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40 UNDER 40 2026
THE PRESSURE IS ON FOR
CANADA’S INDUSTRIAL SECTOR.
THE PRESSURE is on for Canada’s industrial sector.
EDITOR
Russell Hixson
CHIEF CONTENT OFFICER
Corinne Lynds
CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER
Brett Rutledge
ART DIRECTOR
Gordon Alexander
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As the nation looks to pivot away from longstanding economic relationships
and build independence, all eyes are on the builders, miners, fabricators,
engineers and more.
Here’s how Prime Minister Mark Carney put it: "A country that cannot feed
itself, fuel itself or defend itself has few options. When the rules no longer
protect you, you must protect yourself."
The good news is that the opportunity is immense. Recent data shows that
oil and gas alone could drive more than $200 billion in capital expenditure
through 2040. That doesn’t take into account critical minerals, defence
contracting, data centres, carbon capture, and other exploding industries. We
could go on and on.
The bad news is that it won’t be easy. The industrial sector holds the keys
to Canada’s future, and 40 Under 40 is highlighting the individuals who
are getting in the driver’s seat. If the people on this list succeed, that means
decades of prosperity. Workers can feed their families, pay their mortgages
and enjoy life.
This year’s class of exceptional leaders also highlights the diversity of
Canada’s industrial sector. Yes, there are people on this list who hold traditional
roles on jobsites and in manufacturing facilities, or consulting 昀椀rms. But there
are also tech entrepreneurs, educators, human resource professionals and
transportation executives. It showcases how interconnected the network is to
get hard things done.
There was also diversity in gender. This year’s class featured more than 25%
female winners, highlighting how much progress these traditionally maledominated industries are making in attracting and retaining women. While this
is encouraging, many of these female leaders noted that there is still work to be
done to realize the full potential of Canada’s female professionals.
What someone does outside of work is important as well. This year’s
honourees donate their time to charities, work overtime on holidays to give
their peers a break, and do all of this while being rock star parents to their own
families at home.
They aren’t just professionals of high skill. They have high character. They
are the best of the best. In this special magazine you will be able to get to know
them better. And for the 昀椀rst time ever, we are revealing which honouree
received the highest score from our judges and which one had the most
endorsements from their peers. We also are reaching back into the past and
choosing a previous 40 Under 40 winner who has continued to impress us all
these years later.
All that is left to say is congrats to all the winners and thank you for all that
you do.
Russell Hixson,
SiteNews Editor
40 UNDER 40 2026
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