The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has developed a series of webinars to help you navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. See below for registration details on upcoming webinars, or access recordings of previous videos from this series here. Construction worksite protocols for health and safety – Register now. Thursday, April 23 (3:00 PM Atlantic) Managing insurance coverage and claims for […]
On April 17, Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal (TIR) announced adaptations to submission standards in light of the ongoing pandemic. To assist consultants and contractors, processes such as Requests for Proposals and Construction tendering are being transitioned to an electronic system utilizing theProvince’s e-bidding system, Ariba Discovery. Read more information from the Province on Statutory Declarations, Safety Certifications, and Electronic […]
Our thoughts are with the all of the families and communities impacted by Sunday’s senseless tragedy. We mourn with you during this time of grief.
Join CANS on Friday, April 24 at 3:00 PM for a virtual De-Icer happy hour. The Construction Association of Nova Scotia has partnered with Home Depot PRO to bring you an hour of entertainment and fun!
On April 1, the Province enacted a number of updates relating to Traffic Control Person (TCP) and Temporary Workplace Signer (TWS) certifications and training. Click here to read a letter from the Province outlining the changes.
The federal government announced changes on April 15, 2020, to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) that will allow more Canadians to benefit from the program. The changes permit for applicants to earn up to $1000 a month while collecting the CERB (the criteria previously required $0 income to be eligible) These changes are retroactive […]
Throughout the pandemic, the provincial government has announced several initiatives to address cash flow and access to credit for small and medium-sized businesses in Nova Scotia. View an overview of these supports here. The Worker’s Compensation Board (WCB) continued its work on the digital clearance process throughout the pandemic and is pleased to share that clearance is now […]