Office Closure // Monday, February 17, 2025
In observance of Nova Scotia Heritage Day, CANS office will be closed on Monday, February 17.
Author Archive for: canslogin
Entries by CANS
In-person CCDC seminar coming to CANS on May 16
The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) is hosting an in-person seminar at CANS Office on May 16th, 2025 — register now!
Statistics // Industry highlights – National GDP, building prices and labour trends
Including statistics from ‘Canada GDP by Industry, November 2024,’ ‘Building Construction Price Index, Q4 2024,’ ‘Labour Market Trends, January 2025,’ & Labour Force Survey, January 2025.’
NEW! CANS Canada-U.S. Tariff Info Centre
To help our members remain informed and act proactively in the face of these proposed tariffs, CANS has compiled the latest information from government and industry.
Thanks for attending CANS 2025 Construction Job Fair!
On Wednesday, February 5, the Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) kicked off our first event of the year with CANS Construction Job Fair with over 1,100 registered job seekers in attendance.
Notice // Canada’s construction industry stands strong against U.S. tariffs
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has issued a statement in response to the ongoing trade conflict between the U.S. and Canada.
Special Weather Advisory // CANS office closing at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29
Due to current weather conditions, CANS office will be closing at 1:30 p.m. today, January 29.
Notice // Canada’s construction industry concerned by the administration of an unlegislated capital gains tax increase
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has stated their concern that the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) has chosen to administer a capital gains increase, without having received full legislative approval.
Share your feedback on the disposal of pyritic slate and infilling Dartmouth Cove
Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is seeking public feedback on Dartmouth Cove and prospective amendments to the regional planning strategy and the land use by-law that would prohibit most water lot infilling and development.