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2020 Nova Scotia Construction Guide – Now Available Online!
Have you heard? It’s here! CANS 2020 Nova Scotia Construction Guide is now available online.
BFY & CANS Construction Connection Program – Virtual Q&A Will Help Youth Explore Construction Careers from Home
Every Thursday from May 7 – June 15, Building Futures for Youth and CANS Construction Connection will host virtual Q&A sessions with successful local tradespeople and construction professionals.
Revisit CANSTech 2020 – Watch our Wrap Video!
Did you miss our construction innovation and technology trade show, CANSTech 2020? Stroll the tradeshow floor and get to know some of our exhibitors, relive the experience watching our NEW CANSTech Wrap video.
COVID-19: WCB Clearance Letters & Health and Safety Week
Safety and Health Week May 3 – 9 is Safety and Health Week (formerly NAOSH Week), a continent-wide initiative to focus employers, employees, partners and the public on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home, and in the community. Access resources to share with your workforce including posters, videos, audio clips, social media graphics and much […]
Virtual Q&A Will Help Youth Explore Construction Careers from Home
Just because we’re social distancing doesn’t mean we can’t safely explore careers in construction together! Do you know any youth who are eager to learn more about a career in construction and the trades? Share this information with them! They’ll be able to explore careers in construction from the comfort of home with our upcoming series of virtual Q&A sessions.
COVID-19: Reminder About Physical Distancing at Work
While construction work continues in Nova Scotia, construction workers, workplaces, and worksites are expected to comply with the physical distancing requirements of two metres (six feet). CANS has created a quick tip sheet providing a reminder on how to maintain the appropriate level of protection, with respect to the hazards posed by COVID-19 and the […]
COVID-19: URGENT – Tender Opportunity for DND closes May 4
The DND has posted an urgent requirement for cloth face coverings on Buyandsell.gc.ca. This opportunity closes on May 4, 2020, at 15:00 Atlantic Time. For full details on this requirement, please read the Notice of Proposed Procurement – Cloth Face Covering (W8486-217311/A). Access more information about this request on Buyandsell.gc.ca. Did you know? You can access this tender and more on CANSnet! Find […]
COVID-19: Nova Scotia Business Inc’s Nova Scotia Consultant Directory
Nova Scotia Business Inc (NSBI) will be launching a Consultant Directory to help companies connect with consultants to address immediate challenges. The online index will be published on the NSBI website. It will include contact information for each consultant listed, associated areas of expertise and a filter to help companies quickly find a consultant to meet […]
COVID-19: CCA Details COVID-19 Recovery Plan Principles to Federal Government
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has sent a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau detailing their recommendations for COVID-19 recovery plan principles with respect to the construction industry. CCA recommends an industry-specific economic stimulus package be provided on the following principles: Coordination Balance Clarity Flexibility Read more about these principles and the recommendations sent to Prime Minister […]