Entries by CANS

COVID-19: Electronic Submission Information for TIR Building Project Services

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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 […]

COVID-19: Eligibility requirements widened for CERB

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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 […]

COVID-19: WCB Clearance Letters now available in MyAccount

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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 […]

COVID-19: NS projections show COVID-19 progress through to June

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The Government of Nova Scotia released COVID-19 projections this week that show how COVID-19 could progress through the province through to June 30 if people continue to follow public health orders to stay home, social distance, limit essential gatherings to no more than five people and practise good hygiene. Read the full release from the Province on April […]