Statistics // Industry highlights – ‘building permits’ and ‘building construction’
Including statistics from ‘Building permits, January 2025’ and ‘Building construction, January 2025.’
CANS wins Canadian Construction Association’s 2024 Workforce Excellence Award
/in front, Uncategorized/by Alison ClackThe Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) Workforce Excellence Award. This national recognition highlights CANS’ commitment to advancing workforce development and strengthening the construction industry in Nova Scotia.
Statistics // Industry highlights – Labour market trends and labour force survey
/in front, Uncategorized/by CANSIncludes statistics from ‘Labour market trends, February 2025’ and ‘Labour force survey, February 2025.’
Government of Canada announces support measures for Canadian businesses impacted by U.S. tariffs
/in front/by CANSThe Government of Canada has announced a number of measures to support and defend Canadian jobs through this turbulent time.
News // How N.S. construction industry will feel impact of Trump’s tariffs
/in front/by CANSDuncan Williams, CANS President & CEO joined Tom Murphy on CBC Nova Scotia News to discuss the impact of U.S. tariffs on Nova Scotia’s construction industry.
Thank you for attending CANS 2025 Emerging Leaders Speaker Series
/in front/by CANSDespite unpredictable weather, over 80 attendees joined us for an evening of networking and learning.
Halifax is heading to the polls: federal by-election announced for April 14
/in front/by CANSOn 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.