The Cement Association of Canada partnered with Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) to prepare a summary of ten case studies of innovation and collaboration in the concrete sector supported by ERA and the TIER fund over the past ten years. The following is an excerpt...
by Cement Association of Canada | Nov 6, 2023 | Sustainability
The Cement Association of Canada, alongside the Canadian Ready-Mixed Concrete Association and our provincial partners have worked together to develop Concrete Carbon: A Guideline for Specifying Low Carbon Ready Mixed Concrete in Canada. Canada’s cement and concrete...
by Cement Association of Canada | Aug 16, 2023 | Members, Sustainability
Montreal, QC, August 10, 2023- With rapidly growing global population and urbanisation, embracing circular construction is essential to build a future that works for people and the planet. Taking a bold step towards circularity and sustainable construction,...
by Cement Association of Canada | Apr 30, 2023 | Association updates, Sustainability
OTTAWA, ON (May 2, 2023) — The Cement Association of Canada (CAC) – together with its members and partners in the concrete sector – today released Concrete Zero, an Action Plan to ensure Canada’s cement and concrete industry achieves its carbon...
by Cement Association of Canada | Apr 5, 2023 | Government Relations, Members
Heidelberg Materials is pleased to announce the successful completion of a Memorandum of Understanding between Heidelberg Materials and the Government of Canada. This partnership will support Heidelberg Materials’ project to develop the cement industry’s first global...
by Cement Association of Canada | Mar 29, 2023 | Government Relations
OTTAWA, ON (March 29, 2023) — Adam Auer, President and CEO of the Cement Association of Canada (CAC), made the following statement in response to the Federal 2023 Budget: “Canada is within striking distance of closing the gap between the incentives offered...
by Cement Association of Canada | Nov 9, 2022 | Government Relations, Sustainability
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (November 9th, 2022) — Canada’s cement industry has been steadfast in its commitment to tackle climate change and reach net-zero by 2050. This unique partnership with the Government of Canada further demonstrates the industry’s leadership...
by Cement Association of Canada | Nov 3, 2022 | Government Relations
OTTAWA, ON (November 3rd, 2022) — Adam Auer, President and CEO of the Cement Association of Canada (CAC), made the following statement in response to the Fall Economic Statement: “We welcome the Government of Canada’s commitment to seizing the opportunities...
by Cement Association of Canada | Oct 6, 2022 | Sustainability
Adam Auer and Sarah Petrevan wrote the following article in World Cement. Read a PDF version of the article here. Canada’s cement industry is charting a course to reduce its carbon emissions by up to 40% by 2030 and deliver net zero concrete by 2050. It is essential...
by Cement Association of Canada | Aug 26, 2022 | Government Relations
ST CONSTANT, QC (August 26, 2022) — Canada’s cement industry is leading the way in the fight to tackle climate change by joining the Net-Zero Challenge. The Net-Zero Challenge is a voluntary initiative led by the Government of Canada that encourages businesses to...
by Cement Association of Canada | Apr 7, 2022 | Government Relations
OTTAWA, ON (April 7th, 2022) — Adam Auer, President and CEO of the Cement Association of Canada (CAC), made the following statement in response to the 2022 Federal Budget: “We welcome the measures put forward in today’s budget to support the growth and sustainability...
by Cement Association of Canada | Mar 29, 2022 | Government Relations
OTTAWA, March 29th, 2022 —Michael McSweeney, president and CEO and Adam Auer, VP Environment and Sustainability, made the following statement in response to the Government of Canada ’s Emissions Reduction Plan: “Predictability is important for businesses in an...
by Cement Association of Canada | Feb 9, 2022 | Members, Members, New, New
February 8, 2022 – EXSHAW, AB – Lafarge Canada Inc. (Lafarge) today announced it has entered into a Purchase Power Agreement (PPA) with Calgary-based electricity company, TransAlta Corporation (“TransAlta”). Committed to responsible energy...
by Cement Association of Canada | Jan 27, 2022 | Members, New
Lehigh Cement, a division of Lehigh Hanson Materials Limited (Lehigh) and Enbridge Inc. (Enbridge) (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) are pleased to announce a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on a carbon solution for Lehigh’s cement manufacturing facility in Edmonton,...
by Cement Association of Canada | Jan 19, 2022 | Association updates, New
The Cement Association of Canada has released the 9th Edition of Engineering Bulletin 101 – Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures. The book is available as an online PDF or in a softcover and online PDF bundle through Orderline. Order Now Engineering Bulletin 101...
by Cement Association of Canada | Jan 5, 2022 | Uncategorized, Uncategorized
OTTAWA, ON (January 5th, 2022) – The Cement Association of Canada (CAC) today announced the retirement of long-time President and CEO Michael McSweeney who led the organization for 12 years. Adam Auer, current CAC Vice President of Environment and...
by Cement Association of Canada | Oct 26, 2021 | Sustainability
Earlier this month, the Global Cement and Concrete Association launched their roadmap to net-zero concrete. The Cement Association of Canada and its members are incredibly proud to be a part of the collective commitment of the world’s leading cement and concrete...
by Cement Association of Canada | Oct 12, 2021 | Sustainability
Includes milestone commitment to cut CO2 emissions by a quarter by 2030 Major producers from across the globe (representing 80% of total production outside China) come together to affirm their commitment to net zero concrete by 2050 and agree to an ambitious...
by Cement Association of Canada | Jun 21, 2021 | Sustainability
We’re addicted to concrete. It’s all around us — in our sidewalks, houses, schools and hospitals, all of which makes it the most widely used human-made material on Earth. Concrete is expected to contribute 12 per cent of global greenhouse gas...
by Cement Association of Canada | Jun 9, 2021 | Government Relations, Sustainability
Resulting roadmap will help the sector reach net-zero carbon concrete by 2050. May 31, 2021 – Shawinigan, Quebec – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Science, research and innovation are playing a key role in Canada’s move toward a cleaner and...
by Cement Association of Canada | Jun 9, 2021 | Government Relations
Bill C12 An Act respecting transparency and accountability in Canada’s efforts to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050 June 9, 2021 Senators, Good afternoon, I’m the president of the Cement Association of Canada. Thank you for the...
by Cement Association of Canada | Apr 30, 2021 | Members
St. Marys Cement Inc. and McInnis Cement to begin jointly manufacturing, distributing and selling cement in Canada and the United States TORONTO and MONTREAL and SÃO PAULO, Brazil, April 30, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ –...
by Cement Association of Canada | Apr 6, 2021 | Members, Sustainability
(Bowmanville, Ontario March 31, 2021) The installation and commissioning of a new wet scrubber at St Marys Cement plant in Bowmanville will result in a significant decrease in emissions. This is the first wet scrubber installed at a cement plant in Canada. The...
by Cement Association of Canada | Feb 11, 2021 | Members, Sustainability
Lehigh Hanson is pleased to announce the launch of EcoCem®PLUS at its Edmonton cement plant in Alberta, Canada. EcoCem®PLUS is an innovative blended Portland Limestone Cement (PLC) available in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Lehigh’s latest cement product...
by Cement Association of Canada | Jan 21, 2021 | Members, Sustainability
January 20, 2021 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time — CALGARY, Alberta–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lafarge Canada Inc. (Lafarge), Svante Inc. (Svante), and Total S.A. (Total) have reached a major milestone of Project CO2MENT, a first of its kind partnership to...
by Cement Association of Canada | Dec 7, 2020 | Government Relations, Sustainability
Ottawa, December 7, 2020 — The Cement Association of Canada (CAC) applauds the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, and the Honourable Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, for prioritizing support of Ontario industries’...
by Cement Association of Canada | Nov 10, 2020 | Members, Sustainability
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 6, 2020 /CNW/ – Following its rollout in Europe and the US, Lafarge Canada introduces ECOPact, the industry’s broadest range of green concrete, delivering high-performing, sustainable and circular benefits with the...
by Cement Association of Canada | Nov 10, 2020 | Sustainability
The Path to zero, concrete’s role in decarbonizing the built environment By Adam Auer When it comes to strategies for addressing climate change, it is unsurprising buildings are taking centre stage. Globally, the construction, operation, and decommissioning of...
by Cement Association of Canada | Sep 1, 2020 | Sustainability
The following statement was issued by Michael McSweeney, President and CEO of the Cement Association of Canada, in response to news of the Global Cement and Concrete Industry’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050. Today’s historic commitment by world leaders of...
by Cement Association of Canada | Sep 1, 2020 | Sustainability
Concrete – the world’s most widely used material – targets carbon neutral future Industry outlines ‘2050 climate ambition’ to tackle global challenge The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) today unveiled its Climate Ambition on behalf of its member...
by Cement Association of Canada | Jun 30, 2020 | Government Relations
Read CAC’s submission on the National Infrastructure Assessment
by Cement Association of Canada | May 28, 2020 | Government Relations
As Canada emerges from the impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic that forced unprecedented health and safety measures, it will be important for the public and private sectors to work together to stimulate economic growth, jobs and confidence to quickly reverse the...
by Cement Association of Canada | May 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL COVID-19 ECONOMIC RECOVERY IN CANADA Ottawa, May 28, 2020 – Heads of Canada’s cement and concrete industry today released a Joint Declaration calling on the federal government to prioritize construction and strategic infrastructure spending...
by Cement Association of Canada | May 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
As part of a new webinar series, this webinar provides an introduction to municipal concrete pavements, identifying the basics of concrete pavements including typical pavement structure and how it carries loads; pavement features; types and benefits of concrete...
by Cement Association of Canada | Mar 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
The attached guidelines are to keep employees of cement and concrete product manufacturers safe and to help stop the spread of COVID-19. COVID-19 Best Practices and Safety Guidelines