News // Government of Canada extends loan forgiveness repayment deadline for the Canada Emergency Business Account

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On January 12, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, announced that the repayment deadline for CEBA loans to qualify for partial loan forgiveness is being extended from December 31, 2022, to December 31, 2023, for all eligible borrowers in good standing.

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Now Hiring! Join CANS Team as a Member Services Specialist

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CANS is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Member Services Specialist.

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Resource // Masking Guidance from Construction Safety Nova Scotia

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Construction Safety Nova Scotia shares what you need to know about the Omicron variant and new recommendations to double mask.

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CANSnet Preview // NS21-2313- RFSQ – Construction Trades and Technical Services

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A tender opportunity, RFSQ for Construction Trades and Technical Services (WS53097515), is now open for consideration and bidding.

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Education // Boost Your Knowledge of Lean Construction with this Trio of Courses from CANS Education!

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Is your business keen to improve efficiency and profits? Implementing Lean Construction principles could help strengthen your bottom line! CANS Education can help fast-track your understanding and adoption of Lean Construction in 2022. Harness efficiencies in your company AND your learning by bundling our trio of spring courses focused on Lean Construction.

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COVID Update for CANS Members — January 7, 2022 —

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Effective Monday, January 10, 2022, CANS office will resume offering the following in-person services: print orders, the sale of CCDC & CCA Standard Documents, and the signing of Statutory Declarations.

CANS Business Centre and board rooms remain closed to staff, members and visitors. 

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Event // Build New Connections in Cape Breton at CANS 2022 Member Mixer – Sydney, Jan. 19 (NOW VIRTUAL!)

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Are you looking to foster connections in Cape Breton? Attend our virtual Member Mixer — no commute necessary! On January 19, CANS first Member Mixer of 2022 will focus on our members in Sydney, helping you establish and expand your network of industry partners across Cape Breton.

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Statistics // Nova Scotia Building Permits Increased 35.5% in November 2021

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In November 2021, Nova Scotia’s total building permits (residential and non-residential) increased 35.5% to $275.4 million. Halifax permits increased 82.2% to $202.7 million. Outside the city, permit values decreased 21.0% to $72.7 million.

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COVID Update for CANS Members — January 5, 2022

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Reminder – CANS staff are working from home, offering members our services remotely the week of January 3, 2022.  Updates to government restrictions; self-isolation requirements; funding and supports for businesses.

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News // 2022 World Cup Stadium Built Out of Shipping Containers

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Nearly 1,000 shipping containers make up Qatar’s modular arena. The goal will be to dismantle and reassemble the Stadium 974 in a new location or repurpose it as several smaller venues after the international soccer tournament.

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