CANS Board of Directors Call for Nominations – We Want You!
The Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) is governed by a voluntary industry-based Board of Directors. On an annual basis, we renew the membership on the Board.
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COVID-19: Halifax Chamber of Commerce – Navigating COVID-19 Webinar Series
The Halifax Chamber of Commerce’s webinar series continues this week with the following FREE sessions: A Conversation with MP Darren Fisher Date: April 23, 2020 Time: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Register for this webinar now. Staying Present Under Pressure – A Mental Health Resource for Entrepreneurs Date: April 24, 2020 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Register for the webinar now. […]
COVID-19: Cape Breton Partnership – Helping Businesses Respond During COVID-19 Webinar Series
Recently, Cape Breton Partnership hosted a webinar on the response of Nova Scotia Works to COVID-19. The session outlined how Nova Scotia Works centres continue to support employers with recruitment needs and job seekers with employment needs via remote service delivery. A recording of this session, as well as past webinars, is posted on their site at https://capebretonpartnership.com/covid-19-resources/
COVID-19: Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Wage Applications Open April 27
As a Canadian employer whose business has been affected by COVID-19, you may be eligible for a subsidy of 75% of employee wages for up to 12 weeks, retroactive from March 15, 2020, to June 6, 2020. This wage subsidy will enable you to re-hire workers previously laid off as a result of COVID-19, help […]
COVID-19: Federal Government announces $350 million for charities and non-profits
On April 21, the Federal Government announced the Emergency Community Support Fund, an investment of $350 million to support vulnerable Canadians through charities and non-profit organizations that deliver essential services to those in need. Read more about the newly announced initiative here.
COVID-19: Deadline for Small Business Impact Grant is April 25
The deadline to apply for the Small Business Impact Grant is this Saturday, April 25. The team at Dalhousie has been working steadily to process the applications and get the money flowing to eligible businesses. To date, 700 applications have been approved for $2.2 million in grants. Recipients should receive their grants in the next […]
Remaining stages of the 2020 Building Futures for Youth Program cancelled
After carefully considering all ongoing developments and public health recommendations regarding COVID-19 in Nova Scotia, we regret to announce the remaining stages of the 2020 BFY program are cancelled.
COVID-19: McInnes Cooper ‘Coping with COVID-19: Relief for Employers – New Requirements’
In accordance with recent changes to federal relief programs, McInnes Cooper has updated their information on resources for employers. Click here to read updated information about government relief for employers.
COVID-19: Register for these upcoming CCA webinars
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 […]
COVID-19: Electronic Submission Information for TIR Building Project Services
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 […]