In March 2020, measures to contain the COVID-19 virus caused sudden, unprecedented interruptions in business across Canada. Within a couple of weeks of the outbreak in Canada, more than 3 million Canadians were affected by either job loss or reduced hours. Learn more about the virus’s impact on the labour market from Statistics Canada.
As of April 8, 2020, travel has been removed as a requirement for testing for COVID-19. The list of symptoms being screened for has also expanded. If you have two or more of the following symptoms, visit https://811.novascotia.ca/ to determine if you should call 811 for further assessment: fever new or worsening cough sore throat runny nose […]
The Nova Scotia Securities Commission has launched a new webpage and online video to provide COVID-19 investing information to the public. Read the full release from the Province detailing this new resource. Visit Nova Scotia Securities Commission’s page for COVID-19 Investing Information.
Nova Scotia has recorded its second death related to COVID-19. On Wednesday, April 8, a woman in her 90s with underlying medical conditions died in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital as a result of complications related to COVID-19. Read the full statement released by the Government of Nova Scotia on April 9, 2020. A reminder, recordings […]
The federal government announced on April 8, 2020, relaxed eligibility requirements for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, as well as new measures to help students make money this summer during the coronavirus pandemic. Key changes: The threshold for CEWS has been lowered to 15 per cent. If you have hired a student under the Canada […]
On behalf of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), we are asking you to support their urgent request of the federal government to create an Emergency COVID-19 Construction Cost Reimbursement Program. This program would be intended to alleviate some of the financial pressure the industry is experiencing throughout the ongoing pandemic.
The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency Board is inviting applications for one employer and one employee member to represent Nova Scotia on an Atlantic Trade Advisory Committee (ATAC) for the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic trade.
Through the designation of Honourary Life Membership, CANS wishes to honour individuals who, through their deeds and actions, have significantly contributed to the betterment of the Association and/or the industry and attainment of its goals and visions.
Conciliation and Mediation Services (CMS) continues to carefully monitor the public health advice regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health risk. At present, CMS is operating remotely in alignment with the Province’s advice and our community responsibility to practice social distancing to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. For details of CMS COVID-19 protocols, click here.
Are you still working throughout the COVID-19 pandemic? First and foremost, it is essential that those working must adhere to public health advisories. For further advice, the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency has issued tips to trades workers for staying safe while at work. Click here to access Tips For Staying Safe While Working At Your […]