CAC statement on the decision to pause the implementation of Section 338 tariffs
The Cement Association of Canada welcomes the decision to pause the implementation of the Section 338 tariffs as Canada and the United States continue working toward a new trade agreement. Cement – the key ingredient in concrete- is a foundational material used in the construction of houses, pipelines, electricity supply, roads and bridges, data centres, […]
CAC Signs Joint Letter on Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits
The Cement Association of Canada has signed a joint letter alongside the Canadian Hydrogen Association and others supporting the Government of Canada’s Suite of Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits. Canada’s Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits are among the country’s most important tools for attracting investment, strengthening industrial competitiveness, diversifying exports, and building resilient domestic supply […]
July 2026 CAC Monthly
Our July newsletter is now available. Featuring updates on tariffs, supplementary cementitious materials, and biodiversity in the cement and concrete industry. Want to receive emails from the CAC? Subscribe here.
CAC Board Chair Oliver Patsch Latest Guest on Speaking Concretely
Oliver Patsch, CAC Board Chair and President, Northwest Region at Heidelberg Materials North America, joined the Cement Association of Canada on our Podcast Speaking Concretely. The episode covered important updates around the Canadian industry and at Heidelberg Materials North America, including: Their vision for the future of cement in Canada The industry’s ability to meet […]
June CAC Monthly
Our June newsletter is now available. Featuring updates on Amrize’s ambitious cement plant modernization project, Adam Auer’s speech at the GCCA’s London Climate Week event, and more. Want to receive emails from the CAC? Subscribe here.
New Economy Canada Featured on Latest Episode of Speaking Concretely
Nancy Wright, VP of Operations and Business Engagement at New Economy Canada, joined the Cement Association of Canada on our Podcast Speaking Concretely. The episode covered Canada’s clean energy transition, including: What a New Economy looks like for Canada The business case for a clean economy The role cement and concrete plays in building clean […]
CAC President Adam Auer Speaks at GCCA London Climate Action Week Event
CAC President and CEO Adam Auer spoke at the Global Cement and Concrete Association’s London Climate Action Week Event. Auer spoke on the importance of international collaboration, and decarbonization as an aspect of modernization and productivity. “At home I advocate passionately that a strong domestic supply of cement is a matter of national sovereignty, but […]
Amrize to Modernize Montreal Area Cement Plant to be Most Advanced in Eastern Canada
Amrize has broken ground outside Montreal last week on their ambitious cement plant modernization. The project will increase production of cleaner cement, grow the plant’s workforce and provide more local jobs, and expects to improve the plant’s net carbon footprint by 40% by 2035. As the largest investment in the Canadian cement industry over the […]
May CAC Monthly
Our May Newsletter is now available. Featuring updates on our Concrete Carbon Conversations training session, Ash Grove Cement’s new website, and more. Want to receive emails from the CAC? Subscribe here.
Jennifer Keesmaat Latest Guest on Speaking Concretely
Jennifer Keesmaat, former Chief City Planner of the City of Toronto and now President and CEO of Collecdev Markee, joined the Cement Association of Canada on our podcast Speaking Concretely. The episode covered Canada’s changing housing market and housing policy, including: What development charges are, and how they impact the housing market The impact zoning […]
French Edition of Engineering Bulletin 101 is Now Available
The 9th edition of Engineering Bulletin 101 – Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures is now available in French. Engineering Bulletin 101 has been the industry’s primary reference on concrete technology for over 85 years, backed by almost 100 years of research by the formerly named Portland Cement Association and the Cement Association of Canada. […]
April CAC Monthly
Our April Newsletter is now available. Featuring updates on CAC President Adam Auer speaking at a House of Commons Standing Committee, GCCA’s Concrete in Life photography competition, and more. Want to receive emails from the CAC? Subscribe here.
CAC Launches Member Video Showcasing Amrize
We’re proud to showcase Amrize in the second instalment of our member video series. As an essential building material provider, Amrize knows how important it is to provide resilient, innovative, and lower carbon options. From switching to manufacturing 100 per cent portland-limestone cement at their Richmond cement plant, to using high-level AI sensors to detect […]
CAC President Speaks on Industrial Carbon Pricing at House of Commons Standing Committee
This week CAC President Adam Auer spoke on industrial carbon pricing at the House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. “Canada’s cement industry has been clear and transparent since we began this journey over a decade ago, we support well designed industrial carbon pricing. Despite the current economic headwinds facing our industry […]
GCCA Announces Concrete in Life Photography Competition Winners
Powerful and striking images from around the world have been chosen as the winners of the Concrete in Life 2025/26 global photography competition, showcasing the essential role concrete plays in daily life, infrastructure, cities, and design. Run by the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), the annual competition received more than 20,000 entries from professional and amateur photographers, as well […]
Climate Adaptation Expert Dr. Blair Feltmate Latest Guest on Speaking Concretely
Blair Feltmate, climate adaption expert and Head of the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation, joined the Cement Association of Canada on our podcast Speaking Concretely. The episode covered the importance of climate adaptation and resilience, including: The most dangerous climate risks and threats facing Canada How the insurance industry is adapting to the changing climate […]
Concrete Carbon Conversations Course Taking Place May 12 in Toronto
The Cement Association of Canada, alongside Concrete Ontario and the Concrete Council of Canada, is excited to announce our first ever Concrete Carbon Conversations training session. The focused, hands-on training session will take place at the Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre on May 12, with lunch provided. Training is designed for architects, engineers, […]
Heidelberg Materials North America completes acquisition of BURNCO’s Edmonton assets
Heidelberg Materials North America has announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Edmonton, Alberta, assets of BURNCO, a successful fifth-generation family-owned construction materials company with locations in Canada and the United States. The assets acquired include six aggregates sites; two asphalt plants and a bitumen storage terminal; three ready-mixed concrete plants; and one […]
Canadian Steel Producers Association Latest Guest on Speaking Concretely
Catherine Cobden, President and CEO of the Canadian Steel Producers Association, joined the Cement Association of Canada on our podcast Speaking Concretely. The episode covered the recent tariff and trade issues the Canadian steel industry has faced, as well as: The industry’s modernization and innovation efforts. The importance of domestic manufacturing and local supply of […]
Amrize Launches ‘Product of Canada’ Label for Canadian Builders
Amrize has launched a “Product of Canada” cement label, offering builders the assurance of Canadian-made manufacturing and quality, supporting local jobs and communities. The ‘Product of Canada’ label signifies that all aspects of the cement are made in Canada from raw materials and processing to manufacturing, meeting applicable national requirements. This label will be rolled […]
The Pembina Institute Latest Guest on Speaking Concretely
Kari Hyde, Director of Customer Energy Solutions at the Pembina Institute joined the Cement Association of Canada on our podcast Speaking Concretely. The Pembina Institute recently released Building One Canadian Economy: Accelerating adoption of lower carbon concrete in Ontario and Alberta. The report provides practical advice on accelerating the use of lower carbon solutions in […]
Amrize Canada and CRH Canada named to Canada’s Top Employers for Young People
CAC members Amrize Canada and CRH Canada have both been named to Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2026). Both companies provide opportunity for growth and responsibility for young employees, giving unique and meaningful work experiences. “What we’re seeing with the newer generations is that they want to advance quickly, with the freedom to learn […]
Fifth Edition of the Concrete Design Handbook now available
The Cement Association of Canada has released the 5th Edition of the Concrete Design Handbook. The book is available through OrderLine here. Fully updated to CSA A23.3-19 Design of Concrete Structures and aligned with the 2020 National Building Code of Canada, the handbook is a must have for academics, engineers, and experts that work with […]
Sarah Petrevan Awarded Green Building Champion Award
Sarah Petrevan, CAC’s Vice President of Industrial Decarbonization and Sustainability, has been awarded the Canada Green Building Council’s (CAGBC) Green Building Champion Award, awarded for exceptional achievement in initiatives that advocate for CAGBC’s core interests, programs, and priorities. Sarah played a key role in the development of Concrete Zero: Canada’s Cement and Concrete Industry Action Plant to Net-Zero, […]