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COVID-19: Nova Scotia Now Has 90 Cases

The following information is from the most recent update provided by the Government of Nova Scotia. March 27, 2020    1:45 PM As of today, March 27, Nova Scotia has 90 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Seventeen new cases were identified Thursday, March 26. Most are connected to travel or a known case. At this point, public […]

COVID-19 FAQs: Your Construction Questions Answered

Please find linked below a response provided by Duff Montgomery, Deputy Minister, LAE addressing clarifications sought by CANS on our members’ behalf. These responses were developed in collaboration with TIR, Department of Health and Communications NS. Click HERE to access the answers to your FAQs.  As is noted, this is a rapidly evolving situation and […]

COVID-19: Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB): what you need to know

The federal government has streamlined the COVID-19 emergency benefits program designed to assist Canadians and businesses. The CERB is part of a suite of measures in new legislation introducing a $107-billion emergency response program, which was passed by the Senate on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) offers income support for up to 16 weeks […]

COVID-19: Clarifications on exemptions to COVID-19 measures for the construction industry

To further clarify the construction industry’s exemptions under special measures in the Health Protection Order, the government has stated that: ·      Construction sites will be permitted to have more than 5 individuals working at a time, ·      The 14-day self-isolation for individuals crossing the provincial border will not apply to construction workers or trades. Please note that officers at the border […]

NEW! CANS COVID-19 Information Centre

To help our members stay safe and informed throughout the ongoing pandemic, CANS has compiled the latest information from government and industry. This dedicated web page is updated daily with important CANS updates regarding COVID-19, recent news announcements and information, and useful links and resources.

COVID-19 Info: HRM Issues Temporary Fix for Electronic Permit & Subdivision Submissions

On March 25, the Halifax Regional Municipality issued the following update to services in their Planning & Development department. Online Permits and Applications An online form has been created for all permit and sub-division application intakes. Applications for Rezoning, Municipal Plan Amendments, Development Agreements, or Downtown Halifax Site Plan Approvals can be submitted via email to Carl […]