Resource // Why Do We Celebrate Labour Day?
Canadians celebrate Labour Day each year on the first Monday in September, but what does the holiday really mean?
News // Government of Canada announces new partnership to create at least 5,200 more apprenticeships in Atlantic Canada
/in front/by Alison ClackOn August 26, 2022, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, was in Truro, Nova Scotia, to announce over $28 million for the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency’s Apprenticeship START Plus Project.
Notice // Share Your Input on Emissions Reporting
/in front/by Alison ClackCanada’s pledge to reach net zero by 2050 will have a major impact on the business of construction, potentially calling for environmental performance and carbon emission reporting to help the government deliver on its targets. Have your say by responding to the Request for Information (RFI).
Notice // Economic Update from CCA: Industry sounds alarm over construction job vacancy rates
/in front/by Alison ClackFrom Canadian Construction Association (CCA) – The demand for labour in non-residential construction is increasing thanks to the post-pandemic boom experienced by the construction industry.
Congratulations to CANS Emerging Leaders Golf Tournament Winners!
/in front/by Alison ClackThank you to all the attendees of CANS Emerging Leaders Golf Tournament who joined us on Friday, August 19 at The Links at Montague for 9-holes of golf.
Notice // CANS Advantage Program Accepting New Offers Until September 30
/in front/by Alison ClackLeverage the buying power of the Association by offering exclusive and unique offers to CANS member companies and their employees!
Notice // CANS Office Closed Monday, September 5 for Labour Day
/in front, Uncategorized/by Alison ClackCANS office will reopen on Tuesday, September 6 with regular business hours, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
News // Apprentice Supervision Ratio Revised to Help Meet Labour Demands
/in front/by CANSMore skilled trades workers can seek certification in Nova Scotia with changes the Province is making to apprenticeship training requirements. Learn more about the amendments to the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act General Regulations.
Statistics // Labour Force in July 2022: Market Trends and Survey Results
/in front/by Alison ClackWith rising employment stable and falling labour force, Nova Scotia’s unemployment rate declined from 7.0% in June 2022 to 5.9% in July 2022. This is the lowest unemployment rate in monthly labour force survey records dating back to 1976, though lower unemployment rates were recorded in the early 1970s.
Statistics // Industry Highlights from ‘Building Permits, June 2022’
/in front/by Alison ClackNova Scotia’s total building permits (residential and non-residential) decreased 11.8% to $229.2 million.