News // Canadian Construction Association (CCA) Releases Industry Brief Covering Sanctions on the Russian Federation and CP Rail Strike

The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is monitoring key issues impacting the construction industry. Recently, it released a pair of briefing notes updating those in construction on the impact of sanctions on the Russian Federation as well as the CP Rail Strike.

Safety Bulletin // Fire Protection for Applying Roofing Membrane

The Safety Branch of the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration would like to inform CANS Members about Fire Protection for Applying Roofing Membrane.

Notice // Removal of Spring Weight Restrictions in the Communities of Hatchet Lake and Brookside

Due to road conditions in the above-noted communities, spring weight restrictions have been removed on a number of roads. Click for a full list of those affected.

Meet Your CANS Team – Taylor Shaw

Did you know? Taylor interned for a Lord at the House of Lords in the UK Parliament – attending committee meetings, question periods and debates. 

CANSnet Preview: NS22-0345 – Amelia Saputo Centre – Phase 3 Renovation

Take a peek at this CANSnet Preview covering NS22-0354 – St. Francis Xavier University – RFP – Construction Management for Services and Construction
Amelia Saputo Centre – Phase 3 Renovation. (Don’t miss out! This project closes April 8, 2022!)

Highlights from Budget 2022-23 for Construction Industry

On March 29, the Province tabled Budget 2022-23: Solutions for Healthcare, Solutions for Nova Scotians. Budget 2022-23 contains $1.6 billion for capital projects, the largest single-year capital investment in the province’s history.

Thank You For Attending CANS Emerging Leaders 18th Annual Curling Bonspiel!

CANS Emerging Leaders reconvened for an evening of friendly competition and curling at the annual Emerging Leaders Curling Bonspiel. Twelve teams competed in the tournament, which took place at the CFB Halifax Curling Club on Friday, March 25, 2022.

Release // NS Government Releases Capital Plan 2022-23

The government is making an unprecedented investment in capital spending to ensure Nova Scotians have greater access to modern hospitals and medical equipment, schools, highways, and other improved infrastructure

CANSnet Project Preview: NS22-0407 – Potlotek First Nation – Potlotek Health Centre

Check out a snapshot of this project or visit CANSnet and search our Project Number NS22-0407 about the Potlotek Health Centre in Potlotek First Nation.

COVID-19 Update for CANS Members – March 21, 2022

CANS is pleased to welcome our members into our office for CANS Projects & Documents services! Members have access to our in-person services including, print orders, the sale of CCDC & CCA Standard Documents, and the signing of Statutory Declarations. Please note that we are still offering our virtual Statutory Declaration service.