Halifax is heading to the polls: federal by-election announced for April 14
On Sunday, March 2, the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau announced that a by-election will be held on April 14, 2025, in the electoral district of Halifax, in Nova Scotia.
Statistics // Industry highlights – Interprovincial workers, trade and Canada GDP by industry
/in front/by CANSIncluding statistics from ‘Interprovincial workers, 2021,’ ‘Interprovincial trade, 2023,’ and ‘Canada GDP by industry, December and Annual 2024.’
Statistics // Industry highlights – Employment insurance and housing prices
/in front/by CANSIncluding statistics from ‘Employment Insurance, December and Annual 2024,’ ‘Teranet-National Bank House Price Index, January 2025,’ and ‘New Housing Price Index, January 2025.’
Industry Highlights and Impacts from Nova Scotia Provincial Budget 2025-26
/in front/by CANSOn February 18, the Government of Nova Scotia tabled Budget 2025-26, which includes the largest capital plan in the province’s history.
Statistics // Industry highlights – Building permits and construction investment
/in front/by CANSNova Scotia’s non-residential construction was up 30.5% in 2024 compared to 2023, the fastest gain among provinces.
Special Weather Advisory // CANS office closing at 2 p.m. on February 13
/in front, Uncategorized/by Alison Clack12:30 p.m. | Please be advised that given the expected deterioration of weather conditions in HRM, CANS office will close early today, February 13, at 2:00 p.m.
Office Closure // Monday, February 17, 2025
/in front/by CANSIn observance of Nova Scotia Heritage Day, CANS office will be closed on Monday, February 17.
In-person CCDC seminar coming to CANS on May 16
/in front/by CANSThe Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) is hosting an in-person seminar at CANS Office on May 16th, 2025 — register now!
Statistics // Industry highlights – National GDP, building prices and labour trends
/in front/by CANSIncluding statistics from ‘Canada GDP by Industry, November 2024,’ ‘Building Construction Price Index, Q4 2024,’ ‘Labour Market Trends, January 2025,’ & Labour Force Survey, January 2025.’
NEW! CANS Canada-U.S. Tariff Info Centre
/in front/by CANSTo help our members remain informed and act proactively in the face of these proposed tariffs, CANS has compiled the latest information from government and industry.