Entries by CANS

COVID-19: Halifax Water – Payments Deferrals and More

The following is an excerpt from a release issued by Halifax Water on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, regarding special measures and service updates amid COVID-19. “The COVID-19 pandemic has many Halifax Water customers concerned about the future and their ability to pay bills in these uncertain times. To further support customers, Halifax Water is taking […]

COVID-19: WCB – Premium Payments Deferred and More

The following is an excerpt of a release from the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia: “Premium payments deferred for three months; interest and late payment fees waived until further notice. We understand that these are very challenging times for many businesses. In partnership with the Province of Nova Scotia, all WCB premium payments from employers […]

COVID-19: ROE and EI Coding Updates for COVID-19

Please note: All in-person Service Canada Centres are closed to the public. Service Canada call centres are open and agents are available to assist with critical services. Call volumes are expected to be high for the foreseeable future. Please visit Canada.ca for information. If you have difficulty getting through, please try again later. EI Updates (For Individuals) — […]

COVID-19: Canada Emergency Wage Benefit Announcement

Prime Minister Trudeau announced the Canada Emergency Wage Benefit on March 30, 2020. While we are pending the technical details and roll-out of the program, here is an overview of the details we know so far: It is open to corporations, businesses, partnerships and non-profits – no matter how large or small Your business must […]

COVID-19: Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency Update as of Mar. 27

The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency continues to work hard to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency. As a reminder, we are still open for business and you can continue to reach us by phone (1-800-494-5651), email (apprenticeship@novascotia.ca) and through our online transactions at: https://nsapprenticeship.ca/agency/forms-publications#accordion1.  Although the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency is still processing certification renewals, […]

COVID-19: NRC Seeking Partners for New COVID-19 Research Programs

The National Research Council (NRC) is working with partners as part of the collective effort to help find solutions to the COVID-19 with the following two, new programs: NRC COVID-19 Challenge Program The NRC’s new COVID-19 Challenge Program will bring together a national network of researchers and scientific facilities to address pressing needs and challenges. The COVID-19 […]

COVID-19: New web portal for Nova Scotia Tender Notices

Are you a business that can supply products and services in support of Nova Scotia’s response to COVID-19? If so, the Province wants to hear from you. A procurement portal has been developed and includes a list of products and services the government is looking for. For more Nova Scotia Tender information, visit: https://procurement.novascotia.ca/ns-tenders.aspx