CANS’ Industry Education and Training program, which provides valuable training opportunities for career development, skill building and enhancement, is designed specifically for the construction industry.
The 2014-2015 Course Catalogue is now available!
A few years ago, CCA created some documentation regarding the proper use of CCA/CCDC documents. There has been a recent resurgence in interest in this material, so we wanted to remind everyone that it is still available for your use. Read more.
As of May 20, 2014, the Sheet Metal Worker trade became compulsory certified with new trade regulations were passed for both the Sheet Metal Worker and Sprinkler System Installer trades. The Premier made the announcement on May 23 in Antigonish regarding the Sheet Metal Worker trade.
Regarding the SMW trade, the Industry Committee conducted a thorough consultation in 2012 with an 88% agreement that the trade needed to be compulsory. We will be informing industry through a mail out next week and I have attached both letters for your information. Please feel free to share this information.
The SMW trade has a new regulation. The following are some highlights of the regulation:
Also, as of May 20, 2014, a new regulation was passed for the Sprinkler System Installer trade. The following are some highlights of the regulation:
The new regulations have not been posted on the Department of Justice website yet.
When they are the address is: http://www.novascotia.ca/just/regulations/rxaa-l.htm#atq.
Nova Scotia Community Counts provides users with the ability to view data relating to their Community. Not only can data be viewed in a tabular format, but also within a profile format which displays data using a combination of text and graphs. Below is a sample of the Oxford Community Profile provided on the Community Counts website. To view the complete profile, click here.
Population
Based on the 2011 Census of Population, Oxford has a population of 2,115 which is 11.3% lower than in 2001. In 2011, 20.9% of the population was under the age of 20 and 20.3% was 65 years or older.
In comparison, Nova Scotia has a population of 921,725 which is 1.5% higher than in 2001. 21.2% of the population was under the age of 20 and 16.6% was 65 years or older.
Median and Average Income
In 2011, the median income for individuals in Oxford was $23,191 a year, compared with the median of $27,570 for Nova Scotia. Families in Oxford had a median income of $59,013, compared with the median of $68,102 for Nova Scotia.
In 2011, the average income for individuals in Oxford was $28,980 a year, compared with the average of $35,478 for Nova Scotia. Families in Oxford had a average income of $63,496, compared with the average of $79,838 for Nova Scotia.
Employment
In 2011, the employment rate for Oxford residents aged 15 and over was 43.6%, and the unemployment rate for Oxford was 11.2%.
In Nova Scotia, the employment rate for residents aged 15 and over was 56.8%, and the unemployment rate was 10%.
The development of the $500-million Nova Centre complex under construction in downtown Halifax has taken a new litigious twist.
The Thiel Family Group of Companies, owners of the Bank of Montreal Building, the TD Centre and the downtown block of buildings proposed to be redeveloped as 22nd Commerce Square, has launched a Nova Scotia Supreme Court action, alleging that the provincial government broke its own laws by granting Argyle Developments Inc., owner and developer of Nova Centre, an exemption from municipal planning rules.
Environment Canada has released an information document regarding PCB regulations. This document outlines the following:
Download the PCB_Electrical Sector Info Sheet
Are you in compliance?
The new Workplace Health and Safety Regulations (WHSR) have come into effect. These regulations replaced the current Fall Protection and Scaffolding Regulations; Temporary Workplace Traffic Control Regulations, and Occupational Health Regulations. In addition, the Occupational Safety General Regulations have been amended to make them consistent with the WHS.
Learn more about the new regulations and how to get updated.
Get involved with the new Industry-led, Industry-driven Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency. The Minister will appoint a small, inaugural Apprenticeship Board to advise the new Agency in its early days. This Board will then serve as a recruitment committee to fill the remaining seats on the Board.
A complete listing of the Agencies, Boards, and Commissions will be posted at www.novascotia.ca/exec_council/abc/ . Non-Adjudicative submissions are accepted at any time, but consideration begins May 12, 2014.
CANS was proud to announce at the 2014 De-Icer that it is, along with the generous support of the industry, supporting a monumental fundraising campaign for the IWK. Our contribution will help re-build a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.
Together, CANS members have committed to raising $1.5 million for the NICU.
To date, we have raised close to ONE MILLION DOLLARS to date!
This is about building a better community for our families, our neighbors and our friends.
We encourage you to become a champion for the CANS campaign for the IWK and experience how great it feels giving these children a brighter future. Learn more about the IWK CANS Campaign.
The 2014 CANS De-Icer was a huge success! Thank you to all the sponsors who made the night possible and to all of those who came out to kick off the season!
We’d love your feedback on the event!
Fill out the De-Icer Experience Survey