Integrating the U40s: Mentorship, Educational Services and Board Makeup Are Crucial
Integrating the U40s: Mentorship, Educational Services and Board Makeup Are Crucial. Read more.
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Report Urges Sale of Transmission Resources
Cities across Canada should sell their electricity distribution companies and invest the proceeds in critical municipal infrastructure, suggests a new C.D. Howe Institute report. Read more.
Province Investing $390 Million to Twin and Improve Safety
After hearing from Nova Scotians during province-wide twinning consultations, government is investing an additional $390 million in capital funding over seven years to improve highways without the use of tolls. Read more.
Legal pot raises corporate questions as firms fret over liability issues
Stoned employees are likely to become more common if Canada legalizes recreational pot next year. And the extra legal liability that will come with that is something employers need to nip in the bud, says a Halifax lawyer. Read more.
In Memoriam – Past President of CANS, Leslie Reuben White
Les White of Fundy Construction passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017. Les served as President in 1983. To view his obituary, click HERE. Fundy Construction (Halifax, Nova Scotia) itself has had a long tradition of involvement and support for the Construction Association of Nova Scotia. Six individuals from the company served as president — A.S. […]
NS Apprentice Agency 3 Year Review Survey – please complete by May 5, 2017
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Labour Board of Nova Scotia seeking members with construction experience
The Labour Board is seeking new labour and management members with construction experience. Most Trade Union Act (“TUA”) matters require a full panel (chair, labour representative, and management representative) under Part II of the TUA. Experienced members bring a valued perspective to Board matters and thus it is essential that the Board has a roster of […]
Nova Scotia Provincial Budget 2017-2018 – Impact on Construction Industry
Nova Scotia Provincial Budget 2017-2018 – Impact on Construction Industry Dear CANS member, On Thursday, April 27, the government of Nova Scotia released its 2017-2018 budget. There are a number of good news announcements for our industry: Labour and Education As part of the 2017-2018 budget, government announced an additional $2 million investment in […]
CANS Government Relations update – Builders’ Lien and OHS
On your behalf, we have been working hard to build relationships with all levels of government, ensuring we are at the table and part of the decision making process on public policy and issues that affect the construction industry. CANS and the industry has long supported the Province of Nova Scotia and worked with various […]
Amendments to the Builders’ Lien Act
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Construction Association of Nova Scotia pleased with the Province of Nova Scotia’s decision to apply all three recommended amendments to the Builders’ Lien Act. Halifax, NS – (04/27/2017) The Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) is pleased with the Province of Nova Scotia’s decision to include all three industry recommended […]