Entries by CANS

COVID-19 Info: Project Suspension Impact Checklist

March 24, 2020 Whether or not you’re already considering a project suspension, the situation is rapidly evolving. Circumstances may or may not change in the coming days and weeks, so make sure your job site is secure and your work plan is readily adaptable. With that in mind, the ‘Project Suspension Impact Checklist’ has been […]

COVID-19 Info: Message to Members from CANS CEO & President

March 18, 2020 Good afternoon CANS members, To provide information to you and share your concerns with government, CANS will do our very best to provide up-to-date information on the current COVID-19 virus as frequently as necessary through our digital channels. To that end, we are sharing a survey conducted by the CFIB, which you can […]

COVID-19 Info: NS Government Announces Additional Measures to Mitigate Spread of COVID-19

March 18, 2020 March 18, 2020 — 6:00 PM  Premier Stephen McNeil, chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang, and Health and Wellness Minister Randy Delorey provided an update earlier today, March 18. A recording of the news conference is available on the NS Gov Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/user/nsgov. Details of additional measures announced to further […]

COVID-19 Info: NS declares state of emergency

March 22, 2020 Premier McNeil announces state of emergency in Nova Scotia Sunday, March 22 – Premier Stephen McNeil has declared a provincial state of emergency in Nova Scotia as of Sunday morning, March 22, 2020. The move is an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19 and will strengthen the special measures and restrictions […]

COVID-19 Info: GOC Release – Message to Contractors of the Government of Canada

March 20, 2020 Please see below an update from Public Services and Procurement Canada. Hello, On March 19th, the following messages addressed to suppliers were posted on Buyandsell.gc.ca concerning Government of Canada procurement activities during the COVID-19 pandemic: Message to Contractors of the Government of Canada during COVID-19 Advisory Notice – Procurement Impacts During the […]

COVID-19 Info: CANS recommends special measures supporting the continuation of construction projects in letter to Premier

March 20, 2020 Dear Premier McNeil, We would like to bring forward the following considerations as our government contemplates public health, economic and civil policy decisions, specifically relating to the construction industry. The Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) recommends measures for the continuation of construction projects and does not support an industry-wide shutdown for […]