The province is investing $750,000 to help start-up businesses seize opportunities emerging from COVID-19. Business incubators Volta, Ignite and the Organization for Nova Scotia Innovation-Driven Enterprise (ONSIDE) will receive funding to help new businesses get off the ground. Funding through Innovacorp will support startup activities in Cape Breton, including an entrepreneur in residence, acceleration programs, […]
“Nova Scotia is open to an Atlantic bubble. Over the next few weeks, we will monitor the COVID-19 cases to ensure they stay low and that we have little to no community spread. If we continue to flatten the curve, our first priority is to ease restrictions in our own province, including expanding the family […]
The province is renewing the state of emergency to protect the health and safety of Nova Scotians and ensure the safe re-opening of businesses and services. The order will take effect at noon Sunday, June 14 and extend to noon Sunday, June 28, unless government terminates or extends it.
CANS offices in Sydney and Burnside will remain closed the week of June 15, 2020, based on the advice of public health officials. CANS staff will continue to work remotely and all digital services remain active. Please understand that while there may be delays in certain CANS services, we are actively working to keep any […]
CANS has prepared a guide to Reopening your Business and Workplace, which includes tips and a library of resources to help you as you consider reopening your workspace.
We’re looking forward to when we can safely reconnect with you in person! We’re working hard to plan these upcoming CANS Events. We will likely have to make adjustments based on recommendations from public health, but this will not reduce the quality and calibre of events that you, our members, have come to expect!
Is your company looking to fill an entry-level position? Would it be suitable for a youth who wants experience in our industry? We’ll gladly help you spread the word! CANS Construction Connection (CCC) is collecting postings for a SummerJob Board for youth.
On Wednesday, May 27, 2020, Premier McNeil announced more than 200 infrastructure projects across the province totalling up to $230 million in stimulus spending. Find a list of relevant upcoming projects, tender information and more on CANSnet!
Nova Scotia is preparing to reopen the province safely. As more businesses, organizations, services and public spaces reopen, we need to work together to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and help keep everyone safe. Check out our round up of guides, toolkits, funding, news and articles to help you reopen your business safely.
Do you know any youth who are eager to learn more about a career in construction and the trades? Share this information with them! Our virtual Q&A sessions explore careers in construction from the comfort of home, every Thursday until June 15. Q&A Session Four Date: Thursday, June 4 Time: 2:00 p.m. (approx. 30-45 minutes) Who: Jessica MacLean, […]