Entries by CANS

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 […]

COVID-19: Canadian Businesses Taking Action

Canadian Business for Social Responsibility and Upswing Solutions have compiled the Canadian Business Responders List. This resource includes nearly 200 companies from across the country who are taking action to support their stakeholders and the community in response to the pandemic.  Take a look at who’s making a difference in our area,view the Canadian Business Responders […]

COVID-19: Construction Initiative Update from LAE

The Department of Labour and Advanced Education (LAE) shared the results of their Construction Initiative site visits over April 15-17, 2020. Along with confirming traditional safety compliance, the Province was looking for the presence of a COVID-19 plan and appropriate measures for handwashing and social distancing. Click here to for a breakdown of these results.

Virtual Commissioner of Oaths Services Now Available

As of March 16, CANS had temporarily suspended its Commissioner of Oaths services for signing Statutory Declarations. We are pleased to inform you that the suspension has been lifted and we are now able to offer members Virtual Commissioner of Oaths services for signing of Statutory Declarations. This service will begin on Monday, April 27.